This is a cheater post, but it is a post. I have a date tonight and almost forgot to make a post for the day! It does, however, count as a post. I’ll just ask a question – what would…
A New Hobby?
Plinky asked, “What new hobby would you like to try out?” I would love to try weaving. I mean the great big loom sort of weaving, done with handmade fibers – maybe even with fibers I spun myself. The entire…
Earth Day
Plinky asked, “Do you celebrate Earth Day?” Not really. I do my best to be environmentally responsible every day, instead of saving it for one day of the year. I recycle, use mass transit, buy locally produced food as much…
Biographies or Memoirs?
Plinky asked, “What’s the most interesting biography or memoir you’ve read?” Anaïs Nin’s books come to mind right away, honestly. They’re so intense and sensual that they’ve stuck in my mind, although I only read them once and my copies…
Breakfast for Dinner, Yes!
Plinky asked, “Breakfast for dinner: Are you a fan?” Absolutely! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, but I don’t usually take time for the great big meal that I remember fondly from Sunday mornings at my parents’ house.…
Favorite Coffee Shop
Plinky asked, "What's your favorite place to grab a cup of coffee?" I’m pretty happy having coffee at home, but if I’m out and about, I’ll swing by Starbucks with the rest of the mob. It’s nice and predictable, and…
Woo hoo!
Plinky asked, “What was the last thing you got really excited about?” My ukulele! I wish I had a photo of her to post, but I don’t. She’s a travel tenor, which means that she’s a bit bigger than the…
Gratitude 16 April 2012
1) Fun book chat with Jeanne 2) Good workout at the Y today 3) Lovely dinner with family
Monument to See
Plinky asked, “What famous monument do you hope to see one day?” I’d like to go back to Mont St. Michel some day and spend more time there. I visited the place briefly during a trip while I was in…
Art and Artists
Plinky asked, “o you have a favorite work of art?” No, I don’t have a favorite work of art. My favorite artist is a young lady named Katie Armistead, and I couldn’t possibly choose just one of her works as…