In the Home & Garden section of this week’s New York Times, there’s a short article about people who’ve decided to get rid of their refrigerators. For some this means switching to a freezer-only or a mini fridge in lieu of the “normal” giant American fridge, so they’re not totally giving up cooling food. Still, it […]

So maybe I’m crazy… but I think these would be a lot of fun in an entryway. Maybe not *our* entryway, but surely someone out there has an appropriate space on a wall with an inviting color. For $12? It’s a deal.

Tom and Martha devour the last helping of Talenti’s “Roman Raspberry” Sorbetto. Martha takes pictures, Tom finishes first.

WOW! My place of work became the most exciting place to be ever today. Look who visited me at my window… Can you identify my new friend? UPDATE: This is indeed a saw-whet owl. Here’s what I found out from Dr. Phillips, a favorite professor and friend, about our little guy here… “I think what […]

While walking from our place to a new favorite coffee shop, I spotted a crop of kids just out of school enjoying the warm weather. This is how winter was meant to be! If only we had our own ice skates…

A friend recently asked me how I choose items for the apartment. I didn’t have a very good answer–and I still don’t, but part of one is this: As most people are with clothing, etc. I am drawn to certain brands and more broadly to certain countries’ aesthetics. After making a mental list, I realize […]

Four hours in the town of Red Wing, Minnesota: population 16,000. Hazardous waste disposal permit required.