Knives Belong in the Kitchen

A kitchen without a knife is not a kitchen. — Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto

I just returned from a wonderful week’s visit with my son in The Land of the North.

Domer is fine, thanks for asking, and I expect he’ll be doing even better now that I’ve Pine-Solved a little problem for him.

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Traveling with Fido (Dallas)

I just got back from a trek to The Land of the North to visit with Domer (whom I hadn’t seen since Christmas!)

And it was my first trip solo with my dog Dallas.

Normally, Dallas is the best traveler. Pop him in his crate on the back seat and let him sleep until it’s potty-time.

Easy-peasy.

But when you don’t have anybody along who can help out, it becomes a whole new ballgame.

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Savoring a bit of Real Life

Sometimes, we just need to unplug.

I did that recently — for four days — and found it Liberating.

Sobering, too.

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Itsy Bitsy Spider

I don’t particularly like spiders, but as a web designer, I’ve grown accustomed to them over the years, and I find them and their habits fascinating.

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For Reals, Officer??

When was  the last time you were frightened? The shaking-in-your-boots kind of fear.

The kind that leaves you breathless. Anxious. And worried.

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Flowering Beauty Along the Way

On my walk earlier this week, I found some interesting flowering plants that I wanted to share with you.

And since I didn’t know too much about them (other than a name), I figured that was as good as any excuse to do a bit of research.

First up, Naked Ladies.

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