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Outside my window…

I am thinking…
about a dear relative of mine in the hospital in Michigan. Mr. Pete was determined to go and visit on Saturday because he had to teach Sunday school and cantor for mass on Sunday.  So even though Winter Storm Bella was coming directly at us as we headed north, we kept on our path.

Things were pretty clear for most of our journey and we even though that perhaps we might take a little side trip to see the Ransom Gillis House that has been featured on the television show, Rehab Addict.  But when we hit Detroit the storm limited our visibility and we decided to just keep heading north.

We got to the hospital in time to see our relative and spend a few hours.  Then it was back on the road. This trip usually takes us 4 hours. We left at 2:30 and didn’t make it back home until almost 10:00, spending much of that time traveling at only 25 miles per hour. I wanted to pull over and find a hotel, but Mr. Pete persevered.

I am thankful…
we didn’t end up in the ditch like about 20 of the cars we passed on our way!  We arrived home without incident.

In the kitchen…
Shepherd’s Pie – I browned ground turkey, added salt, pepper, cinnamon, tomatoes, and mixed vegetables, and the topped with mashed sweet potatoes. It was delicious!

I am wearing…
Black pants and a pink sweater that I like because it has 3/4 length sleeves, but I wish it were longer.

I am reading…

I am pondering...
about the etiquette involved with co-habitating couples and couples who are co-parenting but aren’t “a couple” and the holidays.  Where is Emily Post when you need her?

I am going…

• to walk or work out every day with Pfilates.  Actually got a short workout done in the basement this morning. 
• to cut my carbs via the Wheat Belly Total Health: The Ultimate Grain-Free Health and Weight-Loss Life Plan  recommendations. And although I have been mostly grain free for two years, I still indulge in corn and potatoes – because I LOVE THEM. but I think those are going to go this year in the interest of further cutting my carb load. 

From the Learning Rooms…


Noah- Senior

• Pre-calculus
• AP World History  
• Chemistry
• Basic Economics – done – A+
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• Selected Themes
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• Piano
• Choir and bell choir

Izzy-Junior

• Algebra II
• American History  2
• American Literature 2
• Spelling
• Sign Language
• Chemistry
• Economics  – Passed!
• Art Class
• Health

Rosie 5th grade

• Saxon 65
• Bravewriter

• Prairie Primer
• Spelling 
• Geography
• Anatomy and Physiology

• Choir- co-op
• Art Class

One of my favorite things…

Hoping to try with Miss C. this week!