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how to make a cup of tea

I've discussed the Art of Making a Mug with fellow countrywomen (and found that some pour the milk first and the water after *shudder* and others scald the teapot before beginning the brew etc etc) and have decided to throw in my penny's worth. Here, dear friends, is a true and definite guide to how I… Continue reading how to make a cup of tea

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Tag. I’m it.

I've been tagged* - thrice tagged - and therefore it has been decided by the Grand Post Master of This Blog (that would be me) to choose three questions from each tag and answer them in a satisfactory manner. Because 'thrice' is my word this week. *a large thank you to those who did so.… Continue reading Tag. I’m it.

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I’m ever so glad I’m not a mole [January’s Jumbles]

I didn't really enjoy January - or rather, I didn't enjoy parts of January. There was much illness and traveling to work in the dark. (I have nothing against traveling to work or darkness but put them together? There are reasons I am not a mole, my friends.) books read The Lunar Chronicles ... I… Continue reading I’m ever so glad I’m not a mole [January’s Jumbles]

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Five [Other] Uses For Books

Books are all very well when used for their actual purpose - that of reading them. But what other purposes can they be used for? And - more importantly - which books would you use? 1. a weapon. There's an intruder into the house. What book do I throw at him? The Misinterpretation of Tara… Continue reading Five [Other] Uses For Books

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Also: hyenas (a touch of Random-Ness)

I've decided that I want to take a mechanics course. Announcing this to the nearest and dearest didn't bring very inspiring results. 'But you can't even check your oil' - one encouraging bystander. I can though; point me in its general direction and I'll check it more thoroughly than it has ever been checked in… Continue reading Also: hyenas (a touch of Random-Ness)