Abandon the Outcome

Saturday was a perfect lake day. Eighty-five degrees and cloudless with a slight, balmy breeze—just right for lounging on the dock as the wake from power boats lapped against the shore. We drank it all in from the home of our friends, Larry and Sylvia, whose lovely cabin perches on the edge of the deepest, [...]

Of Love and Brownies

In thanks for all the loving support displayed by readers in response to my last post, I have decided to give away the second greatest treasure I have in my possession–the coveted secret of Katrina’s Scrumptious Fudge Brownies.
I rarely cook.* I don’t know the difference between searing and braising. I can’t pronounce the names of [...]

Detour

I admit, my blogging has slowed down a little in the past few weeks. My apologies to my eight faithful readers; I’ll send you a canned ham this Christmas to make it up to you.
I was standing in the shower this morning, trying to figure out where my inspiration has gone. The shower, being the [...]

DMV Day

For inveterate people watchers like me, the DMV licensing office is like a constantly rotating wildlife exhibit. People of all ages and classes and colors and personalities walk through the same door, take a number, and join themselves to the snaking line of humanity that weaves its way up to the service counter.
My license expired [...]