Month: May 2009

A good day for a party

But what day isn’t, right?  Today’s the day for our nephew’s 15th birthday party, trimmed out with tropical-themed foods.  The following list is not only a way for me to share the menu, but an exercise to help me not forget what the heck I’m making today…. Apps tropical fruit...

More economy suckage

So while I do still have a job, I’ve just been told that I’ll be taking a cut in pay, at least for the summer (defined as May through September).  So not only was there not even a cost of living raise for the last two years, and the cost...

Mother’s Day Tea

Keeping with tradition, today is the day that the women in my family celebrate Mother’s Day.  Three generations gather at Gram’s house for a tea party.  We dress up (although we don’t wear the white goves usually), and everyone brings food.  We have luncheon, followed by tea.  Tea usually consists...