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Ready, Set, Bake
Today I made these cookies, staying pretty faithful to the recipe with the exception of cutting the sugar a bit and swapping out the fresh ginger because I didn't have any on hand. Oh my. Worth the bake.
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Give yourself a hug
This week I appreciate family. As I am being trained in my new position, my admiration and thankfulness for my sister L for caring for both my parents, but especially my mother, has grown - and it was already pretty high.
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Things to appreciate
I've decided to try to highlight something positive every week. Affirmation Fridays, if you will, because it's become so easy to dwell on negative nonsense. So these things will vary, some probably silly and some maybe deeper. Probably light.
Like this week. This week, I have major appreciation for access to hot water and a shower with excellent ( Read more... ) -
December
I didn't have much interest in photos this month. However, once I finally arrived at my sister's house to visit with her and my parents, I found some inspiration. A good part of their day is spent napping, playing solitaire, reading and bird watching. Sounds dreadfully boring but I have to tell you, as far as time off of work goes I enjoyed the ( Read more... ) -
Peaks and valleys
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The feline sixth sense
Today I did a spot paint to my kitchen counters, due to dings and stains. I shut the door for a time, then when there were no cats in sight and the paint had mostly dried, I left it open a crack. "What are the chances of all the spots they'd pick, it'd be the one spot with tacky paint?" I thought.
Cue Ms. John. who, yep! Sat her sweet keister right ( Read more... ) -
Falala?
Ugh, I haven't flown for a couple of years. Now it appears some airlines charge for: carry ons, seat choice, trick you into selecting extras and then refuse to let you remove the extras. It added $100 to the airfare. Are you kidding?
Ho freaking ho.
I was going to book yesterday, when the prices were actually $50 lower - but as fate would have it, my ( Read more... ) -
Unexpected gift
There was a small package from Chewy.com in my mailbox this evening. I couldn't recall ordering anything. When I opened the packet, I found inside a card and a small gift wrapped in orange tissue - a portrait of Walter!
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