With most of my neighbors at work or school, no one’s around to witness the Tetris game unfolding in my driveway. A battered suede bag hangs heavy on my left shoulder, balanced by an oversize tote on slung over the other, all rounded out with a stack of pillows sandwiched awkwardly against my chest. Stiff,…
Archives for May 2015
Grow – {Toasted Rice and Almond Cake with Cherries}
I surround myself at all times with terracotta; a growing collection of pots collected from friends, family, and garage sales. I want, so desperately, to grow things. I obsess over my potted hydrangea, a year-old gift from S, and distantly coddle – as I hear they appreciate – the succulents growing in my window sills….
Party – {Mexican Spice Horchata Cake)
So, car troubles. A quick visit to Dad’s this weekend rendered them a memory. Fortunate for me – not to mention my wallet – the damage was limited to crusty battery posts. Which, you know, was “amazing.” Though I felt like a total dumbass, it was nothing less than a cause for celebration. But really,…