That’s something my BFF’s Nanny used to say. And I’ve adopted it because, well, it’s fabulous. Alright, so…I have to admit to being slightly [read: VERY] disappointed no one even bothered to enter my silly little competition and I may have been [read: WAS] pouting a bit [read: A LOT]. Perhaps it’s because you don’t have a penchant … Continue reading Phooey on You!
Day Trips contest ends tomorrow! So this is your last chance to enter! Do it today! You’ve had a whooooooole week to contemplate about it. I know the people faithfully reading this–you all have strong opinions, so spill it! One day road trips…GO! Continue reading Just One More Day…
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Plumberry sponge A visiting virtuosi Grandchild is gifting us all with a rendition of Vivaldi’s Autumn, rasping and scraping with all the tenacity and musicality of a chain saw. Bob and I avowed to return post Adagio Molto. The glissando (sliding between 2 notes) and polytonality combination of two… Continue reading Plumberry sponge cake with a Plummy accent
Now that Autumn is in full swing and the temperatures are starting to slowly creep down, there is a briskness in the air and a bit more pep in everyone’s step. Apples & pumpkin flavored everything is everywhere and the leaves on the trees are starting to change. It is a colorful reminder that I … Continue reading Day Trips!
Nothing like realizing the posts you thought were automatically scheduled weren’t actually posting. DOH! I’m happy to report it’s an easy fix. Which, of course, leaves me feeling a bit like slapping myself in the forehead with my laptop. eh, well….live & learn and hopefully don’t do that again. At times like this, I do … Continue reading Technologically Unadvanced…
I have been under the weather now for a few days–nothing major, mind you, but everyone here reminds me that “well, something is going around.” ‘Tis the season, I suppose. Personally, I’m THE WORST sick person on the planet. Not whiney or mopey so much as well, bitchy and very picky. So most everyone I … Continue reading Chicken Soup for the Soul…and The Sick
When I was younger, I used to tell everyone that I hated seafood, except for shrimp, lobster, crab, oysters and mussels. One day, Momma asked “So, you like seafood, you just don’t like fish.” Oh. Right. Yeah. I don’t like fish. Actually, no. I hate fish. Don’t write in and tell me how unhealthy that … Continue reading Fishy Friday
So, it’s been fun this week with all my birthday posts. I hope that you’ve been enjoying them. When it came to picking topics, some were easy–the topics that is, not the people ;- ) others were a bit more challenging and in those cases, I emailed or texted the birthday people to see if … Continue reading Lions and Bears and Hiking…Oh My!
Anyone in the health industry will tell you that there is a lot of truth in the old adage: an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are high in fiber and antioxidants and something I’ve never been a big fan of until moving to NYC. I mean sure, if you set a slice … Continue reading An Apple a Day
Part of Ann’s birthday weekend celebrations included going to see Wicked. Which, of course, is one of my favorite musicals–just as The Wizard of Oz is my favorite movie. Emeralds and rubies and flying monkeys, oh my! Sharing a birthday with Ann is Marilyn, who is, quite simply, my favorite Broadway star of all! And … Continue reading Wicked Fun
The Epicurious Texan 