QotD: Books From My Childhood

What books did you love as a child?  I read & re-read the Lloyd Alexander series of books (The Book of Three, The Black Cauldron, and so on). I seem to remember the library's editions of them had woodcut style artwork which I really liked as well. I had a huge format edition of Pinocchio…

Vox Hunt: I Get Around

Show us your favorite mode of transport.   2003 Civic Hybrid  I love love love my little Civic Hybrid. It's got over 97,000 miles on it now, but still runs great . . . all the way past the gas stations 🙂 I just got it back from the body shop yesterday, after having been rear-ended…

Mmmm, Cranberry martinis …

Cranberry martini How festive is that? 2 days before the party: My holiday goodies from yesterday: Peppermint-chocolate pinwheel cookies, broiled layer cake (with a close-up), apricot-filled star cookies, and black forest cherry cake. Recipes available upon request! Read and post comments | Send to a friend