Unusual Tree Sculpture

While walking around our neighborhood (Park Slope), we discovered this unusual tree sculpture with bronze human hands sprouting from the branches. Rather unique!

NEW Room Accessories!

Ok, these aren't so new now. But we did get this great new square lamp earlier this year. The black and white photo of an agave cactus on the wall, was taken by me in Costa Rica.

The little black kitchen table, we bought at IKEA last summer. The table wings fold out to allow 4 people to sit. Most of the time, we just keep it closed and leave my lap-top on it.

Blueberry Oat Scones

These delicious baked scones turned out wonderfully! A muffiny-type of desert that we have the Scottish to thank for, is great for breakfast. Unfortunately, they didn't last very long. By the next morning, they lost their fresh-baked crispiness and became stale and a bit soggy. Oh well, you can cut the recipe in half for the morning.

I found the recipe on Epicurious. It's great! Here's the link:
Blueberry Scone Recipe

pumpkin carving

happy halloween! my very traditional pumpkin carving. i attempted to make it cross-eyed, but that didn't work out. It was a team effort though - I handled the creative end, while Justin Denune did the gutting and final cleanup touches. How did I get out of that part?

NY Law License Ceremony

It was lightly raining on the Wednesday morning of September 15, 2009 when Roderick finally received his official NY Law License.

Roderick standing proudly outside the courthouse in downtown Brooklyn where his swearing in ceremony occurred. The ceremony was short and sweet with a brief speech by two judges. He will receive his official license on parchment paper in only 6 - 9 months.

GRW

I spent a wonderful weekend upstate at Cynara's cabin on the lake with some lovely ladies. We grilled out both nights on Cynara's deck, eating chicken wings and burgers, deliciously marinated to perfection. Hiking in the Minnewaska state park was amazing! We hiked for a few hours along a trail that overlooked the high cliffs dropping towards the clear, still lake below. We even saw some wildlife, a nice rattler and a sweet bear cub. But it was truly the company and great name games we played (helped along by some strong sangria) that made the weekend such a blast!

I wish my damn camera hadn't broken — but here are a few nice photos from the Catskill's visit.

Gowanus Jell-O Mold Competition

One of the stranger competitions I've seen. We went to a Jell-O mold competition in Brooklyn. I never realized all the possibilities of Jell-O. I was impressed.