Tag Archives: Wales

Necessity is the Mother of Invention.

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Remember these guys? I do. For some reason the video brings to mind a… human-sized hamster ball so I can go for a walk without risking an yellow jacket encounter. What do you think? Can you see me rolling down … Continue reading →

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Welsh Cakes, A Traditional Welsh Treat.

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Julia Barrett

What does one eat in Wales? Butter so yellow it’s orange. Organic Welsh butter is the best I’ve ever tasted - rich, round, satisfying. Eggs from free range chickens with yolks so orange they are red. God they’re delicious - … Continue reading →

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Praying for rain and other stuff.

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Julia Barrett

The county pest man told me once we have our first drenching rain I’ll be able to go outdoors again. Avoiding yellow jackets has become a complicated business. I can now imagine how awful a peanut allergy is! Since I’m … Continue reading →

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I could sit around all day

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Julia Barrett

wondering why in the hell my books sell or why in the hell they don’t sell and I’d never come up with an answer. There is no answer. Sometimes books sell. Sometimes books don’t sell. Some books sell better than … Continue reading →

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Just a couple photos -

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I’m still uploading and sizing. Plus my cat, Ichi-ban, has been sick and he’s now in the hospital. It’s been a little crazy around here. However, one of my fellow hikers sent me a few pics. She’s far more organized … Continue reading →

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