Monthly Archives: January 2012

going on a “sweet” adventure

This morning the kids, dog, and I started out on our usual trek to the bus stop. More often than not, it’s an absolute circus between competing children, with the smaller unable to keep up (especially in boots and snowpants), … Continue reading

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Woodstock Soapstone Co.

Once upon a time, I had a serious nightmare with a freight company shipping something big to me. It involved seeing it for the first time tipped over on the pallet, questioning the driver about it, being talked into just … Continue reading

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more winter wonderland (while it lasted)

I was on the east side of the state for about 24 hours last Friday – Saturday after the first round of snow, so I missed round two. While driving back, it was noticeably snowier when I got close to … Continue reading

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winter wonderland

We knew it was coming sooner or later, this shock to the system: 50 degrees in January, unseasonably warm weather, followed by lots of snow. Winter has finally arrived and it’s beautiful beyond any snowy landscape I’ve ever seen. The … Continue reading

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a breakfast lesson

Pretty much every Saturday for as long as I can remember I have made pancakes (or occasionally waffles) for breakfast. Natalie loves them and basically could eat them every day. Usually there are enough pancakes left over to last a … Continue reading

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