Author Archives: Laura

For a little laugh

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Laura

Check out this video, Chinese Food on Christmas.  The song was written by a guy who teaches at a Jewish high school in Baltimore.  You’ll even see a few Baltimore landmarks if you watch carefully – even the Senator Theater … Continue reading →

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What it all boils down to…

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Laura

…is applesauce!  (And you thought that I was finally going to have a serious blog for once.  Gotcha!)  The weekend before Thanksgiving, I was at the Farmers’ Market and found a really great deal on apples – about $.33 per … Continue reading →

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Everything’s fine

Posted on December 12, 2007 by Laura

Thanks for praying, everyone!  The appointment went really well – it only took about 20 minutes.  He listened to my story, did a few basic “is your brain OK” tests – such as making me touch my finger to my … Continue reading →

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Neurologist

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Laura

I’m going to the neurologist tomorrow to get one final check up for my fainting episode last week.  My doctor wants to rule out seizures although she’s very sure that it’s not.  So, I’m not too worried but your prayers … Continue reading →

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The initial verdict

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Laura

It’s good! Not like normal pumpkin pie (the pumpkin is in big chunks) but still tastes good.  Nik is reserving final judgment for when it cools down!

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Local or organic?

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Laura

Nik found this interesting article the other day.  Which is better?  Local vs. organic?  Is local the new organic?  It’s worth the longish read – definitely food for thought. 

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Pumpkin pie in a pumpkin?

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Laura

I read a random snippet about how pumpkin pie first started because the Pilgrims poured milk, sugar, and spices into a pumpkin and roasted the whole thing over the fire.  The next time I was at the farmers’ market, I … Continue reading →

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I scared Nik

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Laura

This morning, I was towel drying my hair to get some extra water out of it after my shower and managed to move my neck wrong.  It hurt really badly, surprising so.  I continued with my routine, putting gel on … Continue reading →

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Announcing…

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Laura

Alexander Panos!! 70 pictures, 70 cards, 70 envelopes, two paper cutters, 140 blue triangles,  and lots of glue later, our birthday present to Nikki (my sister-in-law) is finished!

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Look at those bangs!

Posted on December 2, 2007 by Laura

Here’s a little update on the bangs-growing-out progress: They’re long! Here’s the happy couple (with my current perennial problem – hair in my eyes)! And here they are!

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