Monthly Archives: October 2005

Pregnancy

This pregnancy is going a lot faster than my last one. I feel really unprepared — I need to be better about doing my Bradley exercises and I have a lot to acquire before December rolls around! I uploaded another … Continue reading

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We Love to Hate It

Check out Jib-Jab’s latest — Big Box Mart.

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Butternut Squash Risotto with Pancetta

Most of the recipes I post here are tried-and-true recipes I got from friends, family, books or magazines. Here’s one I developed myself from a few different recipes and instinct. We all really enjoy it (even Kate!). We love Risotto … Continue reading

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Cloth Diapers

Mrs. Butler noted that it seemed I am experimenting with a number of different diapers these days and wondered what I thought of them, and in the spirit of Tricia and Serina‘s recent posts, I am happy to comply.

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I got tagged!

Jessica tagged me for the “23rd post” meme! The rules are: 1. Search your blog archive. 2. Find your 23rd post. 3. Find the fifth sentence (this is meant to say something about you). 4. Post that sentence in your … Continue reading

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Got Soul?

I had a discussion yesterday with a few college students about the classic Soul of the 60s and 70s. Soul is such a universal genre. I know few people of any generation who loathe Soul. It’s just good fun. What’s … Continue reading

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The Eyes of Texas …

… are upon you! Texas 45 Oklahoma 12 Yeah, turning a team’s logo upside down really does look stupid.

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“I’ve Found… I’ve Found…

… I’ve found recovery.” –Ridgely What a great song. What a great feeling. I ate ice cream last night and everything. I am so grateful for all the help we got when I was sick! I guess I am well … Continue reading

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Back in the Saddle

Mike went back to work today and I have Kate at home. I’ve started solids, so I seem on the road to recovery. IV fluids from the ER are definitely a huge help if you are dehydrated and can’t keep … Continue reading

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Cider Roasted Pork Loin

This is my absolute favorite way to eat pork and what I am most likely to cook for company during autumn, when good cider is readily available. It’s always a huge hit! I got it from Cooking Light magazine. The … Continue reading

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Sick *UPDATED*

Kate threw up on Friday, and I thought it was just something she ate, until she exhibited more signs of stomach problems Sunday. Now I’m sick, too. Please pray for us to recover quickly!

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Babel and Historical Linguistics

Has anyone read anything convincing on historical linguistics and the Tower of Babel? Jordan or Leithart, perhaps?

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