A few folks have mentioned the blog has been a bit quiet. First, I’m embarrassed to say that I thought I had published my last post, but apparently had left it in drafts, so today is a two-for-one post. Oops! While life is still pretty quiet and lockdown has now been extended until at least… Continue reading Burns Night Supper
Month: January 2021
Life’s Small Discoveries
As a pretty strict lock-down here continues for the next few weeks, life is pretty simple – work, studying Greek, reading, walks, and a fair amount of cooking. It’s nice to be sharing meals again after so many solo quarantine ones. Though it has taken some adjusting . . . During my time at Food… Continue reading Life’s Small Discoveries
A Wee Snow
Yesterday’s events weighed heavily on me as I awoke this morning. It all feels surreal still. So many tough issues facing the world these days. One thing that’s nearly universally helpful to lift my spirits is a good brisk walk. I try to take one here each day to help get a feel for this… Continue reading A Wee Snow
Happy Hogmanay, you say?
Hogmanay (pronounced: Hog-MA-nay) is what New Year’s Eve celebrations are called in Scotland. Thanks to a gift membership to the National Trust for Scotland*, I was able to join a recent webinar they Scottish Winter Traditions where I learned that Hogmanay has been celebrated as a multi-day holiday for centuries. In some ways, it’s been… Continue reading Happy Hogmanay, you say?