I love this photo. My new pal Donna Manz took it for the Vienna (VA) Connection. You can read the entire article here.That's Vicky, on the left. You can't see her harness, but of course, it is pink. She's a girly-girl of a dog. We "adopted" Victoria in England, so she's a British Bichon and a little smaller than the American breed. Since her father was an English champion, Vicky is a bit of a princess. Sarah, one of the adorable little girls who … [Read more...] about The Return on Our Investment
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Snow Ice Cream
When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. So it follows that when life dumps a ton of snow on you, you make ice cream. Yes, ice cream! Eliza Barclay wrote a fun article for the Washington Post about the history of "snow cream." She even checked with the EPA and learned that while they wouldn't recommend consuming snow in large quantities, a dish of snow probably couldn't hurt you. Furthermore, it seems that when snow falls in copious … [Read more...] about Snow Ice Cream
Roasted Butternut Squash with Apples
This is sooo good that I had to share it:Roasted Butternut Squash with Apples20 oz. container butternut squash (peeled, cubed & seeded)1 large onion (peeled and diced)1 T. olive oilsea salt to taste3 T. red wine vinegar3 T. low calorie maple syrup1 apple (peeled, cored and diced)1/4 C. chopped walnuts1/4 C. dried cranberriesToss oil, onion and butternut together and spread on cookie sheet with silk liner. (Or foil lined.) Sprinkle on sea salt. … [Read more...] about Roasted Butternut Squash with Apples
Valentine's Day Special: Stamping with a Cork and Broccoli Salad Recipe
Let's face it, crafts rock. They can cheer up the gloomiest day. Even the smallest accomplishment can give you a boost when you're feeling low. Or in my case, when you're living through a historic snowfall!Today I dipped into my basket of recycling supplies and pulled out a champagne cork. I'd wanted to carve them into my own stamps for a while and today was the day! Here's how:1. Create a simple template. I used a heart punch. You don't want to … [Read more...] about Valentine's Day Special: Stamping with a Cork and Broccoli Salad Recipe
Smitty the Walmart Doorman
Here's a great little story that's bound to bring a smile to your face. Maybe the next time you walk into a Walmart, stop a minute and actually interact with the greeter. It might be the highpoint of your day.Smitty the Walmart Greeter. (You might have copy and paste this. For some reason Blogger isn't co-operating today!) … [Read more...] about Smitty the Walmart Doorman
SnowFall of 2010
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