Archive for February, 2010
Stir Crazy Cake
Posted on28. Feb, 2010 by Kate.
This recipe comes from a cookbook compiled for the Sonberg family reunion held in 1999. I love recipes from these kinds of cookbooks for a few reasons. One being that people typically send their best and favorite recipes. Secondly, the stories behind them. The note with this recipe reads: “This is kinda interestin’ to fix, [...]
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Winter Sunset
Posted on23. Feb, 2010 by Kate.
Nate stepped out the door, milk bucket in hand, but quickly returned for the camera.
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Five New Blogs
Posted on22. Feb, 2010 by Kate.
This award came from L.A. DeVaul. She’s committed herself to five years of yoga. Everyday. In her own unique and insightful way she’s blogging about her journey. She’s also a soon to be published author. Her novel Roxanne in La La Land (A love triangle between a man, a woman, and a dream.) comes out [...]
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Winter Chores
Posted on18. Feb, 2010 by Kate.
Before the fateful power outtage a couple of weeks ago, I had planned a winter chore post. However, not all of my pictures were recovered, so here is a sketchy view of what winter feeding entails. Nate uses all his weight and strength to pull hay from half ton bales placed by the tractor. Behind [...]
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Stilted Dialogue
Posted on16. Feb, 2010 by Kate.
Over the last two weeks an anonymous soul took pity on my emerging writing skills. Anon dissected my writing sample and offered up invaluable expertise for which I’m very grateful. Anon criticized my dialogue this way.
“It needs to be natural. This is not natural:
‘We like to entertain, and it’s nice to have formal place settings.’
This [...]
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BBQ Meatballs
Posted on07. Feb, 2010 by Kate.
This is an old standby for a quick meal at my house. The prep is very easy and it cooks fairly quickly. My second daughter always requests BBQ Meatballs for her birthday dinner. So lets get started:
Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and add 3/4 cup oatmeal and 1 cup canned milk. Stir together and add 1 [...]
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Born to Run
Posted on05. Feb, 2010 by Kate.
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
by Christopher Mcdougall
Christopher McDougall opens the world of ultramarathoning. I enjoy running and one day want to run a marathon. (That will have to wait until all my children are in school. It’s too much of a time commitment right [...]
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Mother Math
Posted on03. Feb, 2010 by Kate.
Today I have a guest blog post from a very close friend of mine, Jenni. Her blog, Wordseed, is one of my favorites. I treasure her wit and the way she uses words. Enjoy the post, and then help her win a Joy-ography Scholarship by clicking here and typing Jennifer in the comment field. Thanks!
Mother [...]
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Some Answers and Go Vote
Posted on02. Feb, 2010 by Kate.
Little questionnaire that got passed onto me by Krista Lynne Jensen.
Rules: Answer the following questions with Single Word answers then pass this along to 5 other bloggers. Make sure you let them know about it though.
Your Cell Phone? None
Your Hair? Dry
Your Mother? Conversationalist
Your Father? Hard-Working
Your Favorite Food? Lasagna
Your Dream Last Night? Convoluted
Your Favorite Drink? Grape Juice
Your Dream/Goal? Joy
What Room Are You [...]
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I am the mother of five learning to live in the country surrounded by in-laws. I've been married to the amazing Nate Palmer for 15 years; he is teaching me how to be a farm girl in between chasing children, cooking dinner, and doing laundry. In my spare time (okay--time I try really hard to set aside), I like to write.
"Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal." ~Pamela Vaull Starr°Click my About page for this year's goals.
