Sunday night we took Jack to his first broadway musical- The Lion King! It was a huge hit, aside from the sleepiness that hit him about halfway through the second act. But, he managed to stay awake and sat mesmerized, as David and I did, by all of the beautifully costumed animals. I wish I could have managed to sneak a few photos of the production, which was really quite lovely. I borrowed a few from various sources (named below) just to offer you a peak at what a treat it was to see!
Read MoreEven though spring in the Pacific Northwest mostly means temperatures about 10 degrees warmer (meaning a daily high in the mid to high 50s) amid the still raining skies (in other words not much different than winter or autumn...), I still very much look forward to this season. This area of the country always seems to welcome blooms ahead of most other places and the colors, along with the later daylight, do a world of wonder for my energy. Also, Spring means Summer is coming. And, since living in Seattle, Summer is my most favorite of seasons.
Read MoreI love a good salad. For dinner, for lunch, as a side. But as much as I love a scrumptious bed of perfectly dressed greens, I despise a dressing-drenched pile of tasteless lettuce. And, I equally despise bottled salad dressing with all of its preservatives and stabilizers- ingredients listed on the back of the bottle that I cannot even begin to utter aloud as I have no idea how to pronounce them correctly.
Typically, our salads take a side role for our weekend lunch and nightly dinners. And, as a suitable side, our salads are simple and usually consist of arugula, goat cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkling of Kosher salt, and, if we are feeling fancy, a splash of fresh lemon juice and a smattering of dried cranberries. I like our simple salad.
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