I don’t have a lot of seasonal habits, but while I shopped at the farm store this afternoon, I realized that I often celebrate the start of summer with fresh, local grown produce. This salad is the result of my shopping. Delicious!

I tend to be wary of films made from books that I love. I don’t often like the casting and the choices of what to exclude or change.However, I loved the movie adaptation of Project Hail Mary. It had been long enough since I read the book that whatever image I had of the main …

Today I’m enjoying life’s simple pleasures. A sunny spring day where the grass seems particularly green. Followed by the quiet enjoyment of plunging my toilet until the block is cleared.

I’ve been deep-diving on the Ologies podcast hosted by Alie Ward. On it, she interviews scientists about their subject, asks them to dispel or confirm myths, and learns what they love and hate about their jobs. There are so many fabulous ologies represented. Here are a few that made me wish I had their job: Paleontology (Dinosaurs) …

Then may I recommend the Rules of Scoundrels series by Sarah MacLean. Book One is A Rogue by Any Other Name So much fun!

With the warmer temps, the birds have been out in full flock. Some of the most vocal are the house sparrows. I have no clue what they’re saying to each other, but they sure are loud and enthusiastic.  Often I can’t see them, as they’re inside the tall hedge that edges my deck. But man, I …