“Dude. TL, where have you been? No posts since Thursday!” Staying at a hotel that has no internet access, that’s what. Yes, there are still such places out there. I couldn’t even get the phone to work right the one… Continue Reading
Use a cocktail tumbler, sometimes called an old-fashioned glass. Do not use a pint glass such as one might use for drinking water or beer. First, fill the glass loosely with ice cubes, maybe two-thirds full. Then, pour in about… Continue Reading
No posts other than this today, because The Wife and I spent all day putting down the hardwood floor in the guest bedroom of Soffit House. We’re both sore in places we forgot we had. There’s finish work to do… Continue Reading
First, tonight’s wedding cake.Then, the cherry blossom cake from Chinese New Year.I can’t stand that she’s full of criticism and doubt about the cakes. She does nothing but point out flaws. I think they’re really pretty. And I’m proud of… Continue Reading
Since The Wife and I got a new dishwasher, we’ve been using the dishwasher a whole lot more. I don’t think it’s a function of our staying in and cooking more. We’re simply more willing to use the new dishwasher… Continue Reading
The Wife and I took yesterday off work and drove up to Santa Barbara. It’s paradise here. Even back in the high desert, it’s cool and windy — sweater weather. In Santa Barbara, in the middle of January, it was… Continue Reading
A special holiday present for The Wife was cake decorating lesssons. A downside to that is that efforts to lose weight are hampered by the fact that now she’s baking cakes all the time. She made a white cake with… Continue Reading
#22 on the list: See’s Candy peanut brittle. The Wife gave me a box of it for the holiday. It’s thick, sweet, nutty, and utterly delicious. Resistance is futile. Moderation may be possible. Thank you, sweetie!
Our winter solstice present to ourselves was bought last night. Here’s how you know you’re getting old and boring: your gift to yourselves is an appliance. That’s right, The Wife and I got really romantic and bought a new dishwasher!… Continue Reading
A trip to Santa Monica today was really kind of wasted. All for work. No real chance to enjoy the cool ocean breeze or walk the Promenade or eat at one of the good restaurants. No fun at all. Just… Continue Reading