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Author Archives: Laura
Gardening/Yardwork Update
This is part of the yardwork that I accomplished this week: A fully weeded and prepped bed for Swiss chard (which Nik promptly planted). We’re looking forward to lots of Swiss chard this year! Nik also worked hard preparing our … Continue reading
Posted in gardening
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Bread update
This is my first attempt in a long time (since high school) to make free-form bread. It tasted good but the crust wasn’t nearly crunchy enough. I think I needed higher heat and a little moisture. The bread quest continues. … Continue reading
Posted in cooking
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Items of interest (to me anyway)
1. I did 45 minutes of yardwork today! My plan is brilliant – 30 minutes seems so not-daunting that I go outside and then I’m having fun so I stay out longer! Poor Ellie gets tired of sitting in her … Continue reading
Posted in cooking, Ellie, gardening
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Love spring. Love blossoms. Love this baby!
Posted in Ellie, gardening, house/neighborhood
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Resolved
To do an average of 1/2 hour of yardwork per weekday between now and October. That means about 2 1/2 hours a week. No rollover of hours from week to week. I think if I manage to do this, along … Continue reading
Posted in gardening
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Confusing
I am currently in various stages of completion for FOUR sewing projects, all of which are surprises. I am so confused trying to keep straight what I can talk about to whom. But I’m still having fun! Plus it’s Nik’s … Continue reading
She must have learned this from Nik
(I promise. This was not staged. She just did it on her own. Scary. I (meaning Laura) must spend a little too much time on the computer! Definitely not Nik’s fault!)
Posted in Ellie
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Clarifications
1. Ellie does not have rabies. Nik says that since we narrowly escaped that problem, we can no longer allow Ellie to play with the raccoons in the park.* Boo hoo. 2. Pizza was not her first solid food. If … Continue reading
Posted in Ellie
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Salmon and Souvlaki 