Last night I made two new breads. First was the potato rosemary. It came out prettier than I expected. I would show you a picture here… …but I don’t have my camera. Imagine, my children. Second was a brioche base…
Yearly Archives: 2009
Candy: Collected
Halloween may be over, but the overconsumption of processed sugars is still underway. Baby Harbat enjoyed trick-or-treating, which mostly consisted of walking around, riding on shoulders, and seeing everyone in the neighborhood. I felt a little bad going to doors…
Let The Handouts Begin
They actually ship children into our neighborhood for Halloween. No joke—apparently it’s so safe and walkable that kids from the metro area are brought here. Last year I ran out of candy just after 8 pm and had to lock…
I Love My Pumpkin
Picture 952 We originally though this costume would be a bit longer, thus the protruding pot belly and last-minute striped green tights. There’s something to be said for one-piece slip-on costumes. And that something is “convenient”. Especially when you’re…
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Meanies
Every year my wife gets out the Charlie Brown DVD series. In October we watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Every year I’m horrified by Lucy’s behavior. You’ve probably heard about her pulling the football away as Charlie runs…
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Weekend of Celebration
Baby Harbat turned two this weekend! All week she was ready for the big event, singing “Happy birthday” to herself and talking about cake and presents. On Friday afternoon she yelled for me to come into the laundry room. “Sit…
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Caution! Rapidly Changing Weather!
When you go out West and up into the mountains, guidebooks and rangers constantly warn you to be prepared for sudden and unpredictable weather changes. It may be 70 and sunny, then five minutes later you’re up to your ankles…
Pliget
We recently found a Piglet (from classic Pooh) stuffed animal tucked in a box. We gave it to Baby Harbat who gave it a tight hug and yelled, “Pliget!” Now this is her companion of choice, from nap time to…
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged with: cats, classic pooh, knitting, magic, piglet, pliget, publisher, san diego, union tribune, vampires
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