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Subject: Cat's Corner

Posted by: Catreona
Date: Nov 11 20

A virtual blog to post updates on my mother's illness and other thoughts

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Hot off the press, here's a note from Dad:

Thanks for the greetings

I would like to express my appreciation to all the friends who sent greetings on the occasion of my 90th birthday, as well as to those sending well wishes during my recent surgery. Cards flowed in from all over the USA and elsewhere, ranging from as far away as Tasmania to my favorite neighbor two doors down in Springfield, MA. With such support, I am looking forward to another decade of good health. Thanks!

Reply #501. Aug 06 23, 7:20 PM

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I'm getting a bit frustrated with The Author's Kitchen. After making two things without the recipe, I've stalled out. My biggest annoyance is Blueberry Oatmeal. I mean, wouldn't you think blueberry, milk, oats and sugar or maybe honey would do it? But, no! Obviously, Apple Slaw and Cafe Mocha, rather than being the beginning of a roll, were a sort of double fluke. Oh well. Maybe tomorrow the market will have flour or olive oil...or pepper corn or beans, or celery...

Reply #502. Aug 10 23, 6:22 PM

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Ooh, watermelon at the market today! Don't know what recipe might call for it - think I'll just eat it. LOL

Reply #503. Aug 11 23, 1:37 PM

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Perhaps a fruit salad?
Or, maybe it's the 'secret' ingredient for the blueberry oatmeal (grin)

Reply #504. Aug 11 23, 2:53 PM
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LOL He is called the Crazed Chef, after all.

Blueberry and watermelon sure would look pretty together. Throw in some honeydew on a bed of lettuce with a scoop of cottage cheese... Yum!

Now I'm hungry.

Reply #505. Aug 11 23, 8:04 PM

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That's odd. There's no watermelon in my pantry. I'm sure I traded for it...

Is there something special you have to do? I mean, check the item you want to trade and press the button, right?

Reply #506. Aug 12 23, 2:05 PM

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Nice badgelet. Would have expected to get it, if at all, for some exotic dish I'd never heard of not for - SHHH! - a humble and wholesome tuna fish sandwich.

Reply #507. Aug 13 23, 8:17 PM

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Hmmm… apparently, I forgot to post the badgelet award message. It was Food Innovator.

Reply #508. Aug 14 23, 1:01 PM

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Reply #509. Aug 15 23, 1:03 PM

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If you need a pick-me-up, a foot soak is remarkably refreshing.

Reply #510. Aug 17 23, 7:37 PM

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Friends, I have something of a quandary and need advice.

Though my most recently submitted single question shows up as accepted, a recently resubmitted one has vanished. It's not listed as in the cue, not listed as rejected, not listed as accepted. It's just gone.

My main concern is whether having one in limbo will mess up my question count, especially with all the work currently being done under the hood.

So, should I let it slide? Should I mention it to an editor? What do you guys think? Don't want to be a pest or a whiner; at the same time, I am curious and mildly concerned.

Reply #511. Aug 17 23, 8:30 PM

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Something’s wrong with me. No matter how I try, just can’t finish anything. That’s not whining, it’s an expression of bewilderment and discouragement.

Reply #512. Aug 23 23, 6:40 PM

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Cat, someone else posted in one of the author lounges that his question also disappeared. Since it has happened to at least one other person, I think you should ask about your missing question.

Reply #513. Aug 24 23, 12:25 AM
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Thanks, Mira. Will do.

Reply #514. Aug 25 23, 11:05 AM

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My question isn't missing at all; it's just where it ought to be. The problem was that I wasn't looking for it in the right place. So, all's well that ends well, even if I do feel pretty dense. But as to that, what else is new? /sigh/

The past few days, the weather here has felt more like September than August, especially overnight. Had to close my window last night. Not that I'm complaining, mind you. The cooler temps are definitely more to my liking than the heat. It does make me nervous though that come September and October we'll get Indian summer with a vengeance. But I guess there's no point borrowing trouble. Better to enjoy the pleasant weather while we have it.

Reply #515. Aug 25 23, 5:21 PM

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Yay, finally!

Congratulations! You have been awarded the Fool Me Once Challenge Badge. You can view it in your profile.

Requirements: Improve your best score by at least 2 per quiz on 50 quizzes you have played in the past (at least 60 days ago).

Reply #516. Aug 30 23, 1:53 PM

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A quote for the ages:

"Throughout the history of law, the magnitude of the crime has been lessened by the magnitude of the criminal."
- Will Durant

Reply #517. Aug 31 23, 12:15 PM

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I'm currently reading "Our Oriental Heritage", first volume of "The Story of Civilization" by Will and Ariel Durant (from which the above quotation comes). This first volume is credited to Will. Apparently, Ariel didn't start having a lot to do with the writing for a while. Can't imagine why I never read this before. Currently in Egypt. He's so enthusiastic, and he makes everything he writes about so real and vivid. Though I've always enjoyed History, I've never read a book quite like this one. It's enthralling.

Reply #518. Aug 31 23, 12:25 PM

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Phew! That was a slog!

Congratulations, you have won a Badge: Ten Times Ten Times 'Ten' !

Requirements: Awarded to a player who completes one hundred of the 'Ten' related quizzes listed.

Reply #519. Sep 04 23, 1:34 PM

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Is "Author art challenge award" the monthly painting? Seems like it should be, but I wanted to get it straight in my mind.

Reply #520. Sep 08 23, 2:59 PM


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