The search for a dishwasher continues. In contradiction to common sense, we went to several retail outlets this weekend. Since it is after Thanksgiving there was little merchandise on the shelves, lots scattered on the floor, and a tangy whiff…
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No Grubs Here!
I think some people may have been put off by my last post. I can assure you that there are no maggots or grubs in this posting. It is squirm free!* The cranberry walnut brioche is selling like…well, I’d say…
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Ain’t Caffeine Great?
Saturday morning my wife got to sleep in and I got up with Baby Harbat. With breakfast I made a pot of chai. Then made a fire in the fireplace—after all, it’s the only time of day when it’s cold…
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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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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…
Kitchen Marathon
With family in town, I was freed up yesterday to do some serious cooking and baking while Baby Harbat was entertained by her uncle and auntie. On the bread front, I worked on a sourdough boule, which came out pretty…
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No Means Yes
Hoo boy, I know I’ll get in trouble for that title. I’m referring to the world of toddlers, where “No!” is the rote response to any question. Every day my wife comes home from work, Baby Harbat’s first word to…
The Yin and Yang of Toddlers
Yin: unbelievably cute and lovable miniature person. Yang: contrarian proto-demon with a mischievous penchant for pain. This Sunday I got to see both sides of Baby Harbat. Our plan in the morning was to go for a hike at a…
Litte Miss-chief
Picture 999 When I see this smile, I know she is doing something verboten and will likely make a run for it. I should start doing this at work: when someone asks me to do something I don’t like, I’ll…
