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Vernacular of Violence
I find myself simultaneously speechless and overflowing with so much to say. I just had to write. Something. I wrote this post almost as an exercise in capturing my stream of consciousness. Today when I led a writer's workshop for Bird's second grade class, a student asked me a … [Read more...] about Vernacular of Violence
44=Holiday Cheer! – 5:00 Fridays
The holidays are upon us, and in the Jeske family that means time to brew up some holiday cheer. 44 (you’ll see how the name came about when you read the recipe below), is a delicious time-honored holiday drink passed down to me by my amazing, Ukrainian grandparents. … [Read more...] about 44=Holiday Cheer! – 5:00 Fridays
Hot Bird, Hot Mama – Wordless Wednesday
There Never Seems to be Enough Time…
When my babies were tiny, I used to spend hours gazing at their slumbering faces. Little nostrils flaring, breath setting a hypnotic beat, eyes twitching in dreamland, itty bitty fingers swatting away invisible itches on a scrunched up nose. Their little faces contorted this … [Read more...] about There Never Seems to be Enough Time…
Elderflower Eve – 5:00 Fridays
I am a self professed New Year's Eve Curmudgeon. Back in college my roommates and I holed up over New Year's Eve at a friend's swanky condo on a golf course somewhere and drank white zinfandel until the living room swirled in shades of Komen pink. We swilled and gabbed … [Read more...] about Elderflower Eve – 5:00 Fridays
Punchy Christmas Eve – 5:00 Fridays
Merry Christmas! I'm a tish frazzled since I'm entertaining today. Loads of friends will be milling around the bar table to bring on the Christmas cheer. While they're getting into the holiday spirit, I'll be serving some holiday spirits. Here's what will be at my bar … [Read more...] about Punchy Christmas Eve – 5:00 Fridays