Monthly Archives: December 2007

Close, Grandma, but no cigar

Posted on December 28, 2007 by barbaraehardy

       Austin, at eight, is at "that age."  You know, the one where he is starting to wonder if Santa is real or not.  His wonderings reminded me of when my Christina was that age.  She had decided her … Continue reading →

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What a great Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2007 by barbaraehardy

    On Christmas Eve, Noel and her family came over for dinner, and of course, to open gifts.  The kids really liked theirs, so whew! to that.   They are still young enough to like opening gifts.   Those gift certificate … Continue reading →

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The wonder of medicine

Posted on December 23, 2007 by barbaraehardy

  I’m feeling much better today.  The antibiotics have all been taken.   When did that start being a 5 day run??   Last time I had to take one, it was the standard ten days.  This must be some strong stuff … Continue reading →

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Updates

Posted on December 21, 2007 by barbaraehardy

  First,  that "cold"  turned into something  much worse, so I’m still on antibiotics…and even have a nebulizer to assist my breathing.  Since it is very rare for me to get sick, I’m not well equipped to deal with all … Continue reading →

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The miracle of flight..what would my life be without it?

Posted on December 16, 2007 by barbaraehardy

  Here I am, back in Michigan.   We had one of those rarities yesterday:  visibility over the Rockies.  They are breathtaking, all that grandeur covered in shimmering white snow.  Once we hit the flats of the plains, however, it was … Continue reading →

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Better each time

Posted on December 11, 2007 by barbaraehardy

Our dinner last night was the best one yet.  Four couples, each with a two-year-old, joined the four of us for an early dinner.  They arrived at five and we sat down at 6:00.  Our previous attempt (four nights ago) … Continue reading →

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Foods for Hanukah

Posted on December 8, 2007 by barbaraehardy

How’s this menu sound to you? Eggplant and pepper kugel.  Carrot/wheat berry salad.  Sweet and sour beet, cabbage and tomato soup.  Pear applesauce.   YUMMY!   Our recipes are from the "Vegetarian Hanukkah" section of the "Cooking Light Holiday Cookbook."    Some of … Continue reading →

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Birthdays galore

Posted on December 6, 2007 by barbaraehardy

First, a very happy birthday to Noel, my eldest daughter, who is celebrating her birthday today.!!! Also this month,  both my sister Bertie and Di’s husband Dave celebrated birthdays last Sunday, December 2.  So it’s a cake here, a cake … Continue reading →

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Busier than ever in LA

Posted on December 4, 2007 by barbaraehardy

Diana was right….it IS cold here.  Sort of.  Sweatshirt weather anyway.   This is turning out to be a good thing, as we are racing around like maniacs preparing for the first of five dinners we will be hosting.   The shopping … Continue reading →

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