With so many things to do and so many people to do them with, crafting a enduring narrative in the big city can be a challenge.

This week took me to a distant city and a new experience in stovetop cooking.

Two in the family like simple fare. The other two prefer spicy. One 4 pound chicken splits nicely among them.

We might find in the wake of change that there are certain things we can live without and many that we can share happily with others.

Live from the Yellow Springs Winters Farmer Market, 202 S Winter St. In its second week, the market opens Saturday at 9am and closes at noon.

With the start of 2013, we are greeted by a new fallen snow and a painterly yearning for a blank canvas.

Bright bows and packages greeted us on Christmas day, but the sweetest treasure was being a witness to joy.

What can make the old fashioned extraordinary? Creative pairings and a touch of modern sparkle.

A day’s events remind us what to hold dear…the promise of our children’s future and an appreciation of our collective past.

This week my husband Jeremy takes a crack at the writing and our five year old at the photography. Let’s see what they’ve cooked up.