It’s hard to entertain guests in one’s home From The Guardian today. My table set for guests earlier this week. Len’s bread, sliced cheese ...

  I’ve been reading the book Gouged: The End of a Fair Price and What That Means for Your Wallet  (published 2026). Author Lindsay Owens des...

  My new book by Edward Gorey (1925-2000) Selected. books by Gorey that I do not own. A long time ago we had a friend who worked hard at bei...

  Freshly-made cider and donuts. Saturday morning visit to the Dexter Cider Mill. A favorite place to go in autun. Pumpkins and mums for sal...

 Friday with Family Souvenirs Two people brought us a souvenir from the famous Wall Drug after a drive cross-country. Taco Dinner We ate din...

Summer is coming to an end, along with cooking dinner outside. Not only is it cooler, the sun sets earlier and earlier. In the Kitchen  We i...