I used to be a fence sitter where this topic was concerned but I have been watching a program called DEATH ROW. While watching it, they had a shot of a man sitting at a window staring out at a bird flying in the sky. He has such a look of longing on his face, I started thinking of how awful it must be to see that blue sky, sunshine and birds and not be able to get out and feel the sunshine on your face or walk in the grass. To not be able to do what you want when you want, not even eat a meal when you feel hungry must be horrible. You can't watch tv when you want. You cant go for a walk on or visit with a friend. Nothing. It is all taken away. That punishment for me would be so much worse then a quick death.
One of the guys is talking about dreaming about being home again and he wakes up in his cell and his hell starts all over again. Sometimes, life is punishment enough.
Would I feel different if one of my loved ones were murdered?? I don't know....
If killing someone who was committed a murder would bring the victim back, I would be all for it. But the death of someone will not bring the victim back.
And what if someone is killed and they find out the state killed an innocent man? There is always a chance of that happening.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
On my way out....no way
Some guy on tv just said 'at fifty you are on your way out'. I got news for that pipsqueak...I am way past fifty and not on my way out. I am enjoying my life. I have a few aches and pains but in no way am I 'on my way out.'
Well, let me tell you, I saw fifty years ago and I am not ready to close my door just yet. I have done almost everything I have wanted to do in my life. When I was growing up, all I wanted to do was be part of a family that i could call my own. I wanted children. I never planned my wedding or anything but I knew that I wanted to be a mother. I wanted someone to love and care about me and take care of me if I needed it just as I would take care of him. I never wanted a lot. I wanted simple things. I got the man I dreamed of. I kissed alot of frogs before he came along but he did come along. I was told i would not have children but I decided someone else would have them and I would raise them. So I became a mother in every way but giving birth.
I went through all the dramas that comes with raising kids. And I have known the joys of being a grandmother. I have a few aches pains and have had some bumps along the way but I still have some things i would like to do.
I have many projects in the fire that I would like to finish. I have places that I would like to see many things. I have friends I would love to see one more time. I would like to attend my grand daughters plays and whatever at school and perhaps attend her graduation some day. Her wedding? That might be iffy but it would be nice to see her get married if I am still around.
Yes, there are times I get down. Especially when another loved one dies and I know I will not see them in this lifetime. That is to be expected. But, contrary to what this man says, life does not end at fifty. We are not on our way out. In some ways, the best part of our lives is beginning.
Well, let me tell you, I saw fifty years ago and I am not ready to close my door just yet. I have done almost everything I have wanted to do in my life. When I was growing up, all I wanted to do was be part of a family that i could call my own. I wanted children. I never planned my wedding or anything but I knew that I wanted to be a mother. I wanted someone to love and care about me and take care of me if I needed it just as I would take care of him. I never wanted a lot. I wanted simple things. I got the man I dreamed of. I kissed alot of frogs before he came along but he did come along. I was told i would not have children but I decided someone else would have them and I would raise them. So I became a mother in every way but giving birth.
I went through all the dramas that comes with raising kids. And I have known the joys of being a grandmother. I have a few aches pains and have had some bumps along the way but I still have some things i would like to do.
I have many projects in the fire that I would like to finish. I have places that I would like to see many things. I have friends I would love to see one more time. I would like to attend my grand daughters plays and whatever at school and perhaps attend her graduation some day. Her wedding? That might be iffy but it would be nice to see her get married if I am still around.
Yes, there are times I get down. Especially when another loved one dies and I know I will not see them in this lifetime. That is to be expected. But, contrary to what this man says, life does not end at fifty. We are not on our way out. In some ways, the best part of our lives is beginning.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
It is after midnight again..
I don't know if I ever told anyone but I am on the cpap machine plus oxygen for sleep apnea. To top that off I have never slept at night like I should. I have been a night owl all my life. My husband and I adjusted our life because he had to work many night shifts when he worked and now with are both night owls. I was told that i have to take my sleep test again. That is fine but their sleep tests always start at ten at night and I am never asleep til about three.
