It was another busy week...checked three more items off the birthday list. 1. Pickling I pickled some carrots and cauliflower. Oh my. It ended up being a failed experiment, but that's fine. I just picked the wrong recipe off the Internet! Or maybe I didn't let the vinegar mixture boil enough. When I tasted... Continue Reading →
Yorkshire
OK, that's it. The universe is calling me back to Yorkshire. Where's Yorkshire? Take a wild guess. Yes, England. The county of Yorkshire is where my lifelong obsession with England began. Having been afflicted with a chronic case of travel bug at the tender age of 17, I knew I'd have to study abroad... Continue Reading →
Plymouth Rock
I finally made it to Plymouth Rock! Checked #29 off the birthday list. This is the rock. This is the monument built over the rock. My tour guide was Deb, who lives in Plymouth. After... Continue Reading →
Royal Genealogy MindF**k
I know I'll be a decent genealogist when I can get the "cousins" thing figured out. I've had moments of clarity when I actually understood the difference between a second cousin and a first cousin once removed. But they were fleeting moments. So let me share with you the shock I felt when I... Continue Reading →
It’s a Boy
Congrats to William and Kate on the birth of their son! Can't wait to see the first photo and find out the dustbin's* name. * Cockney slang for "kid"
