I spy a dragonfly eye! 27 Aug 2013 | 07:54 am

Recently I've become transfixed by dragonflies and have found a few that have been happy to pose for photo ops. This particular fellow let me get close enough to catch some pretty good closeups. I hop...

This apple bread is WICKED good!!! 26 Aug 2013 | 08:35 am

I found this recipe at Allrecipes.com listed under the title Debbie's Amazing Apple Bread. I've got to tell you, the word "amazing" is no exaggeration. Yum! I made it yesterday and had to restrain mys...

Touching. 26 Aug 2013 | 07:13 am

Simon's sister's dog. 23 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

Today's words of wisdom 22 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

I work with someone who is quick to point out things that could be or should be done better. Unfortunately, this seems to be as far as she gets; she devotes her energies to finding the flaws, and has ...

"Fast food" or "fat food"? 21 Aug 2013 | 01:38 pm

Pfizer (the pharmaceutical company which produces the cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor) must be deeply in love with fast food restaurants. Pictured here is the great (?) new treat being test-marketed...

AAAH! Orchids! 20 Aug 2013 | 06:54 pm

Savor something from the sea! 19 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

Hands down, this recipe makes the best crab cakes in the world. I adapted it a bit from a recipe found in a cookbook from one of Beaufort NC's best restaurants, Beaufort Grocery Co. That cookbook - Cl...

Angels and Saints at Ephesus 18 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

Never be afraid... 17 Aug 2013 | 01:37 pm