In my continuing quest to avoid turning on the heat, I become a prolific baker. There's nothing, other than a fired up furnace, that warms up a home faster than the smell of baked goods or roasting meats or veggies. Since my children are dismal failures when it comes to eating the bananas I buy … Continue reading Banana-chocolate chunk muffins
Month: October 2011
Productivity
photo from gearfire.netWhat does it mean to you to be productive? It seems there are stages of productivity in life. My thirties were literally about producing babies and breast milk, in retrospect. I literally opened year 30 pregnant and was still nursing the little guy on my 40th birthday. I could show you the picture … Continue reading Productivity
Q(uinn’s) V(ery) C(ute) Shopping
What a delightful day! This was truly one of those days as a parent that you hold on to as evidence that it is all worthwhile. Those of you with children know what I mean. Yes, yes, children are wonderful and they allow you to see the world again with new eyes and it is … Continue reading Q(uinn’s) V(ery) C(ute) Shopping
Acorn squash
Why, oh, why did I not eat beautiful orange vegetables (other than carrots) when I was a child? These days not much makes me happier than a pan of sweet potatoes, butternut squash and my favorite, acorn squash, roasting together in the oven and so I say, "Welcome back squash! I've missed you."I'm sure there … Continue reading Acorn squash
Schweddy balls v. Sweaty sheets
image from: tv.popcrunch.comApparently this hip new flavor of Ben & Jerry's is a seasonal item, here today and perhaps gone tomorrow. I hope I can say the same is true for these crazy night sweats I've been getting. I suppose I've been having them for months, maybe even longer. They seem to be my most … Continue reading Schweddy balls v. Sweaty sheets
Land ahead, Columbus!
I forget sometimes that I run for clarity - to be able to see better. Despite thoroughly enjoying my genuine two complete days off in a row, I was feeling punky today. Yes, precisely punky, I'd say. I was able to rationalize my funk as being the result of too much wine and not enough … Continue reading Land ahead, Columbus!
Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2007
Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2007