Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
Here are 10 simple ways to put more adventure in your life. Do something new Big range available here… do something that is new to you. This could be trying a new activity, meeting new people, or going somewhere you have never been before. Do something old in a new place Any every-day action can [...]
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Friday, April 3rd, 2009
The idea of making my own bread fascinates me. There’s nothing like the smell of bread fresh from the oven, and there’s nothing like the taste of that same bread sliced while still warm and then smothered in butter. I haven’t tried many bread recipes, and none that involve a packet of yeast (there’s an [...]
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
Is the weather not quite right to head outside for a picnic? Have one indoors! Indoor picnics have a number of advantages: It doesn’t matter what the weather is It doesn’t matter what time of day it is You already have everything you need You have a wider range of cooking options Setting up Clear [...]
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Monday, March 30th, 2009
[singlepic=58,320,240,,center] The weather’s turning warm, the flowers are blooming, and everything is beginning to turn green. It’s picnic time! My wife and I love going on picnics. We are always on the lookout for new places to stop. You can too! What you need Picnics can be as plain or as fancy as the situation [...]
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
I hate chores and don’t like doing them. Unfortunately, my life tends to include some chores that I have to take care of. Shopping, for example. In order to work around the idea that it is a chore, I make it into an adventure. Looking at it as an expedition, I enjoy shopping and look [...]
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Friday, March 13th, 2009
I first put my P-38 on my keyring over 10 years ago, and it has been there ever since. Keeping it there has saved the day in a number of instances. What is a P-38? It is a can opener. Designed as a throwaway item intended for one-time use, it will last forever. They were [...]
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Monday, March 9th, 2009
I made it a point to pick up some dark chocolate over the weekend. I decided on some Moser-Roth 70% Cocoa. Eating it as described in my last post, I can say that it does have a more complex flavor than milk chocolate. It tastes a bit bitter when I first put it in my [...]
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Friday, March 6th, 2009
Have you tried a GOOD chocolate bar recently? I have found two options: a rich and creamy milk chocolate or a bitter chocolate with a high cacao concentration. These two options will appeal to different palates, so try them both to determine which you prefer. Cacao is actually very good for you, so eating a [...]
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
[singlepic=13,320,240,,] I know nothing about photography, but have always dreamed of taking great photos. After years of wishing, I was finally inspired by Lisa at Travelin’ Local to start improving my photography skills. She loves her photography and is passionate about finding adventures in her hometown. Based on my lack of knowledge, I needed[singlepic=15,320,240,,right]to start [...]
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Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
I am taking part in a photo scavenger hunt. This has been something that I have been interested in trying for some time. I happened to stumble upon one over at Nicole’s site recently and decided to go ahead and jump in and give it a try. What is a photo scavenger hunt? Exactly like [...]
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