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Comments (12)He does look big, doesn't he? But he was only 7# 2oz. when we went to the doc that week. I think he just has a very round head (like his daddy). Plano's fine, easy to get around in. I've lived on and off in the Dallas area over the years so I know my way. Did alot of grocery shopping and cooking to feed the mommy and daddy. And you're right, I am WAY too young to be a grammy (but Kohls gives me a senior discount as of the last birthday so I guess I'm not). Sigh....See Moreot---back home again--plus garden pics
Comments (6)Avedon, I was fearing that she would pass away and I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You have been a wonderful daughter and I am sure that she felt comfort in having you there with her. I know how difficult it can be in caring for an elderly parent, and in facing the reality that they are in failing health. My heart goes out to you. Your flowers seem to be rewarding you for your caring heart. I hope that they give you some solace and peace at this difficult time. I especially love that blue salvia. On a happy note, I am really glad to have you back on the forum! You were missed. Celeste...See MoreMenu for a cold (and I mean really cold) day
Comments (14)I had almost that same menu for Thanksgiving dinner, and I served squash soup as a starter. Also roasted asparagus as another side, which is festive for a dinner party. Go to the dollar store and get some cheap glass mugs, they will look fancy when filled with soup. I have a set that I use for both hot drinks and soups. A great dessert would be warm vanilla pudding topped with warm dried fruit compote. I had that at a friends house in Great Britain one miserable winter day, and have been a fan of that comfort food ever since. I just mix whatever dried fruit that looks good that I can get, with some orange juice, a cinnamon stick, a slice of ginger, a touch of maple syrup, whatever floats your boat. Edited to add this link as an example of a cheap glass mug, from Dollar Tree, Clear glass mugs There are many different styles out there. Edited to add that if you are not used to the immersion blender and use it on very hot soup, it can splatter and burn you, but once you get the hang of it, it works great. However, I think the plastic ones will wear out faster if you use them a lot on very hot foods. At least that has been my experience. I usually let my soup cool before blending, if I can....See MoreOT: Back patio and "hell strip"
Comments (74)There was fake turf on the playground at a school where my kids attended at one point, and there is maintenance involved with it (replenishing/leveling the infill material). I'm sure it's more frequent at a school where it gets heavy use vs. at a residence. I have a neighbor who has it in the backyard and they have dogs. She said she uses Simple Green to clean up dog messes :-/ Athletes who play and practice on artificial turf have brought up health concerns, so there's controversy around that (without a lot of research), so that's also something to consider for those with young kids and/or pets. I tend toward the other extreme (shying away from chemical fertilizers and pesticides) even it if means not having grass look perfect and green all the time and sharing my landscape with creatures who leave unsightly holes in leaves, etc. I think artificial turf has its place and looks (and functions) great in the right application, but it would really bum me out to go out in my own yard and be walking on plastic....See Moreyoyobon_gw
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