(originally posted Dec. 26, 2020) Well, how did we all do? At Casa Calgaro, we had a pared-down festive lunch consisting of a lasagna (because I had ingredients on hand for it) and a pumpkin pie I pulled together from scratch the night before. We roasted the pumpkin and everything! I do not like pumpkin pie but apparently it turned out...

(originally posted Dec. 6, 2020) Holly jolly deck the halls Is it just me, or does it seem like more people are eager to decorate outdoors this year? Even Pete & I bought a strand of lights to clumsily wrap around the deck railing. Since all the kids (US-born and Brazilian) moved out, we haven't felt the need to go all festive, so that...

The day after my birthday, I took a break from Facebook. I thought it would last through the end of the month, but the reality is that I so enjoy NOT being on it that I haven't really gone back. I only keep my account for (1) Messenger - which is useful, and (2) making sure my daughter in Minnesota is holding together okay. (Hi Rachel!...