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And So It Begins

April 27, 2016

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Today is my birthday.  I love celebrating, but if I covered my cake with a candle for each year I am today, we’d be putting out a bonfire!

Vintage Souvenirs

April 25, 2016

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These wine corks lined the wall of a small display case that H and I happened upon in Greenville, SC.  I found myself thinking that the textures and subtle colors were most likely as varied as the wines themselves.

Fashionable Family Friday: A Kodak Moment

April 22, 2016

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Those small black boxes may look like pocketbooks with wrist straps, but they were actually cameras.  As two budding photographers, Sister S and I were always ready for that perfect shot.

Done to a Turn

April 20, 2016

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At churches Down South, ours included, Wednesday night suppers are a big deal, especially when warmer weather heralds the return of outdoor grilling.

Spring Pastels

April 18, 2016

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This little beauty was showing off in my sister’s garden.  What a lovely surprise.

Fashionable Family Friday: Cactus Contemplation

April 15, 2016

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One would never guess that we were on an exciting family vacation Out West and having a delightful time.

The Shapes of Adventure

April 13, 2016

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Dragon fruit, jackfruit, guaje bean, yellow root, spine chayote, choy sum… these were just a tiny sample of fruits and veggies in the produce aisle at a local Atlanta farmer’s market… a feast for the eye and imagination.

A Walk on the Wild Side

April 11, 2016

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One of my favorite spots at the nature center is the River Boardwalk Trail, a rich mix of marsh and swampland.

Fashionable Family Friday: Free to Roam

April 8, 2016

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Someone has new transportation!

Stuff Cash Here

April 6, 2016

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This is one of the most down-home parking lot self-pay stations I think I’ve ever seen.