Author Archives: umpleby

I’m sure that most of you who read this blog know at this point that my wife, Carolyn is from Oz.   Remember that – it is an important part of this story.   I was cleaning the kitchen at … Continue reading →

The banks are opening late, the schools are closed but we are open.      If Katy gets to your neighborhood soon take the opportunity to come on by to the cafe.   We were a bit slow opening this … Continue reading →

I saw on my calendar that Purim begins Wednesday so I thought it would be fun to make hamantashen.   Many years ago when I was living in Brooklyn I went to a Purim dinner that my Jewish friends were … Continue reading →