So the other day, one of my co-workers and I were discussing our childhoods.  Of course, there was the required teenage angst but I realized that we all had our epic battles with bullies. 
I never had a problem with kids at school, middle school to be precise.  They were all pretty nice to me.  I [...]

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“There cannot be good living where there is not good drinking.” - Ben Franklin.
This was a nice way to start our three day weekend. We went up to the wine country with our friends Mimie and Jon…we stayed in the Sonoma Valley, which I’m sort of partial to. Not a [...]

today has been an interesting day.  i’ve been feeling quite lazy (as have my dogs) lounging around in the shade and basking in the sun.  there isn’t a breeze to be found and i’m thirsty for a bit of cooler air.  the temp is 88 degrees but it feels like 100 in my house.  so what does that [...]

Chicken and orza frittata.  That’s what I made for dinner.  
Chicken, orzo, roasted bell peppers, creme fraiche, scallions, ricotta cheese, sea salt, eggs, parmigiano reggiano.  I love this dish because it makes a good cold leftover.  I’ve been cooking a lot lately.  On Monday night we had my mom over for “Mom’s Choice” dinner.   Of course, her choice [...]

My friend Maire has been wanting a pup for a while and our walks at the Lafayette reservoir with Hana definitely pushed her over the edge. After lots of hemming and hawing, we now have another Coton owner! Welcome to the lush life, little Nemo! And Maire? Welcome to a few months of housetraining, cratetraining [...]

Okay, so gotta be honest…I’ve been through this…as have a LOT of my friends…does this look familiar?  

Last weekend, we met up with the Kinseys for a light breakfast…basically, it was my evil plan just so I could see Noah again.  I heart all babies…but man, Noah is one of the sweetest cutest babies ever.  I want to squeeze him like a tube of toothpaste. 

So, a few weeks back, we celebrated Linz’ 30th birthday.  It was a bowling party and lots of fun, surprises and laughs were had between the gutters. Even better?  Beating your husband at something.  :)  Linz even eschewed fashion in favor of function when it came to bowling socks and of course, Tony brought along his blue ball.  Although someone wanted a [...]

Travis & Scott (well mostly Travis) drew this awesome picture!  The Michigan shirt covered in crap…dagger in the chest. Note the KG all-stars.  This is what our friends do at work…