Author Archives: Susan

Finding The Words

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Susan

I realize that it is well past January first, the day that we have all decided is the perfect day to announce our resolutions and goals for the coming year.  I’ve never really been one to follow all the rules … Continue reading →

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The Great Snowpacolypse of 2012

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Susan

On Wednesday, I posted to my Facebook Page that the national news proclaiming that we we all on the brink of freezing to death here in Seattle, was greatly exaggerated.  Yes, we had a lot of snow, the power had … Continue reading →

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The First Day of 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Susan

I had grand plans of writing something profound for this first day of the new year.  But…well, nothing was coming to me.  So, in lieu of profound, I’m going for slightly silly with this meme that I found floating around … Continue reading →

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It’s New Year’s Eve!

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Susan

Wow…where on earth did the year go? It’s just flown by so quickly.  In just over seven hours it will be a brand new year! I hope yours is wonderful.  I’m leaving you with a fun little song.   It … Continue reading →

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Wrapping Gifts

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Susan

I once knew someone that loved to wrap gifts.  Seriously, she would collect and beautifully wrap boxes all year long in preparation for a present to give someone.  She firmly believed that the the packaging was the most important part … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Meal of the Day

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Susan

“Hi Mom!” KT said as she came into the kitchen fresh from a shower.  “What’s for breakfast?” “Breakfast?” I asked, “Um…how about coffee?”  “Mo-o-o-o-o-o-m.”  My daughter hadn’t even been home from college for a full day and already she expected … Continue reading →

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Checking In

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Susan

On the first day of December, (Why do I have a sudden urge to start singing about my True Love?) my friend Louise sent me a text asking if I had all my Christmas shopping done yet.  I texted back … Continue reading →

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Sleeping On the Job

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Susan

Twenty-four days.  I blogged for  twenty-four days in a row for NaBloPoMo.  Then, I forgot.  Just when I was finally getting into a rhythm, I forgot all about blogging for a few days.  Um…I’m going to blame it on the … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Pie

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Susan

Despite the fact that we are going to the home of some friends for Thanksgiving dinner, I have been busy creating vegan options for my family to dine on.  One of the things I decided to experiment with whip up … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Susan

I have so  much to be thankful for.  A warm home, loving husband, two beautiful daughters, way too many critters, deep friendships and well…what more could I possibly need? How about a cornucopia filled with pineapple, lemons and watermelon? (Thank … Continue reading →

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