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June 26, 2014
What Happy Looks Like
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Here’s a happy for Throwback Thursday. Guess what day this was. Go on, guess. Happy Did you guess, “The day MomGoth married Charlie”? If you did, you win the prize. The prize is: winning. This was way back in 1981 … Continue reading →
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June 25, 2014
Happy Little Salad
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Isn’t this a happy little salad? The answer is, “Yes. Yes, it is.” It’s cherry tomatoes, boiled potatoes, sugar snap peas, cucumbers, and mushrooms, tossed with Italian salad dressing. And it was very very good. And it made us happy. … Continue reading →
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June 24, 2014
It Must Be Me
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It was fine when I picked it up on the beach at Tybee Island. What have I done? In lighter news, I’m posting today at Fatal Foodies with a beautiful little fruit salad. A WRITING PROMPT FOR YOU: Find a … Continue reading →
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June 23, 2014
Bubble, Web, Whatevs #amwriting
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Know what a story bubble is? Maybe you do, but you call it something else. Some people call it a web. What it is is a way to get a story started. You begin with a prompt: an image, a … Continue reading →
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June 22, 2014
Goodreads Giveaway of TRUST & TREACHERY on #SampleSunday
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You like a Goodreads Giveaway? I like a Goodreads Giveaway. I like pert’ near anything free, truth be told. Here’s one that’s going on now, for TRUST AND TREACHERY. I’m very — as my British-speaking friends say — chuffed about … Continue reading →
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June 21, 2014
Sweetie Pie Steps In For #Caturday
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Sweetie Pie Turner here. This is a little bit confusing, so please listen closely: My mom is Katya’s mom’s mom — or, looking at it the other way, Katya’s mom is my mom’s daughter. So technically, Katya’s mom is my … Continue reading →
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June 20, 2014
Iron, Steel, and Hot, Hot Lead
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Iron, steel, and lead is not the name of a heavy metal band. They sort of tie my Friday Recommends together this week. First, here is where our #4 daughter has been for the last three weeks: The Celtic-Iron Age … Continue reading →
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June 19, 2014
Life In The Wild
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Livin’ the wild life here in the back o’ beyond. I’m tellin’ you what: I’ve got to get out in the yard more; the critters are starting to act like they freakin’ OWN the place. I don’t see no ‘possums … Continue reading →
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June 18, 2014
We Hardly Notice We’re Vegan
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We Hardly Notice We’re Vegan That’s crazy, considering how much I love meat. Here’s what we had for supper last night:That’s English roast potatoes: Boil potatoes until they’re nearly done, then toss them with oil or vegan margarine and salt … Continue reading →
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June 17, 2014
Sad Cat News
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I’m sorry to report that my beautiful Russian Blue and blogging partner, Katya Graymalkin, crossed The Rainbow Bridge today. Apparently, she suffered a stroke. She was a hearty 14 up until Friday, when she suddenly BOOM went down. Pet owners … Continue reading →
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