Two Thumbs Up for the Senseo
Jan 30, 2008 Categorized: Product Reviews •
Today is the first day in my stay-at-home life that I have not cleaned a coffee pot. (Unless you count that uncomfortable experience when my coffeemaker died, and I forgot to get a new one until the next day.) The Senseo arrived yesterday, giving me just cause to jump up and down and act like a lunatic in front of my giggling children, who then did the same.
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Share Senseo
Jan 25, 2008 Categorized: Product Reviews •
I have suddenly become interested in the amount of time it takes my coffee to brew. I found myself timing the process, from pouring the water and scooping the grounds to filling the mug and stirring the sugar. Yesterday it took me five minutes, from start to finish, to enjoy my cup of coffee.
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One Does Not Equal Three
Jan 24, 2008 Categorized: Musings • Simplify •
You may remember the time two years ago when I determined to simplify my life. “Simplify” was truly my theme for 2006. I pared down my projects, spent more time reading, and less time working. Then, by vacation midway through the year, I found myself a workaholic again. After several days at the beach with no kids, no work, and absolutely no thinking, I once again discovered what relaxation was. I determined to do some form of it each day. That lasted, oh, about a week.
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Nonsense and News
Jan 23, 2008 Categorized: News •
Delirious, once again, I realize that I have neglected my journaling for like, 4 days, and I am going to cram a bunch of nonsense and news into this one post. I’ve just been having too much fun to sit down at the computer.
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Doin’ Sick Time
Jan 19, 2008 Categorized: Life with Kids •
Monday afternoon as I put fresh sheets on all the beds, I told myself it was a guarantee for a night of soiling sheets. That’s pretty much the way it always happens. Murphy’s Law, I guess. But I had no idea Hunter was coming down with a stomach virus and would vomit all over her bed at just 10:30, before I even hit the sack.
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Paper Airplanes
Jan 11, 2008 Categorized: Life with Kids •
“I’m sorry to tell you this son,” said Bill, “but I’m afraid we’re going to have to save this one for outside only.” I messed up tonight and made THE best paper airplane either Bill or I have ever seen. I’ve prided myself in my paper airplane crafting expertise for a while, now, but this new and improved version of the Heather Kate airplane really soars to the top of the homemade toy charts.
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Bittersweet Treats
Jan 05, 2008 Categorized: Life with Kids •
Santa Claus brought my children the most delectable big red lollipops with teddy bears painted in icing on the front. He always brought them to me when I was a kid, and now he brings them to my children. They are every kids’ dream--the kind they go to bed dreaming of on Christmas Eve. But they are also every parent’s nightmare.