Author Archives: Kendall Dunkelberg

Surprise Lilies

We’ve been doing yard work this week, and one thing that has made it more bearable has been the appearance of surprise lilies, or as Felder Rushing called them this week on The Gestalt Gardener, Naked Ladies. I’ve also seen that they can be called Resurrection Lilies, which may be my favorite name for them.Continue reading “Surprise Lilies”

Fresh Fig and Gorgonzola Pasta: a Summer Favorite

Thanks to the California Fig Growers Association, who gave us this recipe several years ago, Fresh Fig and Gorgonzola Pasta has become a summer favorite. We are fortunate to have an old fig tree in our yard, so we have plenty of fresh figs every summer for a week or two. When we do, weContinue reading “Fresh Fig and Gorgonzola Pasta: a Summer Favorite”

Should you give your dog buttermilk?

A year ago, I wrote a post about our dog, who was suffering from autoimmune hemolytic anemia. At one point during her disease, she had stopped eating, and I thought to give her some buttermilk. She lapped it right up, then began eating again. Unfortunately, a few weeks later, she still succumbed to the disease,Continue reading “Should you give your dog buttermilk?”

Book Review: The Secret of Magic, Deborah Johnson

The Secret of Magic by Deborah Johnson My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Secret of Magic is a thoroughly enjoyable read. Inspired by a true case of a WWII serviceman who was singled out and arrested on a bus in the North Carolina, then brutally abused while in custody for insisting on his mostContinue reading “Book Review: The Secret of Magic, Deborah Johnson”

Apple TV vs Samsung SmartHub

I promise, this will be the last post about our Samsung Not-So-Smart TV! If you’ve followed the saga, then you’ll understand why I gave up and bought an Apple TV. The question I want to answer with this post is: was it worth it? I bought a refurbished Apple TV for $75 plus tax fromContinue reading “Apple TV vs Samsung SmartHub”

Samsung ‘Smart’ TV Review

Awhile ago, I wrote that our Smart TV wasn’t that smart. We have a Samsung UN40H6350AFXZA, and I’m glad we got a good deal on it, because I’ve finally given up on its smart features. When we bought it, the reviews said Samsung had the best browser and it could connect with an iOS device usingContinue reading “Samsung ‘Smart’ TV Review”

Creamed Asparagus on Toast

It’s been awhile since I posted a recipe, and tonight’s comfort food is perfect for this time of year (or any time, but it makes me think of spring). So next time asparagus is on sale or you find some at the farmer’s market (or better yet, pick it fresh from the garden), give thisContinue reading “Creamed Asparagus on Toast”

Poetry Contest Submission

Every now and then, after (or in the midst of) a heavy grading period, I have to remind myself that in addition to being a university professor, I’m also a poet. In the throes of a busy semester, this can be a challenge, but this morning, I took a few minutes to work on aContinue reading “Poetry Contest Submission”