The dreaded SNOWPOCALYPSE didn't occur at our house. What we got qualifies as a thick frost. We actually did get a light coat of ice, but the ground wasn't cold enough to let it stick. That just means we can move forward with our purge of the pantry and refrigerator without the inconvenience of the electricity being out....

Lap Fu
This morning, ( Read more... )

My outlook is much improved after preparing for and teaching my classes at the Interbaronial Collegium. That, and the baby shower and being able to just have good old social time with friends ( Read more... )

We (primarily ealdthryth) had a cleaning tsunami last night. Clothes washed, downstairs Roomba'ed, bathrooms cleaned (but they were pretty close to that state anyway). The library has been cleared to accomodate guests, and thanks to Ealdthryth moving furniture from one room to another, I managed to stub my toe and got a good clocking across the wrist when ( Read more... )

Well, it is done. I have decanted and sweetened the cordials for this weekend's class. I have to admit that the flavors are interesting. The last time I made cordials, I used white brandy as a base, and varied the flavoring with sugar or with honey as I deemed appropriate. All I can say is that gin and Everclear have produced some rather ( Read more... )