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 →

His Own Commentary Over the years, we’ve tried to teach J what you may or may not say in public. It’s hard, because sometimes what he says is exactly what everyone else is thinking. We tell him that, instead, he … Continue reading →

The Best Cupcakes Ever? I made some cupcakes today. I took some to the secretaries at J’s school, just because they’re so sweet to him, and I also took some to a friend. Later in the afternoon, I got an … Continue reading →

What I’m Listening To I just love this guy. His name is Elvis Perkins and his latest album is calledElvis Perkins in Dearland. The library bought it after I asked them to…I have such a nice library. One of my … Continue reading →