Author Archives: Carol

A Confirmation of Character

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Carol

Whilst cleaning through the flotsam and jetsam of my computer this weekend, I ran across the following submission to a short story contest. Fiction is not my forte, but I figured there would be no harm in giving it a … Continue reading →

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Earthquake Preparedness for the Gourmet Minded

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Carol

Every time there’s a spate of earthquakes it sends me scrambling to our emergency stash to see how everything is holding up and what might need replacing or adding to; to take note of where the tent, sleeping bags and … Continue reading →

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Garden Mystery Solved

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Carol

For ages I’ve wondered what force of the Universe was leaning down and spitting on my herbs when I wasn’t looking. Something hateful and spiteful (and spitful?) and totally jealous of my expert herb-growing abilities, I was sure. You’ve wondered … Continue reading →

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I spoke too soon…

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Carol

As if to proclaim me a liar-liar-pants-on-fire, the arbor vine has decided to put on one heck of a show and gift us with a bounty of grapes. If you’ll recall, just a few weeks ago I bemoaned those dried, … Continue reading →

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A Fistful of Spaghetti

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Carol

My mother died on the Winter Solstice, for whatever you make of that, and we buried her two days before Christmas on a stunningly beautiful afternoon. Both Andy and I spent the rest of this winter being sick with one … Continue reading →

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