Whoever said that you can't make Christmas goodies after Christmas? These are mocha chocolate truffles...
Yes, I ate one. Or two.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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December 26, 2011
Living water rushing down the mountain brings a song full of peace and life!
Living water rushing down the mountain brings a song full of peace and life!
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December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas! Good Savior who came to this world as a baby to bring salvation and peace, to make us right with God. Good Love that overflows into all the world to show us a different way. May your Christmas be filled with blessings, family, friends, love, and life!
This is the perfect moment.
Merry Christmas! Good Savior who came to this world as a baby to bring salvation and peace, to make us right with God. Good Love that overflows into all the world to show us a different way. May your Christmas be filled with blessings, family, friends, love, and life!
This is the perfect moment.
Monday, December 26, 2011
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December 23, 2011
First day of my brother's Christmas weekend visit began with a trip to Zoo Lights!
First day of my brother's Christmas weekend visit began with a trip to Zoo Lights!
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December 22, 2011
Facebook has not stopped me from sending out a Christmas photo! I love getting Christmas photos from family and friends-- or I'd duck tape my laptop to the refrigerator with the screen open to all of your Facebook profiles. Yes, I would.
Facebook has not stopped me from sending out a Christmas photo! I love getting Christmas photos from family and friends-- or I'd duck tape my laptop to the refrigerator with the screen open to all of your Facebook profiles. Yes, I would.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
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December 21, 2011
It's the first day of winter and the temps are supposed to get way down in the upper 20's tonight! Brrrrr!!! (That is said with a little bit of sarcasm.)
It's the first day of winter and the temps are supposed to get way down in the upper 20's tonight! Brrrrr!!! (That is said with a little bit of sarcasm.)
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
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December 17, 2011
The mall on a Saturday the weekend before Christmas?! What are you thinking?!
The mall on a Saturday the weekend before Christmas?! What are you thinking?!
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December 16, 2011
I love my AGC gals! Pumpkin in a glass. Liquid Red Hots. That's all I'm going to say...
I love my AGC gals! Pumpkin in a glass. Liquid Red Hots. That's all I'm going to say...
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December 15, 2011
Whoa buddy! I'm slacking off with the photo posting! Trivia night on the East side! China provides over half the world's supply of pigs and "muselet" is the wire that covers the cork on a champagne bottle. But this is the photo I took-- the candle on the bar.
Whoa buddy! I'm slacking off with the photo posting! Trivia night on the East side! China provides over half the world's supply of pigs and "muselet" is the wire that covers the cork on a champagne bottle. But this is the photo I took-- the candle on the bar.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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December 14, 2011
The sewing machine is out and ready to sew Christmas presents! Hmm... or maybe for next year?
The sewing machine is out and ready to sew Christmas presents! Hmm... or maybe for next year?
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
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December 13, 2011
After an aborted trip to Zoo Lights tonight, I stayed home and became my own muse.
After an aborted trip to Zoo Lights tonight, I stayed home and became my own muse.
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December 12, 2011
Tonight I knocked out one more of my 30x30 list-- learning a martial arts! Through Groupon, I bought 5 lessons at a martial arts studio and took a Muay Thai class tonight-- a form of kickboxing. After an hour long workout kicking and punching, and absorbing my workout partner's kicks and punches, I was jello. Bringing out the inner tigress! On to jiu jitsu!
Tonight I knocked out one more of my 30x30 list-- learning a martial arts! Through Groupon, I bought 5 lessons at a martial arts studio and took a Muay Thai class tonight-- a form of kickboxing. After an hour long workout kicking and punching, and absorbing my workout partner's kicks and punches, I was jello. Bringing out the inner tigress! On to jiu jitsu!
Monday, December 12, 2011
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December 11, 2011
This is the guy who I've been in a relationship with for almost 5 years and he stays faithful and loyal, and ever soft! I'm glad Duncan was with me this evening... he's a good dog and I'm grateful for him.
This is the guy who I've been in a relationship with for almost 5 years and he stays faithful and loyal, and ever soft! I'm glad Duncan was with me this evening... he's a good dog and I'm grateful for him.
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December 10, 2011
Tulips in December... I think that will be the name of my first album. Or book. Or band name. Or coffee shop. Hmm... or song.
Tulips in December... I think that will be the name of my first album. Or book. Or band name. Or coffee shop. Hmm... or song.
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December 9, 2011
Christmas party on the town! Chateauneuf du Pape (wine), New York pepper steak, oysters in the shell, lobster garlic mashed potatoes, and creme brulee (just to mention a few).
Christmas party on the town! Chateauneuf du Pape (wine), New York pepper steak, oysters in the shell, lobster garlic mashed potatoes, and creme brulee (just to mention a few).
Thursday, December 8, 2011
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December 8, 2011
Mom started the tradition years ago to make homemade pizza on tree decorating night, so I made homemade pizza tonight! And I was going to decorate the tree, but now it's almost 10:30pm...
But the pizza was sure fabulous!
