Category Archives: just for fun

A few random comments

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Laura

1.  I think that I, at the age of 34, may have finally reached pie crust competence.  I’ve now made two pie crusts in a row (last week’s pumpkin pie and quiche for dinner today) where I’ve managed to get … Continue reading →

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Simple Gifts

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Laura

I just came across this video and the beauty of the music as well as the choreography made me cry.  (Not an unusual thing these days!) Hope you enjoy it too.

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Fun with Books

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Laura

Yesterday afternoon, Nik and I headed downtown for the Baltimore Book Festival.  I’ve gone a few times (such as last year, to see Lois Lowry) but this was Nik’s first trip.  For a book lover like me, this is the … Continue reading →

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Our new home

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Laura

Nik surprised me this weekend with a present for the baby. I was so thrilled I gave him a big kiss. Like it?! 🙂

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Any State Quarter Collectors out there?

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Laura

I need Arkansas (2003) to finish my collection. I’m not sure why I’ve never managed to find that one.  Anyone have an extra one to send my way? In exchange, I’d be happy to send you any of these below.  … Continue reading →

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A couple fun links

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Laura

Thanks to Angry Chicken, here’s a couple fun links: 1. To what seems to be a very cool children’s literature blog, Book Scout – she reviews lots of books, including this one, City Dog, Country Frog, which I would love … Continue reading →

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H&G

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Laura

Hello our new blog! Go meet us over at Salmon and Souvlaki, where Nik and I (well, mostly me but Nik occasionally) will be blogging from here on out. Goodbye Xanga!  You’ve been good to me for 4 1/2 years … Continue reading →

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There’s a baby in the house!

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Laura

I’ve been waiting for two years for this plant to start putting out babies and it finally did!  Hooray for spider plants!And for the real news about babies, check out our new blog!

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“Miss! Why did you do it? Why?”

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Laura

Just one of the varied reactions that I got today.  Others included: “Miss!  I like it!” “You look good.” “Beautiful!” I have very nice students!And what were they commenting on? Just the transformation from this: To this:   (With a … Continue reading →

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Compliment

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Laura

Usually my friend Julie and I go to the farmer’s market together on Saturday mornings.  It’s our standing date!  But this weekend, she was sick and I had lots to buy (namely the winter’s supply of broccoli).  So Nik came … Continue reading →

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