One of my highlights in June was working on The Tan Times. It all began almost 30 years ago with a newsletter which we put together to keep in touch. In a fit of housekeeping a few months ago in early April, Houseproud Mom discovered all the back issues (the newsletter had long been discontinued).
After giggling over browned pages held together by rusty staples with my daughters & parents, I had a thought maybe we should restart this family endeavour. This time in the form of a blog to connect my parents (Singapore), my brother (Newcastle, Maine), my sister (Phoenix, Arizona) and I (Singapore), along with our extended families & any friends who might be interested in joining in a bit of fun. This would be a forum where we could collaborate on writing, art, music and share in our favourite things.
One of the features of the June 2020 edition is The Feast: where Globetrotter Dad dreamt up a feast he would love to have if money & place were not constraints. My Artsy Artist Sister dreamily illustrated this foodie fantasia. Please do pop over here to have a look.
June also saw many sourdough discard experiments which I shared in a previous post.
This post is my contribution to The Changing Seasons hosted by Su at zimmerbitch.
All things bright and beautiful 
Your family blog is a brilliant idea; your Dad’s menu is utterly mouthwatering, and your sister’s illustration is so beautiful. Wow: your family rocks!
Thank you for sharing this.
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Thank you for popping over to visit our Family Blog – we were particularly proud of this collaborative post. So we are very tickled that you enjoyed it!
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What a great idea sharing a blog with family. I just drooled over the banquet and would love to try those exotic dishes.
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Thank you for sharing in our love of strange & wonderful food, Pauline, and for taking the time to visit our family blog. I was very thrilled with the collaboration that went on and am so glad you shared in my delight!
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Oh, how wonderful! Love the family blog idea
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Thank you Sue, for sharing in my delight, and for taking the time to share time & space!
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Pleasure, Ju-Lyn!
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Ju-Lyn, what a wonderful initiative to enable you to stay connected using your individual talents. Congratulations.
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Thank you for the encouragement & affirmation, Tracy! We enjoy so much the time we spend on our shared blog – so glad to share it with you.
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I enjoyed it.
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Have just popped over to the Tan Times, Ju-Lyn. What marvelous food and if this is the measure of family feeling, then I feel well hugged 🙂
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So glad you stopped by to share in the goodies and hugs, Tish! It is always affirming to share space with you!
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Your sister’s work is amazing!!!! I see creativity runs in the family. The blog is an absolutely brilliant idea. ❤
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Thanks so much for popping in!
I think she is wonderful too, and it is always affirming when others agree!
Thank you for sharing in our joy & fun!
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Yes, your sister’s work is amazing, and the family blog is a great idea. Also, I was tickled to read that your brother lives in Newcastle, Maine. That’s about an hour from where I live. Surely that falls into the small world category.
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That’s exactly what I was thinking when you mentioned you lived in Maine, Laurie (when we were talking about pie). Small world indeed!
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Fun projects. Great watercolor. Skills in your family!
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Thanks for the affirmation, Betsy! Little Sis will be so pleased that you enjoyed her watercolor!
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I did indeed. 🙂
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It’s a blessing to be in contact with family. Enjoy! xo
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It is indeed, Lani, and not something we take for granted! Thank you for popping in to share time & space.
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Such a cool idea!! Love the creativity behind it, and your sister’s illustration is beautiful!
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Thank you, Sarah! I think she is pretty wonderful too!
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