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February 9, 2023
Thursday Doors: FriendDoors, Guildhall in Leicester
My British friend, fellow writer Andrea Gilbey, sent me these door pictures from one of her “rambles”. As the title says, they’re from the Guildhall in Leicester. First, an informational plaque, because she knows how I am. A closeup of the plaque: Here’s the interior:…
February 8, 2023
One-Liner Wednesday: Oh, Noes!
Sara was talking to my future son-in-law, and asked him about the D&D game he had recently played — if “played” is the word I want for a game that takes quick thinking and deep strategy. ANYWAY, she asked him how it went, and he…
February 7, 2023
Food: Vegan Crisp-Pastry Mushroom Pie
This is kind of a cross between a rough-puff pastry and a shortcrust pastry. As is so often the case, my recipes read like something from the Middle Ages. Mix flour, salt, and water to make a dough that holds together but isn’t wet. Flour…
February 6, 2023
Monday Recommends and Nail Art: Southern Cats and Valentines
I stumbled across 3 Southern Cats and Momma (although there are now 4 cats) on Instagram, and I had to look them up on YouTube. They consistently crack me up: The Sass Mouth, Alcoholic, Catnip Dealer, and Pentecostal Kitties. Here’s one of their YouTube videos.…
February 5, 2023
Sunday Snapshot: Pop of Color
A WRITING PROMPT FROM ME TO YOU: A riot of color. MA
February 4, 2023
Caturday: Chickie is Bowled Over
HELLO! My name is CHICKIE! Adi’s MamaJess came to visit, and she took a picture of ME! That made me not so mad at Adi anymore. Tipper and I think we might let Adi stay, after all. Adi went to a place called a groomer,…
February 3, 2023
Hope From Pittsburgh — Fridays For Future, Climate Strike Online
How Pittsburgh found a secret climate weapon in ‘the thrilling world of municipal budgeting’
February 2, 2023
Thursday Doors: Corning, New York 7
Some of these may be repeats, but they bear it. Long-time readers (Hi, Denise!) may remember that Sara took me to a make-your-own-paperweight tutorial when we were in Corning. Here’s the front door of the place, Hands On Glass. The door ain’t much of a…
February 1, 2023
One-Liner Wednesday: There’s Always An Exception
A young friend who wasn’t Sara or Dora came to do nails with me and we talked and talked. Somehow, the subject turned to gaming, and I told her about the board game Sara and I used to play when Sara was young. It was…
January 31, 2023
Food: Vegan Sausage Pancake
I got a yearning for pancakes and sausage drenched in maple syrup. What’s a wannabe vegan to do? Well, yes, I could fall off the turnip wagon, as I often do, but I decided to challenge myself. I gathered: I mixed everything but the butter…
