Birthday in Savannah

I went to Savannah for my birthday this year. It's been on my list of places to go, and I thought that the haunted Gothic atmosphere would suit my current mood (first birthday since my mom passed). It was a quick trip and was on the hot and rainy side, but Allen and I enjoyed... Continue Reading →

A Philatelic Afternoon

I've always loved sending and receiving mail. There's something simply amazing about sending a piece of paper to literally anywhere in the world, and someone will eventually receive it. I don't collect stamps per se, but I have bought commemorative stamps and first day covers for a number of years. I consider stamps to be... Continue Reading →

Little Free Art Swap

As I was walking in my neighborhood last year, I came across a wooden box attached to a pole. Inside were little pieces of art for the taking (or swapping). I thought this was a fun riff on Little Free Libraries, and I vowed to make something to put in the box. Well, it took... Continue Reading →

I Love a Good Afternoon Tea

I love afternoon tea = love tea, love scones, love tiny sandwiches, love dessert. There's something so relaxing about the routine of having afternoon tea, too...the swirling of spoons and dropping of sugar cubes into teacups, the spreading of clotted cream on scones. No silverware is needed (besides the spoon and the spreader for the... Continue Reading →

Kiwis and Cookies

I order imperfect groceries from Misfits Market every so often, and sometimes it offers fruit I've never heard of. Like kiwi berries. I like kiwi, so naturally I bought the kiwi berries. They're basically miniature naked kiwis. I found the texture kind of strange, but they definitely tasted like kiwi! They were maybe slightly sweeter.... Continue Reading →

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