Little things make me happy. For instance, my scone obsession. I love Starbucks’ maple nut scone. Actually, it’s more of an addiction. But earlier this year, when Starbucks eliminated trans fats from their foods, my scone of choice changed. Just a few drizzles of frosting over the top. (Was that where all the trans fats […]
A new Martha Weddings arrived Saturday, and yesterday brought Bazaar and Travel & Leisure …. so you can guess what I’ve been up to. (Flipping through magazines is the answer, by the way.) Thanks to Bazaar, I once again have fallen hard for two Coach handbags for fall. Both are satchels with lots of hardware. […]
What a fine Sunday it was to spend at the lake! Lots of boating, tubing, swimming and just plain-old-jumping fun. Made it totally worth the traffic-filled journey north. All the grandchildren were there to celebrate Father’s Day. Grandpa got the same gift from both families, The Dangerous Book for Boys. Guess we each thought it […]
This rose was peeking through the fence yesterday, asking for its portrait to be taken …. what are you noticing as summer approaches? Here are the fruit-y Five: peaches new apples Breakfast fruit season sweet, plump, juicy……. For the weekend, we’re hoping to spend a little time with both fathers …. and perhaps get a […]
If you live in Chicago, no doubt you’ve heard of the 17-year cicadas this summer. I don’t know how many stories I’ve seen on the news, in the paper, etc. talking about them. We even were prepared for their official “emergence” date. (May 22nd, I believe.) I’ve forgotten because I’d seen no cicadas in my […]
