Recipe: Garlicky Open-Faced Avocado and Egg Sandwich
These are so good I could eat them everyday! Above, I made them for three of us, so I cut the last one into thirds for us to share. For great appetizers just…
Month: May 2012
New Abstract Oil Painting
I just completed this abstract oil painting. Above is a detail; the entire painting is shown below.
Three New Pieces of Pottery
Here is the newest bowl I’ve made. It was my first attempt at spatter painting with glazes… Also shown are two things our youngest daughter made.
Photos of Our Yard on Memorial Day
Home is an ideal that soldiers have given their lives for over the centuries, so it seems appropriate to celebrate ours on Memorial Day. Our garden is at its..
Recipe: Wild Rice & Tilapia Casserole
This healthy casserole tastes like comfort food, and it is easy to make too! It can also be assembled ahead of time and baked when needed.
“Promise Yourself”
I PROMISE MYSELF: To be so strong that nothing can disturb my peace of mind. To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to every person I meet. To make all my…
Voting with your Food Dollars
Today I studied the chart below which is actually old news, put out in 2009. You may think you are supporting smaller, whole foods corporations, but…
Current Guild Art Show
I was visiting our daughter in Annapolis during the days they were receiving artwork for this show, which is why there is nothing of mine in the show.
Movie Review: Too Big to Fail
I found this movie interesting and fairly realistic in it’s portrayal of the events behind the economic collapse of 2008. The fact that Hank Paulson…
Our Son Receives His Diploma at Homeschool Forum
Our son received his high school diploma today at our local homeschool group. Andrew gave his last presentation at “Kid’s Forum” where he has given 90 speeches.
This Year’s First Swim at the Quarry
It’s been a stunningly beautiful weekend. We went for our first swim of the season, and could not believe we were the only ones there!
Photos of the 5K Tribute Run
We have a wonderful community in town. Here are photos of our 5K Tribute Run this morning in honor of all veterans. Our oldest daughter ran in this race and…
A Dream House
Back when I was leaving engineering in New York City, I considered working with an investor to buy houses for me to renovate for resale. We looked at…
Recipe: Pumpkin Cornmeal Muffins
These are wholesome and delicious. You’ll want to make a second batch soon to use up the rest of the can of pumpkin, but you’ll probably have someone urging…
Book Review: A Homemade Life
I really enjoyed this book and give it five stars. Officially, it is a book of essays preceding wonderful recipes, but it reads more like a sweet novel or a…
That Bowl Came Out Alright After All
Two and a half months ago, I wrote of pottery angst in a blog post. I told you I’d bring you an update, and this is it. The bowl shown here is the one I was…