COVID baking: Doubletree Cookies

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Thanks to COVID-19 (there's a phrase you don't hear every day...), many big brands are releasing their "secret recipes", including Doubletree Hotels. I've long been a huge fan of their signature cookies (served warmed at check-in, yum!) so when they published the recipe, I had to try them. I made a batch of Doubletree cookies … Continue reading COVID baking: Doubletree Cookies

Song parodies: a COVID coping mechanism

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I love a good song parody (I've been known to make up a few of my own here and there) so naturally, I was interested to see what folks would come up with with COVID-19. I was not disappointed. 😂 In the midst of so much worry and stress, humor is absolutely a valid and … Continue reading Song parodies: a COVID coping mechanism

Silver linings

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My husband and I were out for one of our now daily walks in our neighborhood the other day and couldn't help but notice how many of our neighbors we were seeing perhaps for the first time (we've lived in this house for more than 10 years). We've commiserated with the man desperately trying to … Continue reading Silver linings

Grocery shopping in the time of COVID-19

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I watched this video a few days ago from a doctor about sanitizing your groceries before putting them away. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjDuwc9KBps I already was treating my Amazon and other deliveries as biohazards after learning the virus can live on cardboard for a day or whatever. Those came into the house and sat by the front door … Continue reading Grocery shopping in the time of COVID-19

French lessons, pandemic edition

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I've been taking French lessons for a couple-few months now in preparation for two trips to France this year (both of which have obviously been canceled, thanks COVID-19). Just a couple of weeks ago, my lessons revolved around fun, travel-related things: speaking to hotel desk clerks about my reservations, inquiring about train schedules, and the … Continue reading French lessons, pandemic edition

Rust Life

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I saw this in the parking lot at the grocery store recently and I confess I fully appreciated the owner's sense of humor  -  the play on the ubiquitous #saltlife prominently featured on cars and trucks here, the "Rat-rod" and "Rust Bucket" emblazoned on the tailgate, and the "Yes it's real rust and I'm not … Continue reading Rust Life

What a difference a week makes in COVID-time

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I'll admit that like many people outside of China and the rest of Asia, when COVID-19 first popped up in the news, I didn't give it much thought. After all, SARS, MERS, H1N1, zika...most of them had marginal impact on most of the US (at least that's how I recall it) and none of them … Continue reading What a difference a week makes in COVID-time

Feats of strength

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We stopped to watch this performance at Disney's Animal Kingdom on a recent visit and I was blown away by the sheer amount of strength it would take to do the various formations in their routine. This one though....unbelievable! Notice that the man in blue is supporting himself with just the palm of his hand … Continue reading Feats of strength