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January 7, 2015

Old Rock Day
This day is literal, it's about old rocks.  But I'm going to go off the beaten path a little so we can have some fun too. *wink*
Rocks: Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary 
Go low maintenance, plant a rock garden.






I'm Not Going to Take it Anymore Day
What or who have you "had it up to here" with? Today is the day to draw some boundaries and not take it anymore. If it's a person, they don't even need to know that you are done taking what they dish - draw your boundaries and stick to them.  If it's a situation, evaluate what the frustration is and brainstorm ways to draw boundaries around it as well.
If you've been feeling like a doormat then today is the day to turn that around, refuse to take that treatment any longer.

Tempura Day
The Origin and Use of Tempura
All About Making Tempura - Tips for Crispy Coating
Tempura Batter Recipe
Vegetable Tempura Recipe 
Tempura Chicken Fingers with Plum Sauce

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