☺

TJs Things

—

current things

  • Soggy.

    Today was one of the rainiest days I have seen in all of the two decades and change I have spent in the state of Washington. If you know anything about how much it rains here, you know that is a lot. I hope that I feel invigorated or at least more enthusiastic in my Read more

    —

    by

    tjsthings

    in

    , ,

  • Mise En Place.

    This was my daughter’s first mise en place. She took a culinary art class this semester and it is really bringing her out of her shell. She is preparing for her final assignment and is far more confident and comfortable in the kitchen (and in life) than she was when this course began. I am Read more

    —

    by

    tjsthings

    in

    ,
    , ,

  • Hello 2021.

    Happy New Year! Last week I heard it said that 2020 was an unexpected year and I think that it is the most accurate description I have heard. I am so thankful to be moving forward into 2021, but after last year, I have no expectations, except that I will be open to the best Read more

    —

    by

    tjsthings

    in

    , ,

  • Old and New.

    This weekend has been a virtual celebration of family and friends, old and new, for which I am sincerely grateful. Three generations of my family (in four different states) got together and caught up with the latest and greatest news of our lives, some of my friends had gatherings and even though I spent a Read more

    —

    by

    tjsthings

    in

    ,