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Think Pink

Friday, October 7th, 2011

Flashback Friday is once again preempted for a home improvement update! Ane and her friend Lisa have been planning this for over a month, after I promised the girls that they could help paint Ane’s room when the time came.  I decked them out in old shirts of the Webmaster’s that I often use as […]



Adventures in Baking

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

So, I’m pretty good when it comes to cookies and cakes.  But I had never worked in yeast breads.  My mother (Grandma on this blog) is quite accomplished in this area (at least I think so), and every year when her pear trees are laden with ripe fruit, she makes the most tasty Cinnamon Swirl […]



My Commentary on Their TV

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

It’s been a while since I ruminated on the quirks of the TV shows the kids watch.  So, here are a few thoughts about what they’ve been watching lately… – Obviously, we’ve been watching a LOT of the 1960’s Batman TV series.  And I’ve come to some conclusions.  Lee Meriwether was the best Catwoman, hands […]



Tad Speaks – Being Angry

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Tad likes to unwind after school by watching something fun.  However, if the TV is on, it means that Ane (who, like all kids, is easily distracted by the idiot box) is not doing her homework.  She may be sitting at the kitchen table, pencil in hand, paper in front of her, but her eyes […]