Archive for June, 2008

Jun 28 2008

Slow Down!

Published by Ilana under Books, Family/Friends, Writing

I’m still here. But my writing, including this blog, has slowed WAY down.

I was in the middle of moving.
But now the boxes are unpacked, curtains are up, and most of the pictures are hung (don’t ask about the cellar, we’re pretending its not there). Its time to start writing again.
I bravely sent out [...]

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Jun 16 2008

Boy Cheese?

Published by Ilana under Family/Friends, Random Stuff

We’ve spent the better part of the last two weeks preparing to move, hanging in a hotel, and then at last, moving into our new home.

That means we’ve eaten out quite a bit. My four-year-old (self named DahDoo) has always had an interesting take on words and phrases….
So, we’re at Red Robin. DahDoo [...]

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Jun 10 2008

Its an…

Published by Ilana under Historical

early electric washing machine! circa 1910

The first electric washing machine was invented in 1906. It was a vast improvement over the below systems:

Although electric washing machines made the weekly laundry day considerably easier for the woman (less rubbing, pounding, lifting – not to mention less exposure to the caustic soap used then), there were [...]

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Jun 05 2008

Let’s Play a Game!

Published by Ilana under Historical

Since I’m moving this weekend, and my Internet connection will be spotty at best, I thought I’d leave you with a guessing game. Take a look at the below image.
What is this a picture of?

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