Monthly Archives: September 2008

Given that I’m surrounded by college students aged 18-22, I need to make a t-shirt for my obviously-pregnant  months that says “This is a much better reason to throw up than anything you did last weekend.” Erin

After two months of no cooking in our house, we finally got back to it in the past few days.  One of us mentioned a recipe for an apple-onion-cheese pizza, and then we got to it before the idea had … Continue reading →

So Heidi and Lisa E. have requested pregnancy photos.  I hate to break it to you, but at just under three months with my first baby, there isn’t anything to see just yet.  I’ll spare you pictures of my current … Continue reading →

I’m a riddle in nine syllables, An elephant, a ponderous house, A melon strolling on two tendrils. O red fruit, ivory, fine timbers! This loaf’s big with its yeasty rising. Money’s new-minted in this fat purse. I’m a means, a … Continue reading →

Another high school friend of mine is getting married.  Not just a classmate, but a good friend who was part of the lunchtable group from middle school on out.  That makes three of us out of eight or so.  I … Continue reading →

Growing up with a car-obsessed brother, I got to know my makers and models and the rough cost of the pricey cars he had pictures of around his room.  I’m not sure if that stood me in good stead over … Continue reading →

Partly as a result of the recent turmoil on Wall Street, there has been more discussion of Republican and Democratic economic policies. This strikes me as a salutary shift. Unfortunately, I’m afraid that much of the discussion is based on … Continue reading →

Sydney’s off to another conference this weekend (this one closer, shorter, and just for fun), so I’m on my own. Last night we watched two episodes of “Blue Planet” and shelled pinto beans.  Who says you can’t farm by sitting … Continue reading →

Thus far I’ve left Sydney to make the political posts, since I have felt I’m getting my fill from what are rather lengthy discussions with him at home and all the media I’ve been able to get my hands on. … Continue reading →