Just Stuff

As you may have, or have not, noticed, I changed my blog theme back.  I decided I didn’t like any of the standard wordpress themes and I figured why mess with what’s been working so far.  If I get adventurous maybe I’ll redo my header.
On a completely different note, I’ve been wondering why my garden [...]

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General Update

There isn’t any particular reason I haven’t been posting other than I’ve just been too busy.
I’ve been trying to knock talk some sense into Son about his spending habits, I’ve been helping BF (single Mom, two girls, full-time job) paint EVERY ROOM of her new house and I’ve been having the usual arguements with Daughter [...]

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Buried In Brine

Okay, I promise, this is my last post about pickles.
It’s just that when you’re up to your armpits in something you weren’t really expecting it can dominate your thoughts.
Well, I can officially confirm that the recipe from my last post, although a little too heavy on the vinegar, didn’t kill anyone nor did it make [...]

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In a Pickle 2

You know, making pickles was more fun than I thought it would be.  I might just make a farmer’s wife out of myself yet.
Of course, I’ll have to divorce Hubby and marry a farmer because as far as I can tell, despite how supportive he’s been, he isn’t about to trade in his pocket protector [...]

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In A Pickle

“It’ll be fun,” I said. “It’ll be an experiment,” I said. “We’ll learn so much,” I said.
Why do people listen to me? Especially the people who live with me, sheesh, you’d think they’d know me better by now. I’m all for the grandiose ideas and even have the energy for the [...]

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Sweet Distraction

Man, am I sick of sorting, folding and organzing all that fabric. It has put me off sewing for at least a week. Not to mention that it’ll take that long just to sweep up all the loose threads all over my dining room floor.
And no, I’m still not done. I have [...]

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