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Like a barbarian

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Linda Andrews

The other day I went rogue and just threw tea leaves in the pot. After it finished brewing, I did strain it through a fine mesh than drank it from a china teacup. It was nice to change things up, … Continue reading →

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Pop

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Linda Andrews

It started with a bag of gourmet flavored popcorn. Strawberry flavored. My daughter ate most of it. Then we tried to find a local supplier to no avail. Finally my nephew and his fiancé took pity on us and sent … Continue reading →

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This month’s reading

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Linda Andrews

I picked this book because the book that I wanted wasn’t in stock. It is an interesting mix of history and social manners in the time of transition into social rules versus aristocratic authoritarianism. And just because it is cooler … Continue reading →

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Cocoa time

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Linda Andrews

We have finally been getting some rain. Even though the highs have been in the 80s, I have been treating myself to some cocoa. These are the brands I have been rotating through: Starbucks is the richest, Stephen’s is the … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun Fact

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Linda Andrews

Apparently, I have a radish fetish. I found no less than 5 bunches of radishes collected over several weeks of shopping in my veggie bins. They are cleaned and ready to eat now. Let the feasting begin. I hope I … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday to me

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Linda Andrews

For my birthday, I wanted to do something different. Something special with my family. And what could be more special than celebrating Christmas in July with a tea designed around Christmas dinner. So we went to the Spicery in downtown … Continue reading →

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Cameras Everywhere

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Linda Andrews

This weekend we hosted a retirement and graduation party. Everyone had cell phones and yet only a few people took pictures. I have more photos from when I had to physically go and get a camera to take them. Which … Continue reading →

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Stock supplies

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Linda Andrews

There are certain things I stock up on like a squirrel preparing for a nuclear winter. Lettuce—not really logical or sane given its short shelf life. Cheese. If this needs an explanation, you may need help in understanding life’s fundamental … Continue reading →

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Sweet

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Linda Andrews

It started around Halloween. You know, when you buy a bag of candy, then eat the candy before Halloween, so you need to buy another bag of candy. Well, I bought multiple bags of candy. And we had no trick … Continue reading →

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Sugar Season

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Linda Andrews

Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Which means our sugar food group will now switch from candy to fresh cookies. Hmmm, cookies. I have to say I love thin sugar cookies, no icing, like my mom makes. Second, … Continue reading →

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