… of another yummy “cake” to make this summer. (And I’m writing “yummy” ‘cos I’m in a hurry–can you tell?!) Only thing, in this hot weather the buttery dough melts when you work it, so if it happens to you too, pop it back in the fridge to chill a bit and continue—don’t let it [...]

I just can’t seem to find the time to blog lately… So, in the meantime… I give you this… It’s fresh. From Saturday. A Saturday sunset.

We spent 2 days in Seattle during Memorial Day weekend and got to eat out 4 times. Back home, I went grocery shopping for ingredients to make dinner. Then, later I went through the receipts from grocery store and the restaurants where we ate. Then I had a little math exercise going in my mind… [...]

A friend called me the other day. She said, “My little girl asked me this morning, why do I stay at home when everyone else has to go to school or work. I didn’t know what to say to her.” “What did you say to her?”, I asked. “I said nothing. What do you answer [...]

Today’s bite, oh, such a heavy topic. But a topic that fascinates me. And a universal one, I’m sure. Here’s something I wish I read 15 years ago. It’s from a book a good friend recommended called “My Mother, My Self” by Nancy Friday. I’m only on page 17 but there are two pieces I’d [...]

Have you ever tried to do a “thing” but heard so many discouraging messages that it took all the wind out of you, so that when some people do encourage you, you can’t even hear it? It’s a long and clumsy question but I don’t feel a need to be sharp right now. In any [...]

People are fascinating. Relationships are fascinating. However, writing about them when things are less than jolly can be exhausting. But I know, every person has a story. When I tell mine, the listener usually opens up and shares with me his or her story. It is always an amazing experience. But when I try to [...]