by Daisy | Jan 11, 2010 | Conversation, Fencepost
Facing a week of lows in the single digits, I harvested all the collards, broccoli, and cabbage. Part of me wanted to see just how cold it could go, maybe with a row cover, but, as I mentioned in the post title, I’m a coward when it comes to these things. I...
by Ivory Soap | Jan 9, 2010 | Uncategorized
When you’re starting out, any non-relative critique is a good critique. Doesn’t matter if the person is a great writer or not. It’s important to experience your work through another’s eyes. Writing is about communication. You can’t...
by Daisy | Jan 8, 2010 | Handyman Skills, Household
I learned something new recently. Around here, and presumably in most areas, when a tree trimming crew disposes of a tree it pays a dumping fee. Our local fee ranges from $50 for easily mulch-able branches to $75 for big trunks. For the tree trimmers, especially...
by Ivory Soap | Jan 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
I am a poetry PB writer. But, my agent would like a mid-grade mystery from me. Unfortunately, I haven’t ever written anything in prose that he likes. Bummer. My teacher, Anastasia, tells me that I need to go read a few mid-grade mysteries to get in the groove....
by Daisy | Jan 4, 2010 | Main Dishes, Recipes
Tuna Steak Fajitas makes 8 fajitas 1 package of 2 frozen tuna steaks, or fresh equivalent, thawed and sliced into strips 1/3 cup lime juice 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika (don’t put this away yet, you will need it and the cumin again) 1/2 tsp salt 1...
