“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” —Anaïs NinThis week our Rose of Sharon and our Black-eyed Susan started to bud & bloom. I was supposed to be off…
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Recipe: Simple Summer Hummus
Read moreSaturday was hot, hot, hot and I was busy with house chores all day. When lunch time came, I was craving something simple and light. I took my classic hummus recipe and added a summer twist. If you’d like to try it yourself, you’ll need:…
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Summer Days
Read more“We were together. I forget the rest.” —Walt Whitman This weekend was the kind that leaves me desperately needing more time. It was so hot and I cleaned, and cleaned, and cleaned. Yet it’s hard to see if I even made a dent. Clearly, my…
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Home Sweet Home
Read moreI spent the first half of this week on trains and in meetings and having dinner with strangers. There’s nothing like work travel to make me appreciate how much I truly love my life at home. Our hydrangea & hosta are nearly in full bloom.…
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A Magic Moment
Read moreThere was this moment on our honeymoon. We had just finished a late lunch. It was our last full day on the ship. We were sitting in the dining room next to a window with a clear view of the sea. Something became active inside…
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Recipe: Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Read moreThursday night’s supper was stuffed portabella mushroom caps + salad + corn on the cob. The mushrooms were delicious. If you’d like to make them yourself, you’ll need: 4 portabella mushroom caps boiled quinoa diced onion diced red bell pepper egg spices olive oil shredded…
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Happy Birthday, America!
Read more. family . good food . sparklers. cold drinks . summertime .happy 4th of july! xo
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golden afternoon: goodbye
Read moreMy Mom mom was a most wonderful woman. She had a big heart and a beautiful smile. She took care of me when I was sick. She made me oodles of noodles & the best grilled cheese sandwiches that I’ll ever have. When I was…
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tidbits + pieces: The Post-Vacation Blues
Read moreThere really is only one sensible cure for the post-vacation blues: warm chocolate chip cookies & pizza fresh from the oven! Don’t you agree? We spent the weekend mourning the loss of our precious honeymoon. It was yard work in the sun for him &…