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Author Archives: marijean
Our Christmas Tree
I spent part of Saturday getting the house, at least, in the Christmas spirit. I thought, as I was putting ornaments on the tree, that I would like to share some of them with you and if I’m lucky, you’ll … Continue reading
Triple Layer Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
The girl requested I make one of the most complex pies in my repertoire for Thanksgiving. The Triple Layer Chocolate Pumpkin pie is not terribly hard to make, it just takes a lot of time and patience, because the layers … Continue reading
Smother-in-Law
On the eve of my 40th birthday, a friend observed that my son was unfortunate lucky enough to both have a mother and a girlfriend who are bloggers. “Poor guy has no privacy whatsoever, does he?” my friend reflected. Nope. … Continue reading
Celebrating the Year of 40
I turned 40 yesterday. I know! Hard to believe, right? (Don’t answer that.) I am continuing to celebrate for the remainder of the year. Here are a few reasons why I am celebrating my year of 40: I am in … Continue reading
Decisions, Decisions
I made some gooey butter cake and didn’t even eat any. I had to make a choice between this: and this: I wonder if you can guess which chair I chose? One decision was easy to make this week. I … Continue reading