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These Things: February 2013
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013. The Power of Habit: A Book Rave-view. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. Is a fantastic book! After hearing just a smidgen of a radio interview with the author, I put myself in the library queue. Charles Duhigg, a journalist, has written about the habits of individuals, organizations, and societies. He explains scientific research about craving, the structure of habits, and how habits can be created or changed. The Power of Habit. Finally, brethre...
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These Things: February 2014
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Saturday, February 1, 2014. The idea of buying fair trade products always made sense to me, but not enough to actually make me do it. I had heard that purchasing certified foods ensured fair treatment and living wages for farmers, as well as better land-use practices. Picture me with eyes closed, hands over my ears, chanting, "La la la la la la la . . .". And I live quite comfortably in one of the wealthiest countries in the world. There are quite a few recipes online; I chose the ATK version. To the rec...
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These Things: Small Successes: Once Again
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Friday, March 28, 2014. Small Successes: Once Again. Although I always enjoyed the format, it's been almost three years since I've posted any small successes. The host site changed a few times and I lost track (and maybe focus). Last night I stumbled on Small Success Thursdays at CatholicMom.Com. So I'm ready to begin again. Enough intro . . . here's my list for this week:. I made it to Confession. This was like hitting "refresh" on my Lent. Time to move forward . . . I have been trying to make it to Con...
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These Things: September Science
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014. To culminate their study of cells, Marianna and her classmates created detailed models, many of them edible. ;-) Marianna considered making a pizza, but I persuaded her that gingerbread would be simpler and sturdier. We had all the fixings already in the house, including some candy left from last Halloween. Charming, isn't it? Can you identify the flagella, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, or lysosomes? How about the rough and smooth endoplasmic reticulum? Saint of the Day.
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These Things: December 2012
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Friday, December 21, 2012. Advent: Love Comes Down. I love this song by Matt Maher, and it always reminds me of Advent and the Incarnation. The chorus is so joyful: "Isn't it beautiful? I'm searching for a king and kingdom. Here among the beggars and the weak. The broken and redeemed. I'm finding grace beyond all measure. In flesh and blood He hides his majesty. Inside of you and me. Why would a King. Do such a thing? The God of the universe. He became one of us. We cry out and then. Love comes down again.
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These Things: It's Been Too Long . . .
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Friday, June 27, 2014. It's Been Too Long . . . How do I know? Perhaps the mouse nest in the corner is a clue . . . It appeared to be mostly grass clippings for structure. With fur (from Dusty's outdoor grooming sessions) added for comfort. Note the cherry pits on the left. There was a much bigger pile deep inside the grill. The holes were gnawed in order to get to the tasty kernels. July 24, 2014 at 11:29 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Saint of the Day. St Francis de Sales. Me and my house.
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These Things: A Tale of Two Wedding Cakes
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Friday, August 29, 2014. A Tale of Two Wedding Cakes. I enjoy baking and over the decades have made a few wedding cakes for family and friends. Two years ago I baked Lauren and Adam's wedding cake. Since I knew life would get crazy as the big day approached, I assembled, iced, and froze the entire cake a week before the wedding. Transporting something that tall (and heavy! Was scary but so worth it. Both brides accepted my offer and both were married August 2nd! With ruffly fans that she wanted in coral,...
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These Things: September 2014
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Friday, September 26, 2014. I've always loved textiles: fabric, yarn, quilts, weaving, colors, textures. The melody and harmony of quilt designs especially call to and inspire me. Through the years, convinced that I hated sewing, all I could do was gaze and admire. A few years ago I dipped my toes in the sewing sea, working through some Stitch by Stitch. That class series turned out to be one of my best gifts EVER. My teacher. Sharon teased me about over-planning, but I did find out that there were some ...
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These Things: My First Quilt
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Friday, September 26, 2014. I've always loved textiles: fabric, yarn, quilts, weaving, colors, textures. The melody and harmony of quilt designs especially call to and inspire me. Through the years, convinced that I hated sewing, all I could do was gaze and admire. A few years ago I dipped my toes in the sewing sea, working through some Stitch by Stitch. That class series turned out to be one of my best gifts EVER. My teacher. Sharon teased me about over-planning, but I did find out that there were some ...
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These Things: September 2013
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Monday, September 23, 2013. Len refashioned the compost bin this summer. Now, in addition to an earlier remodel that made it possible to dump produce directly from the deck, the bin has two sections with removable sides. Isn't it lovely? Our garden did not do well this year. It could be due to too much rain or not enough tending (I'm a big-time gardening slacker); we may never know. Our most successful crops are our "volunteers"- pumpkins and butternut squash that grew from the compost! Here are two pict...
