Fun at Home
I’m a homebody. I admit it. But that doesn’t mean I always accept it. I started hanging out with a new homeschooling friend a couple of months ago. At one … Continue reading Fun at Home
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December is Fun Month!
Finally, time for a little fun! Not only is December all about parties and celebrations, but it’s also my birth month. All of my life, I’ve looked forward to December … Continue reading December is Fun Month!
Stop me Before I Blanch Again
When I post to this blog, I usually do so with the faith that someone else out there is thinking/feeling/doing the same thing, or that at least you might find … Continue reading Stop me Before I Blanch Again
Dollhouse Dilemma
It’s not really a dilemma. I just like alliteration. It’s more just mixed feelings about this PlanToys Green Dollhouse on Franklin Goose. I love the idea of a dollhouse. When … Continue reading Dollhouse Dilemma
Week 17 Review: Utah Snow versus Ohio Snow
Earlier this week, we had a blizzard. It was windy and snowy for about an hour and then it was pretty much done. I was in a few blizzards in … Continue reading Week 17 Review: Utah Snow versus Ohio Snow
A Warning Unheeded
One of the things I didn’t realize I would get when I signed up for NaNoWriMo was a pep talk from Lemony Snicket. Lemony Snicket, possibly the most ill-fated writer … Continue reading A Warning Unheeded
Split Pea Soup with Fresh Peas and Potatoes
(NaNoWriMo Day 26 Word Count: 48,072.) We loved this soup. Well, the rest of the family liked it and ate it, but I loved it. I ate it for lunch for three … Continue reading Split Pea Soup with Fresh Peas and Potatoes
Book Review: Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart
Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book reminds me of both Brothers by Yu Hua and The Unbearable Lightness of Being … Continue reading Book Review: Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart
Thanksgiving NaNoWriMo Update
NaNoWriMo Day 25 Word Count: 45,564 Only 4,436 more words to go until I reach my goal! At this point, I’m just focusing on reaching 50,000 words, not on “finishing” … Continue reading Thanksgiving NaNoWriMo Update
Wait, Do I Like Cooking?
NaNoWriMo Day 24 Word Count: 43,589 I’ve got a homemade Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Crustless Pumpkin Pie and homemade Pumpkin Pepper Hummus hanging out in the fridge with the store-bought veggie tray … Continue reading Wait, Do I Like Cooking?
Weather Report and Word Count
NaNoWriMo Day 23 Word Count: 41,866 Weather Report: Snowy. But it’s not like the blizzards I’ve been in before. It’s still snowing, but the wind’s died down to basically nothing. … Continue reading Weather Report and Word Count
If You Don’t Hear From Me, Send Rescue Dogs.
Apparently, we’ve got a blizzard and arctic temperatures headed our way. I realize we are completely unprepared. Well, not completely. We have four candles, one lighter, and one flashlight. And … Continue reading If You Don’t Hear From Me, Send Rescue Dogs.
Imperfect Happiness 