The pandemic has changed us all. It has changed us in ways we may not fully realize for years to come. The change has been both personally and to society. It will be interesting to see how things unfold—how things get worse, and hopefully how things get better. We are in the midst of one… Continue reading Workers Discovering Their Worth

While doing an introvert solo weekend away a few weeks ago, I had wandered into a used book store. It was the store where I just happened to stop in front of cookbooks, the universe just knows. One of the books I had purchased was a bit of a diary of sorts. It was a… Continue reading The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

I’ve made many references to loving being outside on our newer (can’t say new anymore) patio. The weather is such that I can go out again, with no layers and no blankets, to read, to write, to cuddle, and to contemplate. This year we added two chairs and a little table to the space. When… Continue reading Patio Redefined

When I bake, I often share with friends and neighbors. They are all good sports and usually take whatever I am offering. Luckily, most of the time what I offer is pretty good—I save the iffy for the family! We had been invited to a party being held today. It will be our first since… Continue reading Made It to Round 2!

Last concert of the year. Be back tomorrow.

Ohio, and now it appears other states are following Ohio’s lead, almost has it right. It is holding a vaccine lottery. If you are a permanent resident of the state, over 18, and are fully vaccinated, you are eligible to win. There are, it appears, one winner a week over a five week period. What… Continue reading Ohio Almost Has It Right

This evening I put in the last of my vegetable garden plants. I wasn’t able to find cherry tomato seeds last fall for a reason I no longer remember. Today, I picked up the two plants I had planned on having, and put them in their place. It is now up to them and Mother… Continue reading The Garden Is What It Is

I’ve another baking idea. Surprised? We are going to a party on Saturday. Guests have been asked to bring a side or a dessert. I’d like to take a unique dessert, if I can get it to work. But, I do have a side in mind as my backup plan. Sunday I tried making the… Continue reading Testing a Dessert For Saturday

Teaching, in a broad general sense, is a career of faith. It is one in which those who are called have to be tenacious, caring, and able to build a foundation knowing we may never see the full fruits of our labor. For most educators, we freely take the leap of faith. We live our… Continue reading Why We Teach

But it is tasty! I’ve been wanting to make a cake the past few days. This morning I decided I’d make a chocolate cake with strawberries somewhere in the mix. I gathered the ingredients using a King Arthur Flour chocolate cake recipe from one of their cookbooks. The recipe was for single layer, so I… Continue reading It Ain’t Pretty…