Grandma’s Pumpkin Loaf transformed into MUFFINS!

One of my favorite things about visiting my grandmother during the holidays was her pumpkin bread.  I don't remember having it anywhere else and it was SO SO SO yummy!  We would have a slice (or three) for breakfast, snacks, desert, you name it! I don't know why it never occurred to me to make it ...

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Oh, for Craft’s sake!

Who says crafts have to have a PURPOSE?  Do they have to be functional?  Sellable?  Usable?  NO!  This works best when you are doing said craft with other awesome people. I was reminded of this when we went to my mom's for a little vacation.  When we were growing up, my sister, my best friend, and ...

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People vs. Dust Bunnies

Today I used a vacation day for the specific purpose of finishing up nagging projects around the house only to stop mid-afternoon and ask myself “What did I accomplish?  What was the point of burning that vacation day?” I cleaned a little bit this morning - just enough to be presentable, but not as much ...

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Lime and Blueberry Squares

I had a package of blueberries and a couple of limes.  What can you make with blueberries and a couple of limes?   modified lemon bar!!! I started with a recipe from my very favorite, King Arthur Flour, for Lemon Squares. Since I didn't actually have any lemons, I decided the sensible solutions was to use ...

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Introductions sound so formal

Welcome to my little corner of the internets!  While on the surface it seems that my interests kind of bounce all over the place, I will try to show the connections (some of it is rationalizing, yes, but that's ok!). I am a total sucker for gadgets and technology.  This crosses over into my  my love ...

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