Category Archives: Dailyness

It’s August. Everyone, including me, is wondering where the summer has gone. It’s been a glorious summer, weather-wise. Rain at just the right times. Not an excessive amount of heat and humidity. And I have been doing my best to … Continue reading →

Rafe turns 8 next month, and in anticipation has entered into negotiations for a raise in his allowance. After explaining that a raise would have to be precipitated by a corresponding raise in responsibilities, he hand-washed the dishes, pots & … Continue reading →

Rafe’s first win… It was one of those times when third place feels just like first. 1 year ago: There’s nothing like hoarfrost

Lately all I want to do is hibernate.

Pigs in snow Church, nursing home, shopping with the girls. Why do I let myself stay up and watch a scary movie right before bedtime?

Hot chocolate on the stove has become a daily ritual over Christmas break. I think it needs to continue. Preferably with salty, buttery popcorn right before bedtime.

Apparently I lack some sort of tidiness gene. But the pizzas were really good.

Roast chicken in wine & broth I’d forgotten how I’d drooled over my sister-in-law’s Le Creuset roasting pan when we visited last Christmas…until I opened their gift to me this Christmas morning. Somehow, cooking it in a beautiful, fancypants pan … Continue reading →