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Last Month's Learning
by Marcy Lytle
Oh, how fun it is to learn and note and observe and share! Here’s what I’ve learned in the past month…
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I had a plaid flannel scarf in my stash of winter scarves, and it was long and had the colors that matched my bedding and pillows. So… it’s on the bed now as a throw at the foot…and I like it!
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Do you know the term “fourth wall” when referring to acting? We are watching a good crime drama called Annika, and the main character talks to the screen…or the viewing audience…sometimes during the episodes. That’s breaking the fourth wall!
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Did you know there is a “meteorological” fall and then there’s an “astronomical” fall? September through November is the meteorological fall – three set months – for statistical purposes. But the fall that starts around September 22ish is the astronomical fall – more in line with the Earth’s position! So interesting!
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Sometimes I want cookies, but I don’t what a batch of two dozen. I want enough for just the two of us. You can google “small batch cookies” and find a recipe. I found this one that made nine cookies – so perfect!
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I love the way In and Out gives you a paper placemat for your food. I recently ate just their fries for lunch!
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I found the best makeup brushes and the silicone cleaner mitt to go with! Check them out at Skinbae!
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Camp, age almost 3, always wants his “own” cabinet of games for kids. My son found this game (and there are others) that is perfect for his age. It was fun to play! (Read the directions before you open it or the kid will grow impatient…just saying…)
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We saw a really good movie, The Carpenter’s Prayer. A great family film, or just for whoever wants a good story on a fall evening at home…
This was really good: an ice cream sandwich cubed in a bowl, dark chocolate chips on top, and dulce de leche on top…with pecans if you want! SO delish.
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At first I didn’t love these organizer zipper boxes because they were flimsy. But all filled up, they’re so great – and hold a lot – for those out of season set of clothes you’ve put away til next spring!
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We tried these Trader Joe’s graham crackers – and they taste homemade – I even like them better than the Honey Maid standard ones! Spread a little strawberry cream cheese, add sliced strawberries on top, and you’ve got a snack to die for.
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If you haven’t seen The Blind, the story of the Duck Dynasty guy Phil Roberson, you need to. It’s a good film, as well!
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There’s a game called Cover Your Assets – we played it with friends last weekend – and it’s fun. Check it out!
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Trader Joe’s has the cutest small coolers, just perfect for taking water or snacks on a fall day trip for two…
