Category Archives: My Life

Chop Suey

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Dawn

Chop Suey 1 1/2 pounds Chop Suey meat (chunks of pork) 1 can chop suey vegetables, undrained 1 can sliced water chestnuts, undrained, if desired 1 4-oz can mushrooms, undrained 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 3 … Continue reading →

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81 today! Wow!

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Dawn

It’s so nice outside. You’d think we went on a spring break trip, without leaving the house. So odd, though, to have it so warm, for so many days in a row. It’s only March. I have on capris and … Continue reading →

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77 today!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Dawn

In March. It was on the NOAA site! It was beautiful today – a short-sleeves-and-no-jacket sort of day! Almost too good to be true! Which it really was, since the high on Thursday, March 15th is only predicted to be … Continue reading →

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Spring in my yard!

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Dawn

Emily and I cleaned out leaves from the main flower garden today. It was time to uncover the daffodil and tulip sprouts that were already growing under the leaves. At 1pm today, it was 65 degrees. It felt so nice! … Continue reading →

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53 degrees in January! Yes, you heard me right!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Dawn

It was beautiful today!  Had almost forgotten what warmth like that felt like!  It was glorious!  Made me happy to have my lunch job, so I get to stand outside for 25 minutes.  Was still pretty nice out, but cooler, … Continue reading →

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Too warm in January

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Dawn

Temps in the 40s and no snow on the ground?  What kind of January is this?  I’m sure it’s saving us a lot of money on heating costs and it sure is easy to not have to shovel, but this … Continue reading →

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Summer Weather

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Dawn

The last few days have been so nice. Temps in the 80s and tolerable dewpoints. This past Saturday was my friend Edie’s daughter’s wedding. We had a beautiful day which was good, since all the festivities were outside! Tomorrow the … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Dawn

Dawn’s Spaghetti and Meatballs Sauce: 3/4 C chopped onion 3 T. oil 2 1-lb cans tomatoes (4 cups) 2 6-oz cans (1-1/3 cups) tomato paste 1 T. sugar 1-1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. pepper 1 bay leaf 1-1/2 t. oregano … Continue reading →

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Other 2010 knitted projects

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Dawn

Here’s some other things that I made in 2010! Matching Hat Basketweave dishcloth designed by Andi Worthy Mason-Dixon Ballband – knit with ecru Sugar’n Cream and Premium Peaches & Cream in Spice (scroll down to pattern link) Ho Ho Ho … Continue reading →

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Monthly Dishcloth KALs from Mid-July to December 2010

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Dawn

2010 Dishcloths Mid-July – Ribbons and Lace – Janet Nogle August – Starfish –  Elaine Mid-August – Ice Cream Cone – Andi Worthy September – Mouse (Do I Smell Cheese?) - Elaine Mid-September – Lacy Leaves – Andi Worthy October – … Continue reading →

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