I was listening to the radio on the way to the library the other day and the announcer said that fall is the saddest season. Not to me. I love the fall. The cliche things like color and the way wet leaves smell, the crisp air that hits you and wakes you up in the morning. What I love the most is the produce most of all winter squash and apples ( Read more... )

Poor sad me was not having Thanksgiving with anyone this year. My inlaws are American, my husband is in Virginia and my usual other invites are all out of town. Janeg hearing that invited me to her and Phil's place. They are good cooks! Oven Roasted Beets and Brussels Sprouts seasoned with dill, Parsley Pesto Red Potatoes, Squash with Pecans, ( Read more... )

A newbook in at Toronto Public Library I spotted ( Read more... )

Happy New Year, Shanah Tova to all and sundry(still within the ten day limit). One of my favorite things about being Jewish is that we have many holidays and festivals with wonderful food traditions. Our housemate Cheryl's Mom sent me honeycake and knishes (yum). This is the time of year that reminds me to have new resolutions not ala January new ( Read more... )

Too like me : )

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The weather outside is frightful. I feel trapped inside by all the smog warnings. I've had to do most of my mandated extra excercise indoors, stairclimbing and weights are getting old. On the plus side I have been reading more ( Read more... )

I had a lovely time on a very hot day. heard lots of wonderful music bought a lovely sunhat ( Read more... )

What a lovely house filk this last weekend. Thank you Jane and Phil for letting me co host ( Read more... )

The lovely cat is Nike (short for nice kitty) my inlaw's persian. I don't think he speaks Farsi. He is considering moving into the gift bag in this picture ( Read more... )