Ireland Day #2 Before arriving at Newgrange on Ireland day #2, the bus pulls in at Howth Harbor for a latte and little walk around. One of my favorite signs of the day is this one. It seems perfect as during these weeks I am not thinking about recipes and writing deadlines. We load […]
Ireland Part 1
Ireland Part 1 Here’s Part 1 of my trip to Ireland. Gretapie knew something was up on Sunday when I placed my fully loaded pack on the deck. After saying goodbye’s, Duncan drove me to Cindy’s. We had planned on walking on the ferry and then taking light rail to the airport, but
It’s Getting Close
It’s Getting Close It’s getting close now. Sunday I depart. Yesterday my dear friend Barbara, who travels on the cheap six months out of the year, which I think qualifies her as being a well-seasoned practitioner of the craft, comes over to share with me her hints for packing. After a thorough once over of […]
Kate’s Chicken Curry Pie
Kate’s Chicken Curry Pie When I was at university studying humanities, one of my roommates made a delicious chicken curry every few weeks. I loved it so much, she finally shared her recipe for the curry with me. I really think she did it out of self-defense so she wouldn’t have to listen to me […]
Seven Days Seven Recipes
Seven Days Seven Recipes The days are going by quickly now. Just seven before I wing my way to Ireland. A year ago I felt a strong pull to travel there. I guess you could call it a pilgrimage of sorts, and truthfully I’m not sure of the reason why I am going. I have […]
Testing Testing 1-2-3
Testing Testing 1-2-3 OK, here’s my practice post using my phone, my finger, and the voice activated software that it comes with. I really don’t want to take the computer, or iPad with me when I leave next week to go to Ireland. So, if this is successful, I’ll be traveling light and feeling pretty […]
Preparing
Preparing A word that takes on so many meanings. Preparing for life, love, travel, dreams, creativity, aging, fear, the beyond. I think about these things a lot. They don’t stop me from continuing on my path…wherever it leads. I’ve never had a plan. I often feel that we see a glimpse of our life as […]
Spring Morning
Spring Morning I open my eyes to a rainbow of sunlight this morning–prisms in my windows casting their many colors on the walls. How can one be anything other than happy at the wondrous surprise of this visible joy? This spring morning brings a new day to unfold before me. Yes, I have much to […]
Berry Good Coffee Cake
Berry Good Coffee Cake This morning I received an email about the Berry Good Coffee Cake recipe on pages 42-43 in Home Cooking with Kate McDermott from an eagle eyed reader. “I noticed a discrepancy in the granulated sugar in this recipe; ingredients list calls for 1 and 1/3 cup sugar but the procedure only […]
There IS Life After Facebook
There IS Life After Facebook Let’s see. It’s been about two weeks since I left Facebook and, simply put, I don’t miss it one bit. I feel calmer, more centered, rested, and ready for each day. I can 100% attest to the fact that Yes, Virginia, There IS life after Facebook. In these two short […]