One of the fun things we do at the school I teach at is to organize staff potlucks. The sunshine group picks a theme, places a large sign-up banner in the staff room, and everyone plans to bring something in. Today is a salad potluck day, and I signed up to bring one of …
A Long Way Down by Nick Hornsby (published in 2005) is one of my all-time favorite reads. This is another dark comedy (maybe my favorite genre) that had me both cringing and laughing out loud. But what made this book so memorable for me are the characters. I just found out that this book has been …
Each day our home is getting quieter as our older children head to back to their colleges. Yesterday one flew off to Colorado, the day before the destination was Illinois, and tomorrow the last of the college-aged kids will depart for Massachusetts. With our oldest child having been back to work in Los Angeles since …
Where’d You Go, Bernadette: A Novel by Maria Semple is an amusing and engaging story of one socially phobic woman who also is a creative genius. As an architect Bernadette achieved greatness, however her life in Seattle as the mother of an eighth grader is far from her comfort zone. With her husband Elgin working long …
I spent a beautiful sunny day yesterday in San Francisco with my daughters. We had lunch at Greens at Fort Mason down in the marina. Not only was our waterfront view spectacular the food was healthy and delicious. I had the Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burger with avocado, pickled red onion, and chipotle served …
Rockin’ in the new year ~ Welcome 2014! Today is a day to watch the Rose Parade; Roast a Cuban pork; prepare some Hoppin’ John black-eyed peas and rice; and watch football with friends! Today is also a day to reflect on 2013 and look forward to 2014. Yes, I am one that believes …
The feast has continued! With our house bustling for the holidays, both my husband and I have enjoyed cooking for the masses! Last night we enjoyed a Cajun themed dinner of jambalaya, Creole green beans, cornbread, and sweet potato pie. My husband actually made two versions of jambalaya, the traditional recipe that follows and a …
