Since I’m (still) reading The Count of Monte Cristo, I thought a post about the Monte Cristo sandwich would be appropriate. Not that I’ve ever eaten (or plan to eat) a Monte Cristo sandwich. But I knew there was such … Continue reading
True confession: I have never made a pie in my life. But. My mom has. And she passed this recipe down to my best friend in high school. Last weekend all my best buds from high school got together for … Continue reading
That’s right, I said Chubby Hubby Bars. I’m not trying to insult anyone’s husband…it’s a reference to the Ben & Jerry ice cream flavor. Ben & Jerry might’ve been insulting someone’s hubby, but I’m not. So. Every once in awhile I like … Continue reading
Trish tagged me to answer some questions. And even though it’s been over a week, I didn’t forget! 1. What is your favorite piece of art? Kidding! This is hard. I prefer photography and sculpture over painting, though. And landscapes … Continue reading
Weekend Cooking is hosted by Beth Fish and is open to anyone who has any kind of food-related post to share: Book (novel, nonfiction) reviews, cookbook reviews, movie reviews, recipes, random thoughts, gadgets, fabulous quotations, photographs. Inspired by my brother … Continue reading
It’s been ages since I’ve done a meme. Helen tagged me for this one, which I’ve done in the past. But it’s been a few years, so here we go again: Four jobs I’ve had in my life: Babysitter Waitress … Continue reading
Beth Fish’s Weekend Cooking is open to anyone who has any kind of food-related post to share: Book (novel, nonfiction) reviews, cookbook reviews, movie reviews, recipes, random thoughts, gadgets, fabulous quotations, photographs. If your post is even vaguely foodie, feel … Continue reading
Book club was awesome, and I promise I will write about it soon. In the meantime… This list has popped up on a few blogs lately with these instructions: “Have you read more than 6 of these books? The BBC … Continue reading
Is rambling tidbits an oxymoron? We’ve had the weirdest weather this week…from 100 plus degree heat for four days straight, to rain, to some pretty impressive sounding thunder last night (but no rain). And the power went out this morning, … Continue reading
Weekend Cooking (brought to us by Beth Fish Reads) is open to anyone who has any kind of food-related post to share: Book (novel, nonfiction) reviews, cookbook reviews, movie reviews, recipes, random thoughts, gadgets, fabulous quotations, photographs. If your post … Continue reading
In a real sense, people who have read good literature have lived more than people who cannot or will not read. It is not true that we have only one life to live; if we can read, we can live as many more lives and as many kinds of lives as we wish. ~S.I. Hayakawa
The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.
~St. Augustine
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.
~Mark Twain
