Saturday was the Massachusetts State Chili Cook Off. We didn't cook this year, which was disappointing, as we really like this cook off, but circumstances just didn't allow it. It was doubly disappointing, since this is almost certainly our last year cooking. We did go down to Winchendon and helped out in the judging area. … Continue reading Monday Musings: Chili Doings, Baby Shower Prep, and Miscellaneous Thoughts
Category: Life, and Everything Else
Monday Musings: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
I have noticed a kind of trend lately with a lot of people I follow, particularly on Facebook. And it is not a good one. It seems there has been a lot- and I mean a whole lot- of negativity lately. No matter what happens, no matter who is involved, where, or why, there seems … Continue reading Monday Musings: Don’t Worry, Be Happy
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Monday Musings: Weather, Garden, Foster Cats, and the OldDog
The weather has been pretty darned unbearable lately. I really don't like the humidity mixed with high heat. It is just so oppressive when you step out the door. Just standing makes you soggy. But I have to say that I agree with our daughter who posted on Facebook that she is tired of people … Continue reading Monday Musings: Weather, Garden, Foster Cats, and the OldDog
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Monday Musings: Going VB6, Sort Of
I have been intrigued by Mark Bittman's idea of Vegan Before 6, his dietary regimen of trying to eat (mostly) vegan before 6 PM. He talks about it here in this excerpt from his book: http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/06/05/an-excerpt-from-mark-bittmans-vb6/ And in this interview: http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2013/05/14/mark-bittman-says-you-can-part-time-vegan/gDhhRV48x3ikLlnTQonKWJ/story.html The idea intrigues me for several reasons. First, you are allowed to cheat. To tailor your changes … Continue reading Monday Musings: Going VB6, Sort Of
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Monday Musings: Who Controls Your Writing?
This is a writing related post, and a bit of a rant, so if that is not your reason for reading here, you can stop now. Fair warning given. I hang out in several writer's forum and groups. I don't post much, but I do read, and occasionally chime in on a discussion. I see … Continue reading Monday Musings: Who Controls Your Writing?
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Monday Musings: Traveling, Perks, and Chili Recipes
We were away again this weekend. Well, just Friday night. We were running the judging area at the ARF/DARE cook off in Woodbury, CT. It benefited the Animal Rescue Fund and the police department's DARE program. It's a new cook off, so it was listed as a District, but we got our 20 cooks, so … Continue reading Monday Musings: Traveling, Perks, and Chili Recipes
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Monday Musings: Father’s Day, New Homes, Maine, and the Great Outdoors
First, I hope every Dad out there had a really nice Father's Day, and got to spend it with family and loved ones. We had a good day here. I made breakfast for the BaldMan: homemade biscuits and sausage gravy (with homemade sausage) with fried eggs, and a Bloody Mary. I think I pretty much … Continue reading Monday Musings: Father’s Day, New Homes, Maine, and the Great Outdoors
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Monday Musings: Biking, Garden Pests, Pig Roast, and Yardwork
We bought TerraTrike recumbent tricycles last year. We rode pretty regularly, until the cold weather set in. With the BaldMan having his knee surgery in May, we haven't been out on them yet this year. But I really need to get some exercise again, so I decided to pull mine out and ride the neighborhood … Continue reading Monday Musings: Biking, Garden Pests, Pig Roast, and Yardwork
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Monday Musings: Chili Weekend, Victory, and Recovery
There was no review on Friday, partly because I haven't been reading a lot, and so haven't finished anything, and partly because I was busy prepping for our first cooking chili cook off of the summer. The week before a cook off is always busy, with far too much to do. But it got done, … Continue reading Monday Musings: Chili Weekend, Victory, and Recovery
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Monday Musings: Notes from the Kitchen
As I mentioned last week, the BaldMan had a partial knee replacement done on 5/7. He's doing well, but with somewhat limited mobility (he's using at least one crutch most of the time), and some discomfort still, he has not been doing the cooking like he usually does. I've taken over. It's not too bad, … Continue reading Monday Musings: Notes from the Kitchen
