Life, Phase 3, is an opportunity to simplify. Simplification will become a necessity when, one day, we move from our current home to something more manageable. With simplification in mind, we took our bulky Christmas tree to the curb. “Free. Take me.” I was attaching the “take me” sign when a car came to a…… Continue reading Our Traditional Tree
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Our Traditional Tree
Wrote about our traditional tree.
Guilty Pleasure
Guilty pleasure with lunch today. Just don’t tell anybody I have this hidden in the freezer.
Annual Spice Use or Lose
Weeded last year’s spices to throw or use soon. Time to make Clove/Allspice/Fennel/Caraway Surprise (meat loaf).
Google Chromecast
Plugged Google Chromecast into the television. Now it’s remarkably easy to choose a show. And only $30, shipped.
Mince Pies
Today, Dwight made excellent mince pies. Crust from scratch, filling courtesy of Messrs Crosse and Blackwell.
New Home for a Christmas Tree
Downsizing today. I was attaching the sign when a lady asked if she could have the tree. We loaded her car, giggling.
Time to Shovel
First “real” snowfall of the season, and still snowing. Didn’t have to drive–I’m in life phase 3–but did shovel.
Garlic Carrots on Coffee Beans
Garlic carrots on coffee beans currently slow-cooking in the oven. Lynne, I’m trusting you. #splendidtable
Software Updates
Upgraded a tablet to KitKat (a breeze) and a desktop to Windows 8.1 (printer was a challenge).