I was craving a chicken quesadilla today, so I decided to make one for lunch. Would you believe I actually had to look up a recipe first? I’m no slouch in the kitchen. Just a few days ago I made… Read More ›
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Peace Offering
Our neighbor, Kelly (yes, that’s her real name), called a truce today. Or, at the very least, appeased us with cupcakes. She was kind enough to bring over this six-pack from Sweet Secrets Bakery in Rapid City. As far as… Read More ›
Redemption Dinner II
Last night, I got to redeem myself a second time. A couple of months ago, I made this Turkey Pumpkin White Bean Chili. And I screwed that one up, too—but it had nothing to do with alcohol. I have only… Read More ›
Redemption Dinner
July 3, 2020, was a bit of an embarrassment and a day I’d just as soon forget. In fact, I pretty much did, as evidenced by my day-after post. Without going into too many sordid details, there were many hours… Read More ›
One Thing Worse Than Lying
I walked into the bathroom at work this morning and it smelled like delicious breakfast food. I should add that our office shares a wall with a coffee shop/bakery that specializes in waffles and other tasty treats, so that isn’t… Read More ›
Existential Meatloaf Crisis
I was chatting with my parents during our usual Sunday phone call yesterday and they asked what we were having for dinner. “Grilled meatloaf,” I replied, and launched into this lengthy narrative about how you preheat the grill to 350º,… Read More ›
Bachelor Chronicles: Day 7
If yesterday’s post appeared to end rather abruptly, that’s not your imagination. After several hot hours outside, and several gin and sodas, things kind of got away from me. First, Tara tried to video call me, but I couldn’t figure… Read More ›
Bachelor Chronicles: Day 3
Yesterday evening, after I’d thoroughly watered the garden and outdoor plants, I successfully predicted the future. Naturally, I’m sure it will start pouring any second now, I blogged. Naturally, it did. And was accompanied by such an incredible display of… Read More ›
Bachelor Chronicles: Day 2
My aunt left an interesting comment on Facebook in response to my boat post. Years ago (and I mean really years ago and not just before the pandemic), when I visited you from California, we had lunch at a restaurant… Read More ›
Bachelor Chronicles: Day 1
I’ve decided to go ahead and blog every day that Tara is gone, just for posterity (not to mention a public record of how unwell I function in her absence…humility be damned, I’m going for it!). These posts won’t be… Read More ›
