New Words

Jan. 6th, 2011 03:50 pm
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I wrote my first new words of the year yesterday, about 580 on a new short story that will be about the ghosts of abandoned buildings. I spent a large portion of my writing day figuring out the story, outlining, making decisions. I have become more of a plotter than pantser these days.

[livejournal.com profile] careswen and I ran a few errands yesterday, including scoring a Brita tank for the refrigerator at Goodwill. She spent a little of her Christmas money this week as well. I have a couple of things picked out for myself, just need to get to the store.

I am relearning how to cook with good stainless steel pots and pans. I've grown tired of Teflon flaking and tearing despite my best efforts, so went back to stainless. I had forgotten how quickly it heats up and how well it holds heat. I got a good set, so plan on using it for the rest of my life. I still need to pick up a couple of pieces I am missing to make a full set.

Alas, it is time to give the Reverend her sub-q fluids. Wish me luck.

Date: 2011-01-07 02:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiderling.livejournal.com
Next you should try cast iron. I have three cast iron skillets and my pots are stainless steel. I won't use tflon/non-stick especially now that I have a pet bird.

Date: 2011-01-07 02:55 am (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] mmerriam.livejournal.com
I am considering a cast-iron skillet. I used them for years and years before. Once you get one good and seasoned, they are brilliant.
Edited Date: 2011-01-07 02:55 am (UTC)

Date: 2011-01-07 03:55 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spiderling.livejournal.com
They are the best but they will overheat very quickly.

Date: 2011-01-07 08:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cloudscudding.livejournal.com
And now I see this comment. If you buy new, most come pre-seasoned these days. And you really only need a skillet for the really stick-prone stuff.

Date: 2011-01-07 09:07 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mylefteye.livejournal.com
Congrats on the new words. Keep 'em coming.

Date: 2011-01-07 04:08 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] mmerriam.livejournal.com
I'll do my best. I've been kind of in a writing slump over the holidays. I suspect I need to put some stuff back into my head.

Date: 2011-01-07 12:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] glynisj.livejournal.com
How bloody are you now? Poor kitty is probably scared to death.

I should invest in stainless steel. Eventually . . .

Date: 2011-01-07 04:09 pm (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] mmerriam.livejournal.com
She takes it pretty well. We've been doing insulin shots for over a year, so she is use to needles. The fluids have been going on now for about 7 months, and while she doesn't like it, she had gotten to the point of tolerating it.

Date: 2011-01-07 09:23 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] glynisj.livejournal.com
My cat, Miya looks so very similar to your cat. My cat is a long-hair and she weights about 22lb. And she's not fat. She's just BIG. Photo of her is @ http://glynisj.livejournal.com/39849.html for those that are interested.

Date: 2011-01-07 08:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cloudscudding.livejournal.com
If you miss non-stick too much, you can also always get a couple of good cast iron pans. The hand-washing is a bit of a pain, but they're excellently nonstick.

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