Stuff I like

A friend just pointed me to this blog, Chocolate and Zucchini. Perhaps the entire world already knows about it, but I just discovered it, and I love her voice and her taste for all things chocolatey and good.

I have also recently been active on http://www.blacklabrador.com/, to get advice and reassurance from all of the seasoned black lab owners out there. It helps to calm my nerves when Rosie's been particularly stubborn and rambunctious.

I've been drinking Aranciata every day for lunch. I am developing a habit.

I've been faithfully attending my pottery classes again this session, but I have to admit it's hard for me to work up the motivation. I don't like feeling pressured re: the wheels, since there are too many people in the class for everyone to have a wheel, and I'm running out of inspired ideas for other projects. Also, I don't feel right being away for 2.5 hours on a wednesday, leaving hubby alone with Rosie at her craziest time of day.

I've not had much time for anything else these days, but I did start my seeds. I started "Ring of Fire" cayenne peppers, "Frank's" red peppers, "Tigerella" tomatoes, and "Principe Borghese" paste tomatoes. So far nothing's shown it's face yet. There's no rush, it was minus 21 out this morning.

I've also finally primed the wall where our new window is, so I will soon be able to hang the curtains again. That ought to buy us some time until we finish the window mouldings. I think we're a bit stymied by the style of the window - neither of us seems to be able to figure out how to finish the trim.

And finally, I really like my Rosie. She's a fun kid. Still the cutest damn dog on the block.









So that's my life this week. What are you up to?