Category Archives: Food

Wicked Wendy and the Forgottens

Posted on October 22, 2012 by icedteawithlemon

It was the summer of 1985, back when I was still adjusting to the life of a young married woman and still adapting to the community to which my husband had moved us.  Most of my lazy summer weekends were … Continue reading →

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My Reinvention Plan: Mission Accomplished!

Posted on April 25, 2011 by icedteawithlemon

On New Year’s Eve a few months back, I reflected–with a considerable degree of disgust–on how far I had let myself go physically in the previous decade, and I was discouraged at the idea of entering into yet another year … Continue reading →

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My Reinvention Plan: One Month Later

Posted on January 31, 2011 by icedteawithlemon

This is the end of the first month of “My Reinvention Plan.”  Thirty days ago I announced to the world my New Year’s resolution of losing 20 pounds by the end of the year.  After several years of lounging in … Continue reading →

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I Resolve to Eat More Mangoes

Posted on January 1, 2011 by icedteawithlemon

Like millions of other Americans, I usually ring in the New Year by reflecting on the year gone by and dreaming about the year to come.  And like millions of other Americans, I usually resolve to make a few changes … Continue reading →

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Except When Milk Comes Out of My Nose

Posted on November 25, 2010 by icedteawithlemon

‘Tis the day–in fact, the season–of giving thanks for all the goodness in our lives.  Like so many others this Thanksgiving Day, I am grateful for the family and friends who enrich my life in so many magical ways, just … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Ignorance Really Is Bliss

Posted on November 19, 2010 by icedteawithlemon

There are some things I don’t need to know, and there are even more things I just don’t want to know.  To the media:  You have told me more than I ever wanted or needed to know about Lindsay Lohan’s addictions, … Continue reading →

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Lovin’ Spoonfuls

Posted on November 9, 2010 by icedteawithlemon

I am not a hugger–at least, not a relaxed, comfortable one.  I envy those who are, and I fervently wish I could be one of them; I wish I could throw my arms around the world with reckless abandon and squeeze … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Blow Away

Posted on September 20, 2010 by icedteawithlemon

When I was growing up, I was what my frustrated parents referred to most often as a “picky eater.”  I was also frequently labeled as a “stubborn little brat” and a “pain in the rear.”  No matter how hard they tried, … Continue reading →

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