Welcome to Astra life as a 21st Century Urban Pioneer!
Welcome to Astra life as a 21st Century Urban Pioneer!
I cook, crochet, and wield power tools. I am slowly learning to embrace the fact that I will never quite know where I am from, where I belong, and where I am going. To read more about my life as a gypsy Air Force wife, click here...
Astra
Astra
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Vacaville, Northern California, United States
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  • When my patients are ill with upset tummies, I counsel them on the importance of gentle foods, such as bananas, rice, applesauce, tea, and t...
  • When it comes to laundry, I inevitably wind up washing at least two loads of dark clothes to every load of light-colored clothes. It's n...
  • As part of the continual quest to economize, I resolved to grocery shop minimally while Zach was in Alabama - purchasing only fresh fruits a...
  • I seem to be experiencing quite a few belated culinary experiences that are novel to me - first brie last week, and then Kefir over the week...
  • This salad is the stuff of legends. I'm not sure if salads are typically awarded legendary status, but this salad definitely deserves to...
  • Having a dinner party on a Monday night is Not Wise. Especially when you have a big test the next day, and then final exams to begin studyin...
  • Many apologies for my extended absence, which extended far longer than I had anticipated. I was truly swept away on a glorious wave of weddi...
  • I seem to have set out on a mission to check every item off the list of common infirmities in a two week time span. Having finally returned ...
  • Canadian Geese on the roof of our apartment building... My cooking styles have changed quite a bit with all the pressures of work and gr...
  • Sometimes, I make ridiculous mistakes. I like to attribute my episodes of absentmindedness to excessive multitasking and an ability to stir ...
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