Going vegetarian (or vegan)
There are many books and articles on the topic and lots of opinions. I remember going to a vegan restaurant, excited that I could eat anything on the menu, and…
New family member
We have a new family member, um, I mean coffee maker. I am a four-cups-a-day coffee drinker* and wanted a coffee maker that delivered. After reading way too many coffee…
Paper hearts
I recently finished my first paper piecing project using this heart pattern from Carol Doak. With paper piecing, the block is printed on paper and you sew on the lines paper…
Raised bed gardening
We have several raised beds in my yard. Some were here when we moved in, others we have added. Raised beds are one of the easiest ways to garden, especially…
New in the garden: Dahlias
I bought dahlia tubers at one of the spring plant sales and planted them in giant pots. They remind me of growing potatoes in that you gradually cover them with…
Brave girls
This story broke me. I loved Girl Scouts. I loved the badges and the outings. Amerie Jo Marie was a girl Scout from Uvalde, Texas. She was killed at school…
Gone to the birds
We are bird fans. We have a long-standing love affair with the blue friends (Steller’s jays), the chickadees and the spotted towhees. (Robert has a soft spot for these cute little ground…
Fiction: Elevator ride
This is fiction. Any similarities to actual events are coincidental. But if it does seem familiar, may I say: lucky you.
Canyon quilt
After last month’s misadventures in quilting, I wanted my next project to be a sure thing: a small strip quilt using canyon-themed fabric for the back. I selected most of…
Impressive Tofu
We made this Crunchy Spring Iceberg Salad Recipe from Hetty McKinnon in the NYT Cooking. The asparagus and frozen peas were perfect when cooked this way, blanched in boiling water for about…