We weren’t able to get to the big family Thanksgiving dinner today because David wasn’t feeling all that well, and also yesterday I had some tummy problems, so instead of stressing out trying to get everything done, we decided to just take it easy for the day. Sorry to miss out on the great food, but that’s how it is. We at least had turkey for sandwiches and we’ll have a little something easy for dinner shortly. Here are some of the things I’m thankful for anyway: We have our health, for the most part (stitches out, no more Frankenmouth,…
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Think this Whittard’s tea cozy (sorry, cosy) is a bit too big, but they didn’t have a smaller one. The mug is one of the few items I’ve managed to keep from my college years: it’s from Taylor & Ng in Portland and this side shows the cat making mouse tea. Via: Flickr Title: Cosy Tea is Cozy By: GinnyRED57 Originally uploaded: 25 Nov ’10, 10.54am CST PST
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I was trying to make dulce de leche in the microwave, but the recipe calls for half-power and our microwave’s keypad is busted, limiting us to just a few functions. Thought I could cope but the sweetened condensed milk boiled merrily away, leaving the lazy Susan platter full of milk solids. Yum! Not! Time for a new microwave; just doing my bit to goose the economy. Via: Flickr Title: Time For A New Microwave! Happy Thanksgiving Everbodee! By: GinnyRED57 Originally uploaded: 25 Nov ’10, 10.48am CST PST
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Back at hotel suffuring from Tourons' Syndrome: tired feet, sore back and jet lag. #fb #london # Toddled off to church this am. Got lost, arrived late, explained that like so many before me I took a wrong turning. #London # On way back, passed "Mr Beebe" (Simon Callow). We good-morninged each other, a few steps later the penny dropped. #London # Yesterday I could swear I saw Penelope Keith. If we see her in "The Rivals," I'd have proof. #London # Walked over to see Field of Remembrance at the Abbey. Watched veterans parade past, caught a glimpse of…
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We don’t eat in these sorts of places, but I imagine it wasnt difficult to catch a man full of good food and undoubtedly very good wine. We just got back from dinner with friends at a very nice Italian restaurant near Sloan Square called Caraffini. Lovely time, fabulous food, we did dine well but definitely did not dash away. I had the chicken with chestnuts; it was memorable. For our return journey we re-enacted the “car scene” from Notting Hill; hope the doorman was amused as we extricated ourselves. LONDON (Reuters) – An unemployed man has been charged with…
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After the dream I had the other night, stories like this tend to leap out at me. Alternet: 16 Dumb Things Americans are often misinformed, occasionally downright dumb, and easily misled by juicy-sounding rumors. But while the right wing is taking full advantage of this reality, the Left worries that calling out lies is “rude.”
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First night in London finds us at the Phoenix in Westminster, and it’s a family affair for England vs. Australia. Nice pub, very cozy, real fire in the fireplace, and very ambitious pub food. The main bar is done up like an old-fashioned kitchen. The crowd is pretty diverse, with a big age range as you can see. We had a Cornish bitter to start – good stuff, Maynard – and David went on to a nice draught cider. Our waitress took good care of us, too.
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Sushi restaurant in Westminster. Closed Sundays, has intriguing downstairs location, in addition to the Japanese’s Hot Food. Via: Flickr Title: Many Kinds Of Japanese’s HOT FOOD By: GinnyRED57 Originally uploaded: 14 Nov ’10, 3.08am CST PST
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