Author Archives: aliceaudrey
Breakfast in Style
Jill: Aunt Gertrude, thank you so much for letting me stay over. Gertrude: Certainly, Dear. If I’d found my husband in my dress, I’d want to run away too. Jill: It wasn’t actually him in the dress. Gertrude: Then why did you want to leave him? Jill: He didn’t take me with him! Today’s theme is breakfast Previously in Jack and Jill Hint Saturday photo scavenger hunt The rules for Photohunt can be found here. Be sure to visit the […]
Not Enough Light
Today’s PhotoHunt is waiting for the sun to come out. It’s been so dark and cloudy for the last couple of days that I haven’t been able to get good pictures. I know, totally lame excuse, but do come back in a few hours. I’ll have it up then, even if I have to use flashlights.
Suzie’s House 96: Ms Spring
If I were working chronologically, this scene should have come a few weeks ago. It should at least have come before two weeks ago with Mrs. D. I’m sorry, I didn’t realize I hadn’t written it yet until today. 🙂 Mrs. D was late. Not that Ben minded. She could be as late as she wanted. In fact, he’d be happy if she never showed up to class again. “Did you hear,” Lisa said. She was sitting in the desk […]
Thursday Thirteen 55: Things That Can Keep Me From Reciprocating Your Comments.
I generally make an effort to go visit and comment on the blog of anyone who leaves a comment on mine, whether it’s for a meme or not. It seems to me that’s just good manners. Now and then I don’t, which bothers me because I feel so rude. So this is my list of excuses. 1. You never left a comment. Ever. Yeah, I’m talking to you, Nancy. Either quit telling me to visit yours, or start visiting mine. […]
By George! The Prince’s Ship Almost, Maybe, Comes In
Between her own behavior, the rumors running around, and the reaction of the crown, Princess Caroline had found herself in a lot of hot water. Let’s see how the Prince was doing. While the situation with his wife was not improving, the Prince’s political prospects had improved markedly. In 1805, the Addington government collapsed. This created opportunities for the Whigs that they were quick to take advantage of. The party’s fortunes further increased with the death of Pitt, at age […]
Rip Off or Not?
I found this orange in the middle of a bag of oranges that Albertsons offered at a discount. It was the only one in the bag like it, and the bag offered a dollar off. I figure the orange, which I simply threw away, cost a little over a dollar by itself. I figured driving down to the store could cost almost that much in gas anyway, so I didn’t try to get my money back. My question is, should […]
Cranberry Jam
I was going for Cranberry Jelly Mold for Thanksgiving dinner, but missed. It worked out remarkably well. The problem was that I didn’t have a sieve. I had the cranberries, water, and sugar on to boil, and no sieve. The problem with that is that if you leave the cranberry skins intact, you don’t get enough pectin for it to set. Yes, we could have done relish instead, but I got this bright idea and just had to run with […]
Hint
Jack: Jill? Jill, where are you? Jack: Uh oh. Today’s theme is metal Previously in Jack and Jill Aftermath Saturday photo scavenger hunt The rules for Photohunt can be found here. Be sure to visit the home page.
Suzie’s House 95: What About You Guys?
Miranda poured herself a coffee, then eyed the dark liquid in her cup with Irish in mind. She was keeping it together, but just barely. Vin kept sneaking into her room at night, which felt weird with the kid in the house. Suzie wasn’t the least bit shaken about having whacked that nut job Sean O’Connel in the back of the head but Miranda was quaking in her boots. Drew was back to his taciturn self, and Miranda was sure […]
TT: Little Things
1. Jane Austin Action figures 2. My digital camera. 3. Bendies 4. Paperback novels 5. Mechanical pencils 6. The little letter icon I click to get my email 7. Half-size lined paper for my writing log 8. My wrist brace 9. Solar powered, hand-held calculators 10. Cell phones. After all those years saying I’d never get one. 11. Car keys 12. Thin Mints 13. My driver’s license In order to get the permalink from this post you must both put […]
By George! Let’s Check Her Out.
It appeared Caroline’s goose was cooked, so far as the evidence of her faithlessness to George IV went. Just what did the commission investigating her find? The commission conducting the delicate investigation could not overlook the fact that nearly all the servants they had interviewed so far had worked for the Prince before taking up positions with Princess Caroline. When servants who had not been previously employed by the Prince were called to testify, They painted a very different picture. […]
TBR
This is my To Be Read pile on that middle shelf: Or, rather, that’s what it used to be. It’s twice as big now, and would be much larger if I hadn’t read quite a few out of it already. Still, even at twice the size I’m finding it isn’t big enough. I want more! I must have better variety! I need back-up choices for when I have the urge to reach for something new. I think I was happiest […]
Alternative to Turkey Dinner
If you don’t want to hassle with shopping lists and guests, you could always try this. Actually, I meant to post this one weeks ago. I’m so easily distracted. First – take the tram up to the start of the trail. Now follow the path . Be sure to hold on to the ‘railing’ Keep an eye on the person in front of you. Be very careful when passing someone going in the opposite direction. Now just up a few steps. (they are […]
Chopped Onions, a Comparison of Techniques
I use chopped onions often enough that I frequently freeze it in batches for later use. When I do the chopping, I’ll do several onions at a time. Needless to say, I’d like to make it as quick and easy, and tear-free as I can. On the left side of the picture above is a pile of onions chopped the way I like them when I do it by hand. This is the size I grew up using and would […]
