My friend Chaska Potter is the one who introduced me to the term “Day Drinking.” The second she said it, I knew it would become a permanent part of my lexicon. And I was right. What I…
Walking in L.A.
Yesterday morning I hit the sidewalk before 8. As it was early on a Saturday – in Los Angeles – I passed very few people. But the ones I did pass were smiley and friendly. One guy even…
Barb’s Boozy Eggnog
I don’t remember when I first had this magnificent concoction, but eggnog has never been the same since. Barb’s Boozy Eggnog is Mister’s Mama’s creation. She has ruined all other eggnogs for me, as this one is the…
Christmas Cheer!
I’ve been on a cookie run the last couple of days. Mister and I are surrounded by homemade toffee, peanut butter blossom cookies & holiday cookies. We’re going with a red and green theme this year, and so…
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
This isn’t my recipe. I’ve had it so long, the original looks ravaged and sun-damaged, like an old desert pioneer woman. And just like an old pioneer woman, this recipe still works hard and delivers the goods.…
Under the Influence
I do a pretty good job of being true to myself. I work at it, I admit. I generally manage to function in this world with my eyes wide open. I take in information, analyze it, decide if…
Tuba Christmas
I’ve wanted to go for years. I’ve tried. Really. But timing has never worked. Until last night. Tuba Christmas is this crazy concert where the stage is filled with a variety of tuba players. And only tuba…
Cookie Factory
It hasn’t yet begun, but the gears will soon be turning on a cookie factory in my kitchen. There will be assembly lines for toffee, sugar cookies and peanut butter blossoms. For a few days, every…