Early Hunting and Gathering November 26, 2016 It’s black Friday, which for my family means DO NOT LEAVE THE HOUSE, except for long walks in the woods or to gather winterberries…
A Cup of Cheer, Craft-Style November 25, 2016 Last Christmas, my baby brother, a Kentuckian, started a tradition of contributing craft cocktails to family holiday gatherings. We’re holding him to it–until the…
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas (in November) November 22, 2016 “We all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It’s run by a big Eastern syndicate, you know.” ~ Lucy Van Pelt, “A…
Dear Laura – November 21, 2016 November 21, 2016 Dear Laura, It’s 4:20 on Monday afternoon, and I’ve got a day’s worth of housework behind me. I’ve been looking at every task with…
