My friend, Mary, told me this story about her grandson a few weeks ago. It's stayed with me ever since, and I have a feeling I'll be thinking about it long after Christmas is over. It's one of those "out of the mouths of babes" truths that seems all the more true because of the innocence that speaks it. Mary and her daughter, Aimee, had just finished decorating the house for Christmas when they heard that five-year old Aden (Mary's grandson), was on his way over. "He's going to go straight to ... continue reading...
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England – Part 5 (but really it’s only part 2)
I know. A few numbers are missing ... as in England - parts 2, 3, and 4. But if I don't jump up to "England - part 5," I can't tell you about our fantastic, brilliant, fabulous day. So I think I'll jump ahead and fill in the gaps when we get settled in Germany. It will be lovely to land in one spot for three whole weeks. I might even unpack my suitcase. This morning after a leisurely breakfast of English muffins with slices of Brie and hard-boiled egg and scones with clotted cream ... oh, but ... continue reading...
Mmmeatballs!
I am in the strangest mood. You would think that we're about to set out on a six-month journey and I have only two days in which to cook all the food we're going to need on the trail. Every time I take one dish out of the oven, I pop in another. I think I know what is the cause of all this. His name is Gage, and he's about the most perfect baby you've ever laid eyes on. He's my son's first child, and my first grandchild, and I can barely stand to hand him off to the next person waiting in ... continue reading...
Homemade Marshmallow Fondant That is Actually Delicious
I have never met a fondant I liked until I found this recipe for homemade marshmallow fondant (thanks Taryn!) I was so glad to find this, because regular fondant is ... well, dee-scusting. You don't want that stuff in your mouth. This recipe, however, is delicious. But I'm going to be really honest with you: it's probably the messiest thing you'll ever attempt in the kitchen. Or maybe that's just me. I made these cupcakes for my daughter-in-law's baby shower. Yes, I'm going to be a ... continue reading...
Beautiful Day (Part 1)
There's talk that Seattle is going to get a basketball team again (sorry to all you fans in Sacramento). And I've heard that if/when the team comes up, they'll play in Key Arena for a while until another stadium can be built. That news brought back all sorts of memories, which I thought I'd share here. From January, 2006: A week ago Monday, I experienced a day so perfect, so beautiful, that right in the middle of my bliss I snatched the nearest napkin and scribbled swift notes as fast as I ... continue reading...
Chick Wisdom
She came out of the woods one day and sauntered around the corner of the house with four unexpected fluff balls in tow. She'd never let on that she had a nest out there. She'd been holding out--and this day was show-and-tell. If ever a hen exuded pride, she was it. She had a right to that pride. Those chicks are perfect little hen-lets. Teensy eyes, stick-figure legs, miniature bodies so downy-light, the yellow seems to hover about them like an aura. That first day, they followed her ... continue reading...