A woman is nothing without thanks.

Here it is, my List of Thanks.

All the world’s a-buzz over Ree Drummond.

You know what?  She’s worth the buzz.

People, Places & Things: Pioneer Day at the MOA

An illness.  A death.  Shifting Piles: Packing Black

How does one approach turning a blog into a cohesive collection of blogs?

I’m still not sure.

Follow the process:  Marketing & Communications: A New Web Presence – Part 2

Food.  A plan, a list, a store…a dish of comfort.

Food & Recipes: A Quiche to Cope

When in doubt, use butter.

When butter isn’t an option, sing songs from Evita and settle for baked goods with shortening.

Enjoy…Food & Recipes: Toffee Bars and Coffee

What’s more helpful than a dog on the bed when I’m trying to make it?

A dog on the bed when I’m trying to pack.

Wordless Wednesday: Packrat Love

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Wedding program cover, placecards, signage.

I lead an improvised life, by consequence rather than by choice.

The more I improvise, the more comfortable I become.

Woman Stuff:  Where the Day Takes You

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I can’t tell you how many years people have been pestering me for this recipe.

Okay, I made it up about six years ago.  So, six years.

Now, it’s yours.  All I require in return is your firstborn.  Or a cup of coffee.  Your choice.

Enjoy:  Make Men Cry Braised Beef

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I’m too wordy to pull off a truly Wordless Wednesday.

In fact, I can’t even truncate the title to its true “WW.”

Here’s my Wordless Wednesday (WARNING – Graphic and Hardly Wordless)

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It’s lunchtime on a Thursday.

Nowhere pressing to be…nothing earth-shattering to do.

It’s time for A Cheeky Monkey and A Piece of Cake.

It was time for Shifting Piles to grow up a little.  Why?

Start the process here:  A New Web Presence – Part 1

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What the heck is going on with Shifting Piles?  Where’d this AndyLien.com bit come from?

Allow me to explain.

Shifting Into Gear

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Hey!

As part of this new AndyLien.com venture, I uploaded a bunch of items from my design portfolio.

I will be fighting the color calibration issue until I die.  Other than that, it works.  For the most part.

Take a look-see:  Design Portfolio

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It turned out that the Birthday Party I attended on Saturday was a potluck: Bring a kid to share.

This singleton didn’t get the memo.

I Scored a Spare

You asked, I answered.  And, since they’re part of the daily minutiae of life, I put them on Shifting Piles.

Shift this.

Answers Away

One of the options for my new website was a page for asking questions.

Apparently, people want to know what I have to say.

So, Ask Away

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Halloween is coming…and I’m feeling a little Hollywoody.

And broke.

Make Me Over, Hollywood Style

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Autumn food.  Now’s the time for good, bone-sticking vittles.

The hardier the better.  And, the heartier the better.

Turkey Tagine

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Unexpected.  Simple.  Inexpensive.  Thoughtful.

Delightful.

A Random Act of Kindness

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St. Paul’s Merriam Park has its fair share of  great restaurants…and the Twin Cities has its fair share of delicious cheese-centered burgers.  I found both at The Blue Door Pub.

I Love Blucy – The Blue Door Pub Review

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I don’t often lie when I have numerous witnesses…so here is proof that I was in a Circus.

I Told You So…

As I’m researching new website approaches and designs, I’d like to know your favorites.

It’s Show & Tell Time

Tweetworthy

  • I'm burning the candle at both ends, again. Should be packing for the over the river and through the woods trip. Am blogging instead. 1 day ago
  • I've been looking through all the other bloggers' photos from the PW signing at the MOA...looking for myself. It's like "Where's Andy?" 2 days ago
  • I'm packing to go to northern Minnesota for my grandmother's reviewal and funeral. I will be a pallbearer. I'm not sure I wanted to be one. 4 days ago
  • At the Mall of America with 600 people waiting to get PW book signed. In first line. Will auction place in line. #thepioneerwoman 5 days ago
  • Death and Food blog post by Andy Lien: http://wiredjawfoodie.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/a-quiche-to-cope/ 6 days ago