Winter

February 28, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 2 Comments

Winter appears to be almost over where I live. We've had 3 snow falls and record breaking cold in spite of the fact that it was predicted to be a La Nina winter with warmer temperatures and dry conditions. We certainly had (and continue to have) very dry conditions, otherwise, La Nina went elsewhere. Oh, … Continue reading Winter

The Winter of ’21 – Round 2

February 18, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

As forecast, it started snowing early this morning. First just a dusting, but by 8 a.m. it was coming down strong. It has continued through the morning, sometimes in blizzard-like strength and other times just a mist of small flakes. It is a wet snow this time, but is still sticking and accumulating. The … Continue reading The Winter of ’21 – Round 2

The Winter of ’21

February 17, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

Sunday night's forecast of 100% chance of 1-3 inches of snow and a low temperature of 11 degrees was almost totally correct. Those of us deep in the heart of Texas awoke to a temperature of 9 degrees F and a wind chill of -7 degrees F. The deck behind my house had 3.5 inches … Continue reading The Winter of ’21

Crock Pot 101

February 9, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 6 Comments

When I married in 1975 one of the wedding gifts I received was an avocado green Crock-Pot; Rival had just introduced their slow cooker in 1971 so it was a popular wedding gift, just as it is today. It served me very well for many years, producing countless roasts, stews, soups, and game day queso. … Continue reading Crock Pot 101

The Triple Trifecta Book Hunt

February 5, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 4 Comments

I felt like I had just pulled off the biggest heist ever and it wasn't a jewelry or bank heist. It was a book heist, a real steal with 6 books for $7+tax. My kind of steal and it included two books I had been looking for and a surprise inside one of them! I … Continue reading The Triple Trifecta Book Hunt

Eating healthy and enjoying it: Ghee

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 5 Comments

Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to eat foods that are unappealing or taste like baby food. It means that you are aware of what you are eating and how much you are eating. It means making good choices in your ingredients and cooking methods. I have to admit that I love restaurant food, fast … Continue reading Eating healthy and enjoying it: Ghee

Setting the Table: Old Country Roses by Royal Albert

January 23, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 9 Comments

Since the last two posts were quite long, I had promised myself the next post would be short and something light in subject. China seemed to fit the requirements, but to my surprise the history of the pattern I chose, Old Country Roses, is quite complicated. Since it was only introduced in 1962 the actual … Continue reading Setting the Table: Old Country Roses by Royal Albert

The Courthouse Fountain

January 17, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 6 Comments

One of the many things I love about wandering about and exploring is stumbling upon interesting things that are a little out of the ordinary, the things that are often overlooked or maybe just plain quirky. They just seem to jump out at me and my eyes are drawn to them. This lamp post type … Continue reading The Courthouse Fountain

Day Tripping 2021 Episode 1 January 9, 2021

January 10, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 7 Comments

A day trip (AKA wandering, exploring, out and about, vagabonding) was long over due. COVID, chilly weather, and Christmas had interfered for too long. I planned the trip early in the week with an eye on the weather, but determined that I was going, rain or shine. The question was where to go. I didn't … Continue reading Day Tripping 2021 Episode 1 January 9, 2021

January 2021 – The Beginning

January 8, 2021 ~ Beth ~ 6 Comments

January, the month of new beginnings and cherished memories, beckons. Come, let winter weave her wondrous spell: cold, crisp, woolen muffler days, long dark evenings of savory suppers, lively conversations, or solitary joys. Outside the temperature drops as the snow falls softly. All of nature is at peace. We should be, too. Draw hearthside. This … Continue reading January 2021 – The Beginning