Aww. Thanks, Stephanie! 🩷So glad you enjoyed it. Tom Cruise could totally be a robot or alien. Please do a fun holiday card with your cute fam and pets! The woman who takes our photo is Danielle from Cat Party Portraits and she’s the best. This is her insta: https://instagram.com/catpartypetportraits?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
I haven't heard the word "deltiology" since my grandfather died in 2014. He was a dedicated collector of old postcards and thus an amateur deltiologist. The things that man could tell you about how antique cards were designed, printed, sent, and exchanged could fill books.
I also want to know just where one obtains strawberry powder, because I have the feeling the folks at Wegmans are gonna look at me like I sprouted six heads if I ask them... 🤣
😂That’s a very good question, Nancy! I googled strawberry powder and it’s looks like we have to mail order it. *Sigh* It’s available via some natural food vendors + Amazon and Target sells freeze-dried strawberry slices, which I imagine offer the same benefits.
Aww. Thanks, Clare! I'm very curious about the cake too and hoping someone rich will send me one. :) l will update your new address too. Sending hugs to you and Grace. xo
I think this is one of my favorite In with the old newsletters! The Tom cruise story is so good. I could imagine him hypnotizing everyone with his charm and handshake. He’s a robot, no?! Also the postcard, I’m totally reaching out to your friend and doing one. I’m never one to send out holiday cards even though my sister bugs me about why I don’t every year and this is the first time I’ve been inspired haha!
I know what you mean. I'm not a big fan of coconut or coconut-flavoring, but my mom asked me to bake her coconut layer cake a few years ago and I was surprised by how good it tasted. It's basically a vanilla cake with shredded coconut on top of the frosting between the layers. I'm guessing this $126 cake has a similar taste, but I'll never find out. :)
Aww. Thanks, Stephanie! 🩷So glad you enjoyed it. Tom Cruise could totally be a robot or alien. Please do a fun holiday card with your cute fam and pets! The woman who takes our photo is Danielle from Cat Party Portraits and she’s the best. This is her insta: https://instagram.com/catpartypetportraits?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
I haven't heard the word "deltiology" since my grandfather died in 2014. He was a dedicated collector of old postcards and thus an amateur deltiologist. The things that man could tell you about how antique cards were designed, printed, sent, and exchanged could fill books.
I also want to know just where one obtains strawberry powder, because I have the feeling the folks at Wegmans are gonna look at me like I sprouted six heads if I ask them... 🤣
Also, if I ever invent a word, I want it to sound like "grawlix."
😂That’s a very good question, Nancy! I googled strawberry powder and it’s looks like we have to mail order it. *Sigh* It’s available via some natural food vendors + Amazon and Target sells freeze-dried strawberry slices, which I imagine offer the same benefits.
And your grandpa sounds like my kind of person! Were you lucky enough to inherit any vintage postcards?
I have one or two that he gave me on different occasions. I'm not sure what happened to most of them. My mom collected with him, and I'm sure there are still quite a few in the family as a result, but it's possible some were sold after he died. I'll have to ask. If you're curious, his local paper did a story on him back in 2007, just about a month before my grandmother died, and you can read it here: https://archive.naplesnews.com/community/palm-sized-treasures-don-norbeck-shares-his-collection-of-german-postcards-ep-403328096-332004662.html/
Aww. Love this so much! Such a sweet way to preserve his memory. Thank you for sharing.
He was such a sweet man, and I’m so grateful they did this piece on him. It was a treat to read it again yesterday. 😁
I love the holiday card! I've always wanted to do one like that but my cat would likely unalive me in my sleep.
If you do a card with your cat, Sarah, I insist you send me one! :)
I ABSOLUTELY will do that! :)
😂 Our photographer has a real way with cats! Check out her feed: https://instagram.com/catpartypetportraits?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
A coconut cake? That's a very specific type of taste. Most people do not like shredded coconut.
Always a treat to read your post on a Monday morning! Next task, try to find strawberry powder.
Thanks, Heather!❤️🍓 I'm going to order some strawberry powder too. We're all going to be so smart!
As always, so much fun to read your post! I am so curious about that cake! Thank you! Keep writing! Clare
Aww. Thanks, Clare! I'm very curious about the cake too and hoping someone rich will send me one. :) l will update your new address too. Sending hugs to you and Grace. xo
I think this is one of my favorite In with the old newsletters! The Tom cruise story is so good. I could imagine him hypnotizing everyone with his charm and handshake. He’s a robot, no?! Also the postcard, I’m totally reaching out to your friend and doing one. I’m never one to send out holiday cards even though my sister bugs me about why I don’t every year and this is the first time I’ve been inspired haha!
Hilary, thank you! I'm blushing. 😊
Thank YOU for the excellent tips. I love your Stack!
I know what you mean. I'm not a big fan of coconut or coconut-flavoring, but my mom asked me to bake her coconut layer cake a few years ago and I was surprised by how good it tasted. It's basically a vanilla cake with shredded coconut on top of the frosting between the layers. I'm guessing this $126 cake has a similar taste, but I'll never find out. :)