In the great “downsizing” of 2015, when we sold our house and began our “empty nester” years, I whittled away at my book collection. Many books were given away or sold. I kept only those that I felt a strong … Continue reading →
We’re continuing to have a great time in Tennessee. During Christmas, we had the opportunity for 5 generations of women in our family to gather together for a wonderful time of family. Today the local newspaper had a nice write-up … Continue reading →
Tonight was a lovely evening of festivities in town. One of my favorites was the “fire extravaganza”. Prior to the display, a couple of great birds kept us company.
Continue reading →If you have ever traveled outside of your home country (or in many cases, outside of your home region), you know that “ethnic” foods morph into versions that are different. Sometimes better, sometimes worse, sometimes just different. I give you Exhibit A for different.
Continue reading →Joe needed a haircut, so today he went into the same barber shop that his father dragged him into as a child in 1966! Different barber though 🙂 He seemed more eager this time!
Continue reading →No one has ever accused me of being an obsessive housekeeper. I keep things “clean”. But please never try to do a white glove test anywhere in my house, and do not expect to be able to “eat off of … Continue reading →
I remember my first Thanksgiving ever away from my family. I was 18, and a foreign exchange student in Switzerland. Thanksgiving Day came and went, and we talked a little about the American holiday, but that was all there was … Continue reading →
We live on a street that goes east to west, the entire length of the north side of our town. That might sound like a lot, but it’s only about 500 meters long (.3 miles). On our side of the street (north side), there is a large pedestrian walkway, many storefronts, and bustle. The south side of the street is the back side of the buildings that make up the edge of the old city. It’s easy to hurry along the sidewalk and not pay attention to any of the buildings. Right in the middle of that large expanse of wall is a courtyard with a vine and hedge covered wall with a large wooden door.
Continue reading →Cooking in a foreign country is interesting. Baking can be downright challenging! I remember wanting to make Snickerdoodles in Switzerland in 1977. Any self-respecting Snickerdoodle must have cream of tartar (sorry if you don’t use it in yours – you … Continue reading →
Home, Sweet Home! Our travels were uneventful. We flew from Minneapolis to Washington DC, then to Dublin, then to Milano Linate. Luggage all arrived in one piece (although the duffle bag will need a bit of repair), and the car … Continue reading →
