animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 

only the brave

This movie was based on the true story of a group of wildfire firefighters. It had one bummer of an ending, so if you’re not into that sort of thing, you’ll want to skip this one. On the plus side, it had firefighters. My rating: 3.5/5

eighteen

It’s hard to believe, but Jake turned 18 yesterday. He has turned out to be a fine young man. Like usual, we went to Rey Azteca (on Friday) to celebrate and then we had the family over on Sunday for a Mother’s Day/birthday party. It was a good time, but …

jingle bells

We learned this trick a few dogs ago, where you hang a bell on the doorknob and ring it when you let the dog out. Eventually they learn to ring the bell whenever they have to go out. It is a great house training tool. Not so with Esme. We’ve …

garden time

I’m fairly caught up in the garden–I have stuff planted inside and out. But, I’m not at all caught up on yard work. Jake’s birthday is next weekend and the weather looks like it might be nice, so I guess it’s time to at least get the patio in order …

rough justice

Another book from Lisa Scottoline. It was fine, just like the rest of hers, but nothing to write home about. It was a legal thriller, like all of her other books that I’ve read (which I think is the only type of book she writes). But, I could sure go …