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Potatoes, Olympics and Dear Friends

Potatoes, Olympics and Dear Friends

by | Feb 19, 2010 |

The dishwasher is humming and the dryer is tumbling and I just spilled my tea and got olive oil in my eye and all in all it's been a pretty good evening. :-)I've been trying hard all week to look on the bright side, find things to be grateful for, soldier on through...

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It Was A Dark and Stormy Night

It Was A Dark and Stormy Night

by | Feb 18, 2010 |

It really was. Rain poured down in Seattle as I drove along 1-5 Friday night to spend the weekend with my pal Trish and her hubby. Aside from the weather it had been a lovely trip. I listened to Old Time Radio Suspense mysteries, scaring myself silly, and noshed on a...

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African Feasting

African Feasting

by | Feb 17, 2010 |

I was introduced to Ethiopian food by my Aunt Rosalie and Uncle Dave, who lived in Ethiopia for ten years. I instantly fell in love with the spongy injera bread topped with all sorts of savory stews. I've eaten it in Canada, California and even Germany, and have...

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Natural Italy

Natural Italy

by | Feb 16, 2010 |

I am recovering from my car accident today, so I will simply share these beautiful pictures from the Italian countryside. They bring such peace to my heart. 🙂 We made tisane with this scrumptious lavender.

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Accident

Accident

by | Feb 16, 2010 |

Dear ones, I'm afraid my post will be short and sweet today. Although I had a lovely weekend with my dear friends, I also got in a car accident that has left me with much pain. I am fine, but will be very sore for a while. I go to the chiropractor and doctor in the...

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Looking Forward

Looking Forward

by | Feb 12, 2010 |

Last Friday I wrote about planning one thing every week to look forward to, and this week I had a doozy! 🙂 I kept catching myself grinning at work, while puttering away at my chores or out on my walk, simply because today I get to head down south to spend a whole...

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A Bit o’ Rain

A Bit o’ Rain

by | Feb 11, 2010 |

After days of glorious sunshine, our beautiful Washington rain is back, gentle and refreshing. Even though we still have frost on our windshields in the morning, it feels like spring is so close! On my morning break at work, I stroll through the neighborhoods of the...

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A Little Italian with a Dash of Oysters

A Little Italian with a Dash of Oysters

by | Feb 10, 2010 |

After missing two weeks of CEC 🙁 I was so happy to be well enough to go this week! YAY! 🙂 Twas so splendid to see all my foodie pals, and hear their familiar banter and teasing.The theme was Italian, but was adhered to rather loosely. 🙂 I started things off with...

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Greek Rambles, Part II

Greek Rambles, Part II

by | Feb 9, 2010 |

Our exploration of the Old Fort in Corfu, Greece was exhilarating, beautiful, and roasting hot! As we clambered down steep wooden steps and entered the cobbled tunnel leading out we groaned with joy as great gusts of cold sea air whistled through the tunnel cooling us...

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