Ever one to dive into a rabbit hole, l've been pursuing, more diligently of late, a hobby--a thing, a something I like to do, and that is the making of balms and salves, most particularly, though by no means exclusively, infused, pain-relieving balms. In making these various balms, I've been on a hunt for essential oils. It…

I love this time of year. To me, it's Broth-for-Breakfast, Broth-for-Lunch, Broth-for-a-Snack, Broth-for-a-Late-Night-Somethin' Season! It's time for broth! Broth Broth Broth! I write this post as one who feels fairly confident in making broth. Maybe not your definition of broth. Maybe not some fancy chef's. But I can pump out some pretty good drink-your-vegetables savory rich broth-y-soup-y concoctions. Smooth.…

If you've watched The Mandalorian (and I hope you have), there are so many sweet moments between Mando/Din and Grogu.   S1, E4, Mando has Grogu in his ship and says to him as he keeps pushing buttons,"Stop touching things," so you know -- you just know! -- Grogu has to "touch things." …

This year's make-it-happen pumpkin, complements of my mom's (Eileen's) amazing creativity and cleverness. One over-large zucchini from the garden. Ears and nose tip, by way of a large jalapeño pepper from the garden. Eyes, dried cloves. Tongue, the tip of a red jalapeño pepper. Boo!