Good pie crust, alas, has gone the way of the dodo in our home. I now have allergies to wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, and certain citrus fruits. I think I may be able to adapt the shoo fly pie filling to accomadate my needs, but the crust is another matter. Every crust my husband and I have attempted either lacked proper texture, or sent me to the ER ( Read more... )

I have rekindled an interest in my counted cross stitch, and am searching for a suitable picture of The Tree of Life to incorporate into one of my designs. The optimal picture would be of an oak or maple tree with just enough branches to make the Tree full of Life, but not SO many that I will go blind attempting to stitch said tree in 14 sq/1". I ( Read more... )

Invalid image file? What is that?

Today I am trying and failing to load a favorite picture to become my "avatar" for this site. I keep getting "an invalid file" error. What does this mean? I am certain the picture is small enough, I just don't understand what exactly the site considers to be "invalid". Comments? Help? AAAAAAK!

Tonight I went to my son's Open House at his Elementary school. In the foyer, I found the following sign posted:

PARENTS Please do not walk any further with your child. We have many capable staff that are able to help your child to their classroom. We are trying to make this transition as smooth as possible for everyone. Thanks.

Hmph.

Yeah, I know. It's been AWHILE since my last entry. What can I say? I didn't have anything to write. So here is my next entry, for all ONE of you who read this. I am going to Renn Faire in a few weeks with some girlfriends. BTW, are we still allowed to call them "girlfriends" when we are past 35? I am eagerly anticipating the event, as I ( Read more... )

Summer is here! The kids are off to Disneyland, and it won't be long until we're on vacation as well. Can't wait to sleep in, see the sights, and spend time with friends. Anticipation is half the fun. I hope the weather will be decent.

Planted a few things outdoors that will need lots of water...the poor things are scorched after only one day in the sun. They are supposed to be "OK" in full sun, but boy do they look withered. I have watered them sufficiently, but feel I have traumatized what is supposed to be a hardy perennial hydrangea bush...

Watered the flowers today, as they are wilting in the 90 degree temps we had today. Poor things need so much to drink, yet I am afraid these shade loving plants will be scorched, no matter how much water we give them.

Wow! This journal has put me in touch with someone I haven't seen or talked to in YEARS. What a pleasant, unexpected surprise that was. A breath of fresh air on an otherwise draining day. That was just what I needed. Thanks friend! :)