Archive for February, 2013

ATC Cards

Posted: February 13, 2013 in Crafting, Hobbies

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The photo shows my first attempt at creating ATC cards. It was very easy and not too stressful. The cards were quick and, I think, the cards are better than business cards. They are much prettier in person.

Migraine and Botox

Posted: February 11, 2013 in Health and wellness

I never would have thought Botox could treat migraines.  My Mom heard about it on TV and Steven was not to receptive to the idea.  But, after having a few more of his horrific migraines, he decided to say YES to the procedure when his doctor suggested he try it.

Last week we had to cancel the appointment because he was traveling.  Today, by a small miracle, we received a call from Steven’s doctor.  We were able to go into the office today and get the first round of treatment.  Watching the doctor inject Steven with the Botox was nauseating.  I had to think about anything and everything not to think about what was happening.  Steven was nauseated, and turning pale by the minute. His normally burgundy colored lips were light light pink.  And during the injection process he was making jokes about his situation.  He need one more round of Botox, in May, before we will know if this medication will work.

As soon as we were home, he crawled into bed for a little while.  The injections were awful, but not nearly as bad as the migraines.

Butternut Squash Soup – Sunday afternoon

Posted: February 10, 2013 in Food

Today, I made soup.  I was inspired by the soup sample I tasted at Atlanta Bread.  Often times, I am reluctant to try something new, because it just might tast horrible.  But, was I in a surprise the Atanta Bread Butternut Squash.  The soup I made was based on a Food Network recipe.  My soup was not as good as Atlanta’s soup, but it was good enough that I will make it again.  My presentation is a bit lacking, but that’s ok because the soup did not stay in the bowl for very long.  (I used 1 teaspoon of the nutmeg, salt, and pepper.)  I think next time I will try a slightly different recipe.

Completed Recipe

Completed Recipe

 
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Typewriter

Posted: February 5, 2013 in Project Life, Typewriter

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I learned to type on an IBM Correcting Selectric when I was in high school. It’s the best typewriter ever!!

It was given to me and all I had to do was have it cleaned and fixed. It works perfect.

There are no other keyboards that feel quite like the IBM.