Category Archives: Random Life

In the Kitchen with Kids: A Play Kitchen You Won’t Hate

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Before we had a child we swore up and down that our house wouldn’t become a giant toy depository. Piles of kid toys- especially in the form of single function plastic crap with missing pieces- give me the willies. The Family Purchasing Clause … Continue reading →

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Cruise Control

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

I don’t use cruise control as a rule. I tried it out on the first of my 14-or-so odd trips driving cross-country eons ago and put in the pile of Things That Are Not For Me. You see, I am … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions. Or Something Like That.

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

I’m a bit late to the New Year’s Resolution game. Or at least I am late in writing about it. I do have some things planned. Several personal goals. A few things I’m participating in. Some garden attention.  There will … Continue reading →

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January Mid-Month Meanderings III

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

January isn’t the most interesting month in Seattle from a gardening perspective. Things are pretty bare and most certainly soggy. On a little walk around last week I noticed the tips of some of the crocuses are popping up, which … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Meyer Lemon Collins (and Dehydrated Meyer Lemons)

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

It is no secret I am jealous of climates conducive to growing citrus. I love citrus. I’ve talked about citrus. I’m even going to try my luck at growing citrus in Seattle. It can’t hurt to try, right? My parents grow … Continue reading →

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