August 31, 2007 – 4:45 am
Can you believe it? Summer is (officially) over on Monday night. September starts tomorrow, too. I am ready for some cooler temperatures – and my eyes and nose are ready for less mold in the air. (See what you can do about that) Just one week into the school year, and I’m starting to feel [...]
August 30, 2007 – 5:34 am
I have a terrible sweet tooth. (and I’ve been thinking about it this week because I’m going to the dentist this morning) Cookies, scones, muffins, chocolate …. it’s all good. See photo above – which is my current chocolate of choice.I also tend to favor “cute” snacks, which is why I found myself doing internet [...]
August 29, 2007 – 6:01 am
Does anything represent late August better than tomatoes? We didn’t grow them this year, but my parents did, which means I have enough to start thinking about how to use them before they spoil (the tomatoes, that is). I decided to try to improve on the Real Simple “pasta with marinated tomatoes and mozzarella” that [...]
August 28, 2007 – 5:57 am
Yesterday’s two hours of school went off without a hitch. Today it’s a full day of school, and with Jon and Stephen also graciously going on vacation, I’m feeling full of possibilities, as long as those possibilities include a run to the grocery store. I’ve made great progress on the backlog of magazines. All that’s [...]
August 27, 2007 – 5:23 am
Ahhhhh, and school has begun. Only two hours today, but still …… My son will never admit it, but even he is happy to be back – seeing friends, learning, and most importantly, not being bored.I’m going to savor the quiet. In the meantime, if you’re like me, I think you’ll like the work of [...]
August 24, 2007 – 6:11 am
Hooray! I’m happy because a. It’s Friday b. School starts on Monday c. This is the last day of rain for a few (I’m coming down with cabin fever big-time, and my son is w-i-r-e-d. Just ask R.)I’m eager to get back to a schedule of sorts. So without further discussion, I give you the [...]
August 23, 2007 – 6:00 am
Don’t be fooled by the sunlight in this photo. The wet leaves say it all. It just stopped raining (again), after two rounds of thunderstorms last night. Can’t you just feel the humidity with highs in the 90s forecast for today?On to happier things. Yesterday, the Tribune’s food section had an article about Chicago Localvores [...]
August 22, 2007 – 6:28 am
Another day; another thunderstorm. This one arrived at 4am with some strong winds, followed by more rain. On the positive side, the grass is lush, and green. (and I can always escape by looking at my photos from Boston, including this one, above, taken of a sidewalk in the South End) On the negative side [...]
