Author Archives: Jen

The Reluctant Cook: Soup’s on

Part of an occasional series about cooking from scratch even though I don’t particularly enjoy cooking, but I do enjoy eating. One of my favorite things to make in the fall and winter is soup. No one else in my … Continue reading

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Loose change and ephemera

Good morning. You know how some men will collect coins, keys, and ephemera in their trouser pockets throughout the day? Today’s post is a bit like that — things I’ve been meaning to tell you about that don’t make up … Continue reading

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One Month: October

It’s time to check in on our One Month goals. Yes, I know that today is only the 30th of the month, but tomorrow’s a Saturday and I guess that on Monday I’ll be reporting back on getting my jacked-up … Continue reading

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The Reluctant Cook: Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Part of an occasional series about cooking from scratch, even though I don’t actually like to cook. One of my favorite comfort foods is homemade mac ‘n’ cheese. I don’t recall eating it when I was growing up, but not … Continue reading

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That nun has a shiv*

Okay, so I know I said I’m taking a short blogging vacation but I have to pop in briefly to share a story. If you’re following me on Facebook — and you should be — you know that we here … Continue reading

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