Grandma in wonderland
Many have sung the praises of being a grandma. It took me a bit, but I finally understand why....
Small Talk
Deck the halls — and floor
There is a mighty storm across the school library of assorted bits from a student-created Winter Wonderland....
Mom’s old recipes a window into the past
As I strolled through the memories, I really noticed how different the ingredients were than what I use these days....
Falling short of the cooking ideal
Part of me — but not a big enough part — relishes the creative, delicious world of food preparation and consumption....
Halloween prep is part inspiration, part perspiration
As always, I am relishing the Halloween season. My fake black cat’s on the porch and my witch’s broom stands ready for flight....
Cutting edge just doesn’t cut it for me
I can manage new technology. I’m just not convinced I should have to....
Mosquito magnet once again
Oh, goodie. More insect issues. There are two new breeds of mosquito in town and they have a nasty disposition....
House a ghost of its former self
Our house has hit that age when everything, and I do mean everything, needs refurbishing and replacing....
The slipper-y slope
Perhaps it is my task to provide friends and strangers with a good laugh....
Eating less meat, but not yet ready for cold turkey
I’ve been eating largely vegetarian this summer and the results feel good....
