Category Archives: friends

your farm, my table, our bellies

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

a few weeks ago we had the Walkers over for a slumber party and we cooked more than we’ve cooked since moving into our new place. it was a true farm to table experience. Clark brought a bucket load of … Continue reading →

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our midgets

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

when i was pregnant with Watty, i was fortunate enough to have reconnected with my dear friend, Sarah. we have been friends since we were teenagers and had been in and out of touch over the years. a mutual friend … Continue reading →

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here’s a recap of our 4 days of hell (i.e. being stuck at home, iced in with your 3 year old who won’t go outside and play in the snow because it’s cold and he refuses to put on a coat

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

thank god we were stocked with plenty of alcohol. the first day, tuesday, was cool. Amber was home with us. we drove about 2 miles and bought tons of food and wine, cause that’s what texans do in cold weather. … Continue reading →

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prechrimbo dinner with mr. nahnahnah

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

we had Jim over for dinner the wednesday before Christmas. he came bearing wonderful gifts, great company and Watty just adores him. their inside joke is to yell nahnahnah to each other. i decided to make canadian bacon and spinach … Continue reading →

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because i honor requests

Posted on November 20, 2010 by

GOAL: to be a benign lush rather than a malignant lush (because Debbie thought his was funny and read it on another post before i edited it out … but i really don’t want to be a lush, just a … Continue reading →

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this little piggy finally went to the italian market and squealed all the way home

Posted on November 16, 2010 by

the day after i got back from New York i was remiss at the lack of markets in our area. it’s really the only draw back of where we live. that and the 45 minute commute to work, but this … Continue reading →

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halloweened…or mama done gone and drank too much to be in public.

Posted on November 1, 2010 by

it’s true and not surprising but it was an honest mistake. it had been a long, wonderful day that i had to go a ruin with my imbecilic decision making. but let’s take it from the top. started the day … Continue reading →

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we had a slumber party, and you weren’t invited

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

a couple of saturday’s ago, Debbie (my delightful partner in co-worker crime and ridicule), Ally (Debbie’s wickedly funny roommate and ex co-worker… yes she tried to start a revolt, hence the ex) and Mia (Debbie’s beautiful daughter) came over for … Continue reading →

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what a gent

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

does is get much sweeter than when you tell your best friend that you’re an alcoholic and they say they prefer to think of you as a lush? that’s the nicest things anyone’s every said to me. addendum: this statement … Continue reading →

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long ralk, sewing machine, steaks, friends and Lola

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

saturday morning i went for a four mile ralk with Bruno. it busted my ass but i ran over half of it. while i was gone, Amber took Watts to Mimi’s to torture their cat, Nigeria, and have breakfast. when … Continue reading →

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