Tag: LarryLand
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Things I learned in Woodshop

When I retired, I was asked many, Many, MANY times what my travel plans are. Apparently, when you get the gold watch, you’re supposed to leave the country. Being rebellious, I decided to take up woodworking in my garage instead. Working with Gunnar and Mollie takes me back to my childhood and working with Gramps.
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Feed Gisele Bundchen

So, Gisele Bundchen, supermodel, has a cookbook. Or a plea for help. I’m not quite sure. The book is entitled “Nourish Gisele Bundchen”.
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A Bundle of Joy (and it’s not what you think)
My friends are about to have their first little Bundle of Joy. Their friends had a baby shower for them and I was unable to attend. So, I’m supposed to bring them a shower gift that I would have brought to the shower. And that is a Target Card. Here’s why.
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International Investments Are All Greek To Me
When I retired, I had a certain Czechlist. I had to figure out how to manage my finances, my investments, and then have a whole lot of luck. But international investing and retirement advice? That’s all Greek to me.
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Having Fun on Tax Day!
Let’s face it. Doing your taxes is a drag. But who says you can’t have a little fun at the government’s expense?
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LarryLand Bean and Kale Soup

One of my favorite things to do on a bitterly cold winter day here in LarryLand is to make soup in a crockpot. Yes, when the weather gets to freezer like temperatures (i.e. low 60’s), we pull on hoodies over our t-shirts, wear shoes instead of flip-flops and hide indoors watching Norm Abrams make sawdust…
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It’s Thyme for LarryLand Lemon and Olive Bread

I’ve been baking bread for a LOOOONNNGGGGG Thyme, er, time. Long before everyone took up sourdough during the pandemic and made bread flour from King Arthur very expensive. This bread recipe is a mock-sourdough – go ahead, mock it! The lemon juice and olives add a nice tart taste. I assume you know how to…
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Going Dutch (Coffee, that is)

Recently a new Dutch Bros Coffee kiosk opened in a parking lot near LarryLand. As we learned in my article Half Baked (See Half-Baked ), I am the king of non-committal coffee drinks. So, there was much excitement in the kingdom; we were committed to trying it. Is it the ‘Bucks or the ‘Bros?
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Guest Column: The greatest love story (that wasn’t written by Nora Ephron)
For those on here who might not know me, I’m Larry’s daughter, Mollie. I’m the one who helped set up this blog (yes that is my fault, I accept all responsibility). Because I set this page up, I still have some access to this blog and will wield this power today as I see fit…