Music for All
I’m not always a fan of the mainstream Christian music that is played on the radio — I’d rather listen to something more indie, good ol’ classical music or hymns (I can make some recommendations if you’re interested). But sometimes, a band will really hit the right note (no pun intended). The other day while driving out to the suburbs for work, I happened to have on The Message station on XM. Their playlist is really hit or miss, but all of the sudden a song caught my attention…. by the end of it, I was tearing up. It’s a must listen: Tears of The Saints by Leeland It may not be your style–I’m not as moved by most of the band’s other music–but it’s…
What’s for Dinner?
It’s really one of my least favorite questions. And I remember it being one of my mother’s least favorites as well…. Now I understand her reasoning on a whole new level. My favorite answer to this untimely question? “Food.” Or, a squinty glare (the so-called “hairy eyeball) that speaks volumes. Yep, it’ll be food. Probably edible. And you will eat it. That’s my policy (ages 0 to 110+) It’s hard enough to spend an entire day working (albeit from home, but it’s not like I sit around eating bonbons), but by 6:30 at night I have to know what I’m cooking for dinner, how I’m cooking it and whether or not I have the ingredients I need to cook it properly (not necessarily in that…
Fall Fashions
I am loving the new looks from Ann Taylor Loft for the upcoming season. Fall is one of my favorites and the absolute best time to invest in new pieces that will last through the winter, and possibly into spring. These color combos seem just right. A classic neutral-toned piece plus a pop of color and a fun accessory (and great shoes) = great outfit! And thanks to Pantone’s Fashion Palettes for 2010, it’s so much easier to expand or re-mix your wardrobe based on a set of fresh & fashionable colors. You can see from my addition to the images above how well these new Pantone colors fit into the Ann Taylor line up! Somebody did their homework… Any one of these colors in…
In the Kitchen…
One of my goals this year is to be more creative and economic in the kitchen. I am still learning how to balance what I have in my pantry/refrigerator and the gourmet recipes I find online or in magazines, but the process is slowly making a dent in my cooking styles. In a recent mail batch, Bon Appetit sent me a package (encouraging me to subscribe… sorry not this time) with a set of mini recipe cards, including a yummy-looking zucchini white pizza. This week was a perfect time to attempt this recipe even though our fridge has become perilously empty and our schedules are running tight. The final product? I tweaked the recipe quite a bit, using a homemade crust recipe (rather than store-bought…
Books
CURRENTLY READING: Mr. Darcy Broke My HeartBeth Pattilo Mindless pleasure reading for those few moments between work and more work (e.g. from paid job to housewifely duties). I generally really dislike “fan fiction” in the vein of Jane Austen, but this one caught my attention (I always judge a book by its cover), and while the writing is still sub-par, the storyline is still fairly enjoyable. And, like I said, it’s mindless pleasure reading. VilletteCharlotte Bronte I am an undying fan of turn-of-the-century novels by female authors with a predilection for governess stories and unlikely romances in tragedy-turned-idyllic settings. I suppose everyone has a weakness. Well, this is one of the few Bronte books that I have never read and so far… extremely enjoyable. My…