Comments on: Happy birthday, Sarah!

by: Erika

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:20:38 +0000

Happy birthday, Sarah! (Belated)

I know what you mean by “dissertation mode,” I’m tackling a similar issue myself. After 2 months of blog posts that were both sparse and sloppy (no editing, just slap something in there and click Post), I finally had to admit that this was becoming A Problem. My solution is to write up the blog post first thing in the day, before I start in on anything else. As a bonus, I find it’s a nice warm-up for “real” writing.

by: Marsha

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:04:52 +0000

Happy birthday Sarah. The day after Thanksgiving was the birthday of my best friend’s daughter (she turned 32). I made her a quilt. It is a simple pattern, but the richness of the fabric is what makes it. Quilting is much like knitting in that it is very tactile and you never know exactly what the finished product is going to look like until it’s done. This one suggests Christmas, with elaborate paisleys and hints of pointsettia. But the great thing is, I know it will “fit” unlike knitted garments! I send you a virtual quilt to sleep under or curl up with on the sofa.

Ellen, I would love to get an idea of what your dissertation is about. Your references are tantalizing (College Station??? That means The Cult of Texas A&M, in my book.)

by: Shelda

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:46:33 +0000

Happy (belated) birthday, Sarah! And I hope the viral woes are more or less behind you, Ellen! I love the quote from Shelley.

And I’m very glad to see you back again. For an entry or two anywhere. Dissertation mole time is sacred, we know!

by: Lacey

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:40:02 +0000

When I was in college that was my favorite quote from my creative writing class. Each day, I put my butt in a chair. I love that. I can’t remember for the life of me who said it. This is what happens to a 23yo brain after a day of teaching 9th and 10th graders from hell. Funny. That’s all I can remember.

by: Sherlock the dog's daddy

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:50:33 +0000

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY. I hope you got something you really wanted.
I do hope that the eastcoastplague ends for Alex and Ellen.
Wooooof

by: Juno

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:40:25 +0000

Happy Birthday Sarah - hope it was a splendid day and full of good things and quiet joy.

And Ellen - may the plague pass quickly for you and yours.

The Bowl of the Wife of Kit Carson Soup is excellent eattin’ AND has the best name ever. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/1246173

by: Jo

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:39:10 +0000

Happt Birthday Sarah!

by: Wanda

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:29:34 +0000

Happy Belated Birthday Sarah!

I’m sorry you and Alex are so ill. I don’t have much in the way of turkey leftovers. I’ve just been eating turkey sandwiches with cranberry relish, cheese and a bit of stuffing. I hope you feel better soon.

by: Carolyn J.

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:19:09 +0000

Happy Belated Birthday Sarah!

I use turkey leftovers anywhere I’d use browned chicken. Just throw the leftovers in a pan on high heat to brown them.

by: cindy

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:21:22 +0000

Okay. Not healthy, but hearty and heart-filling. Brown a chopped onion in a skillet (cast iron, if you got it). Throw in cubes of turkey, let them brown a little (not get too dry). Drain the water off a can of hominy and pour the hominy in the skillet. When it’s all hot through and through, toss about a cup of grated cheddar on top and let it melt. This stuff is awesome.