2013-10-25 23:16
It's down to the wire. Are you panicking? Been there, am there. If you've not done much baking yet but would like to, kolaches are super-easy & taste divine. Plan to make about three tim… Read More
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2013-01-23 20:29
A combination of illness (Giulia's - now resolved), the Inauguration, & plain old life have conspired to prevent many posts lately & for the next few days. Please have a wonderful we… Read More
2013-01-17 01:35
The winter-spring season has begun (though The Sleeping Beauty has now played mostly everywhere, there are a few cities that will see it next week) & the line-up is wonderful. The Ballet… Read More
2013-01-15 21:00
No matter where you live, you can participate in the first official activity for the Inauguration. That is, a day of service to honor Dr. King on his official holiday, 21 January 2013 (today… Read More
2013-01-14 21:00
If ice skating is not part of your routine, you probably only think about going during the holidays or during an Olympic winter. If so, it's time you thought about a session by month's end… Read More
2013-01-14 20:29
This is an old recipe that faded out of popularity (with some of us). Who knows why because it is genius. These are light & airy, you will not miss the flour; it's not only for those who… Read More
2013-01-10 16:45
So who knew it was National (or World - reports vary) Letter Writing Week & why weren't we informed? Coincidentally, letter writing is happening here again, slowly & not all that spa… Read More
2013-01-09 20:10
Unexpected rain here today & would that we were in Paris in the rain (or shine). Here's some good advice on how to handle Paris rain. A favorite song always helps, here or elsewhere. Don… Read More
2013-01-08 19:03
Are you angry & bitter because you did not force bulbs like Concha's (above) for the post-holiday blues? That is terribly unattractive, so snap out of it! Instead, look at your neighborh… Read More
2013-01-04 23:10
Still only links to give, sorry to say. Some day there will be a return to longer posts but onward is the idea, today & every day. Have a wonderful weekend & if you're near or in sno… Read More
2013-01-03 16:24
Loving Meera Lee's illustrations, especially the one above. You can find her work for sale here, & there's an interview with her on the Poketo blog (along with the illustration above on… Read More
2013-01-01 05:05
Have a wonderful first day of the new year. xoxoSome poems for New Year's resolutions, if you do that sort of thing.What we make every year for New Year's Day (& throughout the winter).W… Read More
2012-12-30 14:45
Just a reminder that you have until tomorrow midnight (in the States) to give to charities for the 2012 tax year. There are many worthy organizations to choose from & that we have some f… Read More
2012-12-28 17:30
Idea for today. Here's an origami butterfly that's easy to make. Teach it to bored children & then go outside & take photographs like the one above. Start with a large piece of paper… Read More
2012-12-28 01:30
The year isn't over yet but lists are being compiled as we type. (Most will be updated by year's end.) So if you cannot move because once again you ate too many sweet & spicy almonds, er… Read More
2012-12-25 01:47
From us to you, have a happy Christmas. xoxo Read More
2012-12-22 19:50
There's a new Santa Tracker this year by Google & it's very cute.This will keep little kids occupied for awhile & you can always use it as an encouragement-threat-bribe (that is a th… Read More
2012-12-21 12:00
Winter in the northern hemisphere arrives today with the solstice. There is nothing we can do about it; take heart that this means the days begin to get longer with every passing day. So you… Read More
2012-12-19 23:37
Hand-tied bouquets are not just for weddings; they are for Christmas, too. So pretty & who wouldn't love one as a gift? (Yes, that was a hint.) xoxoA tutorial (the font is small but it i… Read More
2012-12-18 18:19
If your hair needs some help for the holidays or any day (especially now that static has arrived - boo), don't pull it out. Don't twist it into knots (or do, come to think of it), see these… Read More
2012-12-18 00:54
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” To this day, e… Read More
2012-12-15 17:54
It's been unexpectedly difficult to do (so far) this season. If you are feeling similarly, here is some inspiration via London & Toronto. Depending upon where you live, many of these ide… Read More
2012-12-13 18:21
To our friends in Scandinavia & around the world (& our niece Lucy), happy St. Lucia Day. For all sorts of what she calls "traditional-ish Swedish" recipes, it is hard to beat Anne's… Read More
2012-12-12 19:57
The 113th Christmas Bird Count begins in the Americas on Friday & runs through 5 January 2013. This is important business & it burns holiday calories, too. (This is an important moti… Read More
2012-12-12 01:15
Under-the-weather (again), ugh. But one thing that can help the stress of the holiday season (&/or feeling less-than-stellar) is a movie. Especially a favorite movie. Many movies are not… Read More
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