Hot weekend

Today is Memorial Day, US federal holiday. It is the day of recognition of people who sometimes visit cemeteries to honor their deceased relatives while also remembering all U.S. Service Members who died while in military service. So everybody get one day off on Monday. Other thing.... We had fun on Sunday. I accompanied Robert running miles with...

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Gas prices up

Gas....I think I got used to call that term now. In the US, gas is short for “gasoline” which is American term and “petrol” is the British term for gas. I have been taught or been saying petrol before and I felt awkward when I have to say gas in American way. But that is not the issue. The price is the main issue. Most gas stations have different price...

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Donuts for today?

Dunkin' has opened a new branch in my living area and today it's grand opening event. This is gonna add another franchise fast food which I found there are more than 10 fast food restaurant (McD, BK, Hardees, Wendy's, Taco Bell...etc) around my place. There were crowded with people when I went there. I guess they just finished the opening celebration...

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Wild Blackberry pie

I made a pie from wild blackberries that I picked on the other day. There are many recipes for berry pies on the internet you can refer. I chose simple recipe and it turned out great!. This recipe also can use for any fresh berry. Method: Preheat oven 350 degree F Crust: 1 unbaked 9" pie crust or double pie crust( 1 for top and 1 for bottom)You can...

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Weekend bike ride

How was your weekend? Lately Robert getting back on track to run miles so last Sunday evening I accompanied him running by riding a bicycle. We used to do it at the beach or at the nearby park. Riding bike while watching him running beside me was fun and at the same time helped him by pacing him to run in the long distance. He ran 2.5 miles (4 km)...

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Wild Blackberries Bushes

Picking your own berries in your own yard is fun and exciting. I love berries so much and love to eat them. There are berry bushes growing wildly in our backyard and along the fence of the field. I haven’t noticed it until Babe stopped there while I was walking with him and he ate them one by one crazily. My dog eating berries? Was it safe to eat?...

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Color of May

My favourite nail polish color of this month is lavender color. I don't have time to spend at manicure salon, I painted on my own at home. I am not a pro painter, but this nail polish got my nails looked professionalThe color is excellent and really suits with my skin. Personally I fell in love with it.  More pictures... Why the 3rd and 4th picture...

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Oh Strawberries!

Strawberry season just started a month ago (April). It is one of the first spring's fruit to ripen. Definitely strawberry can be found at the store all year round but the price in it's season is cheaper than usual. There is one strawberry farm near to our house. I can reach to the farm around 10-12 minutes with a bicycle and pick on my own berries....

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Tarte Aux Pommes

Tarte aux Pommes or classic French Apple tart is perhap the best loved dessert in France. I decided to make it from the moment I watched Barefoot Contessa in Food Network channel a few weeks ago. Definitely it was so simple to prepare. It is different than American pie or tart which is no crust on top. The recipe suggested to use Granny Smith...

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Mom's day

Mother's Day is a special day for honouring mother around the world. Today is the day! Any perfect gift for your mom?Since today is the world mother's day,  I dedicate this song to my mom, mom in law, my sisters or my friends who become mom, or the loved one. Enjoy watching the video !   Happy Mother's Day...

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Nostalgic of Running Race

It happened few years ago, 2007. I never forgot about this every year in May. This race experience really inspiring me to run. I might started thinking about running again. Not jogging. Maybe not this year. I still couldn't believe that I was one of hundreds participant of the beach run series years ago.  There were 8 sets of  run series...

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Weekend Luxury Bath

Relaxing in the tub with the sweet scent of flowers is one way of easing the stress of daily life. I had a little bit luxury spa last Sunday without the expense. No ride, no appointment, no money to spend. Just spent my time to prepare things. But it worth! I made a homemade splendid rose petal bath. I ran warm bath water,  scattered the red...

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