Hobbies

Bridgeport and Twin Lakes Area

We love the area near Bridgeport and Twin Lakes California, and go there every chance we get. Fortune found us there in early July this year, where we spent the night before continuing … Read more

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

This recipe, based on one from the Cake Bible, produces a rich, tasty cake with a fine crumb and a soft texture. The lemon flavor is not overwhelming, but still strong enough. It … Read more

Just a Little Light

I loved the way the sunlight hit this small flower on my desk after lunch yesterday, and so took a few photos.  

Bread and Butter Pickle Recipe

Motivated by a grocery store display of pickle-making ingredients, I made my first batch of pickles this weekend. I have canned jellies before, and had thought about making pickles in the past, but … Read more

Marbled Cheesecake Recipe

This is an easy recipe for a delicious cheesecake. This recipe has been taste-tested many times and is always a winner! Marbled Cheesecake 2 8-oz packages softened cream cheese 1/2 C sugar 1/4 … Read more

Stormy Weather

Here are a few pictures we took about an hour ago. We were up on Coronado Heights watching a storm. When we first got there things were pretty quiet and we parked at … Read more

Friday Flowers

While we were gone recently, our daughter took good care of the flowers her mom had planted, and when we got home we had two planters full of beautiful zinnia flowers. Of course, … Read more

Random Flickr Goodness

Here are some interesting pictures I found while looking for something else. First, a couple of images from a very fine set taken at a small country fair in Missouri. Second, for my … Read more