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Year: 2013

Pictures of the Week

Posted on May 14, 2013May 14, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

1) Almost there 2) Happy hour ocean side 3) LIRR 4) Progress 5) Brisket tacos 6) Tball fiesta 7) Salt water shot

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Montauk Mother’s Day 5K

Posted on May 13, 2013May 14, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

I spent Mother’s Day weekend visiting my son in Long Island.  The end of the island, and the easternmost point in New York state.  Not one travel hiccup, which is amazing consider it involved four planes, two cabs, one train, a bus, and a few car rides. Not the easiest place to get to from…

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Pictures of the Week

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

1) Blue skies 2) Chit chat 3) Understatement 4) Start Me Up 5) Porch guest 6) Player 7) Overdue

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prosciutto mozzarella and melon

Kitchen Time

Posted on May 2, 2013April 7, 2014 by Jacky Hackett

This about sums things up these days… Luckily this weekend I had time to pick up some of the broken pieces and make some progress on the to do list.  Lots of time for some fun and relaxing too. I got a lot done in the kitchen to help prep for our busy week ahead….

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Pictures of the Week

Posted on April 29, 2013April 29, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

1) Oberon season! 2) Cashed out 3) Mexican night 4) Not playing along 5) Celebration 6) Dead head with bed head 7) Costco

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brat burger

Race That’s Good For Life 5K & Brat Burgers

Posted on April 28, 2013April 7, 2014 by Jacky Hackett

Got my race on today in the Race That’s Good For Life 5K.  It has actually been a couple of years since I have done a 5K, but since my race calendar has been so light lately I did not want to pass this one up since it takes place in my town. I haven’t…

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Pictures of the Week

Posted on April 20, 2013April 19, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

  1) New route 2) Watch dog 3) Practice 4) Lake front 5) Night view 6) RIP 7) BLT + smoked pork + fried egg

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grapefruit chicken and avocado salad

Spring Showers {Smoked Paprika and Grapefruit Dressing}

Posted on April 18, 2013April 7, 2014 by Jacky Hackett

It has been a rainy couple of weeks in Chicago, in fact the kids got a rain day today. With the rain all night, our yard just could not keep up… …the dog refuses to use the yard.  Our basement got a few inches, but we have nothing compared to others, our neighbors included. Thankfully…

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A hopeful reminder…

Posted on April 15, 2013April 15, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

Senseless tragedy today, I can’t stand to even tune into the news coverage at this point.  What I have seen glimpses of, overwhelming heartbreak.  I needed this reminder that all hope is not lost in the crazy messed up world… My thoughts are with everyone affected by this horrific tragedy in Boston.

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Pictures of the Week

Posted on April 14, 2013April 13, 2013 by Jacky Hackett

1) Passports 2) Election day 3) Every. Damn. Day.  4) Date night 5) Rerouted 6) Cobb Salad 7) Pea soup

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