Archive for December, 2006

Jason’s Tasty Bruschetta

Sunday, December 24th, 2006

Codi thought it would be a good idea for me to make some bruschetta, so I got some supplies. What started out as a simple tomato-garlic bruschetta turned into a more elaborate and tasty treat.I started with fresh-baked baguette (still warm), added a layer of proscuitto di parma, then ...

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Solar Flare, High Winds and Pelting Rain

Friday, December 15th, 2006

Thanks to intense weather and a freak solar flare and the accompanying burst of solar radiation, cell phones went wonky, our local power grid has been having serious issues and, sadly, our electricity and internet connection have been wiped out.Thank goodness I have a laptop - I'm writing this by ...

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I Miss Blue Heron

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

Even though the recent winter weather has been warmer than October, it's still nice to enjoy a nice wintery drink. I was reminded of an old favorite from a great restaurant that used to thrive in Lake O about 12 years ago - the Blue Heron. They had ...

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Christmas is a Legal Holiday

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, our best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low-stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular ...

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Happy Birthday, Laura!

Saturday, December 2nd, 2006

Today is my little sister's 23rd birthday! Happy birthday, Laura! Woohoo!

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Ho Ho Holy Critmits it’s COLD out!!

Saturday, December 2nd, 2006

Today marked the annual trip to Sleighbells Christmas tree farm in Sherwood. We went with our friends, the GVL family. Here's the view from the east-facing hills at the tree farm. Gorgeous, huh? Of course, it was in the 30's! I'm just thawing out now. Click for ...

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