Once upon a time, before the sun disappeared, we (my husband, our company, and I) grilled Caribbean Jerk Chicken on our most beloved barbecue grill. The grill makes a cameo appearance in this photo from this very old post. The … Continue reading
My sister and her family have come all the way from Arizona to visit Canada and lounge around in lovely weather. The day they got here was hot, hot, hot outside. We grilled dinner on our back deck, ate corn … Continue reading
It’s August. Eight months into this year, and I still feel like it’s 2008. Luckily, the painful blow of passing time has been softened by the presence of my sister’s family, including (especially including) this little whippersnapper: Oh, sure, he … Continue reading
Sorry I’ve been out of comission lately. I spent yesterday traveling to Canada with my sister and her husband and their 18 month-old boy. Ahem—their active 18 month-old boy. Oh sure, he looks cute enough, but in all reality, kid’s … Continue reading
This is a public service announcement. Dear Readers, I love you, but HAVE YOU GONE MAD? I write one little post about premature menopause, and before I can say “Yasmin,” I’m suspected of pregnancy? Mercy hell sakes alive. Poor Kyle … Continue reading
I think I’m going through a premature menopause. Think about it: I already have granny arms. I’m saggy in places that 22 year-old girls should normally be perky. I’ve got an odd smell about me (I skipped the shower today—I … Continue reading
Due to an unexpected death in my family {Great Uncle Henry was white water rafting at the beginning of July; two weeks later: dead}, I am visiting Mesa, Arizona, where I was born and raised. It’s good to be back … Continue reading