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cool story bro

Essential backstory: 1) Ted and I both have pilots’ licenses. We met when we were both working for NASA contractors at the Johnson Space Center. He used to say he wanted to build a kitplane in retirement, though I think … Continue reading

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civil rights and good china

When Ted and I got married, we chose patterns: china, crystal, and silver. (Respectively, Royal Doulton Princeton, Waterford Lismore, and Towle Old Master, if anyone is counting.) We got some for wedding gifts and have added some more, either by … Continue reading

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Fennel Salad Recipe

Tonight’s dinner, improvised from a few different recipes and the contents of the refrigerator, was tasty enough that I think it’s worth writing up the recipe. Solo Fennel Salad … or, what to do when the CSA gives you a … Continue reading

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thyroid stuff

It has been too long since I wrote here, so there may be a few rapid updates. Interesting – my memory seems to have gotten better lately. I think my thyroid levels must be up. When I first went on … Continue reading

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assorted updates

Sorted into what they used to call “heads” in old sermons (gratuitous L.M. Montgomery reference there) so I don’t just meander confusingly. I. Rowing and such My shoulder has been bothering me this week, to the point where I didn’t … Continue reading

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tiny decisions are the hardest

I am spending way way way too much time vacillating on whether to drive or take the MAX to the airport Saturday. Drive: Pros: Faster (about 40 minutes vs 86). Cons: Long drives still bother me. Ted wouldn’t have the … Continue reading

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plans and appointments

Life is speeding up again. Business trip to AZ next week (I fly out Saturday). Then when I come back we head down to the lake for some much-needed water time. The weekend after that is the Rose City Yarn … Continue reading

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Interview with a Fairy Godmother

This one is for Louise. Recording Date: 2/15/2016 Transcription of Radio Show, “You Do What?” from the Faerytale Broadcasting System Host Paula Pennywhistle (HPP): Hello, I’m Paula Pennywhistle and I’m the host of your FBS network’s show “You Do What?” … Continue reading

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grump grump grump grump

1. My arm hurts. It’s for a good cause – I went to the doctor for an annual physical yesterday, asked her about what innoculations are needed for our trip ti the Galapagos this summer, and she offered to give … Continue reading

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Correction to yesterday’s post

Because apparently I was thinking very fuzzily. Yesterday I wrote, among a list of things that have annoyed me: The US Electoral College system. Did you know that Clinton won New Hampshire? According to the CNN article I linked there, … Continue reading

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