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not as i thought

So, you know how in the last post, I said that I would be back soon since life would be returning to normal? Well, it hasn’t + I feel a little silly for thinking that it would. Really, what was I thinking? After an event, life doesn’t return to normal, really all that [...]

has it been that long?

Wow, I can’t believe how long it’s been since I posted …
So, things are kicking into high gear for the event (this Thursday) and I’m swamped. I guess though I’ve been swamped for the past few months, which I enjoy - even though it doesn’t leave much room for making things .. heck, for making [...]

Paris Dreams

My parents and brother have been busy planning a vacation for the summer that we’re all invited to go on. Their plan is to go back to the place of my childhood - Seneca Lake. We spent every summer vacation at my grandparent’s cottage in Dresden, NY until I was 16 or 17. It’s a [...]

the let down of black friday

After all of the hype, all of the anticipation, the shopping excursion on Friday was a let-down. Yes, I went out, but honestly, I left more stores with absolutely nothing than I did with purchases in hand. I did manage to get some of the “hot deals” - a 2GB card for hubby’s camera [...]

Plumpy Nut

Plumpy Nut. Say it a few times with me … Plumpy Nut. What a fun name for something that is going to change the world.
Every year, millions of children die from malnutrition. Most are under the age of 2. Plumpy Nut is a remarkable product - basically, peanut butter with powdered milk and vitamins. [...]

black friday

okay, I admit it - I love this day. I know many people don’t and I can see why they don’t - over-consumerism, over-spending and the very cut-throatness (yes, i realize that isn’t a word) of it all. But, for me, well, it’s like getting ready for the Super Bowl. When I think back on [...]