Mar 27, 2012

Apple Dumplings a la Me

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When my old job was eliminated, one of the things I vowed to do was become more domestic. (It's back there on that giant to-do list.) In our house, my husband is the cook. Yes, I have two hands and a … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, domestic zero, family time, me me me, Mira ·


Mar 22, 2012

No Answers, More Questions

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After all of the drama of last week's visit to the doctor and the following blood draw to test for allergies, I had hoped to report one satisfying resolution to that arc of Mira's story.Unfortunately, … [Continue reading...]

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Mar 21, 2012

Slim-Fast Plan Day (& Giveaway!)

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I started couch-to-5K again a little over a week ago, starting with week two but then jumping to week three on Wednesday. I'm proud to say I've kept going with it, and if this raging sore throat I … [Continue reading...]

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Mar 19, 2012

Operation: Clean Up…or Not

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So, those grand plans I had to get all kinds of things done while I was unemployed? Yeah, well, it's hard to get those done when you're offered a job a week later.Don't get me wrong - I'm beyond … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: daily life, domestic zero, the J-O-B ·


Mar 15, 2012

Mystery Diagnosis

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Mira was supposed to be my "biologically strong" child. Cordy inherited my pale, sensitive skin. Along with autism, she also has a sensitivity to artificial food dyes, has to have her clothing in … [Continue reading...]

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Mar 14, 2012

Running For The Finish Line

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On Monday I started running again. It's been...awhile...since I last tried running. But with just four or five pounds (depending on how much salt I had the night before) between me and my goal weight, … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: c25k, running ·


Mar 13, 2012

Two Nights In The Woods – Internet Isolation

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Aaron and I celebrated our nine year anniversary by visiting the scenic Hocking Hills for three days last week. I found a great deal for the Inn at Cedar Falls (not a review thing at all - bought and … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Aaron, clearly insane, love, me me me, memories, more than parents ·