Remember last year around this time? Danae and I embarked on a trip to Illinois for a weekend to attend be present at a retreat my sister plans, administrates, organizes & leads each year. I’ve always loved being around teenagers. Their candid actions, antics, passion and energy are inspiring to be around. I also love … Read More
Canine Capers
Ca-per – verb (used without object) 1. a. prank or trick; harebrained escapade. Exhibit # 1: A simple silk hydrangea and (real) pheasant feather arrangement in antique basket. Exhibit #2 Energetic Yorkshire Terrier (with delusions of being a hunting dog) No longer being able to withstand the temptation of the pheasant feathers within such close … Read More
Simple Crusty Bread
Here we go…it’s bread time! Gather these ingredients: 1-1/2 tablespoons yeast 1-1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 3 cups lukewarm water 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, more for dusting dough Cornmeal and this equipment: pizza peel (or the bottom of a cookie sheet works great too) baking stone (or a non-stick loaf pan) large bowl or plastic container … Read More
Bread Anyone?
I promised the bread recipe for today . . . unfortunately, after I had the entire post typed and ready to publish last night – Internet Explorer decided to encounter an error. Arrghhh. I can’t tell you how often this has happened…I’m so frustrated with IE. The bread recipe is still coming….it will just be … Read More
Pea Soup Recipe
Per your requests. This recipe is from the February, 2009 issue of Cuisine at Home Makes 2 very large servings or 4-6 smaller. Total time: 1 hour 2 strips thick-sliced bacon, chopped (or more for leftovers) 1 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced carrot 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 2-1/2 cups water … Read More
Writer’s Block
I think I’m suffering from (blog) writers block !I have a list of things to blog – but nothing “came to me” last night on any of the subjects on my list.How would you like to help? Anything you want to know about me? My children? (I’ll have to be careful with that one) DIY … Read More
A good day at home
I’m going on the record — Monday’s off — are wonderful. Even if it snows! These photos were taken around noon. Clearing the driveway – the best part of a big snow . . . Doing all things domestic today suited me just fine — especially since it did NOT include cleaning! I decorated and … Read More
Alone again
The plight of a “first stage” empty nester is that the nest is not permanently empty. Stage One empty nesters are those with children away at college — who leave – return – leave – return – leave – return for months – leave…..you get the idea. They are gone, but not really. We like … Read More
Shameless plug
Because I consider Ryan a friend, and because I’m pretty sure you will enjoy reading his blog almost as much as mine, I’m self-lessly promoting his blog right here, right now, on my blog. Hop over and take a look. Tell him Cheri sent ya!
Duck in a Truck
Hopefully this will brighten your day – I’m an animal lover….and this story of Joe and Frank — is just so fun. Thanks for sending it along to me Wendy!