One of my birthday presents was an eavesdropping event on my way home from a walk. I had left the woods and heard voices amplified by the emptiness of a garage. One was a man’s voice and the other a woman’s. Their voices were like the day: sunny and warm, mellow and perfect. They spoke in Spanish, so I couldn’t understand the words, yet somehow I felt I was at a … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Whip Dip
I admit, I have been struggling with how to wrap up Jessie and that has made me a little anxious. Cooking helps calm me, but it’s been too hot to turn the stove on for long, so when I found a super easy recipe for a pumpkin whip dip I was thrilled. In less than five minutes I mixed up this tasty treat. Now I can nibble on crackers and dip as I dive back in to writing. Would you … [Read more...]
Why Am I Here Cleaning Toilets
The kitchen is all mine again and now the laundry is Bill’s. When he first retired he dabbled in both. I remember him and his engineer friend discussing how they did the laundry. I’m glad I got washing the dishes back. I do have a dishwasher and I really like to use it, but you still have quite a few things to clean up in the kitchen, especially after … [Read more...]
BooktoberFest Recap
Last year I discovered the group, Authors in the Park, that put together events that focus on local talent. I was excited to have a chance to be a part of their most recent event, Booktoberfest, which was held in Mount Dora, FL on October 5. The idea was to combine the food and fun of Octoberfest with a costume contest based on characters from the books of the authors … [Read more...]
