Funny but, when I took this picture, I was actually focused on a whole different thing -- which my camera refused to focus on. And of all 21 pictures I snapped during yesterday's run, this one is my favorite. … [Continue reading]
fall weeds
so far so good
My plans to log my longish run fell through yesterday with all of the football activity. By the time a bit of free time opened up, I was exhausted from many hours of sitting in the blazing sun. Deciding the conditions were less than optimal, I put … [Continue reading]
hot buttered pumpkin seeds
I used a wee too much butter on these. So much, in fact, that I had to dump them onto a paper towel midway through the baking process to soak off some of the butter before returning them to the oven. My house smelled of hot butter through and … [Continue reading]
playoffs: do-or-die
The crowd cheers in celebration of one small victory. Whether it's an intercept, another first down, or even a touchdown, there is no telling how this will play out. Each victory is only a stepping stone to which they hope will more laid down to pave … [Continue reading]
My Lil Pumpkin Face
I'm a softie. I let pumpkin carving come before homework. It's Friday night, but the remainder of the weekend is frighteningly busy. We've got playoffs, a sleepover, and much more ahead of us. Still, when YaYa flashed me his sad lil' pumpkin face, my … [Continue reading]