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A Beautiful Weekend
by Krista | Feb 8, 2010 | Bootstrap Monday
Good morning! 🙂 I am happy to report that I'm feeling better than I have in WEEKS! With rest, sunshine, and more rest, pain has ebbed and I'm so very grateful. :-)It was a lovely weekend, starting with Foyle's War with Mike and Toby at Toby's place. He made us all...
Reflecting and Other Happy Things
by Krista | Feb 5, 2010 | Fabulous Friday
Waaaaay back in December 2009 I read a New Year post by the lovely El over at Fresh New England. She was reflecting on things she'd learned over the last year. Reading through her list I felt alternately teary, affirmed and cheered. When I shared it with a couple of...
Snowflakes and Rain Showers
by Krista | Feb 4, 2010 | Plucky Thursday
It was a dark and stormy afternoon - we have those now and then in Washington. 🙂 I got home on lunch break, pulled up the shades to let a bit of light in and there were snowflakes! Stuck there by my roommmate Robyn. 🙂 Aren't they cheery?I've been bed-ridden so...
Healing Sunshine
by Krista | Feb 3, 2010 | Bits 'n' Bobs
After a long week of illness, I'm finally perking up. Hooray! Just in time for sunshine too. 🙂 Thanks to a chiropractor appointment and some good pain pills I was able to sit outside yesterday with juice, quilt and a good book, soaking up healing rays and fresh air....
Greek Rambles
by Krista | Feb 2, 2010 | Spring
After our relaxing and beautiful first day in Greece, we slept soundly and awoke to another brilliantly sunny day. We headed down to the hotel dining area, found sunny seats on the terrace and tucked into a hearty breakfast of strong coffee, yogurt with fruit and...
Pain and Bliss
by Krista | Feb 1, 2010 | Bootstrap Monday
I have been called Anne of Green Gables my entire life, with the occasional Pollyanna along the way. I was honored by the Anne bit because she was my absolute hero as a girl, but I found the Pollyanna label was usually intended as a put down, a reference to my...
To Life! Italian Style
by Krista | Jan 29, 2010 | Spring
I am so excited about this weekend! My aunt and uncle, Janet and Clint, are coming to visit from Canada and we have grand plans for delicious meals and girlie days and movies and popcorn and long walks and much visiting. :-)It's been a doozy of a week. Pain has been...
Nigerian Stew
by Krista | Jan 28, 2010 | Winter
I am related to some seriously good cooks. On my Dad's side of the family, every birthday, anniversary or holiday is spent around tables laden with Danish specialties, family favorites or dishes featuring the fruits of my uncles hunting and fishes trips.But there's...
Summer Grilling
by Krista | Jan 27, 2010 | Compatriot Wednesday
I'm in a summery frame of mind, looking at pictures of Greece and Italy, dreaming of beaches and sundresses and long, hot afternoons. I may be shivering on my couch under two quilts, but it's summer in my heart. 🙂 Mumsy's fairytale flower gardenI was too sick...
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