or perhaps I should say two admissions. This weekend, for the first time ever, I agreed to be described with two adjectives I generally wouldn't use to describe myself. At least not publicly. The first was at a party last night. The house was cozy with food and beverages and many familiar faces. It was … Continue reading Admit 2
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Fits and starts and finishes
I was a little worried about December. The holiday stuff was firmly in hand - presents had been purchased, cards ordered, the boys had even selected the Christmas Eve menu (ham and a roasted chicken) and theme (festive party in the afternoon), but the first day was rough. Here's what happened after I went ahead … Continue reading Fits and starts and finishes
Thankful for November
While the 11th month of the year contains merely a single day for us to officially express our thanks, I feel compelled to acknowledge my appreciation for the past 30 days. What an amazing month November was! The warmer than usual weather provided the perfect backdrop to 30 days of fun and productivity - one … Continue reading Thankful for November
Wrist Corsage
I finally broke down and spent $30 on a strap thingy (obviously a technical term) to hold my iPhone when I run and, of course, I'm having a bit of buyer's remorse. So, in my inimitable style*, I'm asking some questions I probably should have asked sooner. 1. Can I turn off the phone function … Continue reading Wrist Corsage
Pinot Noir, Anyone?
Block Nine – Caiden’s Vineyard Pinot Noir
Dynamic Duo
No, I'm not talking about Batman and Robin. Nor am I referring to the deadly pairing of smart and pretty. What I'm talking about is the killer combination of stainless steel bowl and whisk, my ground zero for whipped cream, Hollandaise, roux and chocolate sauce. How about you? What do you find yourself reaching for … Continue reading Dynamic Duo
Paper White Project – Week 4
We have fragrant blooms, people!! It was seriously crazy how quickly these bulbs provided gratification, but what would you expect in a November in which the temperature exceeded the average daily high for 21 of 27 days?
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