Monthly Archives: December 2010

The Patchwork Sweater

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Kathy

This essay appeared in the Plain Dealer’s “Her Say” spot in 1997, a few years after my mother-in-law’s death. A family friend just asked for a copy, and when I dug the old clipping out,it seemed like a good thing … Continue reading →

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Accompaniments to Cooking

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Kathy

I imagine I’m not the only one to put on my favorite music while I’m cooking. Then there are some pieces that are special to this season. Our regular Christmas cd’s are satisfactory accompaniment, except John’s Slovenian Christmas album. And he’s … Continue reading →

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The Gender/Cookie Theory

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Kathy

During this cookie season, my husband’s theory always comes up. To wit: women prefer crispy cookies, while men prefer chewy, soft ones. At a holiday party the other day, a lady fell into the appropriate demographic. When I offered her … Continue reading →

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Gridlock

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Kathy

Yesterday we had a big snowstorm here in Cleveland. My drive home from work – normally about half an hour — took five hours. That’s right. Five hours. 2:30 to 7:30. Broad daylight to darkness. Along about the three-hour mark, … Continue reading →

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