Author Archives: dichroic

“Workout Onion Soup” and other cooking

Posted on January 3, 2012 by dichroic

Not bad; out of three new recipes this week, one was just OK and two were successes that I’ll make again. On Saturday, I made what purported to be a Dutch hutspot recipe. It wasn’t really, just a beef stew … Continue reading →

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a meme and a push

Posted on January 3, 2012 by dichroic

I’ve seen a few people posting a “Where I Slept in 2011” meme, and of course I couldn’t resist that one. So: Eindhoven and Amsterdam, Netherlands Venice, Italy Eugene area, Grants Pass, and a few assorted points along the coast, … Continue reading →

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more travels

Posted on December 21, 2011 by dichroic

More posts up at the other place. You can go over there and scroll through them all or link directly: Madrid more Madrid Seville Gibraltar Next we head along the Mediterranean coast, finding hotels as we go (hopefully!!) then up … Continue reading →

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happy holidays, dammit

Posted on December 18, 2011 by dichroic

I’m pretty sure no one who reads my blog needs to be told any of this but I’ve seen at least a couple of people on Facebook already ranting about their ‘right’ to say “Merry Christmas”, presumably instead of “Happy … Continue reading →

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Miss me?

Posted on December 17, 2011 by dichroic

In case anyone did, the party at the moment is on the other site – I’ve been trying to keep it updated as we travel around France and Spain. The trip so far: Bayeaux Bayeux Tapestry and the beaches of … Continue reading →

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What Sinterklaas brought

Posted on December 7, 2011 by dichroic

I’m writing this on Saturday December 3, because I wouldn’t wait to talk about it, but I have this post set to publish on Wednesday night, after my knitting group’s Sinterklaas gift exchange. This year I was determined to do … Continue reading →

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Happy holidays, a little early

Posted on December 2, 2011 by dichroic

With travel coming up, I’ve gotten all my gifts early this year. Here’s an early present for you all. Two things I have ground into me every time I get into discussions online (where I think people are more apt … Continue reading →

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to do this weekend

Posted on December 1, 2011 by dichroic

Finish skirt (a.k.a. sew on two buttons) mail packages (already wrapped and addressed) finish cards (about 3-5 more plus tucking in holiday letter and addressing for all of them) wrap Sinterklaas present (have idea and supplies, need to execute) erg … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 30, 2011 by dichroic

Fred Eaglesmith’s (lack of) math skills always bother me. In his song “Lucille”, if the guy singing aged from 19 to 45, then Lucille, who was 50 at the beginning of the song, is only 76 at the end. It’s … Continue reading →

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Eek!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by dichroic

Any day which begins with a dead mouse an is scheduled to end with a dentist appointment and a doctor’s appointment is probably not going to be a good day. Monday night, I heard a rustling in the kitchen, when … Continue reading →

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