Monthly Archives: July 2008

Posting at Writer…Interrupted Today

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Mary

So hop on over for my musings about summer’s end…Scheduling Interruptions–Luncheon Style. Want a good recipe for all that zucchini your garden is producing? Zucchini Quiche is the best way to go…it’s easy to prepare, looks quite impressive and most … Continue reading →

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Company Chicken Salad

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Mary

This favorite recipe is a ladies luncheon pleaser! I can’t believe I haven’t thought to share it here before now. I made a batch tonight to accompany my mother’s 73rd birthday lunch here at my house tomorrow! It’s a famous … Continue reading →

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A Wonderful Week

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Mary

I apologize for the dead air here on the blog last week…my only excuse? Too many other things vying for my attention–all good things, of course, excepting my daughter’s ear infection! (Please ignore the weird spacing of the pics in … Continue reading →

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Ear Infection Notes

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Mary

FYI, I’m mostly writing this post for my own retrieval, if (hopefully not!) at some future time I need a refresher course in what to do for earaches, etc. I’m notoriously forgetful…and it helps to catalog dates and health stuff … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Eating Outside

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Mary

Up over the ridges ran the blue of wild lilac like spreading smoke; manzanita and chaparral put on their creamy blooms; even the redwoods spread fresh fans of green, and far below all over the valley floor the fruit blossoms … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Milk…

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Mary

The best kept secret on milk must be shared here! Okay, maybe I’m the only one in the dark on this. Hubby had a Braum’s ice cream craving last night…so while in the restaurant, we moseyed over to check out … Continue reading →

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Veggie Tales Giveaway

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Mary

Just a head’s up for all you Veggie Tales fans…over at Veggie Tales Review, Peter Plum is having a contest giveaway for the newest Veggie Tales movie: Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry’s Big River Rescue! All you have to do … Continue reading →

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Little Miracles

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Mary

I think contentment is cultivated. I believe that joy and peace are a by-product of resting in faith, waiting on God…in the little things even more so than the big things. It’s the little things that happen constantly, so what … Continue reading →

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Baby Bunnies

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Mary

My 4 year old (she just had a birthday, btw!) found something very special nestled under some leaves and cottonwood tree fluff. Right out in the open where they could accidentally get stomped was a nest of 12 baby bunnies! … Continue reading →

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Dressers in the Kitchen

Posted on July 8, 2008 by Mary

Last night I put the last coat of polyurethane on my dresser project. First time I’ve ever tackled a refinishing project like this, and I’m so impressed! Now to find the perfect handles! I’m so excited to have this dresser … Continue reading →

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