***** Shogun Asian Saga #3 Author: James Clavell First Edition: 1975 Original language: English Summary: It is 1598 and John Blackthorne is the English pilot of the Dutch vessel, Erasmus. Running from enemies in South American waters, Blackthorne becomes the first English pilot to reach Japan after a seemingly hopeless two-year voyage across the Pacific. […]
December
26
Upgrade?
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My husband has been dumping on my bike for a few months. He kept telling me that I’d outgrown my Cannodale Quick 6, but I wanted to keep riding it for sentimental reasons. It was the first bike I’ve had since I’m 12, and is truly responsible for a positive all-encompassing change in my life, […]
OK I Couldn’t Resist…
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Show us what you got! Did I mention there’s a messy-wrapped something that looks like a bike under my tree?
Carne Desmechada, Colombian Ropa Vieja With Egg
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(serves 4) Ingredients: 1 Flank Steak (about 1 lb.) 1 medium yellow or white onion, small dice 1 medium yellow or white onion, cut in 4 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 2-3 pieces 2 medium tomatoes, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbs. Olive or vegetable oil 1 Tbs. tomato paste 1 tsp. […]
The Many Versions of A Visit From St. Nicholas (‘Twas the Night Before Christmas)
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WASHINGTON DC, December 23, 2012- Few works of literature have had as many alternate versions written as Clement Clarke Moore‘s A Visit From St. Nicholas (‘Twas the Night Before Christmas). Here are a few of the ones I’ve found. My favorite by far is the Spanglish version, for obvious reasons: A Spanglish ‘Twas the Night […]
December
22
10 DIY Christmas Ideas (It’s not too late!)
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From my column at the Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON DC, December 21, 2012- If you haven’t done it all for Christmas yet, don’t fret. There’s still time to for that perfect gift or the perfect touch for your holiday party. All of the links that follow lead to tutorials or pictures of easy crafts and inspiration […]
aPACOlypto 12-21-12 (and his friend the kitty)
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Paco’s prepared… Related articles New Moon December 2012: Gateway to 12.21.12 – Anna Chapman (returningtohouse.wordpress.com) 12/12/12 (glimpsesbymelanie.wordpress.com)
My Take on Chinese Comfort Food: Ground Pork and Black Mushrooms
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My Take on Chinese Comfort Food: Ground Pork and Black Mushrooms (serves 2-4) This is my take on the pork that is used as filling for lotus leaf wraps at dim sum places. I know it probably has nothing to do with the original dish, but served over sticky rice it is simply divine! […]
December
18
10 Historical Novels
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From my column at the Washington Times Communities There are several definitions of “historical fiction.” The Encyclopedia Britannica defines a historical novel as “a novel that has as its setting a usually significant period of history and that attempts to convey the spirit, manners, and social conditions of a past age with realistic details and fidelity […]
The Versatile Blogger Award
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Thank you to Created ˜Create.it for awarding me the Versatile Blogger Award! This is my first award and I am elated to feel part of the blogging community. The rules for accepting this award are: Display the award certificate on your website. Announce your win with a post and include a link to whoever presented […]
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