I don’t like to get negative on my blog. I know, it’s been forever since I’ve written, but new year and new focus on writing this thing. Anyways, I like being angry, cranky or any of that in my ramblings space. But, I have been shopping for a pair of boots, hell actually any pair of shoes that will fit my feet. So far I get tempted by the lovely selection out there, only to be disappointed one pair after another as I was either able to step right out of them, or in the most recent case, my heel kept rising in the boot. Why all this trouble? Because I’ve got narrow feet.

OK, it’s not really radioactive as one of my co-workers dubbed my crazy lettuce. Instead, I let a couple of heads of lettuce bolt to see what would happen. In case you have never grown lettuce, as it starts getting hot and the head of lettuce gets to the end of its growing cycle, it [...]

Several friends and I decided to check out the Pampered Pedal Ride put on by Austin on Two Wheels. This was a pay ride, unlike most rides I’ve done. However, it was worth every penny because of all the activities and food/drink that were included.

I had been worried about the weather because the morning [...]

Yes, I admit it. I watch American Idol. It’s totally not my normal thing. However, I love innovative cover songs and sometimes we get  that on AI. In other words, I watch a whole bunch of schlock for a few shining songs.

This season has been interesting. No Paula. Ellen. Ryan Seacrest acting like a [...]

Made croissants today. Well, made the dough yesterday and finished them today. Used a great recipe out of Sherry Yard’s The Secrets of Baking.
One of the problems I’ve always had was how to proof without a proofing box. Never works quite right when I rig up the oven, but she had a great [...]