Monthly Archives: July 2011

Jiminy Crock Pot! We’re Eating Hot Food Again!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by This Woman Writes

Lately, though, with dinner more often than not consisting of graham crackers with peanut butter and a glass of milk, I started longing for a hot, savory meal, even a gray one, that would cook while I worked. Continue reading →

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The Many Little Rules of Mini Little Minds

Posted on July 21, 2011 by This Woman Writes

But it was not my obnoxious nature that got me banned the other day from my little little hometown’s little little library.

(By the way, I’m not sure if I’m being too subtle here, but in employing the word “little,” I’m not referring to population or size.)

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The Great Washing Machine Adventure

Posted on July 13, 2011 by This Woman Writes

Yes, I know. But our generation is the product of Depression era parents, and in this generation we are working through a Recession era angst. So you use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. Continue reading →

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Don’t Say “Can’t”

Posted on July 7, 2011 by This Woman Writes

I dropped in on Eldest Supreme at work just so I could casually mention, “Oh, by the way, I have a washing machine in the back of the car.” Continue reading →