Category Archives: Domestic Arts

Scenes from a Monday morning.

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

This morning the weather was simply lovely.  The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the flowers were blooming.  When you couple that with the fact that I finally figured out how to work the ‘close-up’ button on my … Continue reading →

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Spiritual pizza

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Twice a year all over the world, the members of my religion stay home on Sunday instead of going to worship services and listen to church leaders via television and internet.  We call it General Conference and it’s a great … Continue reading →

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Garden therapy.

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

My refrigerator is sick.  Or possibly mortally wounded.  It’s unclear at this point until some diagnostic professional in baggy pants and a shirt with his first name stitched on a pocket arrives tomorrow between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and … Continue reading →

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I fooled around and fell in love. (With asparagus.)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

Last night we had asparagus for dinner.  To be precise, we had bacon wrapped asparagus which, in my humble opinion, is the best way to eat the spiky, green, spring vegetable. I’ll pause for a moment, gentle reader, so you … Continue reading →

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From small things mama, big things one day come.

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

I would like to state clearly and emphatically for the record that I detest February.  Every year it comes along and every year it makes me depressed.  By the time February arrives I am sick of winter, tired of school, … Continue reading →

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Leprous meatballs are slightly tasty. If you’re blind.

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

Go ahead and say it.  They look like leprous meatballs. Despite the step by step instructions, despite watching my cousin make these Oreo Balls a million times, despite my confidence in Pinterest, this dessert was not a success. Ability to … Continue reading →

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A howling success.

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

I was at the top of my game today. It was one of those rare times when the planets aligned, my patience was increased tenfold, the children got along, and everything has gone as it should with no catastrophes, disasters, … Continue reading →

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My latest obsession with the vegetable world

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

So besides phlegm, I’ve had a lot of other things percolating around in my head this past week.  Mostly they have been thoughts about my Dad and the reality that we are having Christmas without him this year.  However, I … Continue reading →

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The Night Avenger of the grocery store.

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

You see the title of my post?  Yeah, so, that is what I’d like you all to call me from now on.  Those of you who are my close friends can just call me N. A.  (Technically I do my … Continue reading →

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Pinterest, changing one non-crafty person at a time.

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

I have mentioned in the past that I am not the craftiest of souls.  I’ve accepted that long ago and recognize that I have other skills and talents. However, lately I’ve been toying with the idea that perhaps I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Domestic Arts, rantings and ravings | 7 Comments