If I had a regular readership, I may feel obligated to apologize for my absence of late. As it is, I’m still sorry although I’m confident that no one’s week was less fulfilling due to my eerie silence. By way of excuse, I feel compelled to explain that I’m back in school, low on sleep, overdone on socializing, behind on reading, and neck-deep in work. That being said, there is still plenty making me smile when I have a spare moment.

Simple weddings.

The Frugal Traveler does Paris.

 

Strawberries and homemade bread from the market. Duck sandwich at The Reef. Di mare pizza from Ella’s. Mouth-watering recipes for whole wheat crepes (from hogwash). And need I remind you of the wedding…

Friends. From those returning to the Middle East to those moving to Miami.

Promotions.

And finally, an embarassingly easy pattern for knitting a baby blanket (from the purl bee). Hoping for another baby in the family soon…