New friends at the theater
Mama and I returned to a local playhouse tonight to see the second in a summer Shakespeare series. Tonight’s performance was “Illyria” — a modern, musical adaptation of Twelfth Night. […]
Starting someone else’s vacation
Our friends began their road trip vacation today with a stop in Santa Rosa to see us! We went out for lunch to Jackson’s Bar and Oven in Railroad Square, […]
Freeing the wild bird
A wild bird flew into our house last night, likely scared by the fireworks. Mama and I freaked out, which is apparently what you’re NOT supposed to do. This stubborn bird […]
Spread love, denounce hate
We enjoyed a nice quiet, 4th of July at home. That was, until a scared wild bird flew into our living room. Having tucked Paisley and Mama safely away, I’m […]
Poached peaches and candied lemon peel
It was a foodie-centric day in our home. I candied lemon peel for the first time, and was surprised at how easy it was to make. I tried to make […]
Garden full of flowers
Nearly all of our garden is in bloom right now, so I took a bunch of photos and made a collage to share the beauty with all of you! Today’s #OneGoodThing was […]
Elderflower peach shortcake
I made Elderflower Peach Shortcake for dessert tonight and it was scrumptious! I found a recipe for homemade elderflower whipped cream online. I paired it with good, store-bought shortcake, which […]
Colorful, smashed potatoes
Today’s #OneGoodThing was this delicious batch of colorful, smashed potatoes I made for dinner. Mama said these were the best potatoes she’s ever had. I only wish there were more leftovers! They […]
The bloom that brought Mama to tears
After a hot day in Santa Rosa, Mama and I decided to cool down in our garden this evening. As I began our nighttime watering, I noticed our first blossom […]
Dancing around the house
Angelcots arrived at our local Trader Joe’s today. These magical white apricots first wowed our taste buds a few years ago, and we became obsessed. The pale, juicy fruit seems […]
