Tag Archives: trying

Project Hail Mary: is it worth it?

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Brave Thoughts

Disclaimer: I do not make a habit of reviewing books, so take it with a grain of salt. I obtained the oh-so-readable Large Print Edition of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, because that was what the library had available. … Continue reading →

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I Dared Me

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

One day I took a look at the blog I had created, and I saw that there were only brittle bones holding it up, occasional posts with gaps of neglect letting the structure sag. I shook my head at myself. … Continue reading →

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The Golden Record

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Because we watched Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Netflix was quite sure we would want to watch a documentary on the Voyager spacecraft. Because… the music? The humor? The alien characters? Well, we actually did like some of the music. … Continue reading →

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Quote: 10,000 ways

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. Thomas A. Edison

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Favorite: Meetup.com

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

I don’t even think of this as a favorite, because it’s more like a tool. One that lets me find out about all kinds of groups and meetings the area that I can go to. https://www.meetup.com I still have a … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin: Eclipse

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

So I was inspired to try to recreate that amazing eclipse from the other month. It was a bit intimidating to cut into this pumpkin and find out that it had the thickest shell ever. My arm is now much … Continue reading →

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Eggplant No-Parmesan

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

  1 small eggplant (about 6 inches long) – this is the best size, they are sweeter, not bitter 1 Roma tomato ~ 3 oz. Grated cheese – I used a Colby and Monterey Jack blend 4 oz. tomato sauce … Continue reading →

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For 2017: A Vision Board That Fits in Your Wallet

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

First, for those who don’t know: A vision board is a collection of images and/or text that represents the “vision” you have for yourself. It’s called a board because usually the images are arranged on a large piece of heavy … Continue reading →

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This must be where I’ve been hiding out…

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Brave Thoughts

Welcome to Gingerbread Village! Our little community (and we mean little) features several custom cabins for your enjoyment. Take a look around and start planning your next getaway! The Village itself features six gingerbread cabins on tidy, shiny aluminum foil … Continue reading →

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Why We (want to) Procrastinate

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Brave Thoughts

It’s the same thing, over and over. I’ve got something I want to do (I really do want to do it), but I don’t do it. I do other things. I make puppets. I make costumes. I make a fabulous … Continue reading →

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