Monthly Archives: March 2011
Another Vowel Child – meet O.
It’s time to introduce another one of my vowel children. Today I’d like you to meet my daughter – O – a truly gifted and remarkable young woman. Our second daughter arrived 2 years and 10 months after her big … Continue reading
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The Incredible Edible Scone
I love to bake. My family loves to eat. We have a perfect symbiotic relationship. One of our favorite things to indulge in is the basic buttermilk scone. They’re crisp on the outside, tender on the inside and just slightly … Continue reading
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Confessions of a Baker
I think I was 7 or maybe 8 years old when I made my first cake. I don’t remember what it tasted like, but if I concentrate hard enough, I’m sure that I can still smell it baking in my … Continue reading
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A Herald of Spring
If yesterday was a day of lament, then today is a day to celebrate. The new snow has melted and Spring has officially arrived! Yes, the calendar tells me that it’s March 21st - the official beginning of spring. And … Continue reading
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Winter’s Snowy Grip
Yesterday was a glorious day! The sun was out and shining bright, causing the snow to melt furiously. The temps rose slowly and by late afternoon it was almost balmy. Actually, it was about 40 degrees, but to the true … Continue reading
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Additional Funniness
For those of you who are coming to my blog – This Life of Wander – for the first time, I’m in the process of polling my friends and family on a very serious matter….the relative funniness of my younger … Continue reading
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Random Thoughts – 3/18
“Within the last century man has leaped ahead in scientific achievement but has lagged behind morally, with the result that he is now technically capable of destroying the world and morally incapable of restraining himself from doing so.” A.W. Tozer
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95% Funny
When I look at my siblings – a group of four girls and two boys – I’m always amazed at how different we all are. I’m not talking about the physical differences like body type and hair color, but the … Continue reading
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