January was one long month. It was a funny time, drifting in and out of post-holiday bliss and sadness, wondering what the weather would bring, deciding which side of the make-a-resolution-or-not fence you were on this year. I think, mostly, I took the gentle January approach. It included a lot of soup and bread and […]
After such an exciting Thanksgiving Day, we slept in a bit on Friday and leisurely made our way to breakfast. Jason and I were becoming quick fans of the large coffee machine in our hotel, the one you could simply press a button and out comes an espresso, a latte, a flat white, a mocha, […]
We awoke with excitement this Thanksgiving morning. While it would not be a day centered on turkey and mashed potatoes, it was a day centered on Harry Potter. And a magnificent day it was! Thanks to some dear friends who happen to be avid travelers, we learned that the Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio just […]
Hello, Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Diwali, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Happy Boxing Day, Happy Kwanzaa … greetings, my friends. It’s been that long. The last part of 2023 swallowed me whole. I embarked upon my 18th year of teaching, and it appears that this will be my most challenging yet. It took me by surprise. Thoughts […]
The dishwasher is humming quietly from the kitchen, and the puppy is snoozing in the corner. Harper is packing her backpack, and Jameson is stealing a few more hoops outside before night takes its full descent. Jason is making small circles on my shoulder as I sit down to type a grateful goodbye to the […]
Hello there! Happy Labor Day Weekend. Is it summer or fall where you are? Around here’s it’s been mostly summer … lots of 90+ degree days. But, we have had some glimpses of a cool-down, and I have my fingers, toes, and elbows crossed that autumn isn’t too far away. Life has changed completely since […]
Today was the last of the summer Sundays. It was a little bit sweet- an extra morning coffee, a sense of calm, in that the kids have two more days, a walk with the pooch, and a sprinkling of baking. And, also, it was a little bit scary – it’s back to school, back to […]
Cake. Summer Dump Cake. So simple. So delicious! Here’s what you’ll need: -3 ish cups of sliced fruit (frozen or fresh) -8 tablespoons of melted butter -1 box white or yellow cake mix -1/2 cup oats -sprinkling of granulated sugar -zest of 1 lemon (optional) Here’s what you’ll do: Preheat your oven to 350, and […]
Though we live out here, nestled in the heart of the west, we are not great westerners. There are many places on our list we have yet to explore! Here is just a sampling of where we still have not been: -Yellowstone -Moab -Mesa Verde -The Great Sand Dunes -The Grand Canyon Two summers ago, […]
Our final port of call was the beautiful and lush Kauai. It was sprinkling and beautifully moody when we docked, but by the time we had eaten breakfast and were ready for our adventures, the sun was shining its hello. One of the small bits of joy while traveling for Jason and me is talking […]
