Monthly Archives: February 2014

Red Sky ay Morning

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Mary Jane

It’s a red sky at morning kind of day. You remember the old nautical saying, “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky at morning, sailors take warning.” Here we go again. Snow, sleet, rain in the forecast. Sounds like … Continue reading →

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Busy Day. Easy Bread.

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Mary Jane

It’s school vacation week. Betsy and the little ones will be heading this way for a visit. Friends are coming for dinner tonight. A lump of dough is about to go in the oven to emerge as a crusty loaf … Continue reading →

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Jogged Memories

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Mary Jane

Been spending time with Nigel Slater. A Valentine gift from my dear husband. Impossible to read Notes from the Larder without being transported back to another time and place. I was in a graduate program at the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford … Continue reading →

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Sam’s Approach to Winter

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mary Jane

Sam has the right idea. If you just glance at the picture, you might think it’s just a poorly made bed. Look a little closer and you’ll see a big lump under the covers. That would be Sam. He’s given … Continue reading →

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Pie Crust Challenged

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Mary Jane

I’m pie crust challenged. I like to think that I’m a pretty good cook in general. I bake most of our bread and our soups never come from a can, but good pie crust eludes me. Pillsbury has been my … Continue reading →

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Choices

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Mary Jane

Another snow day. These days off have become so commonplace this winter that they must be starting to lose their luster, even for the kids. Teachers, I know from personal experience, are groaning that these days will be tacked on … Continue reading →

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Shared Memories

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Mary Jane

We celebrated what we call “the birthdays” last night.  Since three of the members of our little circle of close friends have February birthdays, a few years ago, we started the practice of a joint celebration. Our ability to do … Continue reading →

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Creatures of Habit

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Mary Jane

Sometimes I think we travel because it feels so good to be home again. We’re all ( and I’m including the dog and cat in this ) such creatures of habit. I guess the fact that we like our surroundings … Continue reading →

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Friendship

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Mary Jane

Still at the Inn. Heading home today. Resigned to the no early morning coffee. Not happy; just resigned. Next visit, Marriott for sure. Other than the coffee thing, this place is actually pretty nice. Amazing art work, bathrobes, comfortable bed … Continue reading →

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Know Yourself

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Mary Jane

Just so you know, an inn may be charming, but it probably won’t have a coffee pot in the room. This is where the know yourself part comes in. I think that there are two kinds of people – hotel … Continue reading →

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