Author Archives: Donalyn

My alien granddaughter

I am afraid my husband’s off-world origins are beginning to emerge in his progeny. ’bout the cutest thing ever though, isn’t she?

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What I was doing 25 years ago today

Yep – having a baby. Our baby, who is now 25 years old, in the Army Reserves, living in Georgia with her husband. When I had Lauren, our life was pretty rough. Earlier that same year, Larry had broken his … Continue reading

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Squash is what I got

So instead of Pumpkin Bread, we haveSquash Bread3 cups all purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup regular oats2 cups sugar1 cup packed brown sugar3 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons salt3 teaspoons cinnamon1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg1 tablespoon … Continue reading

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"Just when I think I am out

they drag me back in!” If you could see my face right now, it looks exactly like Al Pacino in the Godfather III. Really!OnPoint has sent me an email to say they have a project for me beginning the 26th. … Continue reading

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Squash Wrangling

Since sometime in August, my kitchen has been inhabited by an ever changing group of pails. Larry brings the pails in,filled with various offerings from the garden which I am supposed to turn into preserved foods for our winter sustenance. … Continue reading

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