Blogs are odd critters. They’re not journals, though sometimes they act like journals. They’re not conversations, even if they sometimes act like conversations. They’re not forums, but sometimes they act like forums. They’re not performing art, though sometimes they act
Mushroom Barley Soup
This is not a quick recipe. It’s not particularly /hard/, but it takes some time to turn into delicious goodness. Trust me, it’s worth it. 3 strips bacon, cut into small pieces * 2 medium onions, diced 4 garlic cloves,
Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salsa
This stuff is AMAZING. It’s quick and easy to throw together, and I made it for a BBQ I’m going to today, so I thought I’d share. The recipe is my mom’s. 1 lb frozen sweet white corn – don’t
Quick and Easy Enchiladas (or Casserole)
These are /not/ traditional enchiladas. They are, however, quick, easy, and delicious, and since you are not actually cooking the chicken in the oven, relatively foolproof. I will admit to not actually measuring anything in this recipe! The original recipe
Same Bat Anna, New Bat Channel
This is a test from Windows Live Writer!
SCA Arms Passed at Laurel
About a year ago, I decided I wanted to register a device (at that point, no AoA, so it would’ve just been a device and not arms – now it’s arms!). With a lot of help from the local herald
The Nature of Boxes
I talked a little about the physics of packing boxes before. And so it is with great rejoicing that I report that as of today, there are no boxes in the living room, no boxes in the kitchen, no boxes
Fingers Crossed
Sent off an email last night about a potential new writing contract thingy. I’m allowing myself tentative excitement, and hopefully will hear back from them today!
Things and Stuff
Photographic Evidence of Work Completed: The Garage is cleaned out, and now has two cars parked inside. The dining room is finished, including the trim, and has furniture now – which includes having unpacked all of my china and put
Joyriding
So one of the things about this house that the cats absolutely /love/ is the screen porch. They sit out there and bask in the sun and then lay on the cool floor in the shade – quite literally all