Now that the temperature has dropped a degree or two, it might start feeling like something other than the middle of summer around here. Oh I know the leaves won’t turn colors until January, but that’s no reason not to celebrate with a harvest-themed recipe is it? Of course not! One of my sweet students [...]

Today is my dad’s 70th birthday. Actually he shares this birthday, as he has every one he’s ever had, with his twin brother. From their beginning in Louisiana, to homes all the way around the world, and back to Louisiana again, these brothers have never been very far apart. I’m a little short of pictures [...]

Pies don’t get much easier than this one! Peanut Butter Pie, courtesy of Southern Living’s 1985 recipe compilation (I was feeling nostalgic) is just the thing to throw together in between carpool, scouts, and volleyball practice. Grab it out of the freezer in time to take to Bunco Night with the church ladies. (Yes, we [...]

Yes, it’s October. No, this is not a Halloween post.  Meet our newest family member: Radley! (Extra credit points for you if you can figure out which book his name comes from.) After Nestle died, we began talking about when  and what kind of dog we wanted to get next. Our family in VA has [...]

(45. Whew! I’m above average. I’m not sure who “The Big Read” is, but I’m game for filling out the list. Care to join me? Feel free to post your numbers in the comments.) The Big Read reckons that the average adult has only read 6 of the top 100 books they’ve printed. The Rules: [...]