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I am an East Coast expatriate hiding out in the Midwest...

I am an urban gal living in the suburbs and occasionally hiding in the country

I am a yoga practitioner, fitness enthusiast, believer in the mind-body-spirit connection...

I am a mid-life "revert" to the Roman Catholic faith in which I was raised and which has become an enormous source of support, encouragement, inspiration, and joy in my life...

I am a mom, sister, daughter, and wife...

I am an explorer; adventurous and curious about the world and people around me...

I am educated in the formal sense but I gain insight through everyday living...

I created this blog at a time of great fear and apprehension in my life. I chose to sustain it because of the discoveries about myself and the world around me that it has revealed.



What you can expect to find here:
  • the documentation of a love-hate relationship with the greater Philadelphia area
  • reminiscing about the good-ole-days (the 80's!)
  • complaints about my various ailments and injuries, both real and imagined
  • pictures and stories of gardening, decorating, shopping, sewing
  • my love of irony
  • links to kooky news stories
  • way too much scatological musing for sane people


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    Thursday, August 25, 2005
    Soup's On

    It is still warm here in Suburban Chicago, although not sweltering like much of the summer that has past.

    We are happy to have "warm" weather that invites open windows instead of energy-gorging air conditioning running day and night.

    Maybe its too much fresh air rushing to my head but I cannot help but crave homemade soup! I've been thinking about making a delicious beef noodle soup all day, but my duaghter vetos the idea when I bring it up. Well, she can eat a bowl of "easy mac" while I indulge in the warm earthy goodness of tender beef, soft, simmered veggies, and a rich, satisfying broth, accompanied by a small salad and bicuits or rolls.

    Or...maybe I'll cave to my family's cravings and make spaghetti and meatballs instead.

    Posted at 12:15 pm by brandy101

    scott
    August 27, 2005   09:47 AM PDT
     
    By the way, when you were talking food, and said 'bring it up' in the same sentence, I thought you might still be a bit pukey :-)
    chrysalis
    August 26, 2005   02:15 PM PDT
     
    I can smell that soup all the way over here in Motown.
    Miss Ginger
    August 25, 2005   07:08 PM PDT
     
    I'm on the next flight to Chicago for the beef soup.
    brandy101
    August 25, 2005   04:19 PM PDT
     
    believe me, Scott, those prayers are MOST welcome and are reciprocated :)
    scott
    August 25, 2005   02:01 PM PDT
     
    As an older parent trying to have a baby, and knowing the risks, I am utterly in awe of you and your husband. I can relate to the fears you must be experiencing, but I am so impressed with your resilience. You guys will be fine, but I will continue to pray for you.
     

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