Tag Archives: Nutsrok

Something for Nothing!!!!

Posted on August 27, 2016 by vanbytheriver

Click on this image on the right for a link to get this ebook free from Kindle Saturday or Sunday only. Please share!I grew up in a family of competitive storytellers. A little thing like a stubbed toe gets us…

Posted in Art, Books, Childhood, Entertainment, Family, Humor, News | Tagged Free on Kindle, Linda Bethea, Nutsrok, Poke Salad | 12 Comments

Poke Salad ?

Posted on August 11, 2016 by vanbytheriver

My plans for a busy day were ruined the moment I downloaded Linda’s new book. It was much anticipated, maybe from the moment I met her in person last summer. She and her mother have a gift for telling a … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Entertainment, Family, Food, Humor, Writing | Tagged Book Release, Nutsrok, The Great Depression, WordPress Family | 73 Comments

Adventures with Lye

Posted on March 12, 2016 by vanbytheriver

It started with handmade soaps. I received amazing samples from my friend, Linda. http://nutsrok.wordpress.com/ Just out of curiosity, I looked for information about how they are made. I found a video that showed the process that turns the very basic ingredients into … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Humor, Memories, Random Thoughts, Work and Career | Tagged Homemade Soap, IBM, Industrial Accident, Lye, Nutsrok, Salt Lake City, Saponification | 52 Comments

A WordPress Summit

Posted on July 29, 2015 by vanbytheriver

It was a day full of “S” words when Nutsrok met up with Van by the River. Summer. Sunshine. Smiles. Suburbs. SEPTA Stations. Strangers on a train. S.O.S. (That’s creamed chipped beef, but we all know its other name) Smoked … Continue reading →