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Writer's Block: Eat, Drink, Be Merry
Tomato Aspic. I think my grandma was the only one that liked it, so year after year it was on the table.
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Five books I've recently read:
* Free Lunch by David Cay Johnston. Johnston chronicles how corporations have manipulated and exploited the tax structure to guarantee profits and line their pockets at the expense of taxpayers. Everything from using tax loopholes to pitting communities (and the tax incentives they will offer) against each other to ( Read more... ) -
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The rack of lamb turned out great. We're already looking forward to doing it again sometime soon.
Not looking forward to work tomorrow, especially since one of the co-workers in my unit is out next week, which means increase work volume for me in the interim. Oh well, at least the work week is only three days long. Hope everyone has a good work -
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Random weekend ramblings....
* My alma-mater had it's annual football rivalry game today. I'm pleased to report the boys in copper and gold whooped Montana State 35-3.
* Less than a week until my favorite holiday. Thanksgiving is my favorite because it celebrates two of my very favorite things in life - family and food. This year we are spending ( Read more... ) -
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I'm very grateful for the arrival of Friday evening. The end of the work week, and this Friday, payday ( Read more... ) -
The Wire
Last night, makena_smiles and I finished The Wire, which is the best TV series I have seen. Gritty and difficult to watch at times, but also funny and sweet other times. You see the good and bad of all characters. The show would be an excellent case study in ethics. The show lasted 5 seasons, and ended last year. All seasons are on DVD, and I highly ( Read more... ) -
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I mentioned earlier that I would write about last Saturday evening, so here it is.
We had plans to go to a party at one of my co-worker's house. So we planned to have a sitter for Miss M. so we could have an adult night out. About 3 that afternoon, my co-worker sent a text that the party was canceled due to a family emergency. Since we already ( Read more... ) -
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I'm not usually in the habit of making new year resolutions - and although it is not the new year yet, I've had one on my mind for this year. It wasn't until makena_smiles mentioned it in her post today. I have also been feeling some imbalance in my life lately. I feel I'm stretching myself too thin, between hobbies, work, family and volunteering I find I'm ( Read more... ) -
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Had a good weekend. I'll post about last night later on in the week - too tired to do it justice right now, plus Miss M. is fussing.
Hope everyone has a good work week.
