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For a Food Girl…
Posted on 11. Jan, 2009 by Deb.
I’ve often joked with friends that I am like a puppy and driven by food. When I travel, my requirements are to be kept fed and then I will be happy. Coffee in the mornings and breakfast….a good dinner…lots of water to drink. Though I love breakfast, one of the hardest things to do is [...]
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Week One of 52 Stories: Chuckie.
Posted on 09. Jan, 2009 by Deb.
This is for the 52 Stories group on Flickr where we take one picture a week and write a story. This is mine for week One. I had admired her from a distance, lusting after her and her sisters through various photographs I had seen over the years. Coming face to face with her was [...]
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Hiring a Consultant
Posted on 06. Jan, 2009 by Deb.
I make my living these days as a consultant. I love what I do and I’m good at it. I help companies – or government entities – on projects that require a level of experience in project management and logistical coordination. What I am good at is pulling things apart and putting them back together. [...]
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Chicken with Basil Pesto and Veggies
Posted on 06. Jan, 2009 by Deb.
For dinner tonight, I made chicken with basil pesto and fresh vegetables (photo here). It was so amazing, and though I’ve already shared one recipe today, I wanted to share this one, too. My daughter couldn’t believe it was so good, as it was served over a little bit of pasta, and she couldn’t believe [...]
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Crustless Broccoli and Cheese Quiche
Posted on 06. Jan, 2009 by Deb.
I was going to email the recipe for Melissa, but since I had to type it out, I thought I’d share it here, too. (photo here) Ingredients: 4 Beaten Eggs (I use Eggs Plus that have Omega 3′s) 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh dillweed (or thyme) 1/4 [...]
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Was Mother Nature Confused?
Posted on 03. Jan, 2009 by Deb.
Today was simply beautiful in Texas, with a high temperature around 85 today. I started my day by going to the Golf Store and going through the final steps to purchase a new set of clubs, which included hitting the 6-iron of five different sets. I ended up buying a set of Adam’s Idea Ladies [...]
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Forgive me as I play…
Posted on 03. Jan, 2009 by Deb.
I purchased some themes for WordPress over at WooThemes on New Year’s Eve. Yes, I’m sure you’ve noticed the changing look of my site, so that is the reason. It was a buy 1 get 3 free sale, so I am happily playing around between two of the four themes. This one – called “thick” [...]
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Three Little Words for 2009
Posted on 02. Jan, 2009 by Deb.
As I’ve mentioned over the past few days, my focus for 2009 would be forthcoming and today I finalized my column, meaning it’s time to share the focus here as well: Following My Heart, Retaining My Spunk, and Being Constructive. Though maybe not as easily understood as my words for last year, the choices of [...]
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Setting the Tone
Posted on 01. Jan, 2009 by Deb.
Tradition says that what you do on New Year’s Day sets the tone for the year. That seems like I should have a really BUSY day, then, doesn’t it, since I have a ton of things I’d like to accomplish this year. Writing regularly has always been important to me and the blog is needing [...]
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Hello 2009, Goodbye 2008
Posted on 01. Jan, 2009 by Deb.
From the outside looking in, the last few days 2008 have been quiet. I have been home, not traveling….and I’ve actually been staying at home much of the time, working around the house rather than being out and about. I have had dinner with friends and even went out to a club with Buddy Boy. [...]
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Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men
Posted on 25. Dec, 2008 by Deb.
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, [...]
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Dream a little Dream
Posted on 30. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
As the end of the year approaches, I have been giving a lot of thought to goals for the next year. When it boils down to it, examining what you would typically categorize as “wants and dreams” and seeing how you can make them goals which are both realistic and yet far-reaching enough to make [...]
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Hurts So Good
Posted on 29. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
Today was day two of my renewed commitment to get back into shape. If I’m going to exercise, I have to embrace it the way I need to embrace it – and that is with free weights as part of my routine. Oh, there is nothing like the joy of skull-crushers and 17-lb dumbbells or [...]
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How could I forget….
Posted on 29. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
I have loved being home for such a long stretch. It’s been over a week (we won’t count the one day trip to Chicago). I haven’t spent this solid a stretch here since April. What I have I forgotten, though, is the sheer volume, and cycle, of dishes and laundry. Seriously. Where has everything come [...]
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And a very good day, indeed
Posted on 29. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
I am not a crowd person, so the thought of going out on Black Friday to shop was not on my radar. I did, however, get updates from two of my guy friends who ventured out today. One, at 6:05 AM from Cabela’s in Indianapolis and one at 6:35 from Arlington, TX. Then, as I [...]