Remodeling Thumbnails

Well, I think we have cleared the dust and cleaned the first layers of remodeling stuff from the first floor. And we are very happy with the outcome. Above is the dining room. Here is the entry way. You can see we still have a little touch up to do, but we are pleased. Bigger…

Unphased

One person — and I do mean person — has been utterly unphased at the remodeling going on at our house. Cement dust, boxes, broken tile pieces, chaos, scattered furniture, half-pained walls, stacks of books, stacks of clothes, masking tape, paint cans, grout, dozens of workers, trash, and lost items went unnoticed. The mess didn’t…

Curried Lentil Stew

This is a favorite winter stew of mine–very inexpensive to make. It is tasty and uncommon enough to serve guests. The smoked turkey and smokey cumin, along with the hot, red curry gives this stew a savory and unique flavor. Here’s the recipe. You can see how much I like this recipe…

Homing Instincts

I just had to go home. We were in Colorado for a short time, but I had to go back… This is the home of my childhood. My parents don’t live there anymore, but this is where they raised four children. This is the place where my folks say the hardest years happened, and they also…

Breakfast in Bed?

Breakfast in bed on a Sunday morning? No thank you. My backyard is just too beautiful! Even the fish love it here!

Hydrangea Rock

 My hydrangeas are rocking this year, so vibrant and full, with multiple blooms. I’m lovin’ it!

Morning at My Front Door…

“The horns of the morning are blowing, are shining… ” Philiph Larkin I love morning, everyday and in every season! But spring mornings are especially lovely, and I am enjoying the flowers in our yard as they awaken from the barreness of winter, one by one.