7 Quick Takes, Volume 5

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I finally got some herbs planted on my deck! One thing I love about summer is cooking with fresh basil, parsley, thyme, and mint. I think I'll make some mint tea this weekend.

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Strawberry season is pretty much over, and I used some of the last local berries to make strawberry pink lemonade. I made it last New Year's when we had our A Walk To Remember party, and it was good; but this batch was heavenly.

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Look what I happened upon the other day in the paperback section of my grocery store:



Sometimes a new cover design on one of Nick's books means there is a movie coming out in the near future. Alas, I'm afraid that isn't the case for this one. I guess the publisher decided it was time The Rescue had a fresh new look.

The guy looks a little like Ben Affleck, from the back...and the girl, hmmm....

That gives me an idea--Who would YOU cast in a movie version of The Rescue?

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Last weekend some dear friends had a cookout to celebrate the end of the school year. I brought the stuffed mushrooms I made for The Wedding, and they were a huge hit!

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I've started reading Stieg Larsson's The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. It has kind of a slow beginning, but I've been assured by several people that once the story gets going it's hard to put down. I'll let you know how I like it; and if it's good maybe I'll try to read the whole trilogy this summer. In between re-reading Nick's books, of course.

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Last week Larry graduated from the eighth grade! There was a Mass and graduation ceremony at church for all the eighth graders at the Catholic school. And a reception and a party, and plenty of cake for everyone.

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Stellar Sparks Tweets (posted by @SparksNicholas on June 6, 2011)

Love is what makes you smile when you're tired.

Word to the wise: If someone invites you to their wedding, it's bad form to say, "Sorry I can't make it, but I'll come to your next one."

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We're having a picnic on Saturday (my family doesn't know that yet, tee hee) and I'll be making chicken pesto sandwiches. And I haven't forgotten about that barbecue recipe; it's next on my Cooking Nick's Books to-do list. Have a fabulous weekend!

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