Monday, August 10, 2009

TWD deferred and brevity

I've got some 'splainin' to do.

I've been unusually quiet, because I'm working a gazillion hours.

To all of you who have visited and left comments, thanks, your comments make my day (and my days have needed making!) and I will get back to visit your blogs soon.

Yesterday, I screwed up my back, and now moving is difficult/painful.

The doctor gave me drugs (no, nothing for pain; I'm allergic to almost all pain meds) so hopefully I'll be able to bend and twist without whimpering soon.

But that begs a question...just how easy are the brownie buttons? Can I do them with limited twisting and bending? And are they worth it? How long does it take to throw them together (without gorgeous decorating, because you all know I don't do that)?

I planned to keep this brief, in keeping with Nancy's one line blog post week. But since I had 'splainin' to do, it took a little longer. I'm a brevity work in progress.


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19 comments:

  1. margotAugust 10, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Sorry to hear you've had to work so much and that you hurt your back. The brownie buttons are pretty easy. I thought they were good, but not that exciting.

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  2. Nancy/n.o.eAugust 10, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Although I'm glad that you 'splained everything I'm sad that you sprained (or otherwise messed up) your back, and, honestly, I don't think this recipe was worth even the minor amount of effort it took, so I'd skip this TWD week and instead make a pan of fabulous brownies... you deserve it!

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  3. MartheAugust 11, 2009 at 1:22 AM

    Awww... I hope you feel loads better soon!

    These brownies are easy to put together, taste good, but I prefer the quintuple chocolate brownies!

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  4. spike.August 11, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    hope you feel better soon- take a week off! These are good and easy but not worth physical pain!

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  5. KayteAugust 11, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    EASY! (Limiting to one word for one sentence blogging week on comments! LOL.)

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  6. Foodie with Little Thyme!August 11, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    Feel better soon!

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  7. UnknownAugust 11, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Oh on, sorry to hear about the back and all of the working :( Reviews seem mixed on the brownie bites this week. I really liked them and they are easy to throw together, but I wouldn't suffer for them if you can't move easily.

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  8. vibiAugust 11, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    I'm so sory to hear you hurt yourself... I'll send my best vibes your way for a quick recovery!

    In the meantime, forget about the button, kill two birds with one stone, and relax.

    Take care and keep in touch.

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  9. CathyAugust 11, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Oh no! I am sorry about how busy it's been at work for you, and I'm ESPECIALLY sorry about your back! I hope you are feeling better soon. Personally, I loved this recipe. I know that not everyone did. And it's a "mix in one pan" deal and yields only a small amount of brownies (I got 12). If you are in the mood to bake anything (and it would certainly be understandable if you aren't!) I think this is a good one to try!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    Get some rest and feel better soon!

    Although these were really easy, I didn't think they were that exciting.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    You poor thing! Skip this week; they were super easy, but not worth the effort.

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  12. TeaLadyAugust 11, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    I hope your back gets better quick and soon. Been there, go back often, don't like it at all.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 11, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Sorry to hear about your back pain and that you can't take any pain meds to help alleviate the pain!
    The brownie batter is super easy to make and I would just pour it into an 8x8 pan instead of the mini-muffins if you wanted to try this. Or you can just sit back and relax! Hope your back feels better soon!

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  14. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    :( Hope you feel better soon!

    sara/imafoodblog.com

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  15. dharmagirlAugust 12, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    feel better soon, leslie! we miss you!!!

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  16. PamelaAugust 12, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Oh no!! I am so sorry to hear that you hurt your back! Hope you are feeling better soon!! Please, take care. I miss you! :o)

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  17. LizAugust 12, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    Oh no! So sorry that work and life have gotten so crazy. I sincerely hope your back starts feeling better soon.

    I really liked the brownies but they seem to have divided people pretty evenly. However, if I was crazy busy with a wonky back, I would most certainly make my loved ones BUY me brownies instead of MAKING them. :)

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  18. KatrinaAugust 13, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Bummer and sorry about your back. I've had back issues for years, so I feel your pain. Hope you'll be back baking and sharing with us soon!

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  19. Sweet as CocoAugust 14, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    I've totally lost my cooking/baking Mojo. Do you think its summer fever?

    Sorry you hurt your back, I know how that is when nothing helps (or in your case--nothing can help). Hope you are feeling better soon!

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