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50 New Things @ 50

My challenge to do 50 new things at age 50.

A friend on Facebook challenged himself to do one new thing for ever year of his life during that span between birthdays. I loved that idea. So here on my 50th birthday, I am accepting the challenge to do 50 new things before my next birthday.

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Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 22, 20221 min read

# 12 The Nightingale

I finished this book last night, staying up past my bedtime. It was one of those books that is hard to put down. I generally don't read...

 
 
 
Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 22, 20221 min read

# 11 Muffins

I tried a new muffin recipe. The recipe is from one of my favorite sites, Sally's Baking Addiction, but I had not tried this one before....

 
 
 
Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 20, 20221 min read

Knife

The knife isn't numbered. It is a new thing and I used it today. However, while a very nice knife that I am geeking out over, it is still...

 
 
 
Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 20, 20221 min read

# 10 = Roberto

My cousin Jess posted this recipe for soup called Roberto. It is apparently a recipe someone from the New Yorker magazine invented and it...

 
 
 
Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 20, 20221 min read

# 9 - Spider-Man

I saw the new Spider-Man movie with Gwen. This was Gwen's second time seeing it. It was my first, so it counts. We both love it.

 
 
 
Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 20, 20221 min read

# 8 I painted a train!!!

I finally got to paint a train! I had volunteered at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania before Covid and never got the chance to...

 
 
 
Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 20, 20221 min read

# 7 Steel toed work boots

My very first pair of steel toed work boots. I decided buying a new thing doesn't count. Using a new thing counts. I used these yesterday...

 
 
 
Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 20, 20221 min read

#6 Canyon Bakehouse Blueberry Bagels

Sometimes when someone else does the marketing for you, you don't get exactly what you wanted. This was true with these bagels. I prefer...

 
 
 
Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 16, 20221 min read

# 5 New job site

Now this is confusing because #4 was starting a new job. I now work two jobs. I worked at a new kitchen today in the old job. Yes, I am...

 
 
 
Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 16, 20221 min read

#4 Started a new job

I started a new job as a cook. I was given 10 of ground beef and told to whip it up from scratch, no recipe. I couldn't even try it...

 
 
 
Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 15, 20221 min read

Shrimp Scampi Rosa Style

Ingredients 12 ounces of pasta cooked - spaghetti or linguini 1/2 lb of shrimp cooked, shelled, and deveined 1 stick of butter garlic to...

 
 
 
Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 15, 20221 min read

#3 Universal Lid

I am somewhat concerned about starting in a new position as a cook. This job needs more skill then the last. As such, I have been...

 
 
 
Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 14, 20221 min read

#2 Biscuits!

These were very good. They were even enjoyed by the gluten enabled members of my family. We used buttermilk instead of water, as...

 
 
 
Writer: Rachel Page
Rachel Page
Feb 14, 20221 min read

#1 And so.... it begins

My first new thing is starting this blog. I have never written a blog before, so it is a new experience blogging and a new blog. It only...

 
 
 
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