Project Green Thumbs: Front yard veggie gardening
Can you spot the edibles? Hidden in the landscaping are basil, cilantro, oregano, watermelon, squash and tomato plants. What do veggie gardens …
Project Green Thumbs: It’s not too late to start your veggie garden!
Confession: I gave serious consideration to planting only tomatoes and basil this year. Why waste time on the other stuff when all I …
How to cook healthy crispy fish and not have a stinky house
Perfectly healthy crispy fish. One of my goals for the new year was to eat fish once a week. However, in January …
Desperate times in the pants-fitting department
Since even the sweat pants are a little tight lately, I’ve got to start listening to that bathing suit! “COME ON! Jab, …
Fly Girl in Training: First time flying left seat
Me flying past the Golden Gate Bridge! “CLEAR PROP!” Did I really just say that? *** I’d prepared for a romantic date. …
Braceface Chronicles: Tooth freedom and Invisalign pros and cons
I must admit, this straight teeth smile looks weird to me still! Please don’t say no. Please don’t say no. Please don’t …
Flashback Friday #3
Garage cleaning continues! A few more Flashback Friday gems for you… 1. One dedicated journalism student Senior year, apparently just a few …
Dos and don’ts of dissertation writing
It is finished. The dissertation, that is. After submitting a final draft on Monday, I just received official word that the book …
Spicy Thai noodles with shrimp and asparagus
This Spicy Thai noodle salad won rave reviews from friends. Make it ahead of time and chill so the noodles soak up …
Flashback Friday #2
With all of this week’s sad things (see here, here, and here for just a few examples), I’ve been trying to limit my …