A New Year’s rally with Swear and Shake
Sometimes people, bands, and even music festivals turn out to be exactly what you had hoped they were. Such is the case for Molly B and Me, whose 2014 did not kick off as smoothly as we had planned,...
View ArticleHappy New Year from Lenny and his 60,000 points of light
If you want to learn a thing or two about the contagious joy of Christmas, swing by Lenny Ruel’s place. Light by 60,000 lights, he’s been happily celebrating with an increasing circle of friends since...
View ArticleFresh starts, self-reflection, and opposable thumbs
I like to think of New Year’s Eve as a worldwide celebration of the three gifts we all receive just for being human -- self-reflection, opposable thumbs and a fresh start. How lucky are we? Sure, I’ve...
View ArticleA fresh start
I took some time to clean house yesterday to get things ready for a brand new decade. First, I tossed out all the stale stuff, swept away hurt feelings, resentment, fears and any weird twinges of...
View ArticleThank you for everything, my souper little dumpling
On a kitchen table that had seen so many culinary triumphs (mostly at the hands of my offspring), my daughter Molly notched another big one as the last hours ticked away from a tumultous year....
View ArticleGood times never seemed so good
I'd like to say I sprinted to the finish of 2022, but the truth is I strolled, maybe even stumbled a little. It wasn't my favorite year. But, I ended it on a high note, belting Sweet Caroline in the...
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