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Cookin’ Up Stress Relief

Cookin’ Up Stress Relief

Ever had one of those days coming up at work where you have to do something that scares the bejeebers out of you? When I’m not romping around with horses and dogs, I create training materials and train employees on how to use the new corporate software we are rolling out to replace our old…

And the List Goes On

And the List Goes On

I’m a big list maker, mainly because I have such a crummy memory and way too many things to remember. Some things on my lists are very small, like “wash sheets”. Other things are very large, like “write a book”, which I guess I should break down into more manageable bites. And some things have…

Good Day for Eating

Good Day for Eating

It was one of those weekends. The drizzling and dripping never stopped. I found that a puddle about 2 feet wide and 2 inches deep had formed under the sliding barn door. I shoveled the water out this morning because I was afraid with the cold temperatures coming this week, the barn door will be…

Please, Let It Snow!

Please, Let It Snow!

I have cross country skis!Well, first off, I have to confess that I unexpectedly took today off. I was going to go to work really early this morning because I had a hair cut appointment this afternoon but I knew I had too many things on my mind to be productive at work, whereas I…

Cookies!

Cookies!

Today was the big day. Cousin A was coming to my house to whip up some Christmas cookies. Well, neither of us are exactly experienced Christmas cookie queens so we had a few “live and learn” moments but they all ended up tasting good and that’s what matters. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Rather…

Food and Fun

Food and Fun

Thanksgiving morning started out with me making three loaves (not sure if you call these round things loaves) of bread. The bread was a big hit at my cousins. And I also brought an apple pie from Costco. But I’m getting ahead of myself. There was the usual kitchen business, getting everything ready to put…