Well, we have kinda sorta achieved internet status.  We are still having problems with certain secure servers such as Facebook, but at least we can check mail.


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Still no word on when we will be getting our new internet. service.

After some consideration on what to do about my dead computer, I ordered a new HD through newegg at the recommendation of b_hamsterno26  and her father (and after running the expense past mechanteanemone , of course).  Should be here Friday.  Hopefully I will have the HD installed and my OS copied onto it on ( Read more... )

Since I have been without e-mail for over a week, I thought I would write a quick post to catch everyone up on things.

First, the internet thing - our internet went out on Friday last week and stayed down through the weekend.  On Monday Sophie tried calling AT&T to find out what the heck was going on, but could get no assistance.  Why?  Because her ( Read more... )

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Haven't done a "State of the Ed" for awhile now.  Heck, with the exception of a muffin recipe I haven't posted here in awhile now.  I guess it's about time I started again.

So - what IS the state of the Ed, and what has been going on lately here in Casa de los Tres Gatos?

Still in therapy once per week.  I'm feeling a little frustrated about that ( Read more... )

It has been way too long since I have posted anything here, so I thought I would start off with a recipe that is in the oven even as I write - berry muffins with nutmeg sugar topping.

Berry Muffins with nutmeg sugar topping
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
1 t. ground cinnimon
1/2 t. freshly grated nutmeg*
2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
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I will have two exhibits in the area starting on Tuesday - one at the North Coast Environmental Center, and one at Mad River Chiropractic.  I talked about these last week with my therapist, and the conversation turned to why I don't have little blurbs that go with them.

What am I talking about?  Those little framed info-bytes, usually with a photo ( Read more... )

[It has been way too long since I posted a recipe here]

Schweinekotelketten mit Meerrettich

Ingredients
4 pork chops
Salt and pepper
4 T. horseradish mixed with 2 t. vinegar*
2T butter
1 cup beef stock**
2 T. sour cream

Season chops well with salt and pepper, and spread both sides with the horseradish mixture.  Let stand for several hours.  Melt butter and ( Read more... )

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