IAN: What kind of sushi do you like ? Thursday August 1, 2013
Today we stroll past windows which will allow us to see sushi in all it's glory! One of the best things to come from a global economy is the opportunity to enjoy the unique cuisines of the world....
View ArticleIAN: Community Steel Drum Band Thursday August 15, 2013
Thursday! Joining our community steel drum band had to wait until I retired. Lessons (beginner band) were available until I was ready to join the "varsity" band and begin to play concerts in public...
View ArticleIAN: Creative Fixes
It is said that duct tape, which is not actually functional on duct work, can be used to fix nearly anything, from holding up a hem to keeping your car hood on when the latch breaks. There are things...
View ArticleDo You Remember Your First Car ? IAN:August 29, 2013
My uncle sold me my first car for $10.00; his girlfriend didn't like sliding over after the passenger door was smashed by someone backing out of a driveway. The price was the cost of two concert...
View ArticleIAN: Thinking about Electronic Money
As you can see by Itzl's concerned look, this group is for us to check in at to let people know we are alive, doing OK, and not affected by such things as heat, blizzards, floods, wild fires,...
View ArticleWhat tricks can your pet do? IAN:Thursday, September 5, 2013
Long did I dream about having a dog, but I waited until I retired so I could be home to love and train one. I picked a Corgi since they are long-lived and not too big and have the happiest grin most...
View ArticleWhen Things Get You Down, Go to a Happy Place. IAN September 12, 2013
I am having a hard time with all the coverage of the Middle East. I need to spend time thinking about good stuff, like the people and places I love. Avoid too much sadness and fear and anger. Start...
View ArticleDo You Have a Favorite B & W Movie? IAN: September 19, 2013
Babysitting was the reason I saw so many B & W movies. Staying up late, while the adults laughed and drank elsewhere, left few options after the kids were asleep. As you can see by Itzl's...
View ArticleWhat Do You Do to Prepare for Winter? IAN: September 26, 2013
Brrrr. Time for us to think about protecting the baby trees from the deer again. And a dozen other things need doing before the snow flies. The rhythm of the seasons is comforting, and each year I...
View ArticleDK Quilt Quild: My Trip to Bailey's Sewing Center
One of my favorite local Democrats is my friend Chuck. We bump into each other at fundraisers and other events, and we patronize each other's small businesses. Of the two, Bailey's Sewing Center has...
View ArticleMy Mom's Meatloaf Recipe is Great! IAN: October 3, 2013
Not just meatloaf, but mashed potatoes and a green vegetable! There was something comforting about seeing our favorite dinner on the table.Thursday!As you can see by Itzl's concerned look, this group...
View ArticleGame Theory... Is it all a game to them? IAN: Thursday October 10, 2013
I don't know anything (yet!) about the prisoner's dilemma, but, what a wonderful opportunity to learn something new! Thinking about the diary here, brought me to....Thursday!As you can see by Itzl's...
View ArticleWho's there? Sam and Janet IAN:Thursday October 17, 2013
Knock, knock. Who's there?Sam and Janet.Sam and Janet who?~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Thursday As you can see by Itzl's concerned look, this group is for us to check in at to let people know we are alive, doing OK,...
View ArticleWill You Have a Traditional Halloween? IAN:October 24, 2013
Crunchy leaves are pushed by a sharp breeze carrying the aroma of smashed pumpkins and menthol shaving cream. The glowing porch lights invite us to yodel "Trick or treat!!" , and then a teasing adult...
View ArticleWhat Made Your Prom Interesting? IAN: October-31-2013
I had a "different" kind of Senior class; we cancelled our prom and had just a regular dance, spending the decoration money on a really good Led Zeppelin cover band called "Bible" and the dress, tux...
View ArticleDogs, a concert piano and tribal art. IAN:
What do dogs, a concert piano, tribal art have in common? They are all part of a special request diary; for someone who said that a diary like this might be her all time favorite kind of diary! I...
View ArticleDaily Kos Fundraisers for Okiciyap: Taking the Long View — A Trickle Turns...
DONATE by credit card Okiciyap is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Donate by Check: Okiciyap PO Box 172 Isabel, SD 57633 There is nothing I like more than feeding people. As a waitress, a mom, a...
View ArticleHow many times a week should you eat Tripolyphosphate? IAN:11-14-2013
Somewhere between a rant and a research paper, this diary describes my frustration with trying to enjoy quality seafood in a profit-crazed food oasis!As you can see by Itzl's concerned look, this group...
View ArticleTwo Free Kittens Needed Homes in Western NY (IAN: November 21, 2013)
Sadly for me, it was now time to find homes for the cutest babies this feral Little Mama cat has ever produced. It worried me that they were outdoors as the cold starts to seep into our region, and...
View ArticleDK Quilt Guild: Small Art Quilts at the Gem and Mineral Show
The quilt shown has natural mineral materials for the boats' sails and the stones on the beach.DK Quilt Guild: A place for quilters to gather, share ideas, projects, and to make the world a better...
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