The German phrase “zwischen den Jahren” (“between the years”) refers to the days between Christmas and New Year’s Day. I am always finding myself in a weird state of mind during this time. Not bad, by any means, just weird because the old year is not quite done (but the...
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Five Things Friday: just five things I’m thinking about or things that made my week, or things that I otherwise feel like sharing. I sent out a little NaBloPoMo appreciation-holiday-surprise package to Engie, the NaBloPoMo giveaway winner, last week. I had a random number generator pick a number and Engie’s...
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TRYING | a new recipe for detox lentil soup. So good. It has lentils, potatoes, butternut squash, and kale and it’s thick and creamy. I love it. Hi, have we met? I am San and I am a soup lover. HAVING FUN | with all the holiday challenges that my...
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Around the Interwebs Do you have that problem in your neighborhood? How to keep packages from being stolen by porch pirates. Try snacking on joy. How to Tell Whether Someone Is Liberal or Conservative. Instagram is over. What are your thoughts? Are you doing it right? How to dress for...
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Five Things Friday: just five things I’m thinking about or things that made my week, or things that I otherwise feel like sharing. Phew. What a busy (last couple of) week(s). If you wondered where I went, nowhere. I was here, just super busy with work and holiday stuff, and...
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This recipe is part of The Sweetest Season, an annual virtual cookie swap co-hosted by Erin of The Speckled Palate and Susannah of Feast + West. Every year, food bloggers get together to share new holiday cookie recipes to make and give. It’ll be my second year participating because who...
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I am linking up with Kookyrunner and Zenaida for Tuesday Topics, and this week and I am excited that we’re sharing gift ideas for runners/athletes this week. You know, I love a good gift guide as much as the next person, and there are always “sports items” on my own wishlist. Without further ado, some gift...
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Five Things Friday: just five things I’m thinking about or things that made my week, or things that I otherwise feel like sharing. Hi friends, how are you doing? Any withdrawal symptoms from NaBloPoMo? Or are you mostly relieved the pressure is off? I must say that NaBloPoMo always gives...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2022 Wow. I don’t even know how to wrap up NaBloPoMo this year. This has been the most fun NaBloPoMo in a few years. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every single one of you...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2022 Last year, I put together a little holiday wish/gift list (just one of a gazillion popping up on the Internet around this time of year), but it was fun and I like to share things that...
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