Thirty sixth thing: I’ve gotten behind on this series of 59 things that make me happy (to commemorate my 59th birthday last May) and realized that I better step it up before my 60th birthday in a few months!
Cookbooks make me happy. Not everyone will get this but there will be those that do. I’ve lost count of how many I have. When remodeling my kitchen, I painstakingly went through the lot of them as I unloaded the old pantry where they were crammed and wedged in. I’ve always said that a cookbook is worthy of keeping if there is one rockstar recipe (or more) inside. I parted with a pile, sharing them with my foodie co-workers. In rennovating my kitchen, my design included special nooks to display those cookbooks that remained.
When my mom sold her house to move north a year ago, she offered up her cookbooks. I happily perused them, adding several more to my collection.
On gray, rainy or wintry mornings, it’s been my habit to pull a couple from their shelves and flip through them while sipping my tea. I’ve also been known to sit on my deck, enjoying my garden on a sunny day, sipping wine while enjoying a cookbook. There’s something comforting in looking at the photos and reading recipes, looking for that next winner! It makes me feel happy.
And hungry…
Several shelves on either side of my walk-in pantry are for cookbooks
These are on the right side
Several shelves on the left side for cookbook display
My built in desk holds larger cookbooks
And these are the ones I’ve been flipping through recently
Stay tuned for more in this series and if you’re interested, check out prior posts for more of my 59 Things (under categories).
This picture gave me a flashback to my childhood of being “bundled up” in a snowsuit to walk to school or play outside. Never liked the bulk nor lack of style. Nearly impossible to walk let alone waddle.
Like this cat, I wanted to just lie down and give up. To him I say ” I feel your pain man”.
High Wire
Appearances are deceiving
Balanced on a wire
Creating an illusion
Defying possibilities
Eager to please
Frightened yet exhilarated
Giving myself a push
Hoping for the best
Imagining the worst
Just….hold…steady
Keening left, then right
Losing my footing for a moment
Mastering and memorizing where I need to be
Not caring if I fail
Open to falling
Positioned for landing
Quiet…steady
Ready
Spin
Turn
Unsure about that last step
Vertigo
What was I thinking?
X-rays may be needed
Your mother warned you about taking risks
Zoom, zap, splat!