My friend who lives in Fla. said they did her hubby's test at home with monitors so my dr. is going to see if they will do mine that way. Wish me luck. I would really prefer it done at home.
My friend who lives in Fla. said they did her hubby's test at home with monitors so my dr. is going to see if they will do mine that way. Wish me luck. I would really prefer it done at home.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
kindle vs. books
My husband told me several months ago that I should get a kindle. I fought it til about Nov of last year. He said then, "You better get a kindlefire. I said no. I may not like it so I got one of the cheaper versions. I liked it so well, I am going to follow his advice and get the Kindle Fire this weekend and give my daughter mine. She needs one because it would make her life simpler if she could just get her library books from the college put on her kindle and not carry them around.
My main reason for switching over to the kindle fire is because the screen lights up. I do not have to have a light on it to see what I am doing and if you have bifocals, you know how the glare from a light on a screen can irritate you. Plus, I can get a lot more books and do not have to buy them. I can use the amazon library if I have the fire and have an amazon prime club card, which I do.
I am donating all my books to the goodwill store to sell. All but my cookbooks with written recipes in them. (did you know years ago the older people spelled recipes as receipts? I just found that out. I thought my mom spelled it wrong but that is how they spelled it years ago. The 't' was silent.) But I am keeping them and all my bibles and devotionals.
I still like books but I find the kindle so much more convenient. I can just toss it into my purse and go. I could do that with books too but it was bulky. I think there is something good to say about both of them and I don't care what people use, as long as they are enjoying themselves by getting lost in a good story that keeps their mind from getting stagnant. Happy reading to all who enjoy it.
My main reason for switching over to the kindle fire is because the screen lights up. I do not have to have a light on it to see what I am doing and if you have bifocals, you know how the glare from a light on a screen can irritate you. Plus, I can get a lot more books and do not have to buy them. I can use the amazon library if I have the fire and have an amazon prime club card, which I do.
I am donating all my books to the goodwill store to sell. All but my cookbooks with written recipes in them. (did you know years ago the older people spelled recipes as receipts? I just found that out. I thought my mom spelled it wrong but that is how they spelled it years ago. The 't' was silent.) But I am keeping them and all my bibles and devotionals.
I still like books but I find the kindle so much more convenient. I can just toss it into my purse and go. I could do that with books too but it was bulky. I think there is something good to say about both of them and I don't care what people use, as long as they are enjoying themselves by getting lost in a good story that keeps their mind from getting stagnant. Happy reading to all who enjoy it.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Feeling mighty fine
Yes, I am feeling fine today. I turned 65, an age I thought i would never see cause it is so OLD, ya' know. I am finally realizing what the saying, 'you are only as old as you feel' means. Mentally, I am great. But there are days when I feel like I am 20 and other days where I feel like I am a hundred. Today is one of those days where I feel great because my husband made me feel great. I can look in the mirror and see all that is wrong with me and give a thousand reasons why he should not love me but he does.
I know this because he took me to see THE HUNGER GAMES. I read the book and loved it and I did not think he would like seeing so I suggested another movie and he said, you want to see THE HUNGER GAMES so we are going to see it. I loved the book and I loved the movie. It does not often happen that way. The movie always leaves things out but they didn't do it this time. Great movie.
We decided to shop for some fruit trees today. I will probably be dead before we will get any fruit from them but maybe not. I am working on baby afghans for friends this summer. We have several church members who are having babies and I want to make a baby quilt for my pastors wife and him as well as some afghans for the others.
We also picked out colors for out kitchen, living room, 2bedrooms and one bath to paint this summer. I am doing them all in pastel colors. BRighten the place up some.
Have a good night and I will visit you all tomorrow.
I know this because he took me to see THE HUNGER GAMES. I read the book and loved it and I did not think he would like seeing so I suggested another movie and he said, you want to see THE HUNGER GAMES so we are going to see it. I loved the book and I loved the movie. It does not often happen that way. The movie always leaves things out but they didn't do it this time. Great movie.
