"Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." – Mary Oliver

  • Games Night

    Games Night

    We had games night on Saturday. Have a games night has languished undone on my 101 list since I made it in September 2023. Three weeks ago we were having…

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  • Books – February 2026

    Books – February 2026

    Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir From Storygraph: Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission–and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except…

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  • Five on a Friday

    Five on a Friday

    Long time no post here. I had COVID and then a time consuming work project, but I’m waiting to meet with a colleague before I can move forward on the…

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  • Tenderheart Cook #68 and #69

    Tenderheart Cook #68 and #69

    I’m cooking through the Tenderheart Cookbook. Charred Cauliflower and Crispy Tofu with Sweet Peanut Sauce Recipe Here The Quick Lowdown: Spiced Tomato Jam The Quick Lowdown:

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  • Hometown Tourist #2: Rome Exhibition and Street Art

    Hometown Tourist #2: Rome Exhibition and Street Art

    I love all things ancient, and since I have just finished presenting on Revelation at church which involved a fair bit of talk about the Roman context, I was keen…

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  • Tenderheart cook #67 – Salted Tomatoes with Tomato and White Bean Dip

    Tenderheart cook #67 – Salted Tomatoes with Tomato and White Bean Dip

    I’m cooking through the Tenderheart Cookbook. I’ve made this recipe a couple of times now, the most recent for our Easter Monday lunch. It was a hit and a couple…

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  • Around here …

    Around here …

    The weather this week has been summery. I guess this is our last bout of warm weather before colder weather sets in. I’ve even been able to eat my post-run…

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  • I’m back baby …

    I’m back baby …

    in the kitchen, that is. I posted a few weeks ago how I felt like I was in a cooking rut and had invited people over for lunch on Easter…

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  • Kangaroo Island – Day 4

    Kangaroo Island – Day 4

    23 March 2026 Today was the day we had to leave this gorgeous place. Our breakfast view was a bit gloomy compared to our other days here and we were…

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  • January 2026 Books

    January 2026 Books

    I really need to keep on top of these so that I can record my thoughts while the books are still fresh in my mind. I Who Have Never Known…

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