I have a few suggestions for you. For example, this drink, the Dark and Stormy, looks super yummy.  It also has the advantage of having an awesome name descriptive of the weather caused by this hurricane.  AB Chao shows her … Continue reading →

I just finished reading Anne Lamott’s newest book, Some Assembly Required. It was funny and I liked it.  My favorite quote from the whole book came when Anne and a friend were visiting India.  One of her lifetime dreams was … Continue reading →

Well, y’all, here I sit waiting for my floors to dry.  I’ve finally graduated from mopping just here and there while moving in to now being able to vacuum and then mop, like a normal gal in a normal house … Continue reading →

These grilled peaches with blue cheese, hazelnuts and balsamic glaze look absolutely beautiful.  Wonder if I can still get some good peaches here in Starkville?  I’m thinking probably not.  Peach season has passed in the South.  Right?  These California folk … Continue reading →

I’ve found a new blog that I really like, y’all.  It’s called Kate’s Creative Space.  It’s by a Kate who lives outside of London and posts lovely crafts, gorgeous cupcakes, and the breathtaking remodel of her kitchen.  Super gorgeous!!!  Y’all … Continue reading →

I find myself listening to lots of music these days.  My house is quiet, since everyone is gone.  I expect that I’ll start spending more time outside when it gets cooler.  Until then I have lots to do inside. It’s … Continue reading →

It seems cruel to talk about rain with all of the drought in this country right now.  Even here, in Mississippi, we’re still 8 inches or so behind the yearly average.  But that’s nothing compared to the rest of the … Continue reading →

James was walking through the house the other day after his shower.  Now, clothes aren’t important in his book, but, as a concession to me, he will at least wear boxers while traveling from the bathroom to his room.  And, … Continue reading →

Hi, y’all!  I hope that this finds you having a pleasant Wednesday!  Today I’m cleaning and hanging pictures and buying a shower curtain — among other things. Yesterday, I ran across this quote of Robert Farrar Capon from his great … Continue reading →

I want to thank all of you who have been wishing/hoping/praying for my boys and the beginning of their school year.  It’s gone okay.  Fine, really!  There are kinks to work out, of course, and perhaps some swapping to do … Continue reading →