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09/05/2026

09/05/2026

It’s always been funny to hear how many people struggle with what to make for dinner.

My problem is always how do I choose just one thing to make for dinner.

There are so many things I want to cook. Social media makes my dilemma even worse. My camera roll is filled with screenshots of OPD (other people’s dishes).

But there’s nothing like real life inspo.

I took a paella class with Chef Michel Baumann. I had never made paella. Michel made it all look so easy to prepare this classic Spanish delight. I could hardly wait to try it on my own.

Many years later, I still find great satisfaction in cooking a good paella. There are so many variations to try and it’s really hard to mess it up.

Just be sure to use a paella pan (it makes a big difference), paella rice and smoked paprika. And fresh seafood from Earth and Sea Fish Market

Have fun with it!!

09/04/2026

Another LEGEND leaves us.

And just like RBG, Jane Goodall and Dolly, Gloria left us better than she found us.

Huge gratitude to Gloria and all the badass bi***es who did the heavy lifting for us.

I won’t say Rest in Peace because I think wherever she goes, Ms Steinem will continue to do good work.



❤️

09/03/2026

I can’t be sure but I’m guessing that this beauty was fueling up for its 3000 mile flight to the mountains of Mexico.

Monarchs depart for the south sometime between late August to mid-November. Then travel 50 - 100 miles a day.

These special butterflies cluster together on Oyamel fir trees in the Michoacán mountains of Mexico. Bunching together keeps monarchs warm through the cold months.

I await their return in late May and into June.

If you want to attract monarchs and help feed them while they are visiting us in the summer, there are a variety of plants that they love.

Monarchs only lay eggs on milkw**d. And milkw**d is the only plant that the monarch caterpillars eat.

You could also put purple coneflower (echinacea), Joe-Pye w**d, asters and zinnias in your garden.

Get ready to say ‘see ya later’ to the monarchs…🦋

09/01/2026

RABBIT RABBIT

08/31/2026

Mother Nature had me geeking out yesterday.

My hubby and I were hiking on Monhegan Island. Parts of the trail were on the rocky perimeter of the island. The waves slamming against the cliffs was deafening. Other sections of the hike were through the soft center of the woods. The quiet was a different kind of deafening.

We came across a number of shelf fungi aka polypores aka bracket fungus.

The shelf fungi that many of you are probably most familiar are turkey tails and chicken of the woods. Turkey tails are prized for their immune boosting medicinal properties. Chicken of the woods are a culinary treat.

Polypores also serve a purpose. They break down dead or decaying wood and put the nutrients back into the soil.

If you’re still reading this…you may be a nature geek, too!! 😂

08/30/2026

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*Please be highly organized
*Flexible schedule
*24-32 hours per week

Please stop by and fill out an application. Soon!!

Or send your resume and salary requirements to
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No phone calls, please.

08/30/2026

Everyone everywhere loves Ben Ogden.

08/29/2026

When in Maine…lobster for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

They call this beauty a LOBSTER BLT.
Barclay just called it delicious.

08/28/2026

We lucked out.

Our visit to Maine coincided with opening night of The Producers at Ogunquit Playhouse.

This was an over-the-top production with amazing talent. The acting, singing and dancing were dazzling.

You’ve got to love Mel Brooks’ irreverent humor. A truly genius script.

Little gems like the Ogunquit Playhouse and the Dorset Theatre Festival make world class theater accessible without a trip to NYC.

It’s more important than ever to support local theater. Go see a show. And maybe make a donation to keep live theater in your backyard.