Just a small respite from politics this week as I’m on vacation. I’ll be back to the usual next week. Here are a few pics from the “happiest” place on earth.
Tag: food
A Week in DC
I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, DC, this week for work. It was days filled with collaboration and learning among colleagues doing the same work I do from across the country. Conferences are a time for rejuvenation, to commiserate, to rejoice, and to know none of us are alone in our mission to… Continue reading A Week in DC
Relaxed in New York
Last week I wrote about our first day in the Big Apple. I’m going to share the remainder of the trip today. All in all, it was one of the most relaxing and enjoyable of vacations yet. Saturday morning saw us meet up with family, Jack and Steve. They happened to be in the City… Continue reading Relaxed in New York
Brooklyn Bridge✅
The hubby and I are in New York. After 20+years together, this is our first trip alone! We’ve been all over, but always with friends or family. Hopefully he’ll be a good travel companion. The trip did start off a little shaky, due to me. I had in my mind what I thought was our… Continue reading Brooklyn Bridge✅
It’s 44° in Portland
Every morning while walking to the light rail stop, this bank clock/temperature sign has said 44°. Regardless of how it feels or the weather that day, it has been steadfast. I’ve been in Portland for work this past week attending an excellent conference, the 2024 ESEA National Conference. The sessions have been mostly good, the… Continue reading It’s 44° in Portland
Four Out of Five Isn’t Too Bad, Right?
This week saw a lot of leftovers. Although we are down to usually three or four for dinner, sometimes a couple more around the table, I still cook for at least six people. Old habits die hard, but it makes for some great next day lunches, or an evening off to eat a leftover of… Continue reading Four Out of Five Isn’t Too Bad, Right?
An Evening of Cookies
There are few things that compare to baking with friends and family, even from afar. This evening my friend Jennifer hosted a holiday cookie zoom. Although an annual tradition for her, this was my first being able to join in. As you might imagine, those in the past were in person, this one was via… Continue reading An Evening of Cookies
An Afternoon in the Kitchen
The trip to my mom’s was full of emotion. I’ll write about it soon. Today is about my afternoon in the kitchen. Don’t know why, but I felt the need to bake and cook. After a quick trip to the grocery store to get a couple of ingredients I needed (a bonus was they finally… Continue reading An Afternoon in the Kitchen
We Have Great Neighbors!
We have been twice blessed with great neighbors! In Albuquerque, we got to know our neighbors, helped them when we could, and heavens knows how much they helped us with the kids, and in not asking too many questions during some rough times. We all made sure to keep any eye on one another’s places… Continue reading We Have Great Neighbors!
First Gluten-Free Baked Good
One of the ways I’m trying to stay connected with friends and neighbors is through baking (duh!, right?). If they have said they liked something I’ve made in the past or if stated something was their favorite, that is what I’ve tried to make for them. Some of the items have been no-bake cookies, banana… Continue reading First Gluten-Free Baked Good
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 