We decided to shop for some fruit trees today. I will probably be dead before we will get any fruit from them but maybe not. I am working on baby afghans for friends this summer. We have several church members who are having babies and I want to make a baby quilt for my pastors wife and him as well as some afghans for the others.
We also picked out colors for out kitchen, living room, 2bedrooms and one bath to paint this summer. I am doing them all in pastel colors. BRighten the place up some.
Have a good night and I will visit you all tomorrow.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Rumors
Last night i was laying in bed thinking about stuff when some of the rumors about various people started floating around in my brain that way things often do before I fall off to sleep. Most of these rumors are not true or if there is any truth to them, it is very little. Why do people start rumors?
Is it because their lives are so empty they have to make up stuff about others to get the attention they so desperately want? Rumors are often painful but sometimes they are so ridiculous that they are funny.
When I left home at 19, it was to join the job corp and I was sent to Excelsior Springs Missouri. Once I got out there I decided it was not want I wanted and quit then got a job working at a nursing home. I was out there for little over a year when i came back home to stay. A day after returning, I walked into the grocery store (it was in a very small town). The lady, whom I had known most of my life smiled. "How are the twins?" she asked.
I looked around to see who she was talking to. No one was there. "What twins?"
She looked flustered. "I heard you had a set of twins after you left home."
I didn't know whether to feel honored or insulted. When most girls left our town suddenly, without telling everyone exactly where they were going, they had one baby. I apparently had two that I did not know about.
That was one of the funny ones. Most are not funny. They hurt people. I have been the brunt of rumors that hurt very badly. Not lately but not so long ago that I have forgotten how it makes one feel when untrue rumors get around. I wish people would stop and think before repeating things that may be untrue. But maybe it is just part of human nature to spread a nice piece of juicy gossip around. I have learned to stop and think when certain people tell me things. I wait it out to see if there is any proof to what is said and if not, I forget it.
Well the sun is shining and it is warm out. Alix is waiting to take me for a walk. I hope you all have a nice day.
Is it because their lives are so empty they have to make up stuff about others to get the attention they so desperately want? Rumors are often painful but sometimes they are so ridiculous that they are funny.
When I left home at 19, it was to join the job corp and I was sent to Excelsior Springs Missouri. Once I got out there I decided it was not want I wanted and quit then got a job working at a nursing home. I was out there for little over a year when i came back home to stay. A day after returning, I walked into the grocery store (it was in a very small town). The lady, whom I had known most of my life smiled. "How are the twins?" she asked.
I looked around to see who she was talking to. No one was there. "What twins?"
She looked flustered. "I heard you had a set of twins after you left home."
I didn't know whether to feel honored or insulted. When most girls left our town suddenly, without telling everyone exactly where they were going, they had one baby. I apparently had two that I did not know about.
That was one of the funny ones. Most are not funny. They hurt people. I have been the brunt of rumors that hurt very badly. Not lately but not so long ago that I have forgotten how it makes one feel when untrue rumors get around. I wish people would stop and think before repeating things that may be untrue. But maybe it is just part of human nature to spread a nice piece of juicy gossip around. I have learned to stop and think when certain people tell me things. I wait it out to see if there is any proof to what is said and if not, I forget it.
Well the sun is shining and it is warm out. Alix is waiting to take me for a walk. I hope you all have a nice day.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Memories
I had someone tell me that those with alzheimer's are lucky in a way because they are in their own little world. I looked at him and thought he was nuts and I told him so. It has to be horrible to look at your children and not know who they are. Not to mention the loved ones. I know what it is like to have my mother look at me with a look of confusion and asked, "Who are you?" It hurt. One day I walked into her room and she smiled and hugged me. I thought she knew me but she looked at me and said, "Did you stop and visit your mother today? How is she?" I realized she had no clue who I was. What would I do if I could not remember my kids or my family and the good memories? To me, that would be worse then dying. It would be just existing and I would never want that.
