As soon as I heard that there might be a castle tour organized in conjunction with the 2017 Wrint Excuses Retreat, I knew I had no choice but to go. When else was I going to get the opportunity to travel the German countryside visiting CASTLES in the company of some of my most favorite... Continue Reading →
To Give Thanks
November has been mild. The turkeys are fat, no need to burn extra calories by shivering. We got two turkeys from a local farmer who also provides us with eggs and pork: one turkey to eat on feast day, the other to save for the lean winter months. Between the two of them, our turkeys... Continue Reading →
I am a Nuisance
Several years ago, I was diagnosed with a lengthy list of food sensitivities. For those who don't know the difference between an allergy and a sensitivity, don't worry, it's confusing. An allergic reaction occurs fairly instantaneously - generally within an hour of coming into contact with the food. Symptoms of an allergy include itching, hives,... Continue Reading →