‘Tis the season for transition. From stifling temperatures to cool nights. White wine to red. Lagers to Porters. Summer salads to roasted root vegetables. And for me, this time around, the change in seasons comes with a change in my job situation. I am in the process of trading in my full-time job to become … Continue reading »
Since I spent last summer doing yard work and preparing for a wedding, this summer I focused on relaxing and having as many adventures as possible. Some of my favorites were Bonnaroo, our weekend trip to Chicago, a girls’ trip to Florida, a weekend on the lake near Atlanta, kayaking trips, garden dinners, and lots … Continue reading »
Four years ago when I bought my house, there weren’t any decent pubs within walking distance. That was a little sad for me, because I had moved from the 12 South area of Nashville–where I could walk to the 12 South Tap Room to meet up with friends any time. Lucky for me, a year … Continue reading »
This is a tomato season like I’ve never seen before. Here in Nashville, we’ve gotten so much rain that anyone who has planted tomatoes has a crazy huge crop on their hands. We were a little late getting our above-ground garden box put together this year, so our tomatoes are just now ripening. But, oh, … Continue reading »
I love oysters. As in, I could eat oysters every single day with a glass of dry champagne or a nice lager and never, ever get tired of it. Unfortunately, I live in a land-locked state where oysters come with the price of paying a diesel truck to haul them down an interstate. So, when … Continue reading »
It seems like every time you do something, everyone around you wants to know what’s next. When you’re in high school, it’s all about college. Then it’s all about a job. Then it’s about when you’re going to get into a relationship. As soon as you start dating someone, everyone around you starts speculating about … Continue reading »
On Friday morning, I woke up from a dream about facial recognition software, and promptly opened my computer and deactivated my Facebook account. It was high time I took a break from the social media noise anyway. What I need in my life is more quiet and less information overload. I’ve had a few friends … Continue reading »
