It’s time for another monthly update on my Reading Log! I used to post every month…but then things got a bit wonky when we moved to SF, and my ensuing health issues… but now I’m back in the habit, what with all my time to read nowadays. I’m officially a Lady of Leisure, didn’t you… Continue reading Reading Log: October 2011
While I’m taking a trip down Memory Lane and reminiscing about last year’s Halloween festivities, how about another Halloween treat from last year? The costumed kitties! Although we haven’t seen them since May, they are still alive and well. Thriving, actually, with Sam’s grandparents in MS. Cora is still her feisty self, although she’s bonded… Continue reading A Halloween Treat
This time last year, Sam was busy with his final year of grad school, I was busy with my second year of beng a school librarian, and together we hosted a Halloween party. I got out my trusty Holiday notebook and “researched” Halloween treats to make–aka, I went online and tore out a bunch of… Continue reading Halloween 2011
Moving from a townhouse into a one bedroom apartment with less storage has been a bit of a space challenge. We didn’t have rooms of furniture, but we sure did have a lot of stuff accumulated. I’ve pretty much gotten the clutter under control, and found storage anywhere I can–artfully arranged in our two closets,… Continue reading Perfectly Repurposed Side Table
The stack of magazines was growing tall, some unread, some half-read, some from months ago–People, Whole Living, The Sun, O, Country Living, Marie Claire, Food Network–how did the list get so long? Instead of throwing them away, I took my mom’s advice and made a collage. Then another, and another. Once all the images and… Continue reading Collage Therapy: Love and Reading
To get into the Halloween spirit, Sam and I went on a ghost tour, known as San Francisco’s Original Supernatural Adventure Walking tour on the website. It’s fun to be new to the city and still able to appreciate all the touristy activities–in other words, we had a great time! The guide, Jim Fassbinder, is… Continue reading We’re Going on a Ghost Hunt….
Another weekend field trip! After checking out books from the SF Main Branch library, we decided to check out a different branch to return the books. Instead of walking south, we headed north toward the Pacific Heights and Marina neighborhoods. We stopped at an artisan burger place along the way (yum! But expensive.) and admired… Continue reading Field Trip: Golden Gate Valley Library
When Sam and I went on our field trip to Baker Beach, we stopped at Hard Knox Cafe, a Southern-style restaurant, for lunch before walking to the beach. Of course we compared everything to the “real” thing, and it wasn’t half bad! The sweet tea passed the test, even if I didn’t think the blackened catfish… Continue reading Sweet Cornbread Muffins
The stack of magazines was growing tall, some unread, some half-read, some from months ago–People, Whole Living, The Sun, O, Country Living, Marie Claire, Food Network–how did the list get so long? Instead of throwing them away, I took my mom’s advice and made a collage. Then another, and another. Once all the images and… Continue reading Collage Therapy: Home
Sam and I have been trying out new places each weekend. The weather has been gorgeous, and it’s so cool to be in a city like San Fran where something is always happening! So far, our field trips have included the California Academy of Science (while Mom was still here!), Fleet Week, and the Public… Continue reading Field Trip: Baker Beach
