In the vein of “the cobbler’s children have no shoes,” I do not have handmade birthday cards on hand. I do have some store-bought cards because I am a Woman of a Certain Age. But wouldn’t it be nice to…
Friday 5: A frayed knot
Happy Friday! Today is National Leadership Day (ugghghhghg), National Muffin Day (blueberry, chocolate chip, lemon), and National Comfy Day, which is observed every day here in our House on Literary Lane. I’ve moved my citizenship from Pantsuit Nation to Sweatpant…
Wordless Wednesday 2026: Week 7
In defense of jarlic
Jarlic is short for jarred garlic, or garlic that is already minced and preserved in a jar filled with olive oil. Jarlic has a very bad reputation. Food purists hate it. “Fresh is best!”“How difficult is it to mince a…
Friday 5: Implementation
Happy Friday! Today is National Cheddar Day (sharp, please), National Tortellini Day (yum!), and Mom’s birthday! I took today off from work because I’m trying to not be in the position where I have to burn a bunch of vacation…








