And with that, my Homeland Holidays have come to an end. Yes, after two (and a bit) weeks in America, I am now back in Scotland; back…
Yesterday was (would have been?) my 12th wedding anniversary. And much like last year, I spent the day distracting myself with my PhD before taking some time to…
Bonjour, Bordeaux! Or rather, au revoir, as I’m already back home in Scotland after enjoying a mini-holiday to France these past few days! In fact, this…
Well, folks, it’s happened. It’s finally happened. I have finally started my PhD. Well, I have finally had my first full day as a PhD research…
One of my favourite things about holidays abroad is the opportunity to enjoy new foods. Of course, since my latest holiday abroad was actually to my…
Today’s plan was easy: Wake up, drive to Franklin Falls for a gentle hike, then meet with my amazing friend, Ramona, for dinner. And I’m…
As you may know, I like to save all of my “spare” change so that I can cash it in for something fun and frivolous.…
I used to buy expensive booze. I had a collection of fine wines and expensive whiskies. I had top-shelf Cognacs and the best small-batch Bourbons.…
It took a while to convince myself to get out of bed today. I mean, a long while – it was nearly noon by the time I…
I love goulash. Growing up, I was always happy to see it on the dinner table. Later, as a grown-up, I loved going to my…
I have an alcohol problem. A big, big alcohol problem. But it’s not because I drink too much – it’s because I drink too little! You see,…
I arrived in Canada yesterday afternoon to find lots of left-over Christmas turkey and friendly people waiting to greet me. (The turkey gets first mention…
Well, it would seem that I wasn’t meant to have a proper Thanksgiving this year. I wished for one and even invited family and friends…
It’s been a very long week. A very, very long week. But whilst last Tuesday ended with my going to bed sobbing and crying, this…
I don’t know if it’s because of my family’s peasant, Germans-from-Russia roots, or because I’m weird (maybe both?) but I really like beets. I do. Honestly!
Uncle Mike finally found his way to the Palouse for a day of wine tasting! (Can you believe it!?) He showed up Saturday evening and…
I started the day off thinking I’d do some weeding in the garden. Maybe work on my tan a bit. So, I broke out the…
I went to Walla Walla this weekend to visit with some family and friends and participate in a Saturday wine tour – a hobby I…