I don’t believe it will ever mend, it hurts as much today as it did then. Five years ago today, Hudson died. Hudson was my best friend, the love of my life and the greatest Basset Hound to ever live, EVER! Please consider making a donation to the Basset Hound Rescue of Southern California and […]

So, reports are coming out that this year’s flu vaccine isn’t as effective as it should be, because strains that weren’t expected are popping up and I’m fairly sure that I am on the receiving end of one of those strains; at least I got the shot which should shunt some of the worst effects […]

So, yeah, I haven’t really written anything since late November… I got a cold on the plane back from Mexico, then the holidays happened, then my youngest Niece and Nephew gave me a respiratory infection that kicked my ass so hard I was out of work for over a week, and if you know me, […]

Caramelized Apples with Puff Pastry & Whipped Cream. Defrost 1/3 sheet of puff pastry, and preheat oven to 400F Bake for 20 minutes, let cool slightly. Meanwhile: Make whipped cream 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1/8th cup sugar) WHIP IT, WHIP IT GOOD, and chill While you: Slice 1 apple into thin slices […]

So here’s a few pics I shot at sunset… Tweet

So, I must stop being afraid of my potential, time to not only face and accept that I excel at anything I try, it’s time to find a focus, and excel in that. I know the things I love the most, I love to write, to travel, to eat, and to cook and to try […]

When I was planning my trip to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo I kept calling it an escape, but an escape from what? I’d told people I just didn’t want to be around my family for the holiday, I’d said I just needed to get away. I’d said that it was my last chance for a vacation this year. […]