Monthly Archives: March 2009

Heaven According to Chesney, Camp, Paisley, and God

Yesterday – stuck in the Ville/River traffic – I just had the radio on flipping through my pre-set buttons. Got to the Kenny Chesney song “Everybody wants to go to heaven” – flipped it to the Jeremy Camp song “There … Continue reading

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Saturday Night in Chicago – Salmon and Veggies

Well – even though we were heckled because we didn’t go out in Chicago for dinner with the many great restaurants literally on every corner…we enjoyed a great meal in. Whole Foods provided us some of it – if not … Continue reading

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Taste of Wheaton: Mai Tai’s Cafe

I love Wheaton – I love its quaintness in downtown, and any restaurant or shopping you could want in a suburb of Chicago.Janel and I were hungry by the time we ate lunch at Mai Tai’s. Reasonably priced for lunch … Continue reading

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Taste of Lincoln Park: John’s Place

Sunday morning – in 5 inches of snow – Janel and I walked around the corner to John’s Place. It seemed like a great neighborhood place where you go each wknd and see the same people order the same food. … Continue reading

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Chicago and Spring Snow

I left work early on Friday to head to Chicago to hang out with a friend of mine, Janel. She just moved to the city this month and its closer than going to CH to visit her.Traffic was a mess. … Continue reading

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Menu Week – March 30 (updated twice)

Just got back from a wknd in Chicago – housesitting this week – so everything will be quick and easy. I was going to make a roasted turkey breast for my new recipe this week, but Walmart didn’t have one … Continue reading

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Made my 1 mile goal!

I made it!Yesterday, I told myself I was going to run a mile – without stopping. I have never done that in my whole life – ever!So, I started in Cherokee with a warm up of .2 miles, then walked … Continue reading

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Thoughtful Thursdays: Elyse Fitzpatrick

“Other forms of obedience simply don’t measure up, because love for God isn’t the motive. And if love isn’t the motive, your obedience will always be motivated by love for yourself. There’s only one Person whose opinion really matters, and … Continue reading

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Couscous and Spring Vegetables with Lemon Dressing (2009.12)

I actually really liked this recipe – but would change a few things for future makings. I think this would be great in the spring as a side dish (and even people at it as a dip tonight). Serve it … Continue reading

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Help with Menu Planning

I live among some amazing women who are much better at grocery shopping on a budget for families, cooking, menu planning, etc. These folks help me all the time with several of these factors. But, I also get help from … Continue reading

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