Uppity green bean casserole
Last year’s casserole, bottom left. Sauteed thinly sliced mushrooms bathed in a creamy, garlicky bechamel. Fresh crunchy green beans, blanched. Crispy sliced …
It’s complicated: Why I prefer to forget thanksgiving
Image from Gratisography. Used with permission. Am I really being screamed at, literally screamed at, in front of the entire family? This …
Thursday 13: Confessions, volume VIII, the Fall edition
For the first time in months and months, I woke up to the sound of rain in Sacramento. Aside from a smidge …
It’s no hot dog anniversary but four years is still fun
Yes, I really fell down on my wedding day. No, this photo wasn’t staged. If you follow the traditional wedding anniversary calendar, …
#100HappyDays: A lazy Fourth of July
The best place to spend a 100-degree Fourth of July Amid the canon balls, Olympic-level dives and doggy paddles (literally, on that …
#100HappyDays: Aunt B’s in town
Sisters! June 2, 2014 I’m going to be seriously grateful to the person who finally invents teleporting so I don’t have to …
#100HappyDays: Best babysitter on earth
Adventures in babysitting, June 18, 2014. We read Dr. Seuss. We took a walk. She masticated Sophie, the dog-toy-like giraffe. I sang …
#100HappyDays: Baby’s first swim
Lady A took her first dip in the pool and didn’t even cry! June 14, 2014. I come from a water baby …
#100HappyDays: My lovelies
Marm and Lady A. May 31, 2014 Happiness be ladies’ lunching with my Marm, sis, and baby niece. xoxo, shawna #100HappyDays 1. …
#100HappyDays: A beautiful birthday girl
May 21, 2014 Mom-5 turned 29 again this year! Nothing beats birthday celebrations in an airplane hangar with good friends. xoxo, shawna …