And In This Drawer...

A spot for dropping exceptional, eccentric, unusual, funky, and/or funny things from online.

 

A Brief History of John Baldessari

Happy Birthday Dear Dad...

no, Elvis isn't my father. . . but he and my father both share the same birthday. . .  my father let me in on that little fact once in a last ditch effort to get me to remember the date. . . and today something in this foggy brain of mine clicked and I actually did. . . for years, he patiently celebrated his birthday a day late (my Dad -- not Elvis).    Well, today I finally remembered your day. . .  on your day. . .  

although I'm fairly certain next year things will return to status quo. . .

Not a Gift Receipt in Sight. . .

Two gifts that I never tire of. . . good food and good friends. . .  and when the universe aligns to combine the two, well, watch out!  Today was shaping up into a typical OMG Monday when I got a call from a friend who wondered if I might like dinner. . . freshly made and delivered. . .  after mulling it over for a nano second, we arranged a "meals on wheels" meeting in my driveway and I walked in my door loaded down with some out-of-this-world homemade tamales and refried beans. . .

What an unexpected and much appreciated gift at the end of a frazzled day at work. . .  and I have every intention of returning those dishes with something scrummy and homemade as well. . . (just like Grandma taught me!)

Munching Our Way Into 2013...

Happy New Year. . . say it with cookies!!

 

 

 

Each year I try to add one or two new cookie recipes into the traditional Christmas mix... some are winners... some, well, not so much.  This year I added one from Gooseberry Patch and it was a hands-down favorite... making the permanent roster in its rookie year!  Try it... Candy Cane Thumbprints they're delicious (plus a great way to use up those leftover candy canes!)