October 30, 2017

Zadok gets his first High and Tight. It's not perhaps as tight as it could be, but it works. Uncle Ian would be proud. 

For future reference...hairstyles on little black boys do not translate well into hairstyles for little white boys.

October 20, 2017

Amos periodically receives a bodybuilding magazine which contains, besides photos of alarmingly built men and women, some recipes and nutrition advice. Reading therein that cauliflower is one of the most nutrition-packed vegetables out there, I was inspired to create the following simple and tasty salad.

Cauliflower Salad:

1 head cauliflower, chopped, lightly steamed and chilled
1 bell pepper
1 firm, sweet/tartish apple
Grated carrot as desired
A handful or two of chopped walnuts
Italian salad dressing to taste

The amounts indicated and pictured above are enough for 2-3 people.

Even though the weather has cooled down considerably (I no longer feel I am living in the City of Dreadful Night) we still appreciate the occasional refreshing salad.

October 16, 2017

While it's technically fall, there are still days when I question the wisdom of my decision to put the fans away. Still, it must be fall because pumpkins proliferate and apples are on sale at ALDI.

 Zadok calls them "pucknins," and I find this so adorable that I can't resist mispronouncing it myself so he won't catch on that his version is wrong.

Qorban in his orage hoodie jacket is "The Pucknin Man."

October 11, 2017

I have often speculated as to why Qorban prefers to sleep and rest in such a torturous-looking position. I figured he must  be doing it for the shock value, but after going to the Zoo I learned the truth...

He's channeling his Inner Penguin.

October 8, 2017

On Friday, we took the boys to the zoo. St. Louis has one of the best zoos in the country, and admission is free.

Qorban enjoyed posing  with the giant beetle sculpture outside of the insect zoo.

We all found the giant Galapagos tortoises fascinating...worth watching for hours...but the flow of the zoo crowds doesn't really allow more than a few minutes at each exhibit.

Meatball sandwiches, fruit and cookies in the park adjacent to the zoo.

Zadok said he liked the elephants best of all the animals. He also enjoyed riding the (free before 10:00) carousel, which I didn't get photos of because I was helping him ride a leaping leopard.

We'd be delighted to treat anyone who comes to visit with a free trip to a great zoo! It's huge though, so think beforehand about what animals you'd like to see so we can plan your visit.

October 4, 2017

I had some fun creating this cartoon guide to a tidy closet the other day. Drawing cartoons is comforting when nights are sleepless and Amos isn't around.

And a bonus photo...Zadok and Sedrah!

They actually did have fun together occasionally...I think. But now Sedrah has gone to live at Wendy's and the house is peaceful once again.