Taking the ordinary to the extraordinary one small change at a time.
Has July passed already? Now only August stands between me and happiness. It is 100° F in the nation's capital today with a heat index of 108-110°. Awesome!! I had a lot of fun this month and have a lot of great fodder for August. But let's look back on July with a few of... Continue Reading →
I love used bookstores. Stumbling on a title that I have wanted to read. Or better yet, one I didn't know existed. Oh yes, and stumbling on a book I can afford. Sadly, I hate actually being in used bookstores. The mildew smell, the dust, the eye and throat irritations are bad enough but I hate feeling like I am... Continue Reading →
I was asked by someone recently, "why do you feature Sadie on the blog? What does she have to do with living a la mode?" The answer is simple, she is the being who caused me to slow down and evaluate what was important to me. The caninification of living a la mode if you will.... Continue Reading →
When you become obsessed by something you find there really is no off switch. And that goes for any type of obsession. My obsession with the Real Housewives franchise. My obsession with pretty stationary that I never end up using. My obsession with Brazilian actor, Rodrigo Santoro. Okay, maybe that was an overshare but watch Love Actually and I... Continue Reading →
Living a la mode is all about taking the ordinary to the extraordinary but without any extraordinary expense or fuss. So, by combining some common kitchen pantry items, you can make your own almond inspired body scrub. And if you are like me, and save a few glass jars, you will also have on hand a thoughtful... Continue Reading →
The almond, originally from the Mediterranean region and south Asia, is a nut of many talents. You can eat them, drink the milk of them, and beautify yourself with its oil. They can be roasted, toasted and buttered. Even the inedible parts of the nut are used and for cattle feed and as a fuel source making them... Continue Reading →
First comes the desire. It begins with the faint scent of the forbidden. Next, arousal. That tingling sensation you welcome in breathless anticipation. Finally, the taste. You shudder as you welcome that unique and longed for ecstasy. Yes, you know what I'm talking about even though you pretend not to. Those two little words that can make a sane woman... Continue Reading →
This is the face Sadie makes when she realizes the pizza I am heating up in the oven is actually not for her.
....that an imperfection is not a deterrent to love inspiration, admiration and beauty. More often than not, it is our imperfections that, while not defining us, contribute to who we become. So revel in your imperfections. They are what make you unique. And you are uniquely wonderful, like chicken jerky. Sadie - philosopher, warrior poet, Chug
