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2012 Reading Challenge

2012 Reading Challenge
Susan has read 32 books toward her goal of 75 books.
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Sunday, January 01, 2012

Happy 2012!

A new year makes me feel reflective and hopeful...a time of renewal. What do I want to change/start/do in 2012? Well, one thing I am doing is challenging myself to read more. I met my 2011 reading goal by reading 63 books (goal was 50) so this year I am challenging myself to go for 75 books. I love using Goodreads! One of the reasons I started blogging was to keep track of the books I was reading each year. If your ever on Goodreads look me up and friend me. 

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Monday, February 21, 2011

::every day in february:: day 21: 'reader...'

One day last week my Timothy ran in the door after school and promptly planted himself on the couch without taking off coat or backpack. He had his book open and was quickly engrossed in the story. "Timothy?" No response...until he finished the book  Nod's Limbs (from the Edgar and Ellen series) a few minutes later. I love my little bookworm.

 

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Saturday, February 05, 2011

::every day in February:: day 5: 'just read..."


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Went to the library to return one book and left with all these. I just don't get people who say they have no time to read.

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Almost time for winter?!


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...getting the woolens out today! This is a pocket scarf I made for Lukas in Feb. 2008 but thought he was too little for last winter. He likes the little pocket and already put one of his tiny trains in it. I discovered that I probably have enough leftover yarn from this scarf to make a hat or mitts-yay!

Right now I'm trying to finish up my November socks which are another pair of Socks 101 from Larissa's fantastic book. Only one month to go then in my quest to knit a sock a month in 2009! I can't believe the end is near! I did complete the October Mystery socks which were quite fun too.

I took a "Momma Sabbatical" last week and visited my mom and dad sans children (Thx to my "Mr. Mom" at home!). It ended up being a rather rainy week (hello, Nor'easter crashing down on the east coast!), but we managed to make the best of it: lots of good food, & shopping, crafting! It was a refreshing time away, but as always it is good to be back home.

Another one of my ongoing projects is to read at least one Dickens' novel a year. Right now I am reading Little Dorrit via my new Kindle (thanks Dad & Mom!-early b-day & Christmas present!). I loved the latest BBC production of Little Dorrit so thought this would be a good one to tackle. I love being able to look up those older English words so easily via the dictionary on the Kindle.

I chased a few dust bunnies this morning, but this afternoon will be devoted to some gift knitting (shh!) while listening to Ingrid Michaelson (love her! Check out cartoon Ingrid here.) and NPR (did you hear Cate Blanchett yesterday? Love her too!).

Happy almost-winter to you!

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

::every day in February:: day 25: ' 5 things...'

Five things I enjoyed today:

  1. Being able to smell and taste again (not fully but we're getting there!)!
  2. Finding more sock yarn with the same dye lot so I could finish dh's February socks!
  3. Reading Neil Gaim's Fragile Things.
  4. Reading SouleMama's blog and seeing her adorable baby in that adorable vest.
  5. Realizing that spring is on its way!!!

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Friday, February 20, 2009

::every day in February:: day 20: ' random food thoughts...'

Since I lost my sense of taste today I have been thinking a lot about food. Let me share some of my random food thoughts with you...

...Favorite food magazine: tie between Saveur and Fine Cooking

...Last cookbook purchased: Farmer John's Cookbook: The Real Dirt on Vegetables

...Favorite kitchen gadget: Zojirushi Bread Maker

...Current "foodie" memoir I'm reading: Judith Jones' The Tenth Muse: My Life in Food

...Favorite food blog: Apartment Therapy's The Kitchen

...Chinese carryout item most likely to order: Singapore Noodles

...Can't live without: extra sharp cheddar cheese

...How I use my iPhone in the kitchen: as a timer, to convert measurements with iConvert, look up recipes, keep grocery list with Grocery IQ , menu plan using notes

...5 Pantry items I always have on hand: 1) Muir Glen Fire Roasted Tomatoes diced or crushed, 2) beans (too many types to name- canned and dried), 3) Barilla pasta, 4) kosher salt, 5) pepper corns

...5 items I always have in my frig: 1) wedge of parmesan cheese, 2) sharp cheddar cheese, 3) milk, 4) whole wheat pastry flour, 5) unsalted butter

...5 items I usually have in my freezer: 1) ripe bananas, 2) nuts, 3) fish, 4) Italian sausage, 5) cooked beans

...Last non-food kitchen item purchased: stain resistant table cloth

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Tuesday, January 06, 2009

reading 2008...

Here's my annual list of books I read for pleasure this past year:

Books Read in 2008


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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

beautiful...

Just got my hands on our library's copy of Lisa Lloyd's book, A Fine Fleece and, Oh my! what a beautiful book! This is one I will have to add to my collection. Maybe this will be the year (stop laughing!) that I knit an adult sweater for myself. A girl can dream, right? I'm off to Ravelry to see what others have knit from this book...

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Saturday, June 21, 2008

Farmer John...

We have been very "into" learning about gardening, farming, veggies, etc. lately, especially the husband. I don't recall where I saw it mentioned first, but I added The Real Dirt on Farmer John to our Netflix queue. We watched this dvd recently and what an interesting learning experience it was! Farmerjohn Farmer John has experienced life's highs and lows (and what lows they were!) and has definitely ended up on top! His CSA farm, Angelic Organics, is now one of the largest in the USA. I just borrowed his cookbook, Farmer John's Cookbook: the Real Dirt on Vegetables from our local library system and spent the afternoon outside perusing it while the children played. I love the way this cookbook is set up seasonally and the "partners for" section for each veggie is so helpful. I see the purchase of this cookbook in my immediate future. For some sample recipes from the cookbook look here. Rudolf Steiner plays an integral role in the philosophy of Farmer John's farm, and those of you familiar with Waldorf education will certainly recognize his name. We used to be shareholders in a CSA farm that was a big proponent of his biodynamic agriculture. I have heard his name for years now and my scant knowledge about Steiner is going to (hopefully) change as I am searching for a reputable biography about him.

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Thursday, May 29, 2008

lost in some good books...

I started this post yesterday and got interrupted by the children of the house...shocking, right? bedside pileThere is always a lot of reading happening around here. family room chair pile IKEA red foot stool pile I've mentioned before our love of our local library system and being able to do online holds. Last week I set a record though (for me that is!) and went to pick up the 8 books waiting for me. The thought of a three day weekend and stack of unread books was heaven to me. I've already finished two: Jasper Fforde's latest Thursday Next (I love this series!) and Stephenie Meyer's Twilight (soooo good! Nicole thinks so too!).

Our CSA farm pick up started this week so more cookbooks were required for inspiration. :) I love figuring out the puzzle of what to make with all the farm produce before the next batch arrives. This week we got asparagus, spinach, watercress, onions, and lettuce. So far we've consumed all of the asparagus & spinach, and half the lettuce. One meal I made was Cavatappi with Spinach, Beans, and Asiago Cheese which is a family favorite that I seem to always make with the first harvest of spinach we receive. Delicious! I also made a loaf of Mark Bittman's bread to go with the salad. MMMMM!

I finished my second hat for the 300 Hats Project with some stash wools and started #3. The pattern Kim's Hat from Last Minute Finished Knits (love love love that book!).

 300 hats project hat #2      
I'd love to hear what you're reading, knitting, or eating these days! 

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