Today is Valentine’s. And if you get all googly-eyed over it, good on ya. Celebrate away, my friend. Knock yourself out. Really – enjoy! Over the last couple of days, I’ve smiled each time I’ve seen a…
Christmas TARDIS
One of my favorite Christmas rituals is setting up the Doctor Who display. There’s a TARDIS, with a blinking light; a Cyberman; a Dalek; K-9; Sarah Jane Smith; and, of course, The Doctor. I’ve had the grouping…
Preparation
As Rock Camp approaches, I find myself readying for the week and its demands. Enthusiasm and excitement do a lot to energize me for each day at camp. The campers themselves build me up and provide a boost.…
The Remains of the Day
Last week’s Sunday Supper was Osso Buco (recipe link is here). And it was flippin’ awesome. In fact, it was so yummy that Mister and I were sucking the marrow out of those bones like nobody’s business. …
Why, Indeed?
Winter is a word we throw about here in L.A. as we might throw about the words grits or firefly. We know these things exist, but they’re not relative to our Los Angeles experience and we’re not likely…
Birthday Doughnut
My “birthday doughnut” has become a favorite ritual. I make the trek to Krispy Kreme, place my order, then sit in the shop eating my original glazed and drinking my small cup of coffee. It’s a simple ritual,…