I heard this tip somewhere….but, honestly I can’t remember if it was on some show or other or if it was in the grocery line.  I’d like to give credit where it is due but I just can’t. I buy … Continue reading →

My youngest son “borrowed” a seashell from the library last week. This did not go over well, as you can probably imagine. Anyway, before we left to return the shell and make a plea for forgiveness, my boy said, “Hey … Continue reading →

I don’t know how many of y’all are So You Think You Can Dance fans.  So, you might not be interested, but, did y’all catch Sasha and tWitch last week?  I loved this dance.  Of course, I’m partial to tWitch, … Continue reading →

The song of the day is “Stagger Lee” by Beanland.  This was a band that I saw many times in college.  We always had a great time at their concerts.  It is kind of a rollicking song — just right … Continue reading →

I posted this recipe on my blog a few years ago but I wanted to re-post it because it fits right in with my plan for summer cooking — my plan consisting of mainly not turning on the oven.  Except … Continue reading →

Sorry, a bowl full of cherries, looks like summer to me. But, what to do with the cherries?  Eat them raw?  Cherry cobbler?  Cherry pie?  Any recipes to suggest? Happy Saturday!  

Our poor air conditioner just can’t keep up with this 100 degree heat.  Yes, it is cooler inside, but below 80 it just won’t go. This means that I’ve not been using my oven lately — except for some chocolate cupcakes … Continue reading →

Lately I’ve found myself looking at the paintings by Michelle Armas. While I find all her paintings lovely, I am particularly drawn to Hortense, Antonia, Capri, Float Away,  and Somewhere. Lovely, lovely, lovely. Now, I’m going to run out and buy one! I wish. Anyway, … Continue reading →

Well, what do you think about this new design? I confess that it’s going to take some getting used to. I am really accustomed to seeing my stripes and antique blog look, but dear Jon said I needed to change … Continue reading →