Big goings-on here in America. Independence. Fireworks. Beer. However you celebrate today, let’s all try to end up with the same number of fingers as we woke with, shall we? Safety, y’all. Safety. And Independence. Fireworks.…
“How To Rock It With Mel”
Okay y’all. From time to time, Rock Camp will put out a little video. You know – for your enjoyment. Sometimes these videos are re-caps of showcase performances. Sometimes they’re scenes from camp. Well, there’s a new video…
Tomatoes on The Sill
The other day I paused at the kitchen sink to gaze upon the bounty on the sill. It’s so beautiful that in our house, tomatoes have come to signify summer. We eat them until we’re about to…
Catch a Wave
“Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world.” Catch a Wave by The Beach Boys (written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love) Have you ever noticed yourself having the same conversation with several different…
Fried Green Tomato Stacks
I have a confession to make: I didn’t love fried green tomatoes as a kid. In fact, I didn’t love them at all until I was quite grown and had them in a gourmet establishment. I don’t remember…
Just Be Cool
Because I live in Los Angeles, driving is part of my reality. And while I do my best to maintain a certain level of calmness while behind the wheel, I have been known to cuss till the angels…
Yes, Please
Having lived all over the United States, I’ve developed affinities for various foods and restaurants. Brunswick Stew in the south. Anything from Snuffer’s in Dallas. Lobster and Chowder in New England. Pizza in St. Louis. White Castle. Culpepper’s.…
Well That Bites
Like many in the world, I am, shall we say, dismayed by the behavior of Uruguayan footballer Luis Suarez. (For those who don’t know, Suarez has been caught biting an opponent during match play – this is his 3rd…
D-Squared T-Squared – Week 25
This week’s “project” ended up being an outing. Mister and I wrangled an invite to a gallery opening. We are familiar with the work of Edward Walton Wilcox. We also know the artist (and his family).…