M.A. Kropp: Writer, Blogger, GeekGirl. My Life. My Words. My Way.
There is an Irish blessing that says: May your home always be too small to hold all your friends. At times, this past weekend sure felt like our house was too small to hold all the relatives that were there. At the same time, it was really good to have everyone around for a few … Continue reading Monday Musings: Weekend Fun
Well, we really didn't go anywhere, but my hiatus from the blog for Thanksgiving went on a bit longer than I originally planned, and turned into a mini-hiatus from most of the internet, as well. I was around, just not as much as I normally am. And, I see you all managed to survive just … Continue reading Monday Musings: And We’re Back!
I'm writing this on Sunday, which is Father's Day here in the USA. It's the day we set aside to honor the fathers in our lives, and to thank them for all they have done, and do, for us. It's a bittersweet day for me, and more especially this year. My Dad died in 2012. I … Continue reading Monday Musings: Father’s Day
We had a nice Memorial Day weekend. Most of it was quiet. The kids and grandkids were here on Monday for some good food and fun. The grandkids are getting so big! Even the baby is almost to the actively crawling stage now. Carter, at four years old, is already a seasoned hiker with some … Continue reading Monday Musings: Memorial Day Fun, Chili Season Begins, and Other Miscellany
We had our family Easter dinner on Friday this year. It was the only day everyone could get together. We were at Krysta and Kleber's, and Steph, Jill, John, and Carter were all there. It was nice to have everyone in one place. It's been harder and harder to find times for these holiday get-togethers … Continue reading Monday Musings: Easter Dinner (Early Bird Style), The End of the Syrup Season, Spring?, and A New Bread Book
We were in New Haven, Connecticut on Saturday for the CT State Chili Cook Off. This was the 22nd annual CT State, and, as always, it was a great event. It benefits the Community Action Agency of New Haven so that they can continue their Meals on Wheels program. It was a beautiful day, and … Continue reading Monday Musings: Chili Weekend, Visiting Family, and Cooling Down
Thanksgiving. The holiday for, well, giving thanks. As usual, we spent it with family. This year was a bit different, however, since Krysta's mother-in-law is visiting from Brazil. She is quite allergic to cats, and so the only places that would be big enough to hold all of the people coming both have cats, we … Continue reading Monday Musings: Thanksgiving, Head Colds, and The End of November
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
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
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