I’m sure you remember the “Cat Box Cake” from when it was submitted to our Odd Contest and won First Prize!. After all, a Cat Box Cake pretty much falls on the unforgettable side of Odd, don’t you think? Well, I’m just thrilled to announce that Isabel just took Odd to a new level and created … Continue reading Isabel Bakes The Cat Box Cake! Odd Exclusive!
Today’s Cute Fix…Is there anything cuter than a Sloth? Really.
Chicago Waldorf Mayfair 2010!
Every May, the Chicago Waldorf School hosts a Mayfair. A picture is worth a thousand words. I hope you share my feelings of wonder, hope and beauty when you watch this slideshow. If the slideshow "sticks" or "freezes" on your computer click on the Vimeo logo For more Mayfair FUN, check out Odd’s exclusive coverage of Isabel’s … Continue reading Chicago Waldorf Mayfair 2010!
I wish I didn’t know now what I didn’t know then
Sometimes I wish I didn’t know now what I didn’t know then. We thought we had all the time in the world to laugh, have fun, and do wild and crazy things. We didn’t. Odd. This message is short enough to be a twitter update; yet long enough to tell you now what I didn't know … Continue reading I wish I didn’t know now what I didn’t know then
Bananas 101-Odd Tips and Trivia
I like bananas. Do you? Odd, but true, I like to collect banana tips and trivia. When bananas come up in conversation, I enjoy dazzling others with my banana brilliance. However, it occurred to me that now that I write my Odd blog, I don’t have to wait for the topic of bananas to be … Continue reading Bananas 101-Odd Tips and Trivia
Cardinal Sunset by Cole
This past March, Cole was invited to paint a bird house for the art show, The Return of “Birds I Have Known.” He took on the project with gusto. Cole has been gifted with Joe’s artistic imagination and talent. In this respect, there is no doubt he is his father’s son. Cole has also been … Continue reading Cardinal Sunset by Cole
Cole’s Fresh Pear Tart
Cole's Fresh Pear Tart ingredients bought entirely with a Fox and Obel Groupon Tart is entirely made with Organic Ingredients, except when it isn’t. Tart pan is recycled. We have used it three times. Inspired: By Chicago Waldorf School Cooking Chemistry Class Baked By: Cole Ruscitti Sponsored by: Katybeth Ruscitti Dedicated to CWS 8th parents … Continue reading Cole’s Fresh Pear Tart
Hammering It Out with Joe and Cole
Lightly tapping a hammer was one way to completely command Joe’s attention. My way of hanging a picture: Determine where you want to hang it. Grab a hammer, a nail, or one of those picture doo hickies. Hang picture. If you make a mistake, fill the hole with a little toothpaste and try again. Or … Continue reading Hammering It Out with Joe and Cole
Parenting and Odd Jobs
It’s Sunday. Weekends are spent trekking out to play paintball at CPX, Chicago’s premier paintball facility, cheering Cole’s soccer team. and using Groupons to try a new lunch or dinner place. We might head over to the forrest preserve for some scientific exploration; our Sunday night dinner will include steak, baked potatoes and a Hallmark Hall … Continue reading Parenting and Odd Jobs
Marty Jordan’s Family: $1 Makes A Difference
Update~$519.00 friends have made a difference with $1 Odd Dollar. Thank YOU everyone who contributed. I will send a check to the benefit committee! For $1.00, I could make a friend’s dream come true, or someone else's life a little easier. A recent status update on my Facebook profile read, “I want this house. There … Continue reading Marty Jordan’s Family: $1 Makes A Difference