Contest closed. The winner was selected via Random.org. Comment #47, Alanna! Congratulations. Thanks for entering. This was fun. Let’s do it again sometime. She came into our lives a year ago today. Because of her there has been more pink, more ruffles, more rosy cheeked dolls, more kisses, more love, and more joy. Because of [...]
Category Archives: On the side
Film Friday: in his garden
It’s Friday, which in most cases means I post some recent images I’ve taken on film. Here are other Film Fridays to peruse at your leisure. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. All images were shot using Kodak Portra 400 using a Canon A1 50mm 1.4. “To find the universal elements enough; to [...]
Dating My Husband: Peanut Butter Pie
It had been on the calendar for over a week but in an instant this date night felt particularly important. Last Sunday a dear blog friend lost her husband. One moment he was a husband and father to two sweet, young girls and then suddenly he was gone. Hearing this news took my breath away. [...]
Dating My Husband
photo by James Moes If you needed a restaurant recommendation in Seattle my husband and I were the ones to ask. After we were married, nearly every Friday night we would have “date night”. For days in advance I’d scour magazines, the Internet and newspapers trying to decide which restaurant to try. We never went [...]
Roasted Red Onions
Something’s missing. I mean sure you have the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes but still something’s missing. Don’t worry though, I’ve got you covered. What’s missing is a large platter of sweet and tangy caramelized onions. Your plate is screaming for the addition of roasted red onions with a bright gremolata [...]








