Pie

This is a pie I made today. It is the very first time I have made a pie with homemade crust. I went to the farmers market this morning and got some peaches, blueberries, and raspberries (along with some other great finds). I found a recipe in a Betty Crocker cookbook. You know the three ring binder red one that your mom always had around? First I made the pastry dough. Then I realized that I didn't actually have a pie pan so I rode my bike to Target to get one while the dough was chilling. My crust making skills could use some work.

I would really like to put it on the windowsill to cool, but I learned from cartoons that this only tempts the neighborhood children. I don't want them scaling the bricks and climbing up to the second story window.

The occasion? My friend Laura is having a pie party tonight. Everyone brings a pie, and everyone eats until they're sick. Should be fun.

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Cavalia

I went to see Cavalia. Cirque de soleil with horses. Verdict: thumbs down. I fell asleep a little. Larry King said it was the greatest show he had ever seen. Why Larry? There is only one thing that can redeem you in my eyes.

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Goodnight Moon

Tonight I had a picnic on the beach at dusk, my favorite part of the day. After it got dark, I noticed a whispy cloud over the lake that was glowing. I couldn't figure out what it was reflecting and then a few minutes later, the moon began to rise out of it like it was sliding out of an envelope. It was a big, orange full moon. The display only kept getting better. I felt like I was at just the right place at the perfect time to see it. Of course the sky probably puts on a show all the time. I'm going to have to make more time for sunrises, moonrises, and sunsets.

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