Just a quick note to announce a writeup on the creation of the CEATEC website. If you have an interest in web design, please have a look at the writeup, and leave a comment if you feel moved.
UltraGirl and I have agreed that I will to the cooking on weekdays. Anyone who knows me well lnows that cleaning is a real weak point of mine, and I hope that cooking will help distribute the household chores more evenly. The last week and a half, I have been doing the majority of the cooking, and it has made me realize that I REALLY took my mother’s cooking for granted.
I grew up on a farm out in the country with the nearest, non-outrageously expensive grocery store being a 1.5 hour drive away. I come from a family of 6, my Mom and Dad, two little brothers and a little sister. That’s a lot of greedy mouths to feed, but we always had lots and lots of good eats.
Now that I am doing the cooking, I realize what a trials it is. The cooking is not that big of a deal. The tough part is planning the meals, and thinking about making sure that what I cook is enjoyable for the both of us. I find myself making food out of packages about half the time, to avoid the trouble of making a full meal from scratch.
UltraMom almost never made instant food for us, and we really considered it a treat when we got to eat fast food or even TV dinners. Until I started cooking for us, I never realized how much effort mom must have put into our dinners without ever complaining about it. I’d like to express my profound thanks for now, through this awkward poorly organized note. Thanks UltraMom.
P.S. No promises yet, but I may start putting recipes up here to help me remember the things that I’ve made so it’ll be a reference for you and I later.
Its this big guy's turn for the spotlight. Just finished chatting with him on Skype and was struck, as always, by his insight and humor. Get well, Baby. Don't let that cold get the best of you. Take some Zicam.
UltraGirl
95.4
This girl has been lately leaving insightful comments on my posts, a move likely to ensure her a good ranking on the Oriko Leaderboard. Thanks, UltraGirl. I too am glad my camera returned from the Center of the Earth. And do give those cranberries another try.
UltraBob
95.3
k Has been a little busy, but hopefully that's good news for Akatombo Media. We keep missing each other on Skype, but we'll figure it out one of these days. Thanks for the comments. Someday I may finish writing about the trip!
Jim
95.2
Am a little disappointed cause I thought I was going to get to see this guy next weekend at Aunt Debi's wedding. Now he's not coming after all, which is probably a wise choice and all, but still drops him a bit in the Leaderboard ratings til I get over it. Give me another day or two. And he DID make me and UltraDad a super-awesome Anniversary Card with a fun guessing game. We're still waiting to hear....who won?
Heather
95.1
Hasn't been leaving comments, and refuses to share her taco dip recipe, but she did send UltraDad and me an absolutely gorgeous Anniversary card and cash for a dinner out, which we have already made use of. Thanks, Honey.
Polly
88.0
I'm going to leave this kitty up here ahead of the dogs for now. They are still barking at her at every juncture, and as far as I can see, the only thing she does to instigate it is to exist.
Murphy the Wonderdog
87.9
Doesn't bark at Polly as much as his little demon-brother, but does bark at said brother way too much. Murphy, you are the (relatively speaking) "Big Dog". If you want the chewbone Rowdy has, don't bark at him; take it away from him!
Rowdy
75.0
Still too much barking, and a little too much pooping and peeing in the house. Is starting to learn a few tricks, but is not as clever as Murphy in that way.
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