Monthly Archives: February 2012

The other “F” word…

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

One of the most unexpected surprises about moving to the country, is how difficult it is to carve out time for healthy activities. Oh sure there’s plenty to do, chores galore, as Eva Gabor might acknowledge, but seriously, trying to … Continue reading →

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Another Little Book Review

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

I am sorry about missing last week.  My three-day weekend was busy going to Idaho to see my family, especially my family from New Orleans.  The Fiance (I love saying that!) and I flew to Idaho, and took the long … Continue reading →

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Hello? Housekeeping….

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Cleaning blogging house today.  A few things that I will catch you up with. I STILL HAVEN’T RUN DOWN THE BURJ KHALIFA.  That’s breaking news, people…breaking news! However, on my bucket list, I can cross off this one: Witness the … Continue reading →

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Attitude of Gratitude

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Well, hello, Friends! I’m so happy to be part of the (active) Idiosyncrazies Team once again! Our dear friend, Farie, has done a great job of filling in during my absence, hasn’t she?And now, word has it, she is going … Continue reading →

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We simplified…

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

With the recession, the ecomony caused many of us to take stock and re-evaluate our lives and what is truly important. This, along with the fact that we gained a child, made us think that it was a perfect time … Continue reading →

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Drunk Chicken

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

What’s with all these provacative recipes you may ask?  Pure coincidence.  Really.  Trust me.  Would you like some candy, little girl? I got this recipe from one of my most favorite authors in the world, Diana Gabaldon.  Her Outlander series … Continue reading →

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A day late…

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

The following is a post written by our dear friend, Farie “A day late and a dollar short.” This has been my motto for most of my life. I remember while I was in high school, many of my friends … Continue reading →

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Dusting Off the Old Tape Deck

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

When I was in college in the late 1990s, the Internet was a very new thing.  Emails were seen as computerized letter writing and cell phones were large remote control-like things with actual antennae. The phones could actually call people, if … Continue reading →

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Slutty Brownies

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Ok, who wants to get naughty? Oh, I knew YOU would! The following recipe was brought to my attention by my beautiful daughter-in-law, Fanabelle.  When she told me the name I had to laugh.  She said that she’s made them … Continue reading →

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A blast from the past

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

The following is a posting from a very dear friend, Farie. Last Saturday, my husband and I went to our daughter’s basketball game at a Community Children’s Program. Lots of kiddos, everywhere… and noise. Children crying, parents cheering or admonishing, … Continue reading →

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