– The Twin Cities really got hit with storms last night! We had about five or ten minutes of hail right where I am (the garden made it through without damage) and the loudest cracks of thunder I’ve ever heard. … Continue reading
– Half-birthday times! This past Tuesday (the 22nd, obviously) was my half-birthday, and it was probably one of the best ones I’ve ever had. Chris gave me flowers, and we went to Valley Fair for the day. It got me … Continue reading
– I was struck with a ramen craving yesterday. I always make my own from scratch (basically just using vegetable bouillon and soy sauce to flavor the soup, with extra spices added to the sauteed veg), but the big Asian … Continue reading
Ahoy! I was busy doing ‘stuff’ in the ‘real world’ this weekend. Hardly had a chance to check my e-mails, much less update the ol’ blog. – Birdy is turning into a real cat now. When she was only little, … Continue reading
– My rhubarb is still going bonkers, so I grabbed a cookbook and went to town. I happened to open Nigella’s How to Be a Domestic Goddess, which has a recipe for rhubarb polenta cake. I don’t like reprinting recipes, … Continue reading
It’s about time for some greed, don’t you think? Random things I wish I had: – Road ID: Whenever I’m running and am, like, five miles from home or my car or wherever, I always think, ‘Hmm, I really should … Continue reading
– Cats outside! Birdy, who has had a (literally) sheltered kittenhood, took some time to get used to being outside. The grass is just so grassy, and there are things that move and wind that blows. She’s got the hang … Continue reading
– Apologies for running off for so long! An entire week. Shame on me. I was busy being on boats and camping for the first time ever and generally having a good time. – Today! Today I ran a half-marathon. … Continue reading
