We haven’t had rain for weeks. As the heel of my work boot hits the top of my garden spade, the force drives it deep into the parched soil. The well-rooted older gardens brave the drought with hardened patience. They understand … Continue reading
Words pour, life, work, dreams and fears articulated sometimes mumbled, unfiltered from her. She has a lot to say and we only have two days. During the pauses, we cook. She likes me in her kitchen using her stuff. Cooking … Continue reading
Date Squares are a humble sweet and perfect for our anniversary. Not my wedding anniversary but rather this site’s anniversary – you and me. April 4, 2015 marked my fourth year of cooking, writing, photographing and sharing my life with you. … Continue reading
The wedding was magical… It was amazing to witness seventy close friends celebrate their shared histories and bright futures. Without hovering, Ralph and I enjoyed Meaghan and Theo’s friends completely. I say without hovering because we were conspicuously loving being … Continue reading
I finally got around to packing Meaghan’s shower gifts so that they can be shipped to Calgary. Whenever I’m sending a package to the girls, if there’s extra room in the box, I’ll add a few of their keepsakes that … Continue reading
Months ago, a friend sincerely said to me, “I’m so sick of reading about your perfect kids!” I tried not to react. I tried harder not to breathe. Breathing would allow me to cry. I needed to feign professionalism; a … Continue reading
I asked my daughter Meg if she would write a post for my blog last year. I found this in my inbox today… “Mom it’s not my favorite”. When I was growing up, my mom would often hear those words … Continue reading
Event planner extraordinaire, Sara Hooton with her adoring soon to be a bride sister Meg. Those smiles were pretty much permanent all weekend! Dan, Kate, Meg and Theo clowning around before leaving for a friend’s wedding. After the kids left for … Continue reading
Having our girls and their guys with us for the weekend was the closest thing I can imagine heaven to be. Sixty hours of non-stop kissing, hugging, eating, Prosecco sipping, secret sharing, work venting, wedding planning chaos. It was perfect! … Continue reading
We celebrated Mom’s birthday today. I’ve been making her birthday cake for forty two years. Since the year that she taught me to bake. As I carried her cake into the dining room while singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, I smiled at … Continue reading
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