Author Archives: MM

When I was a kid, my mom was always an avid “canner” of vegetables and preserver of fruit. She would put up plum preserves that we would feast on throughout the winter. Just place some of that dark-colored, sugary concoction on some warm toast or homemade bread and I’m one happy camper. Along with theContinue reading “For vege’s sake – can something”

I have numerous fond memories involving my father grilling out during the summer months in our backyard in NY. Some may scoff at his way of lighting a grill – but I tell you, it always worked. We had a little cast iron hibachi grill, some charcoal and … a little jar of gasoline. IContinue reading “A little charcoal won’t kill ya”

Over the past few years I’ve discovered my passion for picking — junk. Re-purposed junk, new junk, old junk. I can’t seem to get enough. I’ve found myself trolling through antique stores, yard sales, thrift stores – but my current illicit love affair is with an antique mall not far from my home in theContinue reading “I brake for junk”

As you’ll soon see, my absolute favorite time of year is fall. Some feel that it’s a time of sadness, when things begin to hibernate for the upcoming winter months. Me, I feel it’s a time of year when nature is in her full glory. I remember learning in grade school all about why theContinue reading “Falling for fall”

As I approach adulthood – oh, heck who am I kidding, I’m pulling it along behind me – I really have begun to have a yearning to hit the open road in style. With no address to speak of – just imagine all the junk mail that will never find me and “Red”! I rememberContinue reading “Traveling in style”

One of my favorite childhood memories is that of playing with my moms turquoise and silver jewelry. I remember hearing the story of how she and my dad had very little money, but how much they loved to travel by car. They had friends who had relocated west – so west they traveled to ArizonaContinue reading “My love affair with turquoise”

A little off-kilter and odd, just like most things in my life. My world and interests are as varied as the day is long. I mainly reside comfortably on the arsty-fartsy continent of creating things, have an intense fascination in being a foodie (only in the sense that I like to eat and love toContinue reading “Welcome to my world!”