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May 2008

Pretty Kitchen Corner

I am not quite sure how the hours of every day get sucked into oblivion without my having accomplished much at all. It's possible it... Read more »

Cover Letter

The unwritable letterTo Whom It May Concern,I have to figure out how to tell you, without sounding the least bit desperate (or insane) within the... Read more »

Strawberry Season

The Easiest Recipe In The WorldIt is finally strawberry season here in McMinnville. It's also rhubarb season. Obviously my mind is full of the possibilities...Rhubarb/strawberry... Read more »

Hire me

(I'm the one you want by your side for the Apocalypse)The best way to find out if your local economy is strong or weak is... Read more »

Chicken Run

I miss our hens. I miss hearing them squawk, shuffle, coo, cluck, argue, and preen. A collection of noises that I find soothing, therapeutic, and... Read more »

Pleasures

(six of them, right now)1. Brand new silver sequined flip flops to open the summer season with and a turquoise watering can all floating over... Read more »

Travel

What You Bring HomeFor most people the point of travel is to explore and find out what else is out there in the world. You... Read more »

The Long Way Home

Glasgow is a working class city mostly featuring 19th century architecture. I like Glasgow because it has a really energetic and diverse feel to it.... Read more »

St. Andrews Cathedral

I love cathedrals and old churches. I love religious music (organs, Catholic choir music, gospel) and I love religious art. I don't believe in God.... Read more »

Scottish Food

a profileHaggis in a can may not be your cup of tea but it's my opinion that never has a disgusting traditional food come in... Read more »

It's All Blue Sky In Ayrshire

There are a few things I didn't bring with me: sunscreen, a hat, sandals, or tank tops for the excellent reason that the sun isn't... Read more »

Ayr, Scotland

Queens Terrace, AKA: Bed and Breakfast Row. Our B&B is to the left of the green one. The Burnside Guesthouse. It's quite nice. I have... Read more »

Asparagus Season

(Plus travel plans)Local asparagus is now available and I have been roasting it. You can do so many things with it such as asparagus soup,... Read more »

The Feet Next Door

I would be a shoe whore if it weren't for one small problem that has nothing to do with money: my feet defy my every... Read more »

Bends In The River

(For Angela and Hope)There are themes cropping up everywhere like garish flashing pop-ups that you can't close down even when you pound your computer... Read more »

In The Fitting Room

It's a little uncanny how much I look like my Grandfather in this picture. I have got identical jowls to his! I'm impressed that I... Read more »

Even When Life Is Pretty Damn Good

Even when life is pretty damn good there are bound to be those days when you find out that the Royal family is not the... Read more »

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