a la mode: a little scoop for every slice of life

Good morning friends. Moving day is here! Come on over. I'll show you around to my new home . 

Hi friends! Guess what? Tomorrow is moving day here at a la mode .  Originally we'd planned on today but we're finishing a f...

I took early retirement at the ripe old age of 33. That was 7 years ago. Though I haven't looked back, I've been surprised ...

If all goes as planned, I roll out a new blog in six days. I am equal parts terrified and excited. Remaking what I've had ...

If you read this post , you know that our girl recently turned 13. For many months I'd hoped to do something extra special to cele...

Hi friends. I've been staring at the blinking cursor on the blank screen waiting for meaningful words to show up. They have not.  ...

My girl turned 13 on Sunday. Her birthday week was such a whirlwind of gifting and celebration and cooking that I didn't have time...

I love these posts. They provide an opportunity to walk on the lighter side of life as I share the stuff I've learned this month....