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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Filling the Time
We still do not have electricity, but I cannot really complain about our hardship when I see what the storm did to so many others. Yes, we are inconvenienced, but at least we did not loose our possessions, home, car … Continue reading
After the Storm
We did all our preparations, helped the neighbors and then waited. This kids made their rounds between the houses during the day, they were all scared and wondering what was going to happen. Several of our neighbors were on vacation … Continue reading
The Preparations Have Begun
As of last night the news was that Irene would hit the New York area on Saturday and could potentially be a category 3, so I got up this morning and got all my chores out of the way. I … Continue reading
Catching Up
A couple of days of vacation works wonders for every aspect of your life. I had the best intentions to blog while away, but after the first day and it taking me 3 hours to do one post – I … Continue reading
Vacation, Need I Say More
We were invited to spend a couple of days at the Cape (Cape Cod for those who aren’t from the East Coast). I love the Cape. As a child we spent many a summer vacationing on the Cape -I also … Continue reading
Christmas is Right Around the Corner
I try and make all my gifts during the course of the year and after each Christmas I tell myself I am not going to wait until the last minute. The next thing I know it is October and I … Continue reading
A Hairy Feat
Two and a half hours, half a box of kleenex and a shower later, the dog is shaved. My fingers are still numb from the vibration of the clippers, but it is one of those sensations that I don’t mind. … Continue reading
A Little Bit of This a Little Bit of That Wednesday
I awoke this morning at 3:38am, not sure what woke me or why, but I was wide awake. I picked up my phone and noticed that I had a text message, opened it and found out that I have a … Continue reading
Beautiful, Scrumptious Peaches
So what to do with 15 pounds of peaches? I had thought that I would freeze some and make peach jam, but as it turned out I froze most of them and we have been enjoying fresh peaches in desserts, … Continue reading
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Zucchini, Zucchini Everywhere
Yesterday turned into an all day baking fest, no jam making. I decided to freeze the peaches and make some yummy desserts – also a juicy, fresh peach is not something to pass up. I started out with about 7 … Continue reading
