http://shyturnip.com Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:01:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://shyturnip.com/2010/02/15/the-essex-green-sorry-river/ I'd like to introduce you to my new baby--not THAT baby, not the one mentioned in my previous entry. This baby is new to me, but it's actually older than I am. And it's probably a little older than I thought it was when I bought it. Here's a ... http://shyturnip.com/2010/02/08/my-new-baby/ Rainey, of course!! He's still a long, skinny bundle of snuggly cuteness and charm. His head is pretty big for his age, and I think when people see him in his car seat they see his head first and think he's really big for his age. He is long ... http://shyturnip.com/2010/02/08/and-the-number-one-thing-brightening-our-spirits-in-these-cold-months/ Yesterday was Ezra's extra-fantastic birthday. He took the day off and we (Ez, Rainey, and me) all had such a nice time. We had yummalicious brunch at the S&S--haven't been there in ages. (I had a boursin omelet and wheat toast, because I know you're wondering!) ... http://shyturnip.com/2010/02/03/ezras-birthday/ Most people probably agree that the cold months following Christmas and New Year's can be a little bit of a letdown. But there are always good little moments. Here are some of mine so far in 2010. One long weekend I finished up the Santa puzzle my mom gave ... http://shyturnip.com/2010/02/03/a-slice-of-january/ I'm told ze comments are back in action. Sorry for the delay. http://shyturnip.com/2010/01/22/and-were-back/ If you've tried to comment on my blog lately, your comment probably hasn't gone through. Something seems to be amiss. We're working on it!! http://shyturnip.com/2010/01/22/phooey-blog-comments-arent-working/ ... in the Democratic primary for the special election to replace Ted Kennedy in the U.S. Senate. Here's a link to Capuano's official web site, in case you're not familiar with him and his positions. He was the mayor of Somerville and we loved him. He's currently ... http://shyturnip.com/2010/01/20/dont-blame-me-i-voted-for-mike-capuano/ I'll finish up with some favorite odds and ends. Red and yellow with flowers This one looks (to me) like a round grenade. Red with blue dots Gold with pink dots Flowers Tree Silver, Red, and Green Unsilvered lantern with pink and mica This one is stamped West Germany. Blue-green lantern Pink and white with mica Candles Silver striped lantern I really love these ... http://shyturnip.com/2010/01/18/and-finally-my-collections-vintage-christmas-ornaments-miscellaneous/ I found this one at an antique shop in Montreal. I have a larger one very similar to this but in worse condition. Joyous Christmas Silent Night Merry Christmas Santa on skis Merry Christmas w/holly Red Merry Christmas Santa and stars Now Dasher! http://shyturnip.com/2010/01/18/and-even-more-my-collections-vintage-christmas-ornaments-flocked-and-painted-words-and-images/