January 31, 2010
by Julie
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When I was shopping for sealing wax and seals I discovered a basement level at the stationer’s that’s filled with art supplies and the best selection of origami paper I’ve seen to date. I think I was very restrained in … Continue reading
January 30, 2010
by Julie
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My pen pal list seems to keep growing. When I stopped to check the po box yesterday I picked up some fun stamps for my letters. A couple of my pals are cancer survivors so I thought the breast cancer … Continue reading
January 29, 2010
by Julie
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With my picky eater gone I’ll be cooking more vegetables and “healthy” food. I’ve never been too crazy about chickpeas but I discovered I like them much better when I cook them myself. They are softer and less “tinny” tasting. … Continue reading
January 28, 2010
by Julie
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Last fall Daniel bought a new laptop to take with him to college which, of course, he now doesn’t need since he’ll be away for at least 3 years. Looks like I’ve inherited a nice laptop so I can more … Continue reading
January 27, 2010
by Julie
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I’ve been cooking all Daniel’s favorites before he heads off to boot camp and last night I made calzones. I’m not sure why he prefers these over pizza because it’s exactly the same only folded and crimped shut but there … Continue reading
January 26, 2010
by Julie
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Or strip. Yesterday Crystal and I got together to have a little lesson on making fabric strips. We’re each making a “Trip around the world” quilt and I’m teaching her as we go. I learned to make this quilt forever … Continue reading
January 25, 2010
by Julie
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Chris came up this weekend to visit with Daniel before he heads off to boot camp tomorrow. Saturday night Jason cooked some beautiful rib eyes with mashed potatoes and asparagus and then creme brulee for dessert. Yesterday I made the … Continue reading
January 24, 2010
by Julie
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I’ve been meaning to reorganize the pans ever since the arrival of the new range. The new stove has a heated warming drawer that’s quite useful so it’s no longer a spot for storage of cookie sheets and other flat … Continue reading
January 23, 2010
by Julie
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I’ve got another violet that’s decided to bloom. The other two are still going like gang buster’s and now “Bob’s Whiz Bang” has decided to join the fray. Looks like it’s going to be a purply- red fellow when it … Continue reading
January 22, 2010
by Julie
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Gwen is allowed to stay out and walk around a little more each day. She’s healing very well and was happy as a clam napping in the sun today. Stitches will come out on Monday.
