Grandmas

Clay’s mom, Lucy, and Karen’s mom
Lake Lanier, GA
August 30, 2008
Dog heaven.

Special Little Places

We found out that ‘we’ were going to Ft. Drum, NY about a month before Clay proposed.  It was not our top choice (I was hoping for Ft. Meade, MD…oh how niave I was about understanding the Army).  However, as time passed our hearts grew fond of northern New York and we can say with [...]

To Clean or Not to Clean?

We’re trying to channel our inner Kermit and use environmentally friendly cleaning products. The cost difference is barely noticeable and our house doesn’t have that chemical smell some products leave behind. Due to my love of a clean house I have attempted to implement a keep it clean plan by scheduling various cleaning tasks in [...]

Rain, Rain Don’t Go Away

As a young child in Phoenix, AZ, I knew rain as a special commodity that provided much needed relief from the scorching summer, fall, and spring sun.  A deep rooted appreciation for the condensation of atmospheric water vapor inspires me to open the windows and always enjoy a rainy day.  The smell, the sound, the [...]

Delicious Vegetables

Summer in a Dish (for two)

 

1 red onion
2 green bell pepper
1 yellow squash
4 plum tomatoes
5 button mushrooms (Clay’s addition)
Cut and toss with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper (pictured above)
Put on skewers and roast over an open flame for 15 minutes
 Brush with a touch of balsamic vinegar and ENJOY!

The Roaring 20’s

The quarter-life crisis has a website, a wiki topic, and an acronym (QLC).  The QLC has been discussed by the media, the subject of multiple books, and the topic of many blog posts.  This post is no different.

Pop culture dictates that we are to ‘find ourselves’ during this decade of self-discovery.  Having not taken the [...]