Something’s been eating our basil. Not I. Not Mister. So what? When you grow food, it takes not only time and energy, but also patience. And water. And expectations are set. You start imagining all the pesto…
Sunday Supper – With Wine!
Just wanted to share a snap taken just before dinner last night. Yes – the food is out of focus. But the wine… The wine! I got to have wine with dinner, y’all, and it was snappy!
Where to Begin?
Okay. Deep breaths. Keep it together, Mikki… I’ve been cleared to drank! Hallelujah! Hand to God! Preach on, brother alcohol! Actually, I’ve been cleared to drink, not drank. I have to keep a rein on the…
The Weekend!
It’s the weekend! The sweet, sweet weekend! I don’t have to put on my filthy painting pants! Actually, those pants have served me well this week. And they’ve endured so much dirt, they’ve pretty much developed a…
Putting Out Fires
The fireplace dude is working away and really making progress. While he’s tackling that project, I’ve been painting. Yesterday I decided to paint the laundry area. That meant pulling the washer/dryer out and cleaning every freaking place and…
Painter Hands
I have painter hands. Which is not to say my hands paint. For although they do, they’re not usually affected adversely. Holding a brush for oil painting is so utterly civilized, I could very well have a bone…
Well That Just Happened
Last week, on Tuesday I believe, I was walking down a sidewalk when I stopped and had a radical thought: I’ve turned the corner. I’m well. I don’t know what prompted it. I don’t remember what I was…
Drink Bacardi Like It’s Your Birthday
Today is my birthday. Let me try that again. Today is my birthday! Instead of going out for lunch with friends, instead of drinking Bacardi like it’s my birthday (as I’m still on the wagon), I’ll be…