My friend Baker Jen visited yesterday and brought a gift: the orchid you see above. Apparently Baker Jen, while stupid-talented in the kitchen, has a bit of a black thumb (her label, not mine). She received the…
Monkey On My Back
I have professed my love for the BBC show “Call the Midwife” in a previous post. My friend Betro turned me on to that show and I ought to buy her a cookie for it. Based on…
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. …
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…
Fireplace Face – A New View
This is Fireplace Face. When Mister and I moved in, Fireplace Face was already residing in the New Pad. She jutted out into the room – about 4.5 feet – and she dominated the entire wall. …