And now for a non-musical interlude...

I research a lot of different blogs. And it's so I can see what other people write about topic-wise, if they list favorite blogs, what kind of a following they have, etc... and then follow when I find something that interests me. I usually tend to skip over bloggers who haven't posted an entry in over 6 months, because I'm like, why haven't they? Why bother if you're not going to keep posting stuff? And then I realize a month has gone by since I posted my last entry. Sigh. Life. That's why. So I'm going to be better at it. I will. I just tend to shut down sometimes when life hands me a handful of shit. It usually takes me a while to figure out what to do with that shit. Bury it? Or recycle it. Flush it? Or throw it against the wall like a monkey might. You see, it takes time to weigh my options on how to handle life's shit bundles. Therefore I can't write about them.

So, I decided when that happens, I will just post some smaller stuff like recent creative work. Or the latest recipe I'm proud of, or have enjoyed if it wasn't mine. Like the blondie bars I just made recently. Goodness they were delicious. I found the recipe on the Smitten Kitchen blog in case you're interested (click here if you want to try it, and I suggest you do!) Chewy and sweet little golden beauties that I balanced with dark chocolate morsels of delight. So good. After making them, I read further down her list of "add-ins" to discover her suggestion of adding bourbon or whiskey. I see Maker's Mark, or Jameson blondies in my future for sure. Perhaps Jameson's as a little treat for my cousin, Matt. Oooo, I could even add some little pieces of candied ginger in there, since he does love a Jamo and Ginger… oh the possibilities are endless. See? Inspired already.

Thanks for hanging in there with me. I shall learn how to better deal with life's "little handfuls", so that I can continue to share my personal and beach experiences with you. Stay tuned.  : )

For now, I leave you with a vision of loveliness …

My blondie with a Jameson nightcap. SO good!