A week before my brother died, I called and talked to him for awhile and when I started to feel down, he started to cheer me up by talking and laughing over some of the things we did when we were kids. I realized what he was doing. He did want me feeling bad so he wanted me to remember the good times. The last thing he said to me was, 'I love you, Darlene.' That is one memory I will cherish and smile about.
Memories are like blankets that cover us and comfort us when we are sad. We can choose what to remember and I chose to remember all the fun times we had. I choose to not to remember the bad things that happened in my life.
A week before my brother died, I called and talked to him for awhile and when I started to feel down, he started to cheer me up by talking and laughing over some of the things we did when we were kids. I realized what he was doing. He did want me feeling bad so he wanted me to remember the good times. The last thing he said to me was, 'I love you, Darlene.' That is one memory I will cherish and smile about.
Memories are like blankets that cover us and comfort us when we are sad. We can choose what to remember and I chose to remember all the fun times we had. I choose to not to remember the bad things that happened in my life.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Another day in Paradise
We have had such wonderful weather here. It has been in the seventies and could go up to almost 80 this week. I am afraid that we will have this wonderful warm spell and the trees will be in blossom when a cold snap hits us. It has done that before.
We are resting up today after having a wonderful time at a party for my little nephew. He just turned five and they have such wonderful little parties for their kids. Our family is so proud of this nephew and his parents. We are really his great aunt and uncle. He and his sister are such sweeties. I will try and share some pictures with you.
I have been doing so much thinking lately. Brooding and remembering is more like it but I think that is all part of the grieving process. My brother would scold me for being down right now. The last time I called him, I tried to console him and he ended up consoling me and making me laugh, He would start with the remember this time or that, when I wanted to cry so I laughed instead. But he was like that. The class clown, so to speak.
These are some pictures of Derrick's party....he told his mom he wanted cupcakes cause he wanted more icing then cake.
We are resting up today after having a wonderful time at a party for my little nephew. He just turned five and they have such wonderful little parties for their kids. Our family is so proud of this nephew and his parents. We are really his great aunt and uncle. He and his sister are such sweeties. I will try and share some pictures with you.
I have been doing so much thinking lately. Brooding and remembering is more like it but I think that is all part of the grieving process. My brother would scold me for being down right now. The last time I called him, I tried to console him and he ended up consoling me and making me laugh, He would start with the remember this time or that, when I wanted to cry so I laughed instead. But he was like that. The class clown, so to speak.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
I think I may be getting political...
I do not think much of any of the candidates out there right now. I do not think any of them can beat Obama and I want someone that can do that and make me feel good about things. I want to get the feeling that things in the middle east will get back to the way it was before we sent troops over there. I did not like bush sending them over there and I do not like Obama keeping them there with all the mistakes they have been making lately. I to do like the price of oil skyrocketing the way it has and I think our policies for over there are having alot to do with it. I am not sure what we can do to stop it but throw out the whole mess and start over. If that were only possible.
I know I was disgusted enough to go independent and I guess I can get off this rant right now.
I know I was disgusted enough to go independent and I guess I can get off this rant right now.
Monday, March 12, 2012
I am back....
Yesterday started great. I was having so much fun when hubby took me out to dinner. We drove around for quite some time before stopping at one of our favorite steak houses where we had a delicious steak and salad. I am home and was on top of the world when I got the call that my brother was gone. He had passed away earlier in the day.
It hit me hard but he is in a better place. He had suffered so badly with that awful disease. I started to feel bad about being cowardly about going to to Detroit to see him but I wanted to remember him as I knew him and we did talk on the phone and exchange letters. His mom understood. That is all that is important to me. His mom, whom I love dearly, understood. So did he. The last time we talked we laughed about some things we did when we were children. He thanked me for the letters and cards i sent.
