My break officially started today. I worked extra hours this past week so I wouldn’t have to bring any essay grading or lesson planning home, so today felt especially sweet knowing it truly is a break. Today was low key, with no to-do agenda, because, hey! I have two weeks!…
Happy fall! Autumn in the Pacific Northwest was turning out to be really nice, with 60-70 degree days and lots of sunshine. Then the rain and wind dumped yesterday and I woke up to my driveway and backyard covered in leaves and branches on the ground. As we were pulling…
My mom has an amazing garden, and every summer, I am the happy recipient of her bounty. If I’m lucky, she shares her marionberries with me. (Mom, if you’re reading this, can you pick a pint for me?) A few weeks ago she gave me some zucchini. “I have too…
Is it spring yet? I know the calendar says so, but yesterday on my way to work it snowed. Now mind you, the Pacific Northwest rarely gets snow this time of year and of course it didn’t stick at all, BUT IT SNOWED IN APRIL!! Ahh!! What is the world…
Besides just the overall merriment that comes with this holiday season, one of my absolute favorite memories around this time of year is baking. Usually I have my staples of certain desserts I like/have to make, but try to add a few new items that hopefully make it to my…
Home. It’s my favorite place to be. When I’m having a bad day, all I can think about is being home, sitting on the couch with a nice cup of tea or hot chocolate, watching the fire, and letting my problems melt away. When I’m out shopping, I think…
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