http://www.littleblackjournal.com/2008/10/24/27-before-28/ a record of what i am learning|thinking|creating Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:22:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.littleblackjournal.com/2008/10/24/27-before-28/comment-page-1/#comment-465 little black journal » Blog Archive » victory! Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:06:15 +0000 http://www.littleblackjournal.com/?p=416#comment-465 [...] struck another item off the list today when I finished the Mercer Island 10k.  Now don’t let the title of this post fool you [...] [...] struck another item off the list today when I finished the Mercer Island 10k.  Now don’t let the title of this post fool you [...]

]]> http://www.littleblackjournal.com/2008/10/24/27-before-28/comment-page-1/#comment-451 little black journal » Blog Archive » vino and a burger Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:52:27 +0000 http://www.littleblackjournal.com/?p=416#comment-451 [...] with dinner and a drink.  I’ve been wanting to visit this place for awhile (see number 6 on the list), and was immediately taken with the urban vibe and the rough-yet-refined interiors.  Deciding [...] [...] with dinner and a drink.  I’ve been wanting to visit this place for awhile (see number 6 on the list), and was immediately taken with the urban vibe and the rough-yet-refined interiors.  Deciding [...]

]]> http://www.littleblackjournal.com/2008/10/24/27-before-28/comment-page-1/#comment-331 little black journal » Blog Archive » mmmmm… Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:07:50 +0000 http://www.littleblackjournal.com/?p=416#comment-331 [...] I’ve been trying my hand at baking lately - the cool weather is upon us and there are few things I love more right now than the feel of a cozy kitchen, filled with the warmth of the oven and the smells of baked goodies.  Last Saturday was a perfect “pie day”, with the rain falling outside and the stores full of freshly harvested Washington apples.  We had a couple of friends over and spent the afternoon chopping apples, rolling out homemade crusts, and then anxiously awaiting the moment when the pie would be pulled out the oven and ready for sampling.  And is was so worth the wait.  The crust was flaky and warm and buttery and so melt-in-your-mouth yummy.  And the apples were the perfect balance of soft, yet still just slightly crispy, spiced with just enough nutmeg and cinnamon.  My own little slice of autumn goodness, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and cup of hot tea.  I would say the day was a smashing success.  (And, I was able to cross #2 off my list.) [...] [...] I’ve been trying my hand at baking lately – the cool weather is upon us and there are few things I love more right now than the feel of a cozy kitchen, filled with the warmth of the oven and the smells of baked goodies.  Last Saturday was a perfect “pie day”, with the rain falling outside and the stores full of freshly harvested Washington apples.  We had a couple of friends over and spent the afternoon chopping apples, rolling out homemade crusts, and then anxiously awaiting the moment when the pie would be pulled out the oven and ready for sampling.  And is was so worth the wait.  The crust was flaky and warm and buttery and so melt-in-your-mouth yummy.  And the apples were the perfect balance of soft, yet still just slightly crispy, spiced with just enough nutmeg and cinnamon.  My own little slice of autumn goodness, served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and cup of hot tea.  I would say the day was a smashing success.  (And, I was able to cross #2 off my list.) [...]

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