Monthly Archives: June 2009

To Eric

Happy Birthday “Little” Brother!I love you! 

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The Last Asparagus

Tonight, we have some friends from church coming over for dinner and I’m making leek, asparagus, and garlic scape quiche.  I’m discovering that quiche is a good (and delicious!) way to use up whatever vegetables might be hanging out in … Continue reading

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Week 3 and a half: Random pictures before leaving for Athens

Today, I continue the story of our Summer 2008 trip to Greece.  To see all of our pictures, click here.  For most of the pictures, Nik has mapped them so you can see exactly where in Greece they were taken.  … Continue reading

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Week 3: Thessaloniki

Today, I continue the story of our Summer 2008 trip to Greece.  To see all of our pictures, click here.  For most of the pictures, Nik has mapped them so you can see exactly where in Greece they were taken.  … Continue reading

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Week 3: the island of Thassos

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Happy Father’s Day!

To my father, my father-in-law, my brothers, my brothers-in-law, and to all the other fathers in my life:Thank you for all that you do for your kids every day.  We see it and appreciate it very much. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!! … Continue reading

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Week 3: Road Trip to Phillipi, Kavala, and Xanthi

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My first sewing project of the summer

I made this on Monday.  I was using a book that Tina lent me called, “Quilt in a Minute” (or something like that) – it has lots of fun, beginner quilting projects.  I had also bought a fat quarter pack … Continue reading

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Job update

The short version? It’s all a big mess. The long version? I’ve been assigned to an elementary school that is 2.5 miles from our house.  Ideal, right?  But the two principals are debating how best to arrange my schedule, and … Continue reading

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I love white vinegar

Cook with it. Clean with it. Disinfect with it. Make tarragon vinegar with it. The list goes on and on. (Just make sure to read the ingredient list to verify that it’s made from grain, not petroleum.)

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