Summer, Maybe?

I threw a wish in the well, don’t ask me I’ll never tell. . . well, ok, I wished for summer! Here’s my chalkboard porch sign in honor of the start of summer – or as we know it around these parts, Junuary (alternately,…

Get Your Nails Done

I’m trying out the hot new summer shade that’s everywhere right now – here’s the obligatory nail glamour shot ala Pinterest:

Mexican Fiesta

Tonight’s dinner was tacos, with turkey taco meat, black beans, Mexican rice, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, tortillas and pickled jalapeƱos. No photos – I was too busy getting dinner on the table and then eating it. Man, I love pickled jalapeƱos – now that I’m…

Father’s Day Surprise

I helped Vivi with a Father’s Day project today, but this post will just have to serve as a placeholder until after Sunday, so the surprise isn’t spoiled!

Roasted Chicken with Cauliflower and Chickpeas

It was so chilly and fall-like tonight that I wanted to make something for dinner using the oven – preferably with roasted vegetables. I have a great recipe I got from Everyday Food magazine: Roasted Chicken with Cauliflower and Chickpeas.I hadn’t made it in…

Binder Organizing Madness

Tonight I’m organizing the various coop job binders I’ve got in my possession (class coordinator, registrar, website, policies & procedures).

Side Project Development

I spent some time tonight working on another web project – I’m not quite ready to publish it yet though. I want to get the bones of the site set up and ready for posting before I share it with the world. I’ve been…

Sketching

Just working on some sketching as I mull over the beginnings of an idea. I missed yesterday because my baby brother graduated from college! which led to a later night and unruly children which led to a headache and general apathy.

Needlework In Progress

Needlepoint Night

When we were in Montana my friend’s roommate was working on needlework as a component of her art, and seeing it reminded me of how much I enjoy needlepoint. I took part of a poem by Pablo Neruda as inspiration: “. . . –…