Category Archives: all kinds of love

All kinds of love

Yes. That.

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Shandra

The time with my friend L. was really, really fun…like, I might have to get Skype working fun. The stories of living in the exotic north were really neat. A lot of my friends are or have been far-flung (diplomat, … Continue reading →

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Menu for a faraway friend

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Shandra

Naan and hummus and crudités Chips may just make an appearance Roast beef (eye of round, sadly, but I will treat it well) Garlic mashed potatoes Roast broccoli and cauliflower Rosemary sautéed carrots Pecan pie & ice cream Sangria and … Continue reading →

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Old friends

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Shandra

One of my old friends from university is in town today and coming over for dinner. She lives way up north, like all-day-dark north, and I think Noah half expects she will bring a polar bear to dinner. As previously … Continue reading →

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New addiction: Emotional bag check

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Shandra

I’m addicted to Emotional Bag Check. Someone puts in a problem. If you feel like it, you read the problem and then send them a song to lift their spirits (you can send a note too). It’s all anonymous. That’s … Continue reading →

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So, astral love life

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Shandra

How are things going anyway? Extremely well. It’s quite different; I seem to blather on in email and online on philosophical and pop ramblings at Nicholas and he doesn’t mind. In terms of all of us, there is not a … Continue reading →

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Celebration in and out

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Shandra

The celebration here at home went very well; better than expected in some ways. Sure a few comments were made, the buttered rum made me sleepy during the meal itself (but was excellent and so easy), and the canned cream … Continue reading →

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Oops

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Shandra

Sorry to leave Ahren’s post hanging but – well, we have revelry! My MIL made it in today, and I am making last minute baking and acquiring – on Dec 23 – rum for the hot buttered rum for Xmas … Continue reading →

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Get the moon for me

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Shandra

I spent lunch today with one of my friends who is going through a hard, awful time. One of the things I like best about being home is being around; able to show up for lunch, just like that. Then … Continue reading →

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Hmmm so how are things going?

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Shandra

Huey Lewis & the News: The Power of Love :-)

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RIP Anne McCaffrey

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Shandra

I still have in a box somewhere a postcard with a picture of Menolly, dragonsinger extraordinaire, and a note from Anne McCaffrey (or her assistant): Congratulations on your wedding; so sorry to RSVP no. Because I invited her to my … Continue reading →

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