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How does any work get done in the summer?Each season brings its own pace to the workplace. There is an energy in the air in the spring, winter is about hunkering down, and autumn feels crisp, like the start of school. Summer is slow and thick, and is an invitation to do anything but work. It’s Summer: Isn’t Anyone at Work?I post this as a 3:00 PM deadline looms ever closer. Getting out of the house and coming here to a cafe was designed to increase productivity but I couldn't very well write on an empty stomach, now could I? Now I've had a BLT and some lentil soup, let's hope inspiration hits soon. Very soon.

The last time I did ice cream cone cupcakes I took a traditional chocolate and vanilla approach. These cupcakes were tailored for a garden brunch hence the lavender and rose frostings. I used a simple syrup to flavor the frosting. This technique can be used with any herb, spice, or edible flower and you can use any leftover simple syrup to make cocktails… a very handy technique with a great upside.

It's a question we all ask ourselves at one point or another.If you were driving cross-country, and were forced to bring a breakfast cereal mascot - who would it be?I think I'd take Cap'n Crunch. He has a lot going for him. - Excellent navigator - Great war stories - Things would not get soggy.There are a few other decent choices, but many more terrible ones...Tony the Tiger - Bad idea. Irritatingly upbeat and loud. Likely dialogue:"This interstate is GRRREAT! Look at that corn field! It's GREEAT! You have cupholders?? THEY'RE GRRREAT! You're pulling over?! GRREAT!" "Get out.""GRRREAT!"Snap, Krackle & Pop - I am not buying and installing 3 car seats.Sonny - Mentally unstable. Might peck out your eyes while you sleep. If he's on his meds, I'll consider it.Trix Rabbit - Too needy.Lucky the Leprechaun - I'm into the potential wishes, but getting accused of taking his Lucky Charms every 10 miles would get old fast.Sugar Bear - Mellow. Cool. Overall, not a terrible choice. Cons: Might sleep a lot and not chip in for gas. Pros: Smooth with the ladies. Could get you laid. Count Chocula - Maybe. I don't trust him. But we'd make great time because he'd drive through the night.Frankenberry - I like him, but I can't ignore the cons. -Wouldn't fit in my car. -Kind of a pussy. -Smells like strawberries and sweat.Booberry - Not a bad choice. Might be a downer, but you could find out how he died and how his bow tie stays up. Toucan Sam - Three words: Bird shit everywhere.

I may leave Vox for Flickr...it's a toss up. I'm a very visual person, you know...KIDDING!

I wouldn't marry someone who wasn't awesome.

Oh, Yelp...what has become of you? Well, although I keep getting more and more "interesting" and "colorful" messages from trolls and the like, I still persist and write...why? Because I am brain damaged from staring at the computer screen all the live long day...obviously.

My husband is awesome. He is also a genius. Look at his artwork and tell me otherwise and I will beat the snot out of you!