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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
