To Do: Flowers in Hair
I am all about flowers in my hair lately. It must be an offshoot of my campaign for corsages. In the last few weeks I've…
To Do: Scarf as Bandage
Upside: Wearing cute handkerchiefs wrapped around my wrist. This one coordinates with my coral sweater and navy slacks. Roses by my bedside from Rob. Mom…
Wedding Wednesday: Bridal Shower
Jean's bridal shower was a smash success last weekend. Her bridesmaids, April and Leslie, did a great job hosting. Here are a few details: Invitations…
Recipe: Angel hair Pasta Salad with Lemon and Tuna
I'm a bit conflicted on this week's recipe because it involves canned tuna. Not great because of the mercury and also because it has a…
Weekend Round-Up: SLO Times
Another great weekend full of friends, family and big parties. This seems to be a theme for August.My sister, Jean, arrived from North Carolina late…
Reading: The Little Book
All these ads for the Time Traveler's Wife reminded me of a book I recently read on a similar theme. The Little Book also involves…
To Do: Wear Sunblock
I am sulking. A small mark on my wrist was checked out and returned from the lab as "atypical pathology." Luckily, it's just a pre-cancer…
Wedding Wednesday: Trousseau is Done!
I love checking things off my list. Dad's birthday book: done! Jean's wedding invites: done! Jean's bridal trousseau: done! I finished the last project and…
Recipe: Greek Potato Salad
This week's salad isn't a looker, but it sure is tasty. It also isn't really "greek" - I named it on behalf of the feta…
Happy Birthday Dad!
My dearest father has a big, big birthday today!Together with the family, I spent the last few months gathering letters from all his friends, relatives…