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winker: November 2011
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On a never-ending quest to make things slightly less awful. Tuesday, November 01, 2011. Cleo went as a lamb. I was mutton dressed as lamb. Okay, a mama sheep. Very close. This afternoon, as I was singing her to sleep for her nap, we had this exchange:. Cleo: "Next Howlaween, I want to dress up as Dark Vader, okay? Me: "Um, sure, sweetie. That's fine" (pause) "Do you know someone who dressed up as Darth Vader this year? Cleo, breathily, impressed: "Ian! The next. Babyhood is quite definitely over.
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winker: The Days These Days: Four and a Half
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On a never-ending quest to make things slightly less awful. Monday, January 28, 2013. The Days These Days: Four and a Half. Another year, another blog post. How do I maintain this punishing schedule of constant updates? Yes Well. Hello, there. So, in the interests of better-late-than-never, or maybe better-done-than-perfect, here's where we are these days. And "Cleo's the funniest person I know! Better done than perfect did I say? I'm going to wrap this up so it doesn't linger in "Drafts" for six months.
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winker: Set Phasers to Maximum Geek (or Advanced Freezer Management)
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On a never-ending quest to make things slightly less awful. Sunday, July 13, 2014. Set Phasers to Maximum Geek (or Advanced Freezer Management). Everything is for you, dear reader). There are a lot of time-saving freezer tips out there, most of which involve freezing completed (or almost-completed) dishes. The most extreme of these is Once a Month Cooking. Cookie sheet and waxed paper. The Good Frozen Vegetables. In the warmer months, any leftover fruit, odd ends of juices, the last inch of ice cream, le...
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winker: Springtime
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On a never-ending quest to make things slightly less awful. Thursday, April 05, 2012. Little girls in white tights! Those insanely cute mini daffodils! I need to do a little deep breathing. And then I need to put away all the groceries in the world, that are currently waiting for me on the kitchen floor (lamb! Happy Spring, everyone. Yay spring. Also welcome back! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). People I Approve Of (Not An Exhaustive List). Paris and Other Pretensions.
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winker: September 2010
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On a never-ending quest to make things slightly less awful. Tuesday, September 28, 2010. The Days These Days: Retro Style. 5:00 am. She wakes up and lets us know what she'd like: "Mama come in here, please! I want a bottle of milk in my bed! Turn on the light! And then finally, "I want my bunny pacifier! And then silence. She dozes off again, or just lies there quietly, and then tries again. I wanna bodda' o mowk i' my bed! I wan' my bunny pacifiah! 7:00 am. Breakfast. The popular menus include o...She's...
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winker: November 2010
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On a never-ending quest to make things slightly less awful. Thursday, November 04, 2010. This is going to be easy! She's a genius, she'll get it right away. I bet there won't be any more accidents after. oh. Well, by this evening she'll have it down for sure. You know, she's always been so stalwart in the face of minor scrapes and bumps. You think there's a correlation between a high pain threshold and having trouble identifying that uncomfortable "I have to pee" feeling? Or we would be, if we were those...
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winker: Going Out For Lunch! Or, Fish Cakes
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On a never-ending quest to make things slightly less awful. Saturday, February 23, 2013. Going Out For Lunch! Or, Fish Cakes. Step One: Give up eating meat for Lent (fish is okay). Step Two: Find yourself (with spouse and child) downtown at lunchtime, chilly and peckish. Step Three: Try to find a place that is open, has some food that includes a pescatarian option, and is willing and able to cook and sell this food. Step Four: Give up on Step Three. For extra credit, avoid familial squabbles!
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winker: January 2013
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On a never-ending quest to make things slightly less awful. Monday, January 28, 2013. The Days These Days: Four and a Half. Another year, another blog post. How do I maintain this punishing schedule of constant updates? Yes Well. Hello, there. So, in the interests of better-late-than-never, or maybe better-done-than-perfect, here's where we are these days. And "Cleo's the funniest person I know! Better done than perfect did I say? I'm going to wrap this up so it doesn't linger in "Drafts" for six months.
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winker: February 2013
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On a never-ending quest to make things slightly less awful. Saturday, February 23, 2013. Salmon Curry with Vegetables. Canned salmon is generally (always? Wild caught from sustainable fisheries, it's full of healthy fats, and those creepy bones are soft enough to eat. Just crush them between your fingers and throw them into the mix. They're a great source of calcium. The omega-3-full orange oil should get used too, so don't pour off the liquid. It mixes right into the curry sauce. Serves three or four.
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winker: August 2010
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On a never-ending quest to make things slightly less awful. Monday, August 30, 2010. Equal Parts Shrimp and Spinach (read on! The latest contestant in the Quickest, Healthiest, Easiest Dinner is this:. 1 teaspoon olive oil. 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped. 1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped. 1 small onion, finely chopped. 1 teaspoon curry powder (or to taste). 1 pound frozen spinach. 1/2 cup milk or cream. 1 pound shell-on frozen shrimp. 1 tablespoon butter (optional). Links to this post.
