On the Cap Cleveland, I wanted to make sure I had plenty to entertain myself during the long, ocean-only days. Aside from books and paint, I brought some yarn to crochet. My first few projects were cute stuffed animals and a blanket. For my, then yet-to-be-born, half-sister Gaïa. New Zealand, with no plans and a slow first week. Design by Martha Brooks Stein. From wheel to square to stitched.

Looking for the Joy in Simple Things. Tuesday, November 16, 2010. Gorgeous trees letting the light in. Weekends in Buenos Aires have a magical way of flying by and dragging on at the same time. Went to the Gran Premio horse race where I ate kettle corn and lost a 20 peso bet on a horse named El Bullanga. Had a long brunch with fresh squeezed orange juice and architectural sketches on placemats.

Strap-On Pony Head For Your Leg. Speaking of making your own nocino. The Black Walnut Manhattan is a traditional Manhattan. That uses nocino in place of vermouth. Make Your Own Standard English Bitter Beer.