How do you say adorable in Greek?Friday night Liam and I made it to the St. Sophia's Greek Festival on Whitehall Road. I've attended this event in the past, but generally would be inclined to visit on Sunday afternoon, however, the weather forecast nudged me into getting there sooner (dryer) rather than later (wetter). If … Continue reading Going Greek
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Champagne (and pork belly!) on the Park
pork belly - not everything needs tulips to be beautiful! Last Thursday was the annual Lark Street BID fundraiser, Champagne on the Park. Of all the Tulip Fest weekend events, this one is my favorite. Tulips, champagne, food, smartly dressed people...what's not to like? The weather mostly cooperated and I took a ton of … Continue reading Champagne (and pork belly!) on the Park
Thank you, Mother Nature
I know, I know, the weather has been crap. Too much rain, not enough sunshine, flooding, wet basements, lawns and gardens too saturated to permit you to get your hands anything but muddy. I get it. Despite Mother Nature taking a piss on all of us here in the Northeast, I would like to take … Continue reading Thank you, Mother Nature
Pizza @Cafe Capriccio
Pizza a la CapriccioLooks like there may be a new contender in AOA's Tournament of Pizza. Friday night Yasmine, Will and I ventured to Capriccio for a late night, grown-up dinner and were the lucky recipients of Franco's beautiful circle of love. The pizza Margherita was delicious! Six slices of crisp crust, fresh, flavorful sauce, and generous mozzarella … Continue reading Pizza @Cafe Capriccio
Owning it
image from moneyning.comPart of being an adult, or even a mature teenager, is taking on life's responsibilities and managing them in a reliable fashion. Often it seems as if obligations become absorbed by us with little or no conscious awareness. You know, like when you no longer had a babysitter when your parents went out or you were permitted to … Continue reading Owning it
Lark Street on a sunny day
What a gorgeous weekend, huh? For a change, I had nothing going on other than a series of mini-dates with friends. I got outside a bit, visited with my neighbors, and attended to some tasks involving seasonal wardrobe changes for myself and the boys. All in all a productive and relaxing couple of days. Lark Street … Continue reading Lark Street on a sunny day
Perfect Spring Lunch
So the girls came up Saturday to reassure themselves that I was in fact fine, post-op. We had a wonderful visit and a lovely light lunch consisting of steamed artichokes with hollandaise. home baked bread with fresh rosemary and spectacular macaroons made my DelSo neighbor, Lori. As you can see, Lori's artistry exceeds mere graphic … Continue reading Perfect Spring Lunch
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