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Ten on Tuesday: Fitness Edition
Carole invited us to share ten tips for sticking to our fitness routine. Rather than routine, I think of having a fit life style. Here are my tips: 1. Keep a big physical goal in mind. I’ve got that...
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Ten on Tuesday: Winter Blah Edition
Ah, winter. Your first cold snap is cheering. I happily pile on my hand knits and grin as I shiver. Your first snow brings the promise of cross country skiing. Then you go on a bit too long. Luckily,...
View ArticleTen on Tuesday: Childhood Edition
Carole asked for a list of ten things we miss from childhood. I mostly miss people, but people are not things, so I won’t list my gram, the queen of style and sass, or my gramps, who urged me to always...
View ArticleTen on Tuesday: Hearts Edition
Carole asked for Ten Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day. Here goes: 1. Read Chaucer’s The Parliament of Fowles. Really, I mean it! I translated it for an independent study on Chaucer when I took my...
View ArticleTen on Tuesday: Winter-be-Gone Edition
The excitement for winter that bubbled in my spirit even just two short weeks ago has burst. Carole’s invitation to list Ten Reasons Why I am Ready for Winter to be Over couldn’t be more timely! 1....
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Ten on Tuesday: Hurrah for March Edition
Carole asked for Ten Reasons I’m Happy it is March. Easy peasy! 1. Day lilies and other green friends pop up to say hello. 2. Spring break. Five blissful work-free weekdays are right around the corner....
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Ten on Tuesday: Green Edition
Carole invited us to celebrate St. Patty’s day a little early with a list of 10 Favorite Things that are Green. 1. Remember this? My wedding shawl remains my very favorite green thing. Scout...
View ArticleTen on Tuesday: On My Mind Edition
Carole asked for Ten Things on My Mind. It is an odd place, the mind, so prepare for randomness: 1. Dreams. I so rarely remember my dreams, but lately I’ve woken from a few that have stuck. They are...
View ArticleTen on Tuesday: Vacation Edition
My vacation is still over a month away, but I’m already thinking about 10 Things I (plan to) Bring on Vacation (I’m taking out the Always. I don’t know that I Always bring the same things). You can see...
View ArticleTen on Tuesday: May Edition
Carole asked us to list Ten Things I’m Looking Forward to in May. Easy Peasy. First, some specific dates: 1. May 2: Last day of classes. 2. May 3-5: My brother and sister who live far away will be in...
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Ten on Tuesday: All By Myself Edition
This week Carole invited everyone to list Ten Favorite Things to Do When You’re Alone. While I was rarely alone as a child, as an adult, I’ve spent quite a lot of time alone. I don’t mind it one bit....
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Ten on Tuesday: Summer Treats Edition
This week, Carole invited us to share Ten Favorite Summertime Treats. 1. Watermelon. Last summer I shared some of my favorite ways to eat it on Your Lovely Life. 2. Ice cream. Sorbet. Frozen yogurt. I...
View ArticleTen on Tuesday: Reading Edition
Hey, Banned Books. Hey Censorship. Guess what? Carole asked us to list ten books we’re excited about reading. Even the challenged and censored ones. 1. Beautiful Wreck by Larissa Brown. Okay, I am...
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Ten on Tuesday: Weekend Edition
Carole wants to hear about my (long) weekend, and when she asks, I respond! So here are some glimpses at what I did. 1. Cooked this spaghetti squash noodle bowl recipe (with adjustments). So. So. Good....
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Ten on Tuesday: Thankful Edition
Today Carole invited us to share Ten Things I am Thankful For: 1. My dogs. I miss my little Maddie all the time, but Oskar, Coco, and Tilly add joy to every day. Sometimes worry and frustration, too,...
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Ten on Tuesday: Best of ’13 Edition
Carole asked us to share 10 Favorite Moments of 2013. It’s hard to limit to ten! 1.My sister’s eldest, Drew, visited in January. We took the train to NYC, saw the Beatrix Potter exhibit at the Morgan,...
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Ten on Tuesday: I Am Edition
This week, Carole invited us to write ten sentences that start with “I am…” Frost lace 1. I am optimistic. 2. I am reading Nancy Drew The Secret of the Old Clock with a few knitting friends. Teenage...
View ArticleTen on Tuesday: Recently Read Edition
I can’t wait to see what every one else responding to Carole’s request for Last Ten Books Read lists. I’m building up my summer break reading list! Here are my last ten books read (I’m not including...
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Ten on Tuesday: Waiting Room Edition
Carole asked us to create a list of ten things to do in a waiting room. Here’s the thing: sometimes it’s no big deal, hanging out in a waiting room. Sometimes, though, it is a really big, nerve...
View ArticleTen on Tuesday: American Artists Edition
Two weeks ago I visited the New Britain Museum of American Art to see their Elizabeth Gage exhibit. After the dizzying glory of stunning jewelry, I took a turn around the permanent collection and was...
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