This summer is very hot. It has been 90 degrees or more every day. It worries me that it has been so hot so early in the season this year. Usually it is cool in the afternoons and evenings until we get into the “dog days” of August. But this year it has not been [...]

The Paula Deen web site has a large selection of videos that show how to make and do some of the basic things we need to know about working in the kitchen. I like her video about making homemade mayonnaise. It was much easier to make than I ever thought. I like her videos but [...]

Yesterday was quiet and productive, although I guess I drank too much caffeine throughout the day. I have had a thirst for green tea and drank both hot and cold green tea all day long. So by 10:30 lat night I could not fall asleep.
I tossed and turned most of the night and don’t feel [...]

We have a tent that I bought a very long time ago.It is supposed to sleep 5-6 people, but to be honest, only 2 or 3 can fit in there comfortably – with all the gear you have to take.
I dragged it out of the garage to take a look at it. It seems in [...]