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(On Locstion) From the Train

August 25th, 2010

I just stepped on the train and thought I would make the most of my travel time by updating this little space.

I’m happy to say that even though there were a few dark clouds this morning, that the skies cleared, the winds calmed and we are back to somewhat “normal” weather. (whatever normal is).

In my travels today, I found some almond flour that I plan to use in a recipe I’m plotting. It is something that is great for those suffering from Celiac disease and those who want baked goodies without the excess carbs.

I don’t really fall into either category. I heard about it from a friend and decided I wanted to try it. I love almonds and my plan is to mix it with whole wheat flour and oats. I only bought a little so if I don’t care for it I am not stuck with 2 pounds.

I’m excited about it, mostly because I love trying new things. I’ll keep you posted.

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Sunday Rambles & The Love Shack

August 22nd, 2010

It has been a busy day today with Desere, Hein and the boys returning from Greece. We picked them up at the airport and once we got home, I made dinner.

I had a revelation tonight about a new cookie recipe. I may try to get the recipe together and attempt to make them sometime this week.

The picture is one I took a while back at the beach. It reminds me of that B-52′s song called ‘The Love Shack’. Granted, the real love shack is owned by Marty, but I’m hoping to stop and chat with him when I’m home. I want to blog about ole’ Marty.

Right now, it’s time for a little beauty sleep.

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Today at a Glance

August 10th, 2010

I have so much going on that I’d like to write about, but I still have a few emails to respond to, plus I need to get to bed at some sort of decent time. I did make it to the funeral yesterday, and quite truthfully- it wiped me out. My better judgement told me not to go, but I couldn’t get over the feeling that I couldn’t send Marcel alone- so I went. It has affected me deeply on levels that are difficult for me to describe.

Tomorrow is a new day though, and I’m hoping it will be a good one. In spite of feeling as though I’ve been hit by a truck- my day was a good one. It brought me a day surrounded by good friends and that’s always a blessing.

In other unrelated news- I’m planning to give some stuff away in some random drawings as the holidays draw nearer. I’ve got some ideas, but if anyone wants to get some free advertising- I’d be happy to give away some of YOUR products to a lucky winner. Of course, you’ll have to send something to me too, because I can’t give away something I don’t personally endorse, but it will be fun.

So, if you’d like to get in on the upcoming give away’s and would like me to help get the word out about a new product- drop me a note at lori in care of this website (simplywizardress.com) and we’ll see what we can cook up together. I’ve already got a few ideas of my own, and I’m looking forward to sharing them as the holiday’s get closer.

Watch this space for more details.

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Date Night

August 2nd, 2010

It has been a busy day and I thought I was going to have a little time to share a few things this afternoon, but it looks like my busy day just got busier.    Marcel and I are going to the movies tonight to see Inception and a few moments ago Desere sent me a text asking about stopping by for coffee.    I’m always happy to see her so I gave her a call and told her to come on and that I’d be ready with the coffee, even though Marcel and I will need to leave for the movie at a certain time. 

That means instead of writing here and reading other places, I’ve got to get in the bath so I can get ready for the movie.

More from me in the morning.

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Wishing the Week Away

May 24th, 2010

I’m never one who wants to wish away the time, since it seems to fly away fast enough on its own, but this is a week I wish I could skip all together.   Today would have been Marcel’s brothers birthday, but as most of you know, he’s no longer with us.   Friday is Carol’s birthday, the first since she passed away and even though I haven’t been able to bring myself to talk about it- even here-  it’s weighing heavily on my mind and heart.   

On the positive side- I do have good things to look forward to this week.   Tomorrow morning is Bible Study with a wonderful group of women that I love and admire, plus Wednesday, Desere and I are going to Ladies Night for Sex and the City Part 2.    Since I never watched the show and hadn’t seen the first movie, we watched it together this past Saturday.   I really enjoyed it, even though I didn’t know much of the history of the show and am looking forward to seeing what happens in part deaux.

