Last week I decided to make a quick stop at a local garden center to see if they had any red geraniums. However, when I walked in and was greeted with this scene, I knew I needed a little time to walk around. Like the old Southwest Airlines commercial said, "sometimes you just need to … Continue reading Sometimes…you find the unexpected
Month: April 2024
Dec-a-dent, oh my!
Decadent, when used in regard to food, typically refers to "something that is luxuriously self-indulgent, often rich, and lavish in taste presentation". That description definitely refers to this Tres Leches cake served at a recent luncheon I attended. While waiting for the meeting to start my table companions found ourselves quietly sampling this dessert. We … Continue reading Dec-a-dent, oh my!
The Winter Landscape
Pioneer Memorial Library, Fredericksburg, Texas During the brutal heat of the Summer of 2023 I boldly stated that I would never, ever, ever again complain about winter weather. I'm cold natured and the winter cold cuts right through me. I tolerate winter with thick sweaters, soups, and fireplaces. When the first cool spell finally arrived … Continue reading The Winter Landscape
The First Grill Night of 2024
It was so hot last summer that, unfortunately, I did not do much grilling. I knew it was time to start the grill when a neighbor was grilling - actually barbecuing because of the aroma of the sauce - all of yesterday afternoon and into the evening. Oh the smell of barbecue on the grill … Continue reading The First Grill Night of 2024