They will be having a memorial out there for him and I will not attend but i will attend the one they have back here in Pa. Some of you may not understand but I do not go to many funerals. I do not want one of my own. I only want a memorial where my pastor and a few others might say some things about me and that is that.
My husband refused to let me sit around the house and feel sorry today so he took me out to dinner again and we stopped to buy some furniture we have been thinking of getting for the house. I ordered a dinette set, a loveseat and a recliner for him.
I contacted my friends and they are going to go to the memorial for my brother with me. I hate to say it but we may make it sorta like a party cause that is how he was. He loved a good laugh and a party. By the time we have it, we may feel like doing that.
It hit me hard but he is in a better place. He had suffered so badly with that awful disease. I started to feel bad about being cowardly about going to to Detroit to see him but I wanted to remember him as I knew him and we did talk on the phone and exchange letters. His mom understood. That is all that is important to me. His mom, whom I love dearly, understood. So did he. The last time we talked we laughed about some things we did when we were children. He thanked me for the letters and cards i sent.
They will be having a memorial out there for him and I will not attend but i will attend the one they have back here in Pa. Some of you may not understand but I do not go to many funerals. I do not want one of my own. I only want a memorial where my pastor and a few others might say some things about me and that is that.
My husband refused to let me sit around the house and feel sorry today so he took me out to dinner again and we stopped to buy some furniture we have been thinking of getting for the house. I ordered a dinette set, a loveseat and a recliner for him.
I contacted my friends and they are going to go to the memorial for my brother with me. I hate to say it but we may make it sorta like a party cause that is how he was. He loved a good laugh and a party. By the time we have it, we may feel like doing that.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
I kept trying to call my brother's house in Michigan to get an update on how he is doing but no one would answer the phone. I thought they might be out or something but did not think much more of it until our friend called and told me she could get through and she had been trying for two days. (she is another girl who was raised by my foster mom) I tried to contact everyone I knew and finally got a cousin. She told me that Byrum was at home but they turned the phones off and his wife will not give out her cell phone. Apparently the calls were upsetting him and I can see her point but I wished she would have called me to talk to me about what was going on.
But you know, I always felt out of the loop. The only people who ever included me in anything was my foster sister, Shirley, who is in a home herself, dying of cancer. And Byrum. He always thought of me and let me know how things are going. He is unable to call me now but I will send letters and leave a message on his phone. They may let him listen to it. I hope so.
I don't know his wife well. I only met her a few times. I do know she thinks she married beneath her. She was in the process of divorcing him because he was too much of a country bumpkin and not up to the standards she was accustomed too. She said he would not grow with her so she had to leave him. Well, she stopped all proceedings when he got sick and moved back in so her insurance will take care of his medical bills.
oh, I know. I am venting again. I should not do that but this one of the ways I can get my frustrations out. But we just lost a friend who died of a heart attack and I am about to lose two people I love so I guess I am entitled to vent a little. *s*
Good night.
I will be working on this blog for a few days so excuse the way it looks right now. Too tired to finish it now.
But you know, I always felt out of the loop. The only people who ever included me in anything was my foster sister, Shirley, who is in a home herself, dying of cancer. And Byrum. He always thought of me and let me know how things are going. He is unable to call me now but I will send letters and leave a message on his phone. They may let him listen to it. I hope so.
I don't know his wife well. I only met her a few times. I do know she thinks she married beneath her. She was in the process of divorcing him because he was too much of a country bumpkin and not up to the standards she was accustomed too. She said he would not grow with her so she had to leave him. Well, she stopped all proceedings when he got sick and moved back in so her insurance will take care of his medical bills.
oh, I know. I am venting again. I should not do that but this one of the ways I can get my frustrations out. But we just lost a friend who died of a heart attack and I am about to lose two people I love so I guess I am entitled to vent a little. *s*
Good night.
I will be working on this blog for a few days so excuse the way it looks right now. Too tired to finish it now.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
I keep looking at this blog and thinking this is something that I have to change. I will do that some time soon.
