What Now?
Here we are…emerging from what has been an historic time. As I slowly peek out from under the covers, I want to take stock. I want to move forward, keeping what was good about “then.” And I want to look for the good and right […]
Author: lynn
“Say Cheese!”
“When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?”–George Carlin We are a cheese loving household. Growing up, I loved watching my Nonno grate massive amounts of Parmagiano cheese for my grandmother’s pasta […]
As Spring Approaches
Over the last few months, I have often visited a local coffee shop. I order a latte from the shielded doorway and then find an outdoor table and chair for my café-like experience. Simple and pleasureable. Sometimes John joins me, or we meet our doggie […]
Ah, Yes…the World
These last two weeks have had me on a vicarious travel roll. After leaving Paris in my last post, I shifted my attention to other parts of the world. First, I “travelled” to the Australian Open and was introduced to some Melbourne sights, then watched […]
Sweet Diversions
Gigetta appeared a few days ago holding a heart. What an astute girl. As I saw her, I smiled and let my mind and heart wander. Let’s see—Valentine’s Day, sweets, love, Paris. Ah, yes… In my dreams or on film or in books. What evolved […]
Something Savory, Something Sweet
This week I’m keeping it simple. I’m sharing two recipes that were easy and fun to make. The first was a new-to-me Broccoli Cheese Soup, the second, a Hot Fudge Sauce that John’s mom used to make. Both, with appropriate accompaniments, can make for a […]
Toward the Light
What darkness and sadness we’ve experienced these last weeks. Unbelievable. Yet here we are, continuing to move forward–hopefully toward the light, toward the good. Here’s what I’ll be doing toward that end in the next few days. Please join me […]
Hope
These threshold days of ending one year and beginning another are often times of reflection. As we slowly enter 2021, most of us are still in hunkering down mode. And yet with more light each day, new possibilities, like hope, present themselves. On the last […]
Home for the Holidays
Home for the holidays, indeed. And our home is over-the-top with decorations. Every holiday ornament, dish, napkin, light, and candle that has been in hiding for years is now out and about and making our house a red and green extravaganza. Why not! By bringing […]
Go-To Feel-Good Food
It’s that time of year…and it’s that kind of year…when we all can use comfort and a little bit of joy. I notice that I’m spending even more time than “normal” hugging my coffee mug in the morning and looking through my family cookbook for […]
Giving Thanks
As I sit here listening to John play a sweet melody he has written, and look at the trees turn gold and orange against the mountain vista, I stop, and give thanks—for this blessed moment, for this dear home, for love, for life. Thanksgiving this […]
Breathe
What a week. Watching, waiting, up, down. At times exhilarating, other times exhausting. I had to keep telling myself–“breathe.” I also kept searching for activities and resources that offered hope, learning, and pleasure. Here are a few of my finds: •Maria Shriver’s on-line “Sunday […]
Vote for Goodness Sake
Here’s Vote! She is the doll I created honoring the 100th Year Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote. She is right in front of me as I fill out my ballot. “To vote is to rise to […]
Ten Small Pleasures
“As the world turns” in these chaotic times, most of us are seeking health and balance the best we can. Here are ten recent activities that have helped lift my spirits: Drawing and dressing my four Gigettas shown above with polka dots. Gigetta and polka […]
A Italia!
“You may have the universe, if I may have Italy.” Giuseppe Verdi Andiamo! Let’s go…and we can, if only in our imagination. SO…here’s what has unfolded these last few weeks for me along Italian lines… 🇮🇹 Yet another failed attempt at making my own edible, […]