Mom started the tradition years ago to make homemade pizza on tree decorating night, so I made homemade pizza tonight! And I was going to decorate the tree, but now it's almost 10:30pm...
But the pizza was sure fabulous!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
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December 6, 2011
So, remember how I said before how I want to learn how to make good soup this winter? Here's my half-hearted attempt from tonight. This is called: I'm Hungry And It's Late Soup
A few small potatoes baked in the microwave; several spoonfuls of cooked lentils over the potatoes; a half of an avacado sliced; smother with tomato soup from a box (the organic free-range kind). Microwave for 3 minutes. Top with freshly ground pepper and sea salt.
So, remember how I said before how I want to learn how to make good soup this winter? Here's my half-hearted attempt from tonight. This is called: I'm Hungry And It's Late Soup
A few small potatoes baked in the microwave; several spoonfuls of cooked lentils over the potatoes; a half of an avacado sliced; smother with tomato soup from a box (the organic free-range kind). Microwave for 3 minutes. Top with freshly ground pepper and sea salt.
Monday, December 5, 2011
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December 5, 2011
If books are your friends like they are to me, you'll understand it's pretty exciting when a friend says she went through her bookshelf and wanted to get rid of a bunch of books and wonders if you want them. Yes, please.
So, I too, have a bunch of books to get rid of. Anyone want to look through them?
If books are your friends like they are to me, you'll understand it's pretty exciting when a friend says she went through her bookshelf and wanted to get rid of a bunch of books and wonders if you want them. Yes, please.
So, I too, have a bunch of books to get rid of. Anyone want to look through them?
Sunday, December 4, 2011
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December 3, 2011
Christmas tree time! Tarah and I had a fabulous time wandering through a tree farm and finding the perfect tree now nestled in the corner of our living room!
Christmas tree time! Tarah and I had a fabulous time wandering through a tree farm and finding the perfect tree now nestled in the corner of our living room!
Friday, December 2, 2011
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December 2, 2011
I think today's photo captures why I have felt so confused about the changing of seasons this year. It's an odd conundrum. I've been starting out the office window at the following for the past couple weeks: Help?
Christmas greetings and the leaves are still changing color and it's DECEMBER.
I think today's photo captures why I have felt so confused about the changing of seasons this year. It's an odd conundrum. I've been starting out the office window at the following for the past couple weeks: Help?
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December 1, 2011
Wheat and rice at Ping! New places, new people, new adventures every day-- carpe diem, my friends, sieze the day!
Wheat and rice at Ping! New places, new people, new adventures every day-- carpe diem, my friends, sieze the day!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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November 30, 2011
This photo says what I want to say. I am surprised by God every day-- he is always good whether I think so or not, and his grace never fades.
This photo says what I want to say. I am surprised by God every day-- he is always good whether I think so or not, and his grace never fades.
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November 29, 2011
An experiment with hair-- like cooking chicken, I cannot make a good braid on my own head. However, I discovered a new way. Thank you Angelina Jolie, you are an inspiration!
An experiment with hair-- like cooking chicken, I cannot make a good braid on my own head. However, I discovered a new way. Thank you Angelina Jolie, you are an inspiration!
Monday, November 28, 2011
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November 28, 2011
This is what they strap around your wrist when you go into the ER. I suppose to ID your body in case you die. I'm fine, feel great-- they said there's nothing wrong. No worries!
This is what they strap around your wrist when you go into the ER. I suppose to ID your body in case you die. I'm fine, feel great-- they said there's nothing wrong. No worries!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
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November 27, 2011
Santa! What are you doing in the mall?! The elves need your direction to make toys at the North Pole!
Santa! What are you doing in the mall?! The elves need your direction to make toys at the North Pole!
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November 26, 2011
When the winter sun sets and the chilly night air settles in, there's nothing more lovely than snuggling in a warm blanket on the couch watching movies and knitting hand warmers by the light of candles.
When the winter sun sets and the chilly night air settles in, there's nothing more lovely than snuggling in a warm blanket on the couch watching movies and knitting hand warmers by the light of candles.
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November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving! Who really needs anything more than pudding pie, wine, and green olives? ;)
Happy Thanksgiving! Who really needs anything more than pudding pie, wine, and green olives? ;)
Thursday, November 24, 2011
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November 23, 2011
Thanksgiving Eve has found me baking in the kitchen til midnight! The butterscotch pudding is now cooling before I pour it into the gluten free pie crust! I made two pudding pies-- the other is chocolate-- and there was enough crust left over to make a few tarts. I love digging into the back of the freezer and pulling out the random what-in-the-world-is-it and defrosting... mango! So I baked cinnamon mango tarts, as well as a loaf of gf bread! I love Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Eve has found me baking in the kitchen til midnight! The butterscotch pudding is now cooling before I pour it into the gluten free pie crust! I made two pudding pies-- the other is chocolate-- and there was enough crust left over to make a few tarts. I love digging into the back of the freezer and pulling out the random what-in-the-world-is-it and defrosting... mango! So I baked cinnamon mango tarts, as well as a loaf of gf bread! I love Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
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November 22, 2011
This is called "I Didn't Want to Cook Tonight:" Three simple ingredients: brown rice macaroni, tofu, sliced peppers. Add a little bit of garlic salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and top with some parmesan cheese and olives if desired.
