Springtime in January

We spent Saturday morning plant shopping. I bought a Lipstick Ivy, a Wandering Jew, and a Rex Bagonia.
Photos by Kurt Pennypacker.

R&R at a B&B

Murry and Grey's bed and breakfast has opened for business! It is called "Bayou Amulet" and it's located in Natchitoches, LA (right across the street from the house in "Steel Magnolias"). It looks great guys! I hope you are enjoying Hawaii and I can't wait to see you when you travel through Chicago again.

This Posting is for Karla's Friend, B.J.

When your husband, Matt, was driving me to LAX, last month, we were chatting about music. And there is a local Chicago band that I really think he should check out. Now I want to mail him their cd. Can you give Karla your address, then she can forward it to me, so I can send it out?

It's really wierd sending messages via blog.
Seacrest, Out!
(the photo was added in order to give props to Matt)

Pink is the New Blog

Ok, on the right of your screen is a new link for "Pink is the New Blog". It is the funniest blog I have ever read. It is purely about celebrity gossip and trash talk, and I love it! So please, take a moment to read today's blog entry...it is well worth the time!
And a million thanks goes out to Jen for sending me this awesome link.

The Dude Ranch

I couldn't resist.
Here is my friend Brian, at The Dude Ranch, over NYE. This photo was taken right before he ended up in a hot tub with his jeans on.
Classic.

Now, seriously, was there a goat?

How You Gonna Kick It? Gonna Kick It Goose Down!

I bought a new coat and it arrived at work today. I like it a lot. And the rate my luck is going, they will probably send me another coat next month (for free).

Something Salty for a Sweet New Year

Cereal crusted Pork Loin with a mango/apple/pear chutney
Fresh green beans with rosemary
Candied Yams
Peach Cobbler with French Vanilla ice cream

Bon Appetite!

A New Year

Happy 2006 everyone! (And don't you just love the guy who showed up not only rocking a mullet but also in a shiny silver shirt! Priceless.)

Cerealously

I emailed my mom last night's story of Crunchy Corn Bran. In the email I wrote "Seriously, it's meant to be..."
She responded by saying "Don't you mean: Cerealously, it's meant to be..."

She's right. That is exactly what I meant!

You had me at Cat Feces

Kurt taught me how to play Nerts last night. Then I proceeded to kick his ass! I am the champion and ruler of all that is Nerts!

I've Got Needs

Sadia was in town from San Fransisco and Kurt came home from North Carolina. So we all got together (and Precious too!) for a drink and some conversation. Yeah for friends!

More Mamosa, Please

And the holiday ended with a huge feast. Merry Christmas! (And from Gavin - Ba Humbug!)

Preparing for Santa

My mom spent a lot of time decorating the house. It was so beautiful and festive! But I still think the tree looks a lot like Charlie Brown's tree.