The temperature dropped below freezing for the first time last night and I broke out both the window scraper and my winter coat for the first time. Today was the first day in over six months that I've worn a coat to work, previously just grabbing a scarf. So the cut off for no coat wearing is actual freezing temperatures. We will also be having the celebratory patio barbeque in the now freezing weather....
October 25, 2011
October 21, 2011
Out of town
We went to Leavenworth last weekend for the end of Oktoberfest and Paul ran in the half-marathon. I didn't take a single picture - I'm horrible about taking pictures. The weather cooperated and it was cool and crisp and sunny almost the entire time. Apparently they get over 300 days of sunshine a year (compared to our 260). I wore my blue corduroy blazer and my "fancy" scarf and that kept me plenty...
August 2, 2011
Dog 2.0
After just 2 months, I can't imagine not choosing to take Flynn home, but why did we pick a dog who:Licks things (like my feet, the sheets, my leg, the couch...)Likes to sleep on his backHas a super loud barkWants to lay on my lapHas giant ears that actually hurt if you're too close when he shakesCarries...
July 7, 2011
Last...
Last Month...We got a new dog. Flynn. Pictures eventually.Last Week...I finished sewing a pair of shorts with a full fly zip (i am very proud of the zipper, it was the first time ever for that technique) then wore them three times.Last Night...I watered my yard for the first time this summer.In the last hour...I ate a popsic...
March 23, 2011
Cleaning products
I don't use a lot of commercial cleaning products and totally jumped on the hippie bandwagon of cleaning primarily with vinegar and baking soda. I've tried the no-poo thing for a month, but it didn't work for me. Recently I've decided to try an make my own hair conditioner and lip balm and peppermint...
March 17, 2011
Lemon Cookies
I saw a picture of these cookies today on Pinterest and when I tracked down the original blog post it had the recipe, in Russian.Not in Swedish or something.I figured between the power of Google and me, I could figure out the recipe. I haven't made these yet, but they look easy.Warning: I used Google...
March 15, 2011
Nothing to show for it
I’ve been trying to take some pictures, if only to document that I do accomplish some things outside my desk job. However even those pictures languish on my camera. There is something terrible about a camera that can take hundreds of photos without a recharge or need new film. Even though I have nothing to show for it yet, I did finish a few things lately: Rewired the antique light fixture for my...
February 18, 2011
cleaning up, a little
On monday I looked in my top desk drawer for my exacto knife and couldn't find it. I didn't look very hard because there were just too many layers of things and stuff and I couldn't see much beyond that. On tuesday or wednesday (I already forget) I couldn't find my pen. After accusing my office mates of stealing it (you know, it's one of those super special plastic Intel pens we used to have boxes...
February 14, 2011
Tasty goodness
Someone brought cupcakes into work today and they were the good, homemade ones even. I had three. I didn’t mean to eat three, but I had the first one when I got my first cup of coffee this morning, and then when I went to refill my coffee cup, there were a lot left, and I had to try the other flavor. I apparently couldn’t help myself when I went in the third time and there were still cupcakes on the...
January 6, 2011
Getting started again
Yesterday I made this for dinner. But the asian market was out of peppers and I added lightly fried tofu. It was still really good and I cooked it on super high heat and everything came out smoky and blackened. I’ll definitely try it again. I’m sure a hood fan would help though 'cause all the spicy...