Monthly Archives: December 2009

A Letter to My Children, Upon the Occasion of Their Staying With Their Out-of-Town Grandparents

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Amy B.

Dear Flapjack and Lil’ Goldfish: I hope you are having a wonderful time at your grandparent’s house. I’m so happy that we finally live near enough to Mamie and Grandaddy that you guys can go and visit them. It’s very … Continue reading →

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Sweet As Baby Feet

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Amy B.

Y’all who read me regularly know that I’m not much of a product reviewer or promoter. Which is a little odd, as I am quite a shopper, and I love finding unique things. I also love promoting things that are … Continue reading →

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Spreadsheet Love, or Ways In Which I Pretend I'm Organized

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Amy B.

Good grief have I ever been sick the past couple of days. I’ve had a stomach virus that tore me up. I caught it from Flapjack. On Sunday, we were at a friend’s for her Holiday Open House. When we … Continue reading →

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An Ode to Goofy Juice

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Amy B.

Lil’ Goldfish had surgery the day before Thanksgiving to have his tonsils and adenoids removed and tubes put in his ears. He’s been off-and-on sick for quite a while, so rather than being nervous about the surgery, I was actually … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Tuscan Souvenir

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Amy B.

When we were in Tuscany, a gal named Eleanora came round every evening to cook an amazing meal for us. She would prepare four- and five-course feasts that were always delightful, delicious and classically Tuscan. And I think Eleanora was … Continue reading →

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