Hubby decided that I needed to get out with some friends tonight and that is what I did. I needed to laugh and have some fun for a bit and that sure helped with my depressed mood. He says we are going somewhere this Sunday but will not tell me where. We are also going to a Sweethearts dinner at our church Friday. We have missed all the other ones they had because of his work but we said before he retired we would not pass up such things once he retired.
I love my kindle but just saw the Kindle fire which is a step above mine and if I need or want another one, I will get that one. It is so cool.
I will visit your blogs tomorrow.
Hubby decided that I needed to get out with some friends tonight and that is what I did. I needed to laugh and have some fun for a bit and that sure helped with my depressed mood. He says we are going somewhere this Sunday but will not tell me where. We are also going to a Sweethearts dinner at our church Friday. We have missed all the other ones they had because of his work but we said before he retired we would not pass up such things once he retired.
I love my kindle but just saw the Kindle fire which is a step above mine and if I need or want another one, I will get that one. It is so cool.
I will visit your blogs tomorrow.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Bad news will not stop.,....
The other day I was feeling good and wondering what would happen to bring me down again, My sugar was brought down and my bp so I was feeling optimistic. But I kept thinking the ball was going to fall and hit me square on the head again,
Two days ago, my best friend called to tell me her husband died. He was sweet guy and I felt bad for her and for us but not for John cause John had been suffering for some time. It was his time to go. I will miss him though.
But today my foster sister who has been suffering from colon cancer called to tell me her son, who was raised with me by my foster mom, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is in hospice care now. He is not expected to make it and I know that if Byrum dies, his mom will not be far behind him. I will lose two loved ones within a very short time. This news has devastated me. We were raised together from the time he was three and I was nine until we were adults. I am close to both of them.
I don't know what to say about it. I feel like I am in a fog of some sort. I don;t know what to do. Keep praying, I guess. But do I pray for him to live or pray for him to just be pain free and go peacefully? I guess just asking God to do His will, and pray for the best for him and his family.
Two days ago, my best friend called to tell me her husband died. He was sweet guy and I felt bad for her and for us but not for John cause John had been suffering for some time. It was his time to go. I will miss him though.
But today my foster sister who has been suffering from colon cancer called to tell me her son, who was raised with me by my foster mom, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is in hospice care now. He is not expected to make it and I know that if Byrum dies, his mom will not be far behind him. I will lose two loved ones within a very short time. This news has devastated me. We were raised together from the time he was three and I was nine until we were adults. I am close to both of them.
I don't know what to say about it. I feel like I am in a fog of some sort. I don;t know what to do. Keep praying, I guess. But do I pray for him to live or pray for him to just be pain free and go peacefully? I guess just asking God to do His will, and pray for the best for him and his family.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Rotten week
Terrible week here. Just one I would not want repeated again. Last Sunday I had pains in my chest. Hubby took me to the hospital the next day. My sugar was almost four hundred and my bp was 200/102 and I had to be hospitalized to get it down. My bs is still going wacky and I have to see the doc this thursday about getting it down some. I have to take is slow for awhile and not get too excited about things but my daughter calls to tell me she is being evicted from where is is because they do not allow dope or drugs there and she went off track this weekend and they told her she has to be out by march. She wanted to come here but we had to tell her no. I did not want to but I cannot take her back at this time. Not til I get myself straightened out.
My sleep pattern is messed up but that has been that way for years. Too many years of staying up while hubby was on the midnight shift has done that. when I worked it was afternoon shift so I have always been a night person. I would love to be able to fall asleep at ten or eleven and get up at seven but I have fallen asleep at 2 or 3 in the morning and got up at ten for years. That is not going to change any time soon, it looks like. Well, I will try to get some sleep now.
