Last Saturday: I’m presently sunning myself poolside at the Siena hotel in Reno. There’s an adorable family: a mom, dad, two kids, and a great-aunt all swimming together. The older child, who is the very distinguished age of four, is paddling around the pool in his arm floaties and learning to overcome his fear of … Continue reading
Ah, just fuck it all. Sometimes I feel like I should stop doing things the virtuous way and just post nude selfies on the internet. Go for Kim Kardashian fame. Maybe have my own little Kimye Westashian baby with as terribly chosen a name as North…West. I’m sure the baby is absolutely adorable. I’m sure … Continue reading
Over the Christmas holiday, I visited my grandparents. My grandpa mentioned a fondant candy that I remember fondly from my childhood. My grandma pulled out the family cookbook containing the candy recipe. The cookbook was given to her by her husband’s grandma (my great-great grandmother). I am, by nature, a rhythmic person (I find my … Continue reading
This staircase makes me want to go all Audrey for the holidays. This photo was taken in the lobby at The Lafayette Park Hotel in Lafayette, CA. Then, I could get an extra wear out of my wedding reception outfit, which I could probably find an excuse to wear about once a week. Skirt: Anthropologie, … Continue reading
So, we may not be able to agree on evolution or religion, but we can certainly agree on fish ‘n chips. My dears, that fish doesn’t say “Jesus” or “Darwin,” it says, “N’ Chips.” Because food can bring the world together. Here’s to hope. Continue reading
Thursday, after work, I was in Raley’s hoping to find the last three carving pumpkins in existence. I had been all around the East Bay and didn’t see a single one. I saw lovely fairy tale pumpkins, and tiny gourds, but not even Trader Joe’s (who is always so faithful to me) held onto three … Continue reading
I learned some things today. 1) Either ghee makes bad chicken gravy, or I do. 2) Nine-year-olds are exceedingly difficult to pry from the backseat of a Jetta when they refuse to depart from it. 3) A wedding is a hell of an anxiety producing beast: For example, take all your normal insecurities, however slight … Continue reading
I have hit-and-miss bouts of insomnia these days. I don’t get it. I used to sleep so soundly, so peacefully, so well. I’d fall asleep in ten minutes flat – as soon as I decided I was tired. Now, I jolt awake after five hours of sleep and eventually have to get up, write a … Continue reading
I swiped this from the Facebook page of Guenn Johnson Gentry, who is a fabulous cook and writer. She’s also the sweetest. I loved this little nibble of inspiration. That’s all. Onward, soar, unicorns! (It’s okay, I smacked myself for that last line.) Check Guenn out at Clementine Cooks. Continue reading
The story of my regular day-to-day, and a silly reminder of two things: 1) It’ll never be perfect. 2) That doesn’t mean it isn’t damned good. Today: I accomplished my first appointment of the day without a problem. When my second client was running late, I decided to squeeze in a different client who owns … Continue reading
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