Well, I have returned from the Maine-land. In fact, we came home about forty-eight hours ago, but let's stop right there, because I'd hate for you to hear about the disaster we encountered upon our return. Let's talk vacay instead ( Read more... )

So much running around...yesterday evening I threw together some "Moroccan" food; quotes are necessary, as I've never had true Moroccan food, so who knows what I truly made: some chicken with olives & lemons, saffron, cinnamon, & garlic; couscous with roasted tomatoes & peppers, wilted onions; a salad of oranges and roasted beets. We fed Ek & ( Read more... )

By the way, these are like my dream flowers. They're all warm and harvesty. I think my tastes are really quite simple.

Today I met with the florist, and that was quite lovely. I talked about my impatience with gerber daisies and red roses, and she seemed to be on the same page. There will be glads and belles of Ireland and hypernicum and spray roses and lilies and stuff. I did not dig in my heals and insist on dahlias, because I know they can be pricey. Ooh, we ( Read more... )

*bruschette alla romano
*assorted pizze

*insalata della casa

*gnocchi con ricota

*pollo alla romano

*tiramisu

montepulciano/pinot grigio/san pellegrino/caffe

Done? Now back to flowers.

Oh, dear, long time, no post. Let's see, last weekend we went to Springfield for N's grandparents' sixty-fifth anniversary party, and what a party it was. A day-long catered event complete with pool and lake access and many small children. The whole weekend was well-timed, less rushing than some visits and time with the grandparents, of course. We ( Read more... )

You are a 99%% native Mainer!

Ayuh! You are definitely a Mainer...want to go to a clam bake, chummy? You will fit in just fine here, whether you're out on a lobstah boat, or up on Mt. Washington.

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I was of the impression that I was accent-free. Um, but if it's accurate, why complain?

What American accent do you have?
Your Result: Boston

You definitely have a Boston accent, even if you think you don't. Of course, that doesn't mean you are from the Boston area, you may also be from New Hampshire or Maine.
The Midland

The West

North Central

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So, I put more tomato, basil, and thyme in the ground. I did this because I bought the plants yesterday, and they need to go somewhere. My concern is that the nearby tree, which the City of Wheaton says has Dutch Elm disease and must come down within thirty days (thank you certified mail from yesterday), will land on top of these tender plants and ( Read more... )

I am exhausted! N's getting up at 3:30 to open the Starbucks drive-thru is kinda intense, but he's doing it! No pity party for me, 'cause I slept in 'til 6. I went in to work for just a couple of hours this morning to tie up a couple specific things. I'm now off 'til Wednesday afternoon, then I work for two days and get a four-day weekend. I may ( Read more... )