It turns out Babs is really (Mr.) Bugs – and our Miss Thumper has had babies! OMGosh – how fun! Here’s a quick pic of Mom and baby bunnies. I’ve made a few cards, and I’m having a good time getting back into studio work. We’ve also been playing with pottery. Here …
While I’m down and out! So, my back is not happy. Apparently, she’s trying to disband from this union. I’ve been nursing her back to homeostasis, if not happiness – for the better part of a week. She’s just not falling for it. I ice, take ibuprofen, ice a bit more, try Ultram, add more …
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to a nursing LOW … But first – we had a wonderful Thanksgiving, our kids, et. al. joined us for our (now traditional) bacon wrapped herb/butter encrusted masterpiece. [OK – this one was not so beautiful on the outside – I opted for thick-cut bacon … delicious, but not so pretty!] Even our oldest seemed …
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So, we are cleaning out the garden … gathering up the last of the ‘bounty’ and putting things to bed. I am currently trying to dry sunflower seeds in my sunny studio window (where all the garden pre-starts began) … We emptied out our sweet potato barrels … not an amazing amount, but enough to …
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I slept a lot this week. I think I’m trying to keep the CRUD I’m exposed to every weekend at bay with loads of sleep through the week … Maybe??? Anyway – I slept a bunch. And kept cooking to a minimum with Spinach Artichoke Ravioli and a crockpot full of Golumpki, with bushels of …
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