When I was a kid growing up in Zebulon, GA, the closest thing to actual southern grace in architecture that I ever witnessed was in Griffin, Ga, just down the road a bit. I don’t remember clearly, but…
The Remains of the Day
Last week’s Sunday Supper was Osso Buco (recipe link is here). And it was flippin’ awesome. In fact, it was so yummy that Mister and I were sucking the marrow out of those bones like nobody’s business. …
“Land Ho!”
A while back Mister and I watched a little movie called “Land Ho!” I call it a little movie because it’s an indie film with what I’m guessing was a very low budget. Mister is a fascinating…
Living With Art
“You should have seen it. It was a sight. Mama, I mean it, all color and light…” “Children and Art” from Sunday In The Park With George music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; book by James Lapine …
50 Crates of Grey
Mister and I were recently at the home of friends. Their garage is a thing of beauty. It’s incredibly well-organized and each time I see it, I am overcome with healthy jealousy. I look at all their efforts…
Heavy Weather
I absolutely do not understand the weather lately. Many of my friends are experiencing swirling shit-storms and heavy pressure systems. One person after another seems to be getting caught unaware in a vortex of low, depressing gray. And…
Ready to Party?
It’s Cinco de Mayo, people. And for just about everybody and their cousins in my neck of the country, that means it’s time to party. This particular “holiday” hasn’t grabbed me yet. I’m not terribly surprised, as…
May the 4th Be With You
Today is Star Wars day. I know. I can hardly believe it either. And yes – I do own a Lightsaber. Jealous? I got to thinking about Star Wars and how it changed the world. Then my…