My sleep pattern is messed up but that has been that way for years. Too many years of staying up while hubby was on the midnight shift has done that. when I worked it was afternoon shift so I have always been a night person. I would love to be able to fall asleep at ten or eleven and get up at seven but I have fallen asleep at 2 or 3 in the morning and got up at ten for years. That is not going to change any time soon, it looks like. Well, I will try to get some sleep now.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Okay....someone explain to me how to do a tag post. I would love to do one but I do not know how to start. I think they look like fun. I know Bouncing Barb often talks of them and I have seen some but do not know how to start one myself.
It is really winter here now. Having our first big cold blast of the winter and it makes me yearn for the warm winter we had last month. Hubby is passed out here on the coach. He was digging us out of the snow all morning and is tired from it all.
Hubby wants me to do some stuff on the computer for him. He does not like computers and often says the are the devils work tools. LOL. He hates them but he wants me to do his work for him. He is a rather complicated man. Oh, no he is not. He is just a man............sheesh!
It is really winter here now. Having our first big cold blast of the winter and it makes me yearn for the warm winter we had last month. Hubby is passed out here on the coach. He was digging us out of the snow all morning and is tired from it all.
Hubby wants me to do some stuff on the computer for him. He does not like computers and often says the are the devils work tools. LOL. He hates them but he wants me to do his work for him. He is a rather complicated man. Oh, no he is not. He is just a man............sheesh!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
No snow all winter but the last few days have been bitter cold and the snow is falling. I only like snow at Christmas so I am not caring much for this at all.
We ordered a half of beef and got it yesterday. We will be sharing that with the girls. The bill for the meat came to over seven hundred and I know that seems like alot til you compare it with what you might be paying for meat at the store for several months. I will vacuum most of it and it should be good for over a year with a seal on it. But much of it will be going to the kids and their household. Neither of my girls are working right now. One is going to school and raising her daughter so we help her with this kind of stuff.
Things here have been pretty good for the most part.
Well, except for the dishwasher that hubby is working on. It seems to be clogged and he is trying to get it unclogged. I stay away from him when he is working on stuff like that. I try to keep alix out of his hair too.
I had surgery done on my eyelid last month and it still bugs me. The dr said it would for about another month or so. It just gets itchy. I hate it when that happens. I suppose my rubbing it so much does not help much either.
Bye for today, and God Bless...
We ordered a half of beef and got it yesterday. We will be sharing that with the girls. The bill for the meat came to over seven hundred and I know that seems like alot til you compare it with what you might be paying for meat at the store for several months. I will vacuum most of it and it should be good for over a year with a seal on it. But much of it will be going to the kids and their household. Neither of my girls are working right now. One is going to school and raising her daughter so we help her with this kind of stuff.
Things here have been pretty good for the most part.
Well, except for the dishwasher that hubby is working on. It seems to be clogged and he is trying to get it unclogged. I stay away from him when he is working on stuff like that. I try to keep alix out of his hair too.
I had surgery done on my eyelid last month and it still bugs me. The dr said it would for about another month or so. It just gets itchy. I hate it when that happens. I suppose my rubbing it so much does not help much either.
Bye for today, and God Bless...
Monday, December 26, 2011
Well, it is done for another year. All the frustration, want, and worry that goes along with the holiday season is gone for this year. I hope all of you enjoyed your time with your family and friends. Ours was so much fun and relaxing, once the whole shopping thing was out of the way. I have a few pictures I want to share with all of you...No snow. That made me sad but otherwise, it was a great Christmas.
I got a new keyboard that I am trying to get adjusted to. Also got a kitchen hutch, some candies, lovely necklace, People for my village which I will show you and other things that I needed. This is just the village and the tree, along with my collection of Santas and I will put some more up tomorrow. Have a good day.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Poor Rudolph
This is one of those days when I was working on one post when an idea for a second one cam to mind and I did not want to mix this one with my cookie post. It seems as though Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer is not a good movie for our children to see. Yes, poor Rudy is a bad influence on our children.
It sees as though Comet, the head of the reindeer, and Santa bannished Rudy because of his red nose and some professor in New York tells us it teaches kids that Santa and the reindeer were all bullies and that teaches kids that it is okay to bully unless you need the person