TANSTAAFL
• Monday, July 14, 2008 - Change of Address Card
I can hardly believe it's true. I've been packing boxes for weeks now. I've been here for two and one-half years now, so I've accumulated a lot of stuff.
I've had a great time reading through 854 entries, starting back in the fall of 2005. I've remembered funny stories, a few sad events, some struggles, a whole lot of joy in the daily slices of life in our own Small World.
For several weeks now, I've been discarding a few posts here and there but keeping most and moving them with me. It's the perennial question, isn't it? What to take and what to throw away? And so I've taken most of my stories with me to my new home.
You can find me now here (http://smallworldathome.blogspot.com). Please come and visit me! You don't even have to bring a gift. The boxes are by no means unpacked and everything needs redecorated, but I'm ready for company. We're very casual around here and keep our doors open to friends! (And while you're there, hop over to my studio at SmallWorld Reads!)
Pretty soon, when I get things looking nicer, I'll be having a housewarming party. But for now, please drop in and leave your calling card so I can get my blogroll in gear. And be sure to find the RSS button and add me to your feed! |
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• Saturday, July 12, 2008 - Camping is Good for the Soul
• Sunday, July 6, 2008 - Summer Project Completed!
This past week I've been attacking my summer project with single-minded determination. Randy and Jesse were gone for the whole week with Group Workcamps, doing amazing things with 350 other teens and adult leaders to help the disadvantaged and needy in a town in rural Ohio. So while they were scraping, painting, digging post holes, hammering, getting blisters, getting wet and muddy, and taking cold showers, I worked tirelessly at home in the air-conditioned kitchen. Duncan and Laurel were absolute angels while I peeled, sanded, spackled and painted, and today we are all enjoying our pretty kitchen.
We added curtains, outlet covers, and a new paper towel holder today. (Who knew it would be so hard to find a wall-mounted paper towel holder in something other than white plastic?) All I really have left is to replace some trim and scrape a lot of paint drippings off the cabinets.
Next project: rip up the vinyl and tile the kitchen floor! |
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• Thursday, July 3, 2008 - Recipe Box Swap: Spicy Noodles
The July edition of the Recipe Box Swap calls for BBQ main and side dishes. Since I know that at any given barbecue or potluck there will be ample beans and deviled eggs, I tend to bring something a little different. Spicy Noodles is one of our favorites. This is great alongside burgers or with any kind of chicken, pork, etc. We find ourselves actually craving this dish. You'll need to prepare this several hours or even a day before you plan to take it/eat it, as it is best cold.
Spicy Noodles
1/4 c. sesame oil
1/4 c. soy sauce
2 TB. sugar
2 TB red chili oil (a little more if you like it really spicy)
2 TB. balsamic vinegar
1 lb. vermicelli or thin spaghetti
1/4 c. sesame seeds, toasted
green onions (optional)
Whisk together dressing. Cook and rinse pasta. Toast sesame seed until lightly browned (about 250 for 10 min.). Toss everything together and garnish with green onions if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably more) before serving.
Looking for more recipes? Check out the Recipe Box Swap! |
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