Category Archives: daily updates

civil rights and good china

Posted on March 30, 2016 by dichroic

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

Posted on March 28, 2016 by dichroic

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

Posted on March 24, 2016 by dichroic

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

Posted on March 4, 2016 by dichroic

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

Posted on February 18, 2016 by dichroic

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

Posted on February 17, 2016 by dichroic

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

Posted on February 15, 2016 by dichroic

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

Posted on February 12, 2016 by dichroic

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

Posted on February 11, 2016 by dichroic

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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Things that have pissed me off in this election cycle so far

Posted on February 10, 2016 by dichroic

(I mean, other than almost everything Cruz and Trump say and the fact that people still want to vote for them.) The person who inveighed against Bernie Sanders “because he’s not a real Democrat”, meaning, he isn’t staunchly loyal to … Continue reading →

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