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Staying out of trouble

August 25, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

If it’s true that staying busy keeps one out of trouble, David and I are positively angelic these days. Here’s just a glimpse of what we’ve been doing the past week or two: Pandamonium and The Inbetween Austin Fisher and Dwight Martin Mandala and Thomas, with guest drummer, Sully Ash and Ange at Vintage 22…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Ada Homeless Services, friends, HMA, music, Nine Inch Nails, Shakespeare, Soundgarden, Wintersmith Park

Menu Monday ~ August 25, 2014

August 25, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Click here for more menu ideas! Monday: sloppy joes salad steamed broccoli Tuesday: Mexican black bean casserole salad Wednesday: This is my birthday. We will be attending one of our HMA shows at a local BBQ restaurant and eat there. My mom is making me a cake to share with friends and family there.  Thursday:…

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Forever Chic ~ Book Review (Chapter 7)

August 22, 2014 By Deanna Piercy 2 Comments

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  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. Forever Chic Chapter Seven: Confronting the Closet Conundrum If chapter length has anything to do with it, clothing ranks right up there with skin care in the list of what it takes to be as chic…

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Filed Under: French Inspiration Tagged With: book review, Forever Chic, France, French Friday, Tish Jett

Menu Monday ~ August 18, 2014

August 18, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Click here for more menu ideas! Monday: black bean enchiladas salad chips and salsa Tuesday: David is having two wisdom teeth removed in the morning which is my explanation for this night’s dinner plan. That, and the fact I haven’t had a banana split for a couple of years.  banana splits from Braum’s (regional dairy…

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Happy Birthday, Julia Child…

August 15, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Julia Child would have been 102 years old today. I can remember watching her on PBS as a child and have always loved her. “People who love to eat are always the best people.” ~Julia Child~

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A “real” writer

August 13, 2014 By Deanna Piercy 5 Comments

I received my first check for a freelance writing assignment this week and I’m just a wee bit excited about it. I’ve had things published in the past but this was the first time I got paid for it. I guess that means I really can call myself a writer. Right? Right.  Here’s a picture…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Ada Hub, freelance, novel, Our Mother's Martyr, writer, writing

O Captain! My Captain!

August 12, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

There will never be another Robin Williams. R.I.P. Captain.

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Menu Monday ~ August 11, 2014

August 11, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Click here for more menu ideas! I’ve come to realize that my plans must be more “fluid” these days. I don’t always (ever?) know what my week is going to look like. I think my best bet is to plan 5 nights of meals and then if we don’t use all of them I’ll carry…

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Winner!

August 5, 2014 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Congratulations to Frank Maier! He won the New Orleans cookbook giveaway. Thanks to all who participated. Your favorite meals had me drooling.  Frank, I’ll contact you for your address and then get your cookbook and another little something in the mail in the next day or two. 

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