Our Favorites: Pajamas
End of the day. Hot bath. Clean, comfy pajamas. Cool pillow under my head. Ahhhhhh. My favorite pajamas were given to me by my girl Kalisa, and I’ve since ordered…
Cheers to a Wine Tasting Party!
Let’s mix up the dinner party format with a friendly competition… host a wine tasting competition! Full disclosure… it’s a fair amount of planning and work, but the end result…
Hamburger Inn aka Hamburger Heaven
Hamburger Inn is the hamburger experience you’ve been dreaming about: a perfectly cooked fried onion burger in a charming diner that has been serving it up since the 1930s. Follow…
White Hair Journey
The last time I colored my hair was February 20, 2020, the week before Covid shut down the world. Little did I know I was starting my white hair journey.…
What Makes a Good Guest?
Your host works hard to make sure you enjoy your visit; make sure your host enjoys by doing things like keeping your room tidy, cleaning up after yourself, offering to help in the kitchen, showing appreciation for the agenda and giving input when asked. Thank your host after you leave.
The Measure of Friendship: Church Ladies (and they’re nothing like Dana Carvey)
The year my father died, I learned about friendship. You might have seen my earlier posts about the extraordinary acts of friendship that came my way during a really crappy…
Pollo Guisado: Yummy flavorful chicken
Pollo Guisado chicken stew has origins claimed by various locales, including Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Mexico, and El Salvador. It seems to vary according to the country claiming…
The Measure of Friendship: Chris and Vicky and a Home-Cooked Meal
Is there anything better than having someone cook for you and invite you in? I found the measure of friendship in a home-cooked meal. The year my father died, I…
Ideas to Make Your Overnight Guests Comfortable
There are many things you can do, including little touches, that will make your overnight guests feel welcomed and comfortable in your home.