Funny, I think I just realized that I never updated my blog with an important announcement. I’m sure you’ve noticed, but there are a few things going on right now in the world and celebrating anything feels odd. The state … Read More
Any of you that have eaten my cooking will notice that I use a lot of fresh herbs – to the extent that sometimes herbs like mint, parsley and scallions masquerade as a vegetable in the dish. I’ve always used … Read More
One of the reasons we moved to Pescadero was the abundance of fresh produce available year-round. We are lucky enough to have a verdant view of the farm fields below which grow produce primarily for the U.S., but also local … Read More
It’s getting pretty weird out there for just about everyone in the world. In our area, we are finally seeing signs of the awareness of this treacherous virus. The most promising of those signs came a couple days ago as … Read More
It seems like everything these days is discussed with a veil of trepidation and a 1,000 yard stare into the distance. This is a time when we are reaching out to loved ones a bit more often and mulling over … Read More
As the disappointing U.S. primary news filters through, sometimes it is good to reflect on how many women around the globe face much bigger challenges than the disappointment of the democratic choices dwindling down to two white men. Violence against … Read More
I know I just posted about my retirement transition last week, and guess what? Plans have already changed a bit. Looks like I’ll be retiring a bit sooner than I thought. My company is backfilling my position with someone who … Read More
This post will be short and sweet, but I am proud to announce that I am officially entering the retirement phase. I actually gave notice to my work before the holidays, but we’ve been negotiating and I wanted to make … Read More
Over the holiday, we hosted family here at la casa de once once. We have had a few friends visit here and there, but this was the first time we have hosted more than a couple people over several days. … Read More
Living by the ocean has its advantages, and one of those is the availability of fresh seafood. Just before our holiday guests arrived, some locals came by with fresh oysters and clams. Being from the PNW, I’m used to smaller … Read More