A Day In My Pajamas

I stayed in bed until 9 AM, and spent the entire day in my jammies today.  BUT, I accomplished an awful lot.  First I made a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, and bacon.  Then I sat around awhile, drinking hot tea and slowly absorbing the caffeine.  Once the caffeine kicked in I started to get motivated.  […]

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December 28, 2012

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Sweet Pickled Jalapenos

We’re big fans of Mexican food around here.  While I don’t usually go for too much spice myself, I try to keep a can or two of pickled Jalapenos around so my husband can spice up whatever “bland Americanized Mexican” food I try to feed him.  That’s a direct quote.  In the past I’ve just […]

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December 27, 2012

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Happy Holidays

Let me paint you a picture.  This afternoon, I went to the post office to pick up a registered package.  I signed for it, thanked the Post Mistress, and cheerfully wished her Happy Holidays.  That’s right.  I said Happy Holidays.  There was an akward pause before she replied Merry Christmas, in the tone of voice […]

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December 18, 2012

A Season of Loss

Our little community seems to be in a season of loss.  Although we all must know that we are not being singled out, it sure feels as if we are.  If there can be a silver lining it’s that we’ve all had the opportunity to see through to the heart of what community really is.  It’s […]

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December 9, 2012