That’s me: a little mess-making whirlwind

I have had a hard time recovering from Hood to Coast (more later) – dirty socks and unopened mail are spread from one end of the house to another. I paged Telfer this morning, telling him I got up early to start some laundry and clean up after myself, and he responded with relief andContinue reading “That’s me: a little mess-making whirlwind”

Cutest bookends EVER and other doings

cutest bookends ever Originally uploaded by telfandrea. Chris & Mendy sent these bookends for my birthday. I can’t decide where to put them – no place in the house seems quite worthy of the cuteness…when I decide (finally), I’ll put up pictures. Speaking of pictures, the screen on our digital camera suddenly died without warning.Continue reading “Cutest bookends EVER and other doings”

Tomatoes taste like candy

tomatoes Originally uploaded by telfandrea. To get us to eat vegetables (and big pots of beans), my dad used to chirp: "Girls, beans taste like candy" or "Girls, cauliflower tastes like candy." He would then enthusiastically tuck in and consume vast quantities of beans or vegetables. Making homemade tomato sauce was literally the only thingContinue reading “Tomatoes taste like candy”