Acts of God

Last week, my area was hit with nutty weather — not yet another day of 100-plus degree heat, but tornadoes and hail the size of bricks. Car, house, window destroying bricks. So, I imagine Denver hail damage roof repair specialists will be rather busy in these...

Refill

Good news — as of this morning at 7:01 am, Tempe Town Lake is being refilled. Remember when one of the bladders burst earlier this summer? After watching the workers during countless runs around the lake over the last few months, they filled the final bladder...

For the Honor of Grayskull!

Finny and I had one of those conversations yesterday that made me realize we think we are domestically invincible. After her trip to Germany, she’s bound and determined to master making great homemade pretzels. Logically, I suggested these would be an excellent...

Waves

Photo by Octavio Heredia For those who’ve purchased a copy of the first (or second) edition of “Under the Same Moon,” you’ve quietly and politely noticed many editing errors. Here’s the thing — I’m not perfect. I’m far...

Arizonah

Sarah and her little one Josiah are visiting for a few days. I am thoroughly loving having a 6-month-old to cuddle and kiss. He is such a sweet baby! Today we introduced him to the wild wild west with an eversohot tour of the Desert Botanical Gardens. We did so,...

Italian Knits

I am on a knitting mission — use the yarn I have to create thoughtful holiday gifts.* Yes, I realize we are months away from the holidays. But I am not quick with the knitting needles. I dally, ponder and spend a lot of time watching movies, drinking wine and...