Solo Kitchen Dance Party

Mama and I enjoyed many kitchen dance parties over the years. As Alzheimer’s gradually took her inner chef away, I would go cook in her kitchen with my music loud-ish. I heard the same questions…

Soup Story

I began thinking about Sunday soup yesterday. I have a delicious vegetable/chick pea soup in my memory. I came close. The “Once upon a time” of most soups is the same- a mirepoix (or sofrito…

A Jar From My KItchen

I was eager to claim my steps yesterday. I’m avoiding them today. I blame allergies. Or the melancholy that sometimes finds me. Or yarn. Regardless, I gave in and divided my time between the couch…

Ponchos on a field trip

My stitches had ridiculous amounts of fun on their date with these lovelies If there’s any interest, holla at me. More details and pics will be added to my Etsy site JannieBGoods soon because these…

Grape Jelly

I swear no more. I won’t make any more ponchos….Today. No more today. This delicious grape jelly, bulky alpaca blend poncho is the only one I will make today.

But the problem is…

I have a problem. I start projects with buckets of enthusiasm. But, I struggle with the completion concept. With my crochet, I get in a groove. As one piece is coming to a finish, I’m…

Leftovers for Linner

I don’t often eat leftovers. I don’t mind them, but sadly, they simply don’t occur to me. But today I’m looking forward to enjoying leftover stew. I’ve made the same crock pot stew for years….

Resort

20 hours on the Cape Resort: noun a place to which people frequently or generally go for relaxation or pleasure, especially one providing rest and recreation facilities for vacationers. We arrived mid-afternoon Friday. Resort after…

CitizenM

I’m enamored with little boutique hotel rooms. Far from a boring blank canvas, function meets character brilliantly at CitizenM. Surrounded by happy colors and art, smiles erupt. I have joined the many already obsessed with…

I have to leave in 23 minutes. I’m not ready to walk away from this yarn.