The ice cream of the future. It’s regular ice cream, frozen below zero, and it makes these little beads of frozen goodness. We had a branch of this place in the nearest mall growing up. I don’t know what it…
The Music Man
I spent part of today finally downloading every video we’ve ever taken of Atti’s whole life off of the video camera, and onto the computer. So in honor of my massive feat of organization, I give you my favorite video…
2009 Year of Pleasures #11
A little something green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day I planted a whole bunch of bulbs in the yard in late January, terrified that I’d missed the winter planting window, which is pretty darn short in San Diego. But…
Spring has Sprung!
The weather here today is absolutely glorious. This is the best time of year to live in San Diego. It hasn’t entered the part where it’s so hot that I have to shut the house up and away from any…
2009 Year of Pleasures #10
If you come to my house, chances are you’ll find a candle burning somewhere. The more fragrant the better. I especially love fresh, clean, citrus-y scents. Lately my favorites are the White Barn Candle Company’s Mango Mandarin and Pink Grapefruit,…
2009 Year of Pleasures #9
I found myself in Target the other day and they had cute blank books in their dollar section. I snapped one up for this project I had in mind. I took all of the cards and emails and comments I’ve…
I’m not a good messy crafter
I haven’t had many crafty projects to share around here lately because I am on a rough streak of total crafty failure. One of the great blessings and curses of my life is this trait I got from my dad.…
2009 Year of Pleasures #7
The kitties have been very close as we’ve been learning to deal with Atti’s new diagnosis. I know how kooky this sounds, but I swear they know when they’re needed.
2009 Year of Pleasures #2
I had a ton of guests around last week, so I used the occasion as an excuse to make my favorite sinfully wonderful cake. I invented this recipe myself and it all started because I don’t really like chocolate. I…
New Years UnResolutions
Does anybody ever manage to keep their New Years Resolutions? I’ve never known anyone besides my friend Jess who could actually keep anything going past January. I’ve given up on the idea working for me. Instead I like to think…