Life around here has been pretty nutty - what with me working 40+ hours a week at a job that I adore, but is incredibly busy and some days physically exhausting. Add onto that a new writing gig I'm pretty stoked about and a tangled/overgrown garden/yard that is starting to look like some sort of prairie jungle, and let's just say I've got lots on my plate. Or as my mom would say, too much. Throw into the mix that fact that I never took any sort of summer vacation, (perils of starting new job in summer) and the outcome of all this craziness is that something has to give. And you probably can tell what's coming, and I really hate saying it, but it's this space. I have to step back for bit and take a breather. A time out, if you will. For the past two and a half years I've loved loved loved coming here at least once a week and telling you what the heck I've been up to in my kitchen. I really have. But lately it's been the last thing on the list of stuff that needs to get done and I feel badly for that. Don't fret - I'm not going away for ever. Never! I'm only hoping to take about a month off to refresh, re-assess and relax. Some days I would like to not even turn the computer on (imagine!!!) and park myself on the couch and watch three episodes in a row of Homeland and stuff my face with popcorn. Plus, these summer days are waning, so fast, and I'd like to suck up their essence before it's too late; see more of my friends and family, go for hikes by the river. Maybe even contemplate dating again. I think this is called a social life. Anyway, you get my drift. You won't get rid of me that easily though, for I'm sure I'll be popping in briefly with a recipe and a photo or two - because I really do love it here and you know I'm still going to be cooking fabulous food. Just not sure when I'll be back at full steam - I'm guessing once the garden is put to sleep and I've got a game plan on how to handle all of the blessings in my life, because all of this that is happening is so, so good, and I'm grateful for every second of it. Thank you so much for understanding. I miss you already.
