[The table tonight, April 2008.]
I had such good intentions — really, I did. But then Friday was lost to a cooking frenzy, and Saturday disappeared in a blur of sleeping late, cleaning the house, going for a blowy run, and then an afternoon out and a windy walk home, so that by the time [...]

Baked. Ate (a lot). Went for a hike. Slept (a lot). Got some sun. Played with dogs. Washed a truck. Ran into a friend and her mom in town. Saw a movie. Ate an enormous sundae (shared). Drank a little bit of wine.
More, please.

[Poppies along [...]

[Guinness chocolate cake, with Guinness, March 2008.]
Otherwise known as “amateur night” by certain parties, St. Patrick’s Day to me is soda bread, Altan, Joyce’s Ulysses, which I attempt to battle through every few years or so (it never quite works; I think I need an explanatory text alongside), and — of course — Guinness.
Ages ago [...]

Dear Kate,
Today is your birthday — I’m getting this in just under the wire — and so I am sending you virtual cookies. And cupcakes. And maybe also a bowlful of quinoa soup because I heard that the other day you were feeling under-the-weather. Here it is sunny and breezy and I [...]

Good morning, sunshines!
On this day of days, the sun is blazing down, and I’m off to a fancy luncheon in a few hours; but in the meantime, I can’t help but want to wish you a very sweet day full of love and pretty treats and something just for you.
So on this day to celebrate [...]