Who has had a trauma bonding relationship? Anyone who played sports, broke up with the same partner a few times, you get the idea. If you’ve ever rented a place in a bad building, worked for a bad boss, or eat in a middle of the road restaurant instead of trying someplace new, you’ve had […]
EXTRA TIME, OVERTIME, OR OUT OF TIME
March 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Extra time is a dream, otherwise it would be part of a plan. Whether it’s a travel plan, a honey-do list, or something more involved, like planning a good life with loved ones, there’s never enough time. We (my wife) cooked corned beef for dinner that started out in a slow cooker. One recipe called […]
VALUABLE ASSET? ASK THE MAGNA CARTA
March 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
What is the most valuable asset we possess? I believe it is self esteem, self worth. In fact, I count on it in myself and others. Good self esteem in others means they know how to behave themselves in public. I was thinking about it during a recent Costco run that included a chat with […]
CRAFTSMEN KNOW HOW TO WORK, ARTIST KNOW WHEN TO STOP
February 26, 2025 by
Craftsmen know their work, the ins and outs, the customs and traditions; they know the lay of the land. The good news is you can tell a good craftsman by their work. As a young history worker I inventoried a donation of hand tools used to build the wooden ships of old. The toolbox was […]
MEETING EXPECTATIONS, GREAT AND OTHERWISE
January 19, 2025 by
Meeting expectations is not the same as meeting a stranger. You can’t not meet your own expectations. Not when you have standards and goals. What about meeting your dog’s expectations? Good luck with that.
CHRISTMAS DINNER 2024 IN REVERSE
December 25, 2024 by
Christmas dinner at the end looks like more work for someone. It’s not a mystery. Besides I like the whole process of getting things cleaned up for the next mess. Maybe it’s about getting older, but it’s fun setting things up.
CHILE RELLENOS AFTER A BAKING BINGE
December 13, 2024 by
Chile rellenos gained new status around here after a dinner at Santa Fe’s ‘LaFonda.’ Me: Dinner for two? Maitre d: Do you have reservations? Me: No.
CHANGING TRADITIONS NOTHING NEW?
November 29, 2024 by
Changing traditions are nothing new to older people. Ask me how I know. And it’s a good thing, so don’t fight it. Is it time to change yet? This is what change looks like:
PIE DELIVERY FROM NICOLETTA’S TABLE
November 21, 2024 by
Pie delivery is easy with such elegant packages. Two pies, pumpkin and pecan, all wrapped and ready. Nicoletta’s Kitchen is full of surprises. But how do they get from point A to point B? Me.
BLAMING SOMEONE ELSE WHEN IT’S YOUR FAULT: WEIGHT GAIN
October 2, 2024 by
Blaming someone the right way takes special care. It takes practice. Conversely, accepting blame also takes practice. One is easier than the other. Take the top pic for example.
