The Farmer in the Dell

Baguette’s day care has become a delivery point for a CSA program. For those of you not familiar with CSA programs, they’re basically a way to get food from local farmers without all that aggravating hassle of going to the… Read moreThe Farmer in the Dell

Sand Pail List, Revisited

In May, I created my “Sand Pail List” of things I wanted to accomplish this summer. How’d we do? Let’s take a look: Going to the park We did go to local playgrounds, but not nearly as often as I’d… Read moreSand Pail List, Revisited

Sand Pail List

The latest issue of Better Homes and Gardens (and with that, I am officially my mother–or, since she read Woman’s Day and Family Circle, perhaps one of her close cousins) encourages people to make a “Sand Pail List” of things… Read moreSand Pail List

Aroma Coffee and Tea

After a quick trip to the farmers’ market (grapefruits, oranges, apples, and amazing pumpernickel bread), I met a friend for a day of coffee and shopping. Actually, there was no coffee–both of us had chai lattes. They were good, but… Read moreAroma Coffee and Tea