See those smiling boys? That is what I am thankful for. I'm also thankful for the man behind the lens. ;-) I'm afraid Thanksgiving has lost its wholesome sheen. Retailers have bastardized the holiday, making us more focused on door buster deals and spending money than spending … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Thoughts
Archives for 2011
(Fun)ky Business – Wordless Wednesday
Thanksgiving Sell Out
So much for Thanksgiving being the lone holiday that's not bastardized by consumerism. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. I love the focus on food and family and friends. It's the one time of year we embrace cooking real food and sharing it with the people we love. … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Sell Out
About Time
I'm not sure how I regarded Time before I had children (not the band, though they do have a song called "The Bird."). I suppose I never considered milestones and firsts. Well, there are the obvious bridges we cross that entail Pomp and Circumstance or Pachelbel's Canon. … [Read more...] about About Time
Thanksgiving Menu
It's almost Thanksgiving, and I haven't finalized my menu yet. Other than cranberry sauce and the fennel gratin my friend Kim turned me on to, I have no idea what I'm serving. That means I haven't shopped for groceries yet. That means I'll be elbowing my way through the macaroni … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Menu
Pantry Staples
I like to cook. I like to eat. I cook pretty often for my family and friends, and some people wonder how I manage to do it. For starters, nothing I cook is fancy or complicated. I believe in homecooked food that is simple and simply tasty. I don't make my own marshmallows or … [Read more...] about Pantry Staples
Wahoowa – 5:00 Fridays
We took Bird and Deal to their first college football game last weekend. We enjoyed a gorgeous weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia, home of my alma mater and the town where I grew up. Luckily, UVa. beat Duke, though not handily enough for my taste. The boys wrapped their arms … [Read more...] about Wahoowa – 5:00 Fridays