Cameron D. Garriepy's Blog, page 51

No Matches

Marlena flipped through the untidy stack of papers anchored by a glass of water. It was four minutes to midnight; there was no use pretending it was champagne, despite the occasional bubble clinging to the side of the glass. She … Continue reading →

Apparently, Blogmas Comes a Few Days After That Other 'Mas

I got an email a few hours announcing to me that I was on Fadra of All Things Fadra's Blogmas list! I was a little stunned, since I had no idea I'd been nominated or submitted for any such thing. … Continue reading →

The Magic Room: A Review

I remember finding my wedding dress, shopping with my Mom and my Maid of Honor… and having it speak to me. I remember walking down the aisle in that dress with my Dad, smiling the whole way, feeling like a … Continue reading →

A Wish

Christmas snuck up on me. And like a selfish beast, I retreated into my castle, slammed shut the gates, and celebrated the holiday with my family. This is not to say I didn't think of you all. It's been… a … Continue reading →

Earl Grey Tea Cake

I promised you this recipe, and since I'm going to bake them shortly, I figured why not blog it for you now? This cake is fluffy and moist, a little tangy and subtly citrusy from the bergamot in the tea. … Continue reading →

Honey-Lemon Jelly

This sweet-tart jelly is my absolute favorite thing to can. It's quick (for canning) and incredibly simple, but the end product is gourmet shop-worthy. And excellent on toast. Before you begin, gather up all of your equipment; this canning business … Continue reading →

Six Musical Words

I sang. Sang. On the internet.               *I'm about 2/3 the way through the list of videos.

A Gift

Some ten days after the solstice, Valentine has a surprise for Aubrey, and he for her. For more read here. "Three… two… one!" Valentine whispered as the second hand on her brass ship's clock ticked down the year from its … Continue reading →

Christmas Eve

My friend Nichole wrote about special holiday memories for a recent post on Babble.com's Kid Scoop, and for that article, she asked her friends to provide her with a few lines about their own memories. The lines I wrote for … Continue reading →

The Small Boy's Gingerbread Cottage, 2011

Last year, my Mom gave Felix a gingerbread house kit, and it kept him occupied for two hours, while he painstakingly directed me where to pipe icing, so he could place each of the hundreds of candies. This year, she … Continue reading →