This recipe is a new one for me. I often make Pasta Puttanesca because it’s so quick and easy to make. I wanted to try this recipe because it doesn’t use anchovies and I wanted to see how it would taste w/o them. I found it in the July 2007 issue of Martha Stewart Living….
We’re back from the beach and I’m happy to report that we had a great time. It was very hot the first few days with temperatures in the upper 90’s and then it cooled down to pleasant day time highs in the upper 80’s. Can you believe that I only went to the beach twice…
I’m checking off the most dreaded thing on my summer “to do” list – taking a class for recertification. I’ve been in class all week taking a one hour graduate credit class at Sweet Briar College. I just finished taking the final test on-line, so hallelujah it is over! It really was interesting and only…
Our USTA team had a party on Saturday to celebrate the end of the season. The goal for this season was not to be last and we met that since we are ranked number five out of six teams. We had hoped to win more than we did, but it was not to be. It…
This dress caught my eye while Mama and I were shopping on Monday. It fits perfectly and it was on sale…A winning combination! I’m going to wear it to my sister-in-laws’s wedding at the end of July. I really like the neckline, the wide belt, and the hot pink lining.
What dishes do you just have to make in the summer? For me, one of them is potato salad. I make mine with a cooked dressing. I start the process by peeling, cutting up, and cooking the potatoes. Don’t forget to salt the water so that your potatoes will be flavorful. I like hard boiled…
Saturday was a two package surprise day for me. The first package that arrived was from my friend, Jeannine. She sent me the cutest napkins and my favorite candy, Jelly Bellies. My tennis friends are going to love these. I’ve told you before that we like to socialize after tennis. If we play at Sports…
I tried to get a lot of things checked off of my “to do” list this week while still having time for some fun. One exciting thing that happened was that I had my car repainted. I drive a black 1998 Honda Accord. There was a defect in the paint that year that caused the…
I’m on to the next book. I wanted to read this last year at Christmas time, but I didn’t get a chance. I forgot about it until I saw it in the library the other day. It’s really cute, so far.
I have not been able to put this book down. I sort of remember the movie coming out. I love Cameron Diaz. Anyone see this movie?
Lynchburg has abysmal choices for fabric shopping. Yesterday I went to Roanoke where the choices were much better. I think I found the fabric that I want to use for my dining room curtains. This would be the main fabric for the topper: This would be the fabric for the gussets: This would be the…
I love not working. I’ve been out of school for nine days and it has been terrific. I like my students, my school, and I love my teacher friends, but boy is it nice to be in my own little world doing as I please! I had two tennis matches last week – doubles on…