In the meantime, I’ll keep trudging forward and know that things will get better.

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Graduation Day

May 21st, 2010

Today, two of my very favorite people in the world will walk down the aisle and accept their high school diploma.   It’s graduation day for A and O and both will be giving speeches during the ceremony.  Both girls are graduating with honors, and both will head off to college in the fall (to the same college that I attended). 

I’m so proud of the amazing young women that they’ve both become.   They embody some of the best qualities from both Samantha and Tommy (their parents) and have their own individuality.   I wish so much that I was going to be there today.  I should be there today for this milestone moment in their life.  

I’ll write more on this later- when I can see through the tears.   I’m SO proud of them both.

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Note to Self

May 13th, 2010

Don’t forget -

Tomorrow morning-

- Water flowers and plants
- Hide back door key
- Go to the bank
- Don’t forget charger for “eye”, and both cameras
- Pack a book. “The Help”
- Pack “O” magazine
- Get chicken and tartar from the freezer
- Pack herbed butter and cooked
bacon
- Pack ball and chew toy for JJ

I’m sure there is more, but that’s it for now.

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Moving Made Easy

May 2nd, 2010

At some point or another in time, most of us will be faced with changing homes and moving from one place to the other. When this happens, finding the most cost effective and easiest manner to make the most of our move is essential and portable storage is a great option. The great thing about these little units are that Upack will deliver the storage pod to your doorstep, and as you pack, you can store everything in the pod (using your own lock that YOU have the key to) and once you’ve filled it they’ll store it until you’re ready to have it delivered to the new destination. Another great thing is that these little units easily fit within the confines of a standard parking space, and if you need more than one, they’ll bring you what you need. If you see later that you didn’t need as many as you thought, you only pay for what you use. It’s moving made easy.

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Redneck Smoke Alarm

April 27th, 2010

I receive what seems to be a gazillion jokes every day via email, but rarely do I find that I want to share them with the masses.   Don’t get me wrong, I do get some really funny ones, but I usually have something else to ramble about so the jokes don’t make the ‘cut’.

This morning’s email from my brother is the exception.   This IS the funniest thing I’ve seen in a while-   It’s simply entitled Redneck Smoke Alarm.  If you can’t see what the picture is-  it’s a container of ‘Jiffy Pop’ popcorn hanging on the wall.    I guess if there’s a fire the sound of the popcorn popping will surely wake you up if you’re snoozing, and while you’re on the way out the door, you can grab it from the wall and enjoy some fresh popcorn.

Please know that I’m not making fun of homes going up in flames or anything of the like. I know that’s serious and tragic.  I’m also not making fun of rednecks, although you have to admit this is pretty funny, and when I saw it, I actually thought about walking into someones home and seeing that hanging on the wall and how I don’t think I’d be able to contain my laughter, even though it would risk offending someone.

Come on-  You know you want to laugh-  I did!   I don’t know whose home this is in, nor do I know who this picture belongs to, so I can’t give them credit, but thanks bro. for making me laugh.

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All Is Good

April 22nd, 2010

Desere has been in the hospital for the past several days, but they finally found the time and space to do her surgery and she made it through with flying colors and 6 olive sized gall stones. She’s kept them as a little token of her pain and stay in the hospital and I think she’s going to put them in a jar when she gets home. They looked pretty gross if you ask me, but they were colorful- like a green olive. (Actually, they reminded me more of these chocolate covered “olive” almonds that Samantha and I bought in Brussels.. they were choco covered almonds made to look like olives and now that I think about it, that’s exactly what they look like. That’s a little sickening..

Marcel is working and I’m home alone- I’m enjoying every little second of it and I’m going to head out with the dog in a few, or then again, if he doesn’t wake up, I may not. Marcel’s going to go out with him when he comes in later, so if JJ continues to snooze on, I may just let him do that.

As for me- I plan on enjoying the silence.

Things have been a little crazy around here the past few days with visits to the hospital and other stuff, but I have the next five days off work and I plan on enjoying them all.

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