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Name: Nicole
Country: United States
State: Minnesota
Metro: Minneapolis
Gender: Female
Interests: music,mostly listening, some singing; cooking, cats, progressive politics, alternative health care, Tarot, reading
Expertise: I used to be a Registered Dietitian, now I work in interlibrary loan- long story! but I love being around books. I've become quite good at finding information both from fixing bad citations at work, and from the resources I picked up in my integrative medicine studies. I finished my post grad certificate in health coaching in 2008, which gets back to my health care roots, but in a much more client centered, holistic way.
Occupation: Other
Industry: Education/Research
Message: message me
Member Since:
4/16/2006
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| they are turning out pretty good. Bill is uber-responsible and was a big help driving on this trip. I used to worry about his social life, but I know he has one at college now And I crab about Ted's lazy and slobby ways, but for a 16 year old male, we really have very few issues, no drugs, drinking, gang or girl drama. He has a good work ethic for football at least, I hope his grades and a job will catch up to that pattern some day. They may not be political activists, but both are able to understand and analyze the news better than many their age. They can both be generous and considerate, though Ted only exhibits this with his friends so far.
For yesterday, I was grateful my car was reliable. The Service Engine Soon light came on for most of the day, but we think that was due to dampness from sitting outside for 4 days. Later that night, it did not come one and has stayed off since.
Here comes my holiday music! only one new one so far this year, we'll start with that!
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| first I have to show a bit of the Thanksgiving feast, Bill & Ted aren't too sure about the elegant salads
my first video is of sautéing Brussels sprouts!
http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg214/nicolemm99/?action=view¤t=005-6.flv
John, Joe & Diane working on the bird and taters
then eating it all
turkey,stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash gnocchi, green beans in orange basil reduction, Brussels sprouts in butter and maple syrup, assorted breads, cranberry relishes, assorted wines, pecan & pumpkin pie
we're getting to the leftovers tonight, but last night we went to Pappadeaux's to get a break from dishes, and I got to eat fried alligator! but that's a piece of French bread I'm hiding behind
and today , Nov. 28 , grateful for a bike ride at dusk, not only did the weather cooperate, but my sister's bike was ready to roll, and I finally got some badly needed exercise, plus a lot of this ritzy neighborhood has their holiday lights up
and an extra, I'm grateful my darn cat who escaped Wed morning finally decided to come home,brat!
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| Nov. 21- grateful for the Wedge co-op, not only for the wonderful selection of organic and healthy food, and helpful staff, but the good management that allowed me to get a bigger then ever dividend check this year. It's not a huge sum, but still, it helps with holiday shopping.
Nov.22-grateful for hops, in brewed form a half bottle of Leinie's Fireside Nut Brown seems to help me sleep better and reduces cramps
Nov. 23- grateful for my townhome, even if I did spend most of the weekend trying to get it presentable for cat sitters, it really is just the right size
Nov. 24- grateful for continued mild weather, still able to do some bicycling, and less worry over holiday travel
Nov. 25-grateful for a safe trip and this for supper!
 
Nov. 26-grateful for family, and being with them, and grateful for friends that I can stay in touch with over assorted types of wires and air waves!
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| Nov. 20-I'll go backwards here because the title belongs to today, grateful for the Resistance album every day , of course, but this week I also mean the strength to resist croissants! They are sold right next to my morning office space and have been luring me in, but this week I had none!
Nov.19- grateful for like minded people in my "backyard" , went to a Reiki share last night, only 10 min. drive at worst, the hostess is a master and teacher who is also Wiccan so I may be pursuing my 2nd degree with her
Nov. 18- a night to myself , Ted was at a metal show
Nov. 17-one more hero to thank, this was Howard Dean's birthday, he got me active in politics,and I think Obama owes some of his success to him.
and congratulations to Muse on the Resistance going double platinum!
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| Nov. 15- Muse set a good example for me by going for a November bike ride while on tour in the Netherlands, and sending out Twitpics of it. Now my biking habit is well known, but I was tempted to skip it yesterday because I was behind on housework, but of course I was more awake and productive afterwards. However, it probably wasn't safe for Matt to be taking the photos while in motion!
Nov. 16 -Keith Olbermann reported on the first of the free health care clinics for which he instigated a fundraiser. These are being held in key states to put pressure on conservative Democratic Senators who don't quite get the need for health care reform, and at the same time, actually help people who need care. So glad MSNBC is not afraid to tackle this stuff.
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