I was thinking this morning what a fucking FANTASTIC mother I am as I flipped pancakes for the Kid’s breakfast. On a school day, I thought to myself. And it’s not even his birthday!
But really? I made pancakes because it’s been so long since I grocery shopped we have nothing else in […]

That is pretty much a complete thought. I’m also sweat and dirt strewn from working in the garden. Thus far there are cabbages, zucchinis, tomatoes, strawberries, a pumpkin, eggplants, lettuce and some kohlrabi planted. I’ve got seeds for cucumbers, carrots, spinach and yellow squash that I’ve yet to plant and should probably […]

I bought lamb chops yesterday. Not only had I never made them before, I’d never eaten them. With much googling, and emailing Carletta, this was dinner:

Marinated lamb chops (lemon juice, garlic, fresh rosemary and mint, lemon zest, olive oil), lemon roasted potatoes and minty mushy peas.
It was fantastic. […]

I made presents!
For my best friend’s boys:

A skull hat with flames. It’s not nearly as cool as a final product as the idea was in my head.

A mohawk hat. Every bit as cool as I had hoped it would be!

A dinosaur hoodie. I only made the spikes, but […]

My office is having a Christmas do tomorrow and I am supposed to bring one real gift, one joke gift, and some food.
I decided a fruit cake would be a good joke gift, because really, who likes fruit cake? This morning I went to six, SIX! different stores to find a fucking […]

This morning, I was going about my very-not-merry way and doing laundry. Laundry is my least favorite activity. I hate, HATE folding. I hate making room in too full dressers and closets for clean clothes. I hate going through toy boxes for stashed dirty socks. I do not like it. […]