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A Cooking Story

I hate it when my brain becomes my own worst enemy. It’s just like that great song by Lit. So, I need to cook in order to become a real adult (so I’m told). It’s a good idea because I … Continue reading

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Where have I been?

HERE. I can’t say much is new. I am officially 80 years old in that I have an allergy/asthma specialist, optometrist, podiatrist and lady doctor. TMI?? Heredity decided to strike this time in the poor, tiny bones of my feet. … Continue reading

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Confessions of a Loud Talker

Every class, my yoga teacher asks us to dedicate our practice to a person or intention. More than once I’ve dedicated my practice to becoming more quiet and peaceful. At the end of the day I look back at things … Continue reading

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Cold Quinoa Salad Diet

I just got a new job and am accepting the fact I have to be a real person. I was 89% a real person at my internship, but now I have to sign up for a retirement plan and dental … Continue reading

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Baking: My Anti-Drug

“Aw man, there’s sweetened condensed milk on the sleeve of my cardigan,” I whined in my head. It was one of those days that only baking could fix. I had concentrated on the idea of gooey cheddar cheese inside an … Continue reading

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But I love crabcakes!

I find myself teetering on the brink of vegetarianism these days. It’s been an odd transformation from my bacon and sausage loving little self. Elementary school era Kolleen loved pork tenderloin, bratwurst (hello, midwest!), hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and … Continue reading

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Auntie Kolleen, cat lady and cookie baker

My friends decided that I will end up a grumpy, old spinster with a house full of cats. They base this prediction on my rampant cynicism and sarcasm. They are joking. I hope. So my friend, Abby, got me a … Continue reading

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One month of wisdom

I think I’ve learned a lot since I graduated college…in December. 1. Dogs are good company for a jobless bum. 2. The great American empire isn’t indestructible. That’s been a fun lesson. 3. Baking can distract you from any miserable, … Continue reading

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