Failing again. Failing better.
Spring is in the air in DC. It got into the low 70s today, and tomorrow it will hit nearly 80. It will only last for a few days, but we are all loving the open windows, trips to the park, and the promise of an end to winter. I’m sure it’ll only be a…
So tomorrow is my wife’s birthday. As a good husband, I decided to try my hand at baking a cake for her. When I saw a recipe that included some of her favorite things (maple syrup and pecans), I knew it was a winner. And looking at the website, it looked like it would turn…
No, that’s not my plan for the weekend…but now that I think about it…. Where was I? Oh, right. Yesterday, Scotch got a (belated) birthday cake. Here’s his reaction to it: Just like anyone presented with a cake bigger than their head, Scotch was a little overwhelmed. But, he seemed to like it. Just not…
Oh, nothing much. Just running some errands. Picking up a few things. What things, you ask? Oh, a book from the library, a Valentine’s Day card for my wife, and this: That’s right. A birthday cake for my dog. I don’t know what the dog-equivalent of a crazy cat lady is, but I think I’ve…
Today is a do laundry/schedule interviews/submit to writing group/make coffee kinda day. So while I run around getting stuff done, I give you two things: First: cake. I can’t decide if this is a great cake or the greatest cake. I just hope it’s not a lie. Second: a short story by Catherynne Valente published…