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TJs Things

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Holidays

  • Thanksgiving dinner is over.

    Turkey. Roast. Dressing. Cranberry Sauce. Gravy. French Green Beans. Rolls. Fruit Salad. Cherry Pie. Pumpkin Pie. Must sleep. Must sleeee…. Read more

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  • Sous Chef

    I was a sous chef before I even knew what a sous chef was. My first (and toughest – hey, to defy her is to risk getting smacked upside the head, even at the ripe old age of thirtysomething-) boss was, of course, my mom. Plucking greens. Peeling and deveining shrimp. Snapping peas. Chopping onions, Read more

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  • Thankful

    I’m thankful that the baby had his three month birthday this weekend. I’m thankful that all the kids had their flu shots. I’m thankful that Al finally finished his writing assignment last night. I’m thankful for my middle kids, though they decided to get up at 5:00 this morning. Even though he is sleeping and Read more

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  • Good, almost clean. wholesome fun.

    Gingerbread season is about to start. Most of the time Al has a school function or something that demands a little cottage, while we all work on a larger house for the family. It’s fun, but sometimes assembly is not so straightforward. I’ve got the royal icing down pat, and that stuff will keep anything Read more

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