Well, y’all, I’ve been cleaning and reorganizing and culling books like a madwoman today. There is nothing like me finding out that I have, like, 5 copies of Pilgrim’s Progress as I sorted through all the books in the basement … Continue reading →

Or, maybe, I should revise that to “Hey, You!” or “Anybody there?” since I doubt anyone is still reading this seldom-updated blog of mine. What’s been up is that we’ve been out of town.  I know awesome folks who continue … Continue reading →

must be summer. The rapidity with which we embrace summer’s change of pace is always interesting to me.  I find myself having to consult the calendar to see what day it is, frequently. I like this change of pace.  It’s … Continue reading →

I hope that this finds all of you having a good weekend. Summer is almost here — it is beating on the door, really, since all the boys have only 2 or so days left.  There is just something about … Continue reading →

Last August, I blogged about a dress that I had scored at the Goodwill, altered with some thread I had on hand, and then went on to wear all summer long. Well, today, I was on The Sartorialist and clicked … Continue reading →

I made a semifreddo for Cinco de Mayo last week. It was good, so very good, and was delightedly eaten by all those in attendance.  Except E, my baby (who is 8 but still the baby).  We weren’t concerned because … Continue reading →

I don’t know what it is about do it yourself projects….I’m just drawn to them, I guess.  Especially those projects that transform something old and useless into something new and useful. Like this hanging lamp. In this article from the … Continue reading →

is a very interesting place. I went there a week ago — this happens if you neglect to get the tags on your ancient car renewed on time.  Ahem.  Anyway, any budding authors out there?  Well, I know exactly where … Continue reading →

I hope that this finds y’all having a great day. Here are a few things that have caught my eye this week: Noise Trade is a music site that has free, legal downloads from all kinds of bands. They also … Continue reading →

This is a great song from the recently released album, Stars and Satellites, put out last month by the band, Trampled by Turtles. If you like Bluegrass or AltCountry music you should check it out. Also, make sure to listen … Continue reading →