Dear Reader,

I recently hired a new web designer—the fabulous Susan Martin of madcaphijinks.com—and began work on a new website.  (If you like the look of it, and the ease of using it, thank Susan, since she has an uncanny knack for taking my romantic notions and oft-distracted ramblings and turning them into something truly wonderful to behold.)  And she has also suggested I be more timely with my updates, and I have promised her—and now you—that I will.

This process has also forced me to take a look at everything on the site, including my list of favorite things.  And while the majority of the items are still the same, I do have a few new favorite things, especially when it comes to books and tv shows, and movies.   As for the rest, I still can’t get enough chocolate or Mexican food, or fresh fruit—i.e. whatever is in season.  I am an absolute sucker for old-fashioned romance.  And I love to spend time in the kitchen, trying out new recipes, and perfecting the old. 

So, take a look, and make up your own list of favorite things, and ruminate, like I just have, on how… the more things change, the more they stay the same….

Best of luck,
Cathy Gillen Thacker