Lush and springy, the dense foliage undulates over unseen humps and valleys, propelling thoughts of moon bounces and leaping through clouds . . . Chips of stone and grunts of effort fly into the air as chisel gouges rock as pale as bone . . . Imagine running your hand along the bricks, feeling the… Continue reading Touchy-Feely
Month: May 2011
Mini-city of Queen City Bakery
This post is not about the heavenly treats made by Queen City Bakery [cringe-worthy slabs of butter churned into cookies, cakes, bars, scones, muffins, and quiche, plus homemade marshmallows floating in creamy hot chocolate and seasonal granola blends]. It isn’t about the airy café and loft they’ve created in a three-story-high, brick-walled warehouse space a… Continue reading Mini-city of Queen City Bakery
A Face Only a Baby Could Love
I have a baby niece! Adorable, huh? That cutesy-wootsy ickle tongue and beeyootiful big eyes . . . Don’t be ridiculous — SMR is MUCH more attractive than the stuffed thing I made for her! [Sorry, for the sake of infant anonymity, no baby photos here] Let’s be honest, my sewing skills aren’t exactly sweatshop-worthy,… Continue reading A Face Only a Baby Could Love
“What is [the oldest tennis tourny in the world]?”
Sneak peek from last visit . . . Where in the world are we going?