I enjoy reading but am having a hard time getting through books this year. I began reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt earlier this winter. Because it’s 784 pages long, weighs approximately five pounds, and is a 14 day loan from my library, I only made it halfway through before having to turn it back … More no focus
My daughter and I are magazine people. By that I mean what probably seems obvious. We like magazines. She actually subscribes to Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar. I check House Beautiful, Martha Stewart Living and an occasional Vegetarian Times out at the library. Today I even picked up an American Craft. It’s not that we … More magazine people
I recently completed a book, The Cuckoo’s Calling. Reading it took me longer than I’d originally expected and the book ended up being overdue at the library. When I finished it, I promptly returned it, with the plan of searching for something new to read there in the library. Lately, most of my reading has … More non-fiction
Happy Friday! Happy August! I admit I’m a bit teary eyed as my eldest prepares to go away to college for the first time. It doesn’t help that he’s my only son and he’ll leave behind his only sister. His {little sister}: I continue to be amazed at the vast assortment of legos available today, … More Flapjack Friday Faves [08.02]
Once again, it’s Friday. [yay!] I have a fairly open weekend ahead, which I’m quite happy about. I’m hoping to make a variation of this pizza, sometime in the next couple days: Last night, we had a variation of this: I say variation, because I find it nearly impossible to follow a recipe, exactly as … More Flapjack Friday Faves [06.21]
It’s Mother’s Day weekend. If you’re a mom, I wish you a happy one. Here are some highlights of the week, centered around motherhood. Click on the highlighted links. The 30 Best Places in the World to be a Mother Note the US was not #1. Or #2 or #3……….. What’s the Most Meaningful Gift … More Flapjack Friday Faves [05.10]
Upon a Sunny Day 