Bridgeport and Twin Lakes Area
We love the area near Bridgeport and Twin Lakes California, and go there every chance we get. Fortune found us there in early July this year, where we spent the night before continuing … Read more
Year: 2005
Looking Back 4 Years
We were visiting Lindsborg back on 9/11, and due to the disruption in air travel we ended up driving back home to San Jose. Stunned by the events of that day, we took … Read more
Even in Darkness
One of the stories that hit me the hardest was relayed by one of the local political leaders, Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard. Apologies if you haven’t heard this before; it’s like a … Read more
Not My America
I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to adequately express my feelings concerning the events of the past two weeks. I’ve had a range of emotions and responses, and one of them … Read more
Letter from New Orleans
I’ve seen reports in local papers that folks affected by Katrina are starting to make their way to our part of the country, and more are expected in the days ahead. To them, … Read more
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Recipe
This recipe, based on one from the Cake Bible, produces a rich, tasty cake with a fine crumb and a soft texture. The lemon flavor is not overwhelming, but still strong enough. It … Read more
indescribable sadness
shamelessly borrowed from limon (I first learned html from one of her books about 10 years ago!)