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Monthly Archives: January 2007
Amusing/Embarrasing Moment of the Week!
I’m a book editor. And while doing some research for work, I stumbled upon a book I edited last summer sitting on the shelf at Borders.What made this one unusual?I was thanked in the acknowledgments.Of course, I was very grateful … Continue reading
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Another Quiet Weekend
Dale rearranged the living room. And that’s about it…We’re starting to bore the cats.We’re totally doing something fun next weekend or else! Actually, we’re thinking of going to see Body Worlds 2 at the Museum of Science and Industry next … Continue reading
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A New Kitchen Gadget!
This is our stove. One of my goals for this year is to become a better cook and to cook at home and not just “reheat” or “thaw”! So, we bought a reversible double grill/gridle, which is sure to change … Continue reading
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A Trip Downtown
We’ve had a very quiet month, minus a handful of outings. We went downtown so Dale could get his printer replaced while its under warranty. While driving around, I spied a couple of fellows in front of this building: Sadly, … Continue reading
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It's All About the Shoes–and Dale!
We are VERY excited to announce that we just got a look at the first books in the warehouse for “It’s All About the Shoes” by Yvonne L. Williams with photos by…wait for it… Dale Murray! Click on the photo … Continue reading
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More Architecture in Oak Park
In addition to the many Frank Lloyd Wright homes we are lucky to live near, there are many architecturally significant homes including lovely Victorian Homes like the one above! We’re not exactly getting snow this season but the homeowner here … Continue reading
Posted in decorations, holidays, oak park, winter
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Christmas with the Kids
We were very happy to get to spend some time with the family and on Dale’s side our niece and nephew–Ian and Lauren–were a lot of fun to spend time with on Christmas morning. Lauren got a guitar, new outfit, … Continue reading
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Kitties Got a Brand New Bag…of Toys!
We had a lovely time in Flint for the Christmas holiday! We caught up with many friends and family members and we brought home quite the booty…for the cats. Dale’s mom got what amounted to a whole new toybox of … Continue reading
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