December 21, 2016
by cablackmar@yahoo.com
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My favorite theory of the apocalypse comes from the bloggers Eric Knudsen and Kelly Coyne at the blog ‘Root Simple.’ They have attended some interesting conferences on ‘end times’, and from their experiences in these circles, and also from their … Continue reading
November 28, 2016
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Ethical Cyber Monday…Is there such a thing? I’m glad that for the most part, my family and friends have moved on from exchanging gifts, and that my eldest child only wants pokemon cards while my youngest is too young to … Continue reading
November 4, 2016
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It’s November 4 in the City of Los Angeles. Even though last weekend was edged with little chill in the air, this week bounced back to the hot, dry, yellow-tinted skies that often visit us in our Southern California version … Continue reading
December 24, 2015
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Ah, Christmas. Arrived once again, on the doorstep, with SO much baggage. We never questioned whether we would raise our kids with the Santa tradition or not. As a young child, I was a true believer. My mom produced beautiful … Continue reading
December 23, 2014
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[simple-flickr set=”72157649494084490″] This is the third year I’ve made soap using our year’s supply of leftover bacon grease (see prior full post on the process here). When you only do a craft once a year, it’s hard to get good … Continue reading