Monthly Archives: December 2014

Ro Sham Gumbo

Posted on December 29, 2014 by larva225

This is a blog about gumbo.  It’s not a tutorial.  It’s an ode to a very special gumbo that I have the privilege to enjoy on a very regular basis.  It’s a chicken and Andouille version (vs the seafood variety … Continue reading →

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Toca Cabana

Posted on December 29, 2014 by larva225

I’m not one to plug things, but there’s an app maker – Toca Boca – that makes some pretty cute kids’ apps.  You can be a doctor, chef, tailor, builder, music/band director…. It’s all pretty amazing and well-done. A little … Continue reading →

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Seven Year Switch

Posted on December 29, 2014 by larva225

When your kids get sick, you do what you gotta do.  You might recall that before the holidays, Stella had a random evening of stomach upset.  You know – she hurled a couple of times.  It wasn’t viral, just a … Continue reading →

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Cheeeeeeeer’s Johnny!

Posted on December 29, 2014 by larva225

We have survived another Xmas.  I’ll spare you the details.  It was good.  It was hectic.  We broke Crispi by Xmas night and she sent herself packing to a motel; not everyone can hang with us, what with the 4 … Continue reading →

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Moulin Scrooge

Posted on December 22, 2014 by larva225

Don’t laugh, but one of my annual Xmas traditions is working my way through my stack of favorite holiday movies.  I suppose my list is my list due to the fact that my brother and I used to watch these … Continue reading →

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You’re Barfing Up the Wrong Tree….

Posted on December 15, 2014 by larva225

Sorry I’ve been so hit and miss lately.  On top of the typical holiday madness, Felix had his tube and adenoids surgery last week.  I was whipped into a horrific frenzy for days only to have it be the easiest … Continue reading →

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Element, O, P, Q, R…

Posted on December 5, 2014 by larva225

We recently went to the aquarium with the kids.  I mentioned that in passing during my last post, but then diverted into a rant.  Anyway, it was a wonderful outing.  With the holiday weekend and all, it was largely deserted, … Continue reading →

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Glob, Rant Me the Serenity

Posted on December 1, 2014 by larva225

I won’t bore you with the minutiae of our long holiday weekend.  Suffice it to say it was long, there was togetherness, we had snow (no mean feat in Louisiana when it’s in the 70s), we elected NOT to wait … Continue reading →

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