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Last Month's Learning
by Marcy Lytle
Wow, life has been full, and learning has been much! The more we look around and observe and live in the moment, I think the more we soak in and marvel at, and learn! So here is my list for the past few weeks and the things I want to share with you this month of December:
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Did you know that a group of sea otters is called a raft? How awesome! We just learned that on a boat where we got to see lots of these fascinating creatures!
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Soup bowls with a little side dip for crackers are just the best. Put on your Christmas list, or buy for yourself for the winter ahead.
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My DIL lent me this book to read after two huge losses in our family. It’s a good one. For you, or a friend. It’s called Dark Clouds Deep Mercy.​​
While visiting SF we found this bakery that makes animal shaped sourdough bread – and we bought the small turtles for the kids! They ship! And it’s delish. Boudin SF.
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Did you know there’s a bocce ball restaurant? It’s called Camp de Bocce and it’s in Los Gatos, CA and it’s great fun – with the most delicious food – in case you’re ever out that way!
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There’s the cutest desk calendar you might want to order for yourself now…to have for January. It’s from 1canoe2 and it’s beautiful and you can pick your theme. I love mine! Little cards sit in a wooden base, and it’s great to have as décor and to look at the days at a glance.
If you roast chickpeas and flavor them, they’ll stay crisp if you leave your jar cracked, when you store them!
My friend’s daughter has a website www.hummingbirdandthebeagle.com and she makes the most beautiful gemstone chains for your yard or window…to reflect the light. You need this.
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Ever heard of Humphry Slocombe ice cream? I had not, but saw it at a market – the Christmas version – and it was delish. Apparently, it’s sold at Whole Foods!
I have these small lighters that I love, because they can be left in drawers all over the house, for candle lighting. They’re from Amazon!
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Ever had Penzey’s spices? Oh my, there are SO MANY and they’re all so good. Toss out the old expired ones and include some of these, this coming new year.
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If you need a roasted poblano, I heard about and tried roasting one on the open flame on my stove, and it worked! After it blackened, the skin was easy to scrape off!
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I really like the crispy chicken salad (with honey mustard) from DQ – did you know they have this? It’s good!
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Still decorating? Make old-fashioned paper chains and hang them to fill a window! The kids can make these for you!
There are the cutest leather card holders for tiny earrings and it comes in a set of seven, and they’re the best!
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Sally Hansen Tinseltown set of two glitter nail polishes – the best for the holidays – they are sold at JC Penneys!
