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House Hunters and Bottom Feeders

Posted on August 9, 2010 by admin

Our house is on the market, not necessarily because we want it to be, but because we need it to be. Nonetheless, it is a wonderful house and I hope someone wonderful will find it. We’re getting a lot of … Continue reading →

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Waves and Oysters Bienville

Posted on August 9, 2010 by admin

The sea for me is a strong pull. Growing up I fell asleep to the lullaby of the waves crashing against the shore below my window. Some of my first recollections were of curling my small toes over smooth rocks … Continue reading →

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Moderation is Good for the Soul and Sole Dore

Posted on August 8, 2010 by admin

I’m ironing today and watching To Kill a Mockingbird, my favorite movie, for the fiftieth time.  I believe I can do all parts by rote at this juncture. I don’t mind ironing occasionally.  It gives me a feeling of satisfaction when … Continue reading →

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Flop Two, Over Medium and Asparagus Pie

Posted on August 3, 2010 by admin

The majority of the cooking falls to me in our house. Since money is tighter than it once was, we tend to stay home more and go out to eat less. In truth in the town where we live the … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Beach and Seafood Fettucine

Posted on July 31, 2010 by admin

I went to the market yesterday, as I was out of a number of things I needed.  I left an hour later with a full basket and a receipt equal to my car payment.  At my SUV I clicked my … Continue reading →

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Just Hanging Around and Spinach Stir-Fry

Posted on July 27, 2010 by admin

At twenty-nine I found myself a widow with two young children. We moved from a four bedroom house to a two bedroom condominium and started to rebuild our lives a day at a time. Fortunately, I had a good job … Continue reading →

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Pass the Cheese, Please and Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Posted on July 23, 2010 by admin

About seven months pregnant with my son, my husband got an offer for a job in Seattle, Washington, at the time we were located in Southern California. After much deliberation, we opted to have him take the job and I … Continue reading →

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Pink in the Drink and Carnitas

Posted on July 22, 2010 by admin

I’m not a cruise kind of person. I’ve been on two and found that after you’ve eaten yourself up two sizes, and enjoyed a pina colada or two that the ocean, however beautiful, becomes a bit monotonous after days of … Continue reading →

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Birds in the Deep End and Chicken Fajitas

Posted on July 20, 2010 by admin

After looking at every house in the area, we finally decided on our present home and moved in October of 2002.  Prior to moving in we installed new carpets, and flooring and updated the appliances.  The master bedroom had mirrors on … Continue reading →

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Seeing Double and Double Dipped Okra

Posted on July 19, 2010 by admin

Certainly my life has been plagued, or possibly enhanced, by colorful experiences.  When I first met my other half I had been out of a serious relationship for two years, and after the initial shock of being on my own in … Continue reading →

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