Ballparks, Part 2
How about that All Star Game last night! I still don’t think an exhibition game should “count” in any way, but even I was moved by all those Hall of Famers gathered on the field at Yankee Stadium . . … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Musings
Baseball Stadiums
Taking a break from the All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium to reminisce about the different Major League Ballparks I have visited. Of course we have Wrigley Field, though I haven’t been there since the 1990s. And I’m pretty sure I … Continue reading →
Fireworks
My July 4th traditions include reading the Declaration of Independence and going to the fireworks show at the local park. Occasionally I’ll go to “the big show” down by the river (which includes a soundtrack on the radio), but most … Continue reading →
Something quick for summer
This is for my friend Betsy, who observed that most of the recipes on this blog are rather long and involved . . . I make this basic pasta salad many times each summer. It is open for endless variation–leave … Continue reading →
My Imaginary Friend
Marvel and I are still adjusting to the loss of Mudpie (see previous post), but I thought I would share a bit of her story. Many of my friends have joked that Mudpie was my “imaginary cat” because they never … Continue reading →