Category Archives: family

I had all the best intentions this morning: create gluten-free whoopie pies for my little friend Sam, who is not so little anymore. This sleepy little guy is now in 6th grade. Oh, my goodness. Have I ever made whoopie … Continue reading →

Tuesday took us up to Providence for a doctor appointment (Banjo Man) and afterwards a birthday lunch for daughter Nancy. Our favorite Italian restaurant is Andino’s, on Federal Hill. Time to celebrate! We ate our weight in pasta and then … Continue reading →

What could be better on a sunny winter Saturday than a trip to Home Depot? Okay, lots of things. I get it. But in my little world of battling medical side effects, having the energy–however limited–to walk through Home Depot … Continue reading →

I’m talking about January. Christmas was a month ago. A month. What have we been doing during these cold winter weeks? Well, Banjo Man has been holed up in his office, working intensely to analyze the world’s economy and predict … Continue reading →

When we were in New Orleans we took a cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking. We watched gumbo being assembled while a pot of red beans simmered on a nearby stove burner. Banjo Man loves red beans … Continue reading →

Yesterday my grandnephew was born! Such exciting news for our family, as he is my brother and sister-in-law’s very first grandchild. And the first one is so very, very special. A whole new world opens up and the love pours … Continue reading →

Happy New Year! Winter is here, according to the Weather Channel. I hope you are all safe and warm and dry. I don’t know about you, but I feel as if we’ve just had five Saturdays in a row. The … Continue reading →

Time for resolutions? I think not. I thought this was worth a giggle or two. If I had any 2025 thoughts, they might be to cook less and quilt more. Hire someone to clean. Eat more avocadoes. Get rid of … Continue reading →