A bit late to this blogging party…
… but it’s been one of those weeks. I was sent a review copy of Crystal Paine’s newest ebook, Celebrating and Savoring a Simple Christmas. It arrived late in the…
Read More… but it’s been one of those weeks. I was sent a review copy of Crystal Paine’s newest ebook, Celebrating and Savoring a Simple Christmas. It arrived late in the…
Read MoreOkay, so. I think this soup is some of the best stuff evah. My husband disagrees with me, because he is crazy enough to not be a huge squash fan.…
Read More…when I posted about the MSM’s new ebook, Celebrating & Savoring a Simple Christmas last night, I failed to mention two very important things: 1) I meant to also share…
Read MoreSix years ago (nearly 7), the BBC collected “the best scientific experts” to decide BBC policy on climate change reporting. Who were those ‘scientific experts?’ The BBC refused to share…
Read MoreHomemade noodles would make A very frugal but quite delicious home-made gift of food. My step-grandmama used to make home-made egg noodles, and they were greatly valued by all her…
Read MoreWhy, it’s TRADITION! (tradition!) (picture Reb Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof). Remember what April Fool’s Day is like around here, and that we still put a dime in the…
Read MoreThe Rosemary Tree by Elizabeth Goudge This book is a numinous book, a sort of Green Knowe for grown ups. Snippets, and these aren’t even the best parts: Here a…
Read MoreIn the public domain, this will be free for a while: A Letter to the Hon. Samuel Eliot, Representative in Congress From the City of Boston, In Reply to His…
Read MoreSan Bernardino city attorney advised citizens at a community meeting in November to “Go home, lock your doors, and load your guns.” Says resident responses have been positive, only the…
Read MoreIn a December 23, 1783 letter, George Washington wrote the following: I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act to my official life by commending the interest…
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