Category: Whimsy
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I click links & read things. It’s what I do.
This episode of me is just three rambly items. That is all. Yes, HUGE things are going on In The Real world. Bad things. Humanity being awful to humanity at home and abroad. But. Not here. ITRW I’ve done what I can for now–I’ve put my money where my principles are, voiced words of support–and […]
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Barns & other distractions
Did I need to research dairy barn restoration and collect architectural drawings of historical barn types yesterday & today? TRICK QUESTION.
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1000 words about nitrile gloves because why not?
Blue nitrile gloves are The Bestest Thing Ever, and I may never again bake (and clean up from baking) without wearing a pair. I know I’m late to the party, but I’m excited and this is my space for gushing & ranting, so here goes. The rest of the world has known about these forever, […]
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Good Christmas
It was a good Christmas. I say that every year, even the year Mom died, even the year my best friend was dying, even the year Spouseman was waiting on cancer news, because every year–even the bad years when one or both of us was grieving or wrestling with illness or more–every year there’s been […]
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Merry Eve to All
Here are Chateau Herkes, feast prep is complete & relaxation is underway. Spouseman & I took a long walk through the neighborhood to enjoy holiday lights, the roast beast is in the oven, and we’re settled in with the 1951 Alistair Sim Christmas Carol on TV, and snax + hot cider at hand. These are […]