END OF WRITER's CRAMPS. BEGINNING OF "NONNA's CASTLE"

 

 

I decided to create a new blog after my life has changed so much.

Please click here to Nonna's Castle (Nonna means grandmother in Italian).

 

 

 

 

 

 

HODGEPODGE JUNE 12

 

1. June 10th is National Herbs and Spices Day. Besides salt and pepper what herb or spice container do you reach for most often? Is there a spice you truly dislike? What's a recent dish you made that called for more than salt and pepper? 

I don't cook anymore I have my own cook in my castle (lol) But when I cooked it was mostly Italian and I used a lot of spices like, Basil, garlic, curcuma, oregano, parsley etc. If mint is a spice I hate it.

 

Gnocchi with Bolognese sauce 

2. It's been said 'variety is the spice of life'...in what way is this true for you? Elaborate. 

 

3. What's something in your life that adds 'spice' (excitement, intensity) even if also comes with challenge or unpredictability? 

Most of my life I have lived,  now I'm in the final chapter. Even though I still have the craziest ideas in my head, my body wouldn't cooperate while time flies by. I have enjoyed living an adventurous life and didn't need anything that added 'spice'. Rick always said that with me there is never a dull moment. I was just born like that. Of course I also had dark times when I saw everything in black.

4. If you could instantly master one skill or hobby, what would it be and why? 

That is and would be photography. I love to play around with photos I have made, I change them or I leave them as they are.  Since I gave up painting I am now into photography. 

 

oil in a pan 

carved melons

Raindrops on my windowshield

5. We're halfway through the year...what's one book, movie, or activity you've loved this year that you'd recommend to others? 

I enjoyed very much the games we played during our afternoon activities, but it is difficult to recommend, I personally like to play scrabble or Bingo.  

I have read so many books in my life that now I read interesting blogs, but can't recommend one, depends on the Blogger's taste.  I like real life stories, and not copied history lessons. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 

I had the visit of my my son and grandson. Now I wonder how long he will grow ? Toby is 14 years old and measures nearly 2 m, just as my son. I am not a little girl either I measure 1.71; but between them I look like a dwarf ! But they are both healthy, have no bone or other problems, so I think it is better being tall then little, although they have to pay attention when they go through a door !