Archive | February, 2015

French Hillbilly Heater and Chicken Soup

French Hillbilly Heater and Chicken Soup

After trying the Hillbilly Air Conditioner and not being particularly successful, I was a bit skeptical of this heater find on Pinterest.  I saw a video tutorial with some French artist living in the eaves of a gothic loft heating his studio with only three tea light candles per day.  Could that be possible? Just like […]

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Recipe Box Roulette - Snow Day 2015

Recipe Box Roulette – Snow Day 2015

We had a not very snowy snow day today.  I didn’t mind staying home and I certainly applaud our school superintendents in the various counties for trying to avoid another horrible snow jam like last year.  When I have a bit of extra time for leisure cooking, I like to play Old Recipe Box Roulette. […]

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17 Trips Around the Sun

17 Trips Around the Sun

Happy Birthday Davis!  We started the day with our traditional birthday breakfast before school.  This year Olivia had to Skype into the celebration from Scotland.   Chupa joined from under the arm Davis opened his gifts before school.  You can see the sky starting to lighten.  We had waffles, grits, bacon, and fresh fruit. For […]

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The High Museum and Nearly Vegetarian Lasagna

The High Museum and Nearly Vegetarian Lasagna

I was asked to submit a painting to the High Museum of Art in Atlanta.  Hard to believe, I know. I didn’t realize my artistic talents would be in such demand.  Let me take you on the journey that led to my artistic triumph. The story begins when I requested a “car” to pick me up at […]

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