Family

Original post was on Jan 21 2023. I have a large family, but it seems we are spread out from one end of the country to the other with pockets of us dropped here and there. (Edited to read: extended family.) For me, family isn't just people and it isn't only those born from the same parents. It's a very inclusive group with pets playing an important role. I'm posting a picture of our two little guys (long-haired chihuahuas). One really looks more like a Papillion than a Chihua

Trying to stick to a schedule here. On Mondays I am supposed to check emails and respond. That can be a bit tedious some days. Not complaining, just saying, I think I need a cup of something. Tea? Decaf? Plain Water? I got a Vegan recipe for BBQ Tofu, pulled pork mimic. I plan to try it out. I'll let you know how it goes. I may look for another recipe out there on the internet because the one I have requires that I make homemade BBQ sauce and also homemade BBQ rub. I guess I

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