Happy Birthday

I spent my entire day working on the final project for a class: a magazine redesign. Okay, I wasn't working on it for the two hours I was at Paesano's being fed pheasant and bigoli pasta and a big juicy glass of wine. For the redesign, I've been working on WildBird because a) it needs it and b) I like birds. (I especially like them in a ragu with bigoli.)

The project really came together this evening, and I keep looking at how...now, this might sound silly...but how real it looks. Like, this could actually be on a shelf in a bookstore:



Like, holy shit, I finally feel like I'm good at something.
Like I'm finally real.
It only took 34 years.

Australia to Ann Arbor

In five days.

Watch my Christmas cards take two weeks to get to oHIo.

Hand-Crafted Journals

Thanks to a free tutorial that came to me via Photojojo, I've learned how to make little notebooks. The 4" by 6" photo prints are held to the inside sheets like a perfect-bound book with white glue and I use cut magazine covers for the spines.

Super Quick Scallop Soup

Start with the ingredients so many good things start with: olive oil and garlic. When the garlic is softened, add two cups broth, grated carrot, and sliced leek. Bring to boil, then reduce and skim. Add fresh pepper, parsley, and half a pound of bay scallops. Simmer until scallops are opaque, about five minutes. Makes enough for two or some for tomorrow.

Home Early on a Friday

Time to uncork it!

Fraser Gets Dressed

I <3 my new doctor

Image: Mollie Taylor

I gotta love a woman who explains how to knit a cable stitch while administering a breast exam.

Winter White

Scarf knit in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick. I have no idea what size needle I'm using (13?) and this second glass of Leelanau riesling means I can't be fussed to check.

World Snuggling Championship Held Today

Wee Tree

Hi, I'm Fraser, and I'll be your Christmas tree for the season. Today's specials are the gold spray-painted pine cones and the plastic icicles. I'll give you a minute to look over the ornament list and I'll be back to take your order.