I don’t know too many people who would say that winter is their favorite season of the year. Sunny days seem to be few and far between, the wind seems to blow a little harder, everything looks drab, and it’s just plain cold. Fortunately, I live in an area that doesn’t get much snow and [...]
Archive: January 2012
Yesterday I got the phone call that I’ve been dreading for months. I knew it was coming, but that didn’t make it any better. “We’re calling to remind you that you have a dentist appointment tomorrow morning.” That’s what the woman said, but I could swear I heard a somewhat sinister laugh as she hung [...]
I used to play at golf. No, not play golf… play AT golf. In spite of my unbelievable athletic ability (on computer games), trying to smack a little white ball around and get it into a tiny hole just wasn’t working for me. On most swings, I actually made contact with the ball, but there [...]
My bread-making journey is continuing. I finally figured out where I needed to put the dough to get it to rise properly, and from there things have improved. My go-to loaf has been honey-oat, hearty and delicious. But after making several loaves, I was getting a little bored with it. Yes, it tastes delicious, but [...]
Every year I look forward to fall and winter. Not because I like the cold weather, but because it’s a change. Spring and summer are great, but cool days and cold nights have their advantages. No yard work, sleeping under an electric blanket, sipping coffee or cocoa by the fire. As long as the snow [...]
