I’m currently pondering a mystery: Why, when you move from one home to another, do you inevitably lose items? I’m at the tail end of a move, and the current missing items include a wok, a box full of glitter, and a dust pan with an attached whisk broom. Is there some sort of Bermuda…
Usually, at some point in time during the year, I end up at the beach. Living in North Carolina, the beach is an easy weekend trip and is generally super relaxing, once you get through the traffic. I love walking on the sand, looking for seashells, and listening to the whoosh of the waves. Alas,…
It’s that time of the year, teacher friends—the time when fireflies put on a wonderful performance in yards and fields. Did you know that fireflies are present on every continent except Antarctica? They need a moist environment to thrive, which is why I have so many in my yard here in humid North Carolina. And…
Shouldn’t I be making cookies right now? It’s the beginning of December and this month is usually filled with cookies and candy, but these are strange times and I don’t have the usual parties that require cookies. Are you doing your normal cooking and baking for the December holidays? While I decide whether baking is…