I’ve been so deep down the unpacking rabbit hole that I’ve had very little time to check out my new neighborhood. But I think that’s probably OK for now. Before I move on I wanted to spend the rest of…
Year of Pleasures: New Sewing Machine!
My sewing machine broke a while back at the very worst possible time, and the guy at the repair shop just shook his head at me. There was no hope. So he gave me a total steal on the fanciest…
Year of Pleasures: Farm Fresh Eggs
Bear’s colleague in Placerville has a ranch with goats and chickens and sheep and cattle, and he has sent Bear home with coolers full of goodies. Including these gorgeous eggs. Can you believe the colors?? Can you believe this is…
Year of Pleasures: View from a swing
When I miss having seasons, I’m going to look at this picture. California is wonderful.
Year of Pleasures: Tulips
One of the best things about living in Modesto is living where everything grows. Just up the street is a farm that specializes in tulips, and the other day Bear stopped to bring me a present. They walked out to…
Year of Pleasures: Blossoms popping
As kids at church we sing a song called Popcorn Popping on the Apricot Tree. It’s a sweet little song talking about the glories of spring and how the flowers on blossoming trees look like popcorn. This tree is apparently…
Year of Pleasures: Potato Chip Ice Cream
For all the times ice cream has shown up in these Year of Pleasures, you might have noticed that I have very strong feelings about it. I’m always searching for unique flavors that aren’t cloyingly sweet, and if it somehow…
Year of Pleasures: Homegrown Broccoli
This batch of broccoli came from the community garden I planted with my pal Dave. Since I haven’t been on top of my game lately, he did all the work and I still get to enjoy the harvest. Smothered in…
Year of Pleasures: Community Garden
Next door to my church is a huge open lot. They’ve made a couple of attempts at some organized gardening, but this year they just left it open for a giant free for all. So my friend Dave and I…
Year of Pleasures: Thanksgiving Leftovers
It’s really a toss up for me which I enjoy more, a whole day of cooking followed by a big feast, or the several days of gluttony to follow. A fridge full of deliciousness always brings me joy. *New around…