Welcome, those of you who previously were reading “Midwest Musings.” I spent the better part of Friday morning trying to upload my entry, and realized that I was bailing water on a rapidly sinking ship. And thus, here I am – new name, The Speckled Egg, to better tie into my Flickr-ing, and new space. […]
Bits of frost are sprinkled across the rooftops this morning. Not unheard of for May, but still unusual. I’m glad I ddin’t plant the geraniums and sweet potato vine just yet. The vine started to wilt from the cold yesterday: I brought it inside to warm up, and it’s much improved. This week’s Five: bitter […]
Spring is churning along. We haven’t had rain in a while, so I spent some time watering the gardens yesterday, and weeding. I also took care of one procrastination item – I ordered two big urns for the front steps. It’s a bit of delayed gratification while I wait the 2-3 weeks for shipment, but […]
Yesterday, humidity arrived, and with it, the first taste of summer. I felt it as soon as I got five minutes into my run, and the humidity lingered through mid-afternoon, until the lake breeze started to blow – one of the perks of living close (ish) to the Lake Michigan. I was inspired by the […]
Happy Friday, again! It’s Cinco de Mayo weekend, and that means a margarita (or two)is in my future :) It will most like be a post-soccer margarita. My Flickr food Five, whether you’re a margarita or mint julep drinker: Brunch waxed paper Bumpy Cupcake Cut in Half! cinnamon rolls deliciousness Have a wonderful weekend. I […]
