I want to get back to a normal mode of life, but today was not quite there. We didn’t go to church because we needed to take Lisa to the airport. First, we washed a lot of dishes which we could not face last night. Mr C washed; I dried and put away. Then, with [...]

It’s time to call it a day. I am pooped, but not a party pooper. We had a great time gathering our various friends and neighbors together for a fun time of eating, drinking and conversation I was too busy to take many photos. Here are a few shots of the party preparations. Lisa made [...]

Today, I started the cooking for the party on Saturday. I love doing this, but the last time I had a larger more well equipped kitchen so this has put a little crimp in my style and speed. I could have used two ovens today. I made a batch of buttermilk rolls which will be [...]

On Christmas Eve day, Lisa arrived from San Francisco bearing gifts and her new pup, Willfredo, who has stolen the show since his arrival. Needless to say, Mia is totally smitten with him. Here is a close-up with Lisa: Willifredo is about 6 months old. He is at least part Chihuahua, but probably is a [...]

  Wishing you the merriest of holidays and a fantastic, creative new year.   Gerrie (gettin’ cozy with St. Nick) and Mr C   (Taken at church yesterday with a Polaroid.)