Northwest Ladybug’s annual Thanksgiving shopping list and recipe post
(A re-post that you might find helpful this week:) For a few years now, I've been slowly committing our family's Thanksgiving menu, shopping list and recipes to "paper." It's been a slow process but, by jove, I think I might have it just about finished this year. I've learned through experience that families often assume that favorite recipes will somehow be passed on through the generation -- but if no one takes responsibility to actually document those recipes, they can easily get lost over time. My father knew this and documented Mom's fingergolatschen and zimptsterne Christmas cookie recipes, but I know that many more recipes could easily get lost if we don'

An easy and delicious fish taco recipe just for you!
I wanted to call this post “Best fish tacos EVER,” but I just posted about the best blogging tool ever and if I keep insisting that I know the best “X” (fill in the blank) ever, I’ll lose all credibility with you.  Because really, who likes a know-it-all? But I promise you, these are really, really good fish tacos – and they’re really quick to make, too!

Coolest blogging tool EVER!
My dear friend and trans-global co-worker Marco introduced me to a very cool (and very sticky!) blogging tool last week, and because I like you so much I’m gonna share it with you. But don’t go blabbing it all over! Ok, fine. Blab this one all over because really, that’s what blogging’s all about, right? It’s called “Linked Within” and here’s what it does.

I’m undeserving!
In the midst of my severe blogging slump caused by an insane schedule and a debilitating case of writer’s block, my dear friend Tonya decided to bequeath upon me a blogging award!  For honesty, no less!  (It’s easy to be honest when you’re silent.) I’m humbled and honored and undeserving… but so grateful.  Thanks Tonya – my long-time blogging buddy and new in-person buddy!

Sunday evening serenity – all that’s missing are the pipe and slippers
I don’t think Shasta even cares that my work week begins on Sunday evening.  I can’t see even a hint of sympathy… can you?