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Birthday Wishes for My Sweet and Gentle English Bulldog
Seven years old today. To Miss Tillie, it’s just another day. To me, it’s a celebration of a little soul who has no idea of her worth. For her, a birthday is like any other day, because dogs don’t mark time the way we do. Tillie doesn’t count years or understand loss....
The Days Persist, and the Questions Endure
Some nights feel endless, and some mornings are so hard to face when I wake up. For a moment, I forget that Chip is not lying here with me. The truth feels like an evil, unforgiving roommate, pouring heavy, undeniable words into my mind. Time seems so strange now....
Let’s Talk Prosecco and Proper Prosecco Etiquette
It is no secret that I love Prosecco almost as much as I love strong coffee and any type of cheese, which is saying a lot for something that cannot be sliced, melted, or poured into a mug. Prosecco is bubbly, endlessly drinkable, and nowhere near as pretentious as...
Two February Days
We always laughed that Valentine’s Day was a rookie holiday, Pressured to declare love with flowers or candy on one specific day. At our house, flowers appeared on an ordinary Tuesday, And a surprise Mallocup greeted me beside my morning coffee. His birthday...
About Me
Hello and welcome.
I am often asked, “What is Pasta on the Floor?”
Pasta on the Floor is different for everyone. It is a recipe that tells a story and inspires them to try something new. For others, stories of family, joy, loss, and hope engage with them. This brings me a great deal of happiness. I do not take myself too seriously, so be forewarned the subject matter is open and truthful. In many ways, Pasta is a tale of life, and I think you will find familiarity and commonality as you scroll through these pages.
