We used to live in Cleveland and so I’ve known of and read about Michael for many years. Then I discovered he’d married you and now I follow and read about the both of you. You appear to have a wonderful adventurous life together. I’m in 3 bookclubs but plan to read one of your books shortly. Thanks for your delightful posts!
I’m thinking: Two hours writing, two hours reading, two hours knitting. I could do all of those but the last one. I don’t knit but I’d gladly curl up under your cozy scarves for a long nap! :). I’m curious about the bone marrow you had while out to dinner. I’ve never heard of it. Do you find it in Italian restaurants? I’m guessing. I think I can definitely find it on a menu somewhere here in Chicago, and I’d love to give it a try. Your trips are making me tired, Ann! And so, a nap on your sofa under…well you know…
Change knitting to whatever brings you zen, Janet!
As an Italian, I never ate bone marrow growing up (though we ate other interesting things). I checked with my husband and he did a little research: bone marrow is eaten in most cultures. The first time I had it was at St. John in London, so I always associate it with British food. But since then, I’ve enjoyed it at all kinds of restaurants. Minetta Tavern, where the picture is taken, is a brasserie and the bone marrow was really good. I’m sure you can find it in Chicago. Let me know if you like it!
Frank is our neighborhood go to! We went there the 2nd night it was open when Frank cooked in the little open kitchen and his wife worked the tables! Still love it…
“Tricoteuse” sent me back to read about “Madame Defarge” in Tale of Two Cities. Also: I just finished Last Seen. Brilliant and haunting (literally). Looking forward to Chris’ appearance at Tennessee Williams Fest in New Orleans. Enjoy your time at home!
So uplifting! What a great life. somewhere along the way I gave up my copy of somewhere off the coast of Maine, but I remember that cover well.
my first favorite book and still on my bookshelf all these years later.
We used to live in Cleveland and so I’ve known of and read about Michael for many years. Then I discovered he’d married you and now I follow and read about the both of you. You appear to have a wonderful adventurous life together. I’m in 3 bookclubs but plan to read one of your books shortly. Thanks for your delightful posts!
I’m not as disciplined or as kind to myself as you are, but I sure loved journeying with you this morning. Now to writing.
Love reading your posts- thank you!
I’m thinking: Two hours writing, two hours reading, two hours knitting. I could do all of those but the last one. I don’t knit but I’d gladly curl up under your cozy scarves for a long nap! :). I’m curious about the bone marrow you had while out to dinner. I’ve never heard of it. Do you find it in Italian restaurants? I’m guessing. I think I can definitely find it on a menu somewhere here in Chicago, and I’d love to give it a try. Your trips are making me tired, Ann! And so, a nap on your sofa under…well you know…
Change knitting to whatever brings you zen, Janet!
As an Italian, I never ate bone marrow growing up (though we ate other interesting things). I checked with my husband and he did a little research: bone marrow is eaten in most cultures. The first time I had it was at St. John in London, so I always associate it with British food. But since then, I’ve enjoyed it at all kinds of restaurants. Minetta Tavern, where the picture is taken, is a brasserie and the bone marrow was really good. I’m sure you can find it in Chicago. Let me know if you like it!
Try Armitage Ale House in Chicago for great atmosphere, pot pies and bone marrow.
Love all of this —
Love your updates, Ann. Your joy inspires!
We miss you guys!
Frank is our neighborhood go to! We went there the 2nd night it was open when Frank cooked in the little open kitchen and his wife worked the tables! Still love it…
I remember those days!
Congratulations, Ann, on the picture book.
I pre-ordered it.
I am sure it will be as colorful, if not more, than your fabulous scarves.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful homecoming! And oh my, those colors!
Told you the Sophie scarf is addicting!
You were right! And so portable!
Wonderful post! Thank you.
“Tricoteuse” sent me back to read about “Madame Defarge” in Tale of Two Cities. Also: I just finished Last Seen. Brilliant and haunting (literally). Looking forward to Chris’ appearance at Tennessee Williams Fest in New Orleans. Enjoy your time at home!
That was such fun, Ann!
But for context I’ll post again here how wonderful it was when you and Michael graciously did an event for us in South Florida.
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