This is called "I Didn't Want to Cook Tonight:" Three simple ingredients: brown rice macaroni, tofu, sliced peppers. Add a little bit of garlic salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and top with some parmesan cheese and olives if desired.
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November 21, 2011
Winter rains come without mercy, pouring through the roofs of the inhabitants of the earth, into their kettles on the kitchen floor.
Winter rains come without mercy, pouring through the roofs of the inhabitants of the earth, into their kettles on the kitchen floor.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
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November 20, 2011
With the sunshine blazing across a breezy autumn sky, I decided I could not allow the day to pass by without enjoying the freshness of it! Duncan and I meandered around a local park we'd never visited before and enjoyed the leaf strewn trails.
I think this should be our Christmas photo. What would people say if they only got a photo of my dog?
With the sunshine blazing across a breezy autumn sky, I decided I could not allow the day to pass by without enjoying the freshness of it! Duncan and I meandered around a local park we'd never visited before and enjoyed the leaf strewn trails.
I think this should be our Christmas photo. What would people say if they only got a photo of my dog?
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November 19, 2011
It's another new recipe night! The meal of choice this evening is Moroccan Chicken with Black Beans (it's supposed to be lentils, but I only had black beans) over quinoa and a bed of fresh greens. Recipe to follow.
It's another new recipe night! The meal of choice this evening is Moroccan Chicken with Black Beans (it's supposed to be lentils, but I only had black beans) over quinoa and a bed of fresh greens. Recipe to follow.
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November 18, 2011
How does a sundial work in the NW in the late autumn? Period. But especially after 4 pm?
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November 17, 2011
With winter nights closing in earlier and earlier, it's time to break out the soup pot and start stirring soup! Tonight I made a fantastically flavorful Black Bean and Pepper Soup. Recipe to follow.
With winter nights closing in earlier and earlier, it's time to break out the soup pot and start stirring soup! Tonight I made a fantastically flavorful Black Bean and Pepper Soup. Recipe to follow.
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November 16, 2011
Autumn is quickly coming to a close with temperatures dipping below freezing at night, and the chilly winter rains starting. There are still glimpses of beauty amidst the sorrow.
Autumn is quickly coming to a close with temperatures dipping below freezing at night, and the chilly winter rains starting. There are still glimpses of beauty amidst the sorrow.
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November 15, 2011
There's just 40 sewing days 'til Christmas! I dug out the sewing bag to start some projects-- good thing Thanksgiving weekend is four days long!
There's just 40 sewing days 'til Christmas! I dug out the sewing bag to start some projects-- good thing Thanksgiving weekend is four days long!
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November 14, 2011
This is what happens when gravity gets the best of a poor hand grip. *sigh* Yes, this is also why there have been no posts for a week-- my computer is dead without it's power cable and I just procured one this morning. I was looking at a $70 cable that I got for free from a friend's computer-guy husband! God cares about the little things, too.
This is what happens when gravity gets the best of a poor hand grip. *sigh* Yes, this is also why there have been no posts for a week-- my computer is dead without it's power cable and I just procured one this morning. I was looking at a $70 cable that I got for free from a friend's computer-guy husband! God cares about the little things, too.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
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November 13, 2011
The perfect combination of yellowed fallen leaves, mud puddles the size of surf boards, towering moss covered trees, and a mountain bike made for a fantastic afternoon ride.
The perfect combination of yellowed fallen leaves, mud puddles the size of surf boards, towering moss covered trees, and a mountain bike made for a fantastic afternoon ride.
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November 12, 2011
Gluten-free chocolate cupcakes with homemade coconut frosting. *happy sigh*
Gluten-free chocolate cupcakes with homemade coconut frosting. *happy sigh*
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November 11, 2011
This is a shout out thank you to all the veterans and military personnel who have served our country so we can have freedom! Eyes are on downtown Portland this weekend as the Occupy Portland folks are supposed to leave the parks at midnight on Saturday. This group has been able to assemble and peacefully protest due to the sacrifices of those who have fought for us.
This would have been a better photo had I actually been in the vicinity, however, I'm content watching from the internet!
This is a shout out thank you to all the veterans and military personnel who have served our country so we can have freedom! Eyes are on downtown Portland this weekend as the Occupy Portland folks are supposed to leave the parks at midnight on Saturday. This group has been able to assemble and peacefully protest due to the sacrifices of those who have fought for us.
This would have been a better photo had I actually been in the vicinity, however, I'm content watching from the internet!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
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November 10, 2011
This is an uninspired and two-dimensional photo. The reason it make my photo of the day is because this is what keeps me up late at night! I wouldn't take back this year in photos for anything, though, it's been amazing!
This is an uninspired and two-dimensional photo. The reason it make my photo of the day is because this is what keeps me up late at night! I wouldn't take back this year in photos for anything, though, it's been amazing!
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