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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Home

From May 12 to the 27th... doesn't seem that long a time, but while I've been in the rainy forest of the Northwest, spring burst out in front of my deck. The bare tree to the left is suddenly in full leaf--it's a maple of some kind, lush and shady. It does cut the view of the mountains down, but will make it cooler here on the coming hot and sunny summer afternoons. The whole neighborhood is graced with these green reefs, where birds--doves, crows, magpies, blackbirds visiting from the nearby... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 26, 2013

The Perfect Sale

First, the store had a nice little camera, one like I've been wanting: pocket-sized digital, wide-angle, very close macro... even, the 3 inch view screen. Second, this camera was on sale: $99 which was an $80 savings. Third, I had 'points' of credit to spend, and had to spend it before June 1. So... yes, I have a new little camera, a Canon Powershot A4000 IS. If you are inquisitive: http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_powershot_a4000_is_review/ I'll let you know how it works out, now I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 25, 2013

Productive Saturday

Despite lowering weathers and a newly-wonky knee, I had a nice morning at the Farmer's Market, getting some of the best smoked salmon in the world, as I promised Charlie I would, and some Hawaiian pork jerky, a gyros sandwich for 11ses, and a cup of good coffee. At home again, I packed up a large padded envelope (bright red!) with books, and mailed them off to me. While I was at it, assembled three packing boxes and filled them with costuming to be mailed when pennies are sufficient. Or, if I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Pat B mentioned Orange Marmelade scones

or biscuits, in the US--I made up a batch this afternoon. With bisquick (using the term generically, but I use the low-fat Bisquick) it's as easy as putting the dry mix in the bowl, adding the flavor stuff, and liquid, and stirring it up. Measuring... Nah... just add liquid until it is the right consistancy for dough. I do drop biscuits rather than rolled and cut ones. Quicker, simpler, just as tasty. So... I melted some orange marmelade I happened to have, in some warm water, and added that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Still chilly, still grey...

But all of you, my friends of Blogit, have left so many bright candles glowing in my little cubby here, that I am very much cheered up. Thank you, all, very much indeed! I made savory biscuits last night, with breakfast sausage, apples, sharp cheddar, and chives, and both the making and eating was also cheering. There was a time in their early teen years when my girls, for some reason, found everything "cute as a biscuit." I think I will have some cute biscuits for breakfast, and take some up to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

glums today...

Is it the forever-dank, dark, chill weather? The cheese I ate yesterday evening? Not as much sleep as I seem to be wanting? The sad, sad news out of Oklahoma? Whatever it is, it's a glum day. Visiting friends and fellow-bloggers is like lighting little candles. Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 20, 2013

I wonder how long it would take with door knobs.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Strange and wonderful!

The sun is shining through the jungle outside my bedroom window, and is very cheering. I suppose it will grey up and rain again later, but for now, it's very heartening. In CoSpring, there is a downstairs room that peers out into the backyard from beneath the small deck and steps down to the yard. It is barren now, the yard--more a sandlot than a place to enjoy. I have plans to plant shade-loving plants in the shade under the deck, hanging some from the wooden supports, because ever since I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

They told me it would be warm...

warm and sunny, very pleasant, the best kind of weather in the Northwest... but they lied. It hasn't been near 80F, it's barely making it to 70, and the skies play with sunshine in the morning, but soon it will be raining again. I looked up the weather forecast, so didn't pack for this. I wasn't psyched for it. I am annoyed, feeling cold and cheated. It makes me positively cranky. At least, in the warmer days leading up to these, flowers have blossomed--here's your good news, CCT: dark purple... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

It's done

The eye surgery was accomplished without any unlooked-for (heheh... eye pun there) complications. Recovery time will be about the next week, after which he should be able to drive and lift things over 20 lbs. and get around without walking into posts. I fly back to Violetta and Charlie and my place around the 28th. And then we do it again in July, for the other eye. Thanks, everyone, for your good wishes! Sign in to see full entry.

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