Fishs Eddy

Here is a story about a platter, a mad hatter, and some old-school customer service. My daughter dances at a great studio here in our town. They have performances at the end of their class cycles, like many other schools. I like the performances at this school because there are the mandatory insanely cute tiny …

Hooray for Pie

We’ve had an unusual spell of incredibly summery weather around here, and it put me in the mood for some key lime pie. There’s something about key lime pie that makes me think about beaches and sunshine and bare feet – I just love it.   Usually I go for my brother in law’s recipe, …

Who is Winning?

This morning my 7 year old daughter asked me, “So who is winning, Hillary or Obama?” I told her it’s a tough call right now. She said, “I think Hillary should win.” I asked her why. “Because I think there should be a woman on our ‘presidents’ placemat.” 

Beautiful bins

We moved our trash bins from behind the garage to the side of our driveway. More convenient, less pretty. So Tom built us a gorgeous enclosure for them. Check it out:    [You’ll find it back behind the pool, dahling.] Here’s a close-up   Isn’t it lovely? If you’re from around here, it probably reminds you …

Still cool…

Talking about cool, and how I’m just ultracool these days with my awesome new shirt, you have to see this amazing video I just watched – it’s called  Battle at Kruger Have you seen it? No?? Doh!!! You have to go right now and check it out cause it’s absolutely incred….   ..nice try.  You …

Ultracool

This is not my usual title. But today is an exception, because I’m wearing this:   [See that metal cockatoo hanging from our garage? It’s thinking, “WOW you look cool!” and I’m thinking, “Don’t I know it.”] This awesome shirt was designed by my friend Austin. He’s 6. (Look out, world.) Just because I’m ultracool …

Food

Finally. Let’s talk about food. Before I flew to Peru, I read a bunch of books and blogs about the country, and they all had recommendations regarding local tastes and treats. “Have a Pisco Sour!” they said. “Ok!!” thought I. “Definitely try some ceviche,” they advised. “You got it!” I promised. Once I arrived, my …

Rocks

Back again – now trying to figure out what to do with this crowded head of mine. All the memories from my trip are very rudely pushing each other around in an effort to be the first ones onto the page. I’ve never been comfortable in a crowd, so just sitting down to this blog …