I'm still around. I've just been quilting like a maniac, trying to get ready for this show NEXT WEEK. ACK. I mean, I have 10 that could be 100% ready tomorrow, so I'm in really good shape, but I have two more I want to finish and they are more challenging.  I will hopefully have pictures of the new guys up soon ( Read more... )

We just watched Star Wars. The girls were not initially convinced, but they were completely riveted by the end. So, the education continues:D

Oh, I noticed some parallels. Those who believe in The Force are ridiculed by those in power for believing in The Old Religion. I had to raise my eyebrows at that one. The cloak reminded me of the ( Read more... )

I want to start by saying THANK YOU to everyone who I interact with here.  You have all enriched my life immeasurably.  <3 <3 <3

I have complicated feelings around Thanksgiving, but I do love the idea that we stop and think about what we are grateful for.  My family makes pizza and watches a movie on Thanksgiving.  I have to get started on that soon ( Read more... )

Today, in the US, it's Thanksgiving.  Call it what you want, I won't be offended.  But I do like the tradition of reflecting on what I'm thankful for ( Read more... )

We here at Chez Jelazakazone are making and eating pizza today.  The kids are chowing down on their pizza and dh is dressing his.  My pizza will be next.  Then there will be another round of pizza making and then we will sit down and watch Mulan ( Read more... )

I've had a lovely day today so far including a dogpile in the bed to start the day.  I took DD2 to see The Fantastic Mr Fox at 9:30 this morning.  I loved it, although there were a few things I would have liked done differently (the quick action shots were blurry, for instance and it kind of made me a little motion sick).  The technical aspects ( Read more... )

So, I had planned all these fabulous dishes and in the end punted on a few.

( This got very long and most of it just cooking notes that are probably not of interest to anyone but me. )