The chicken pot pie turned out wonderful. I think I've figured out how to maximize my costs. It's 5 cans each of potatoes and veggies. The total cost is about $24 and it makes 4 pies. That's $5 per pie. Of course, I can't eat that much. One is enough for me. I wonder if it's possible to freeze them. And if so, how do I do that ( Read more... )

Time to go home...finally. I have Monday and Tuesday off, so I'm really looking forward to this weekend. I have a lot to do on the book. Graphics still need to be done. I have to finish the second reading of the second proof. And then I have to make the changes, upload the files, and send it all in. Here's hoping this is the last time. Hoping, ( Read more... )

I may have to make these soon. They look so good.

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What a horrible, horrible day at work. It was a disaster. One thing after another. At least when I got home, Annabelle was in one of the most playful moods she has been in in a long time. Right now, she's laying beside me purring as I type. It's soothing. Still feel like getting schnockered tonight, though ( Read more... )

The weather's changing. Well, theoretically anyway. It should be getting warmer. When the warm days hit last week, it initiated my dietary reflex toward eating a bit better. It's a good thing that I love salads, because that's what my body is craving.

I'm also moving toward a nearly-obsessive aikido practice. I only go to class 1 to 2 times a ( Read more... )

I'd hoped to get a job up in Janesville. Good pay...would free me up for leading new faith community activities in the evenings and weekends. However, the rejection letter landed in my mailbox a couple of weeks ago. Alas, but I'm apparently (if I'm reading it right) overqualified. Back to the drawing board. I have another local job interest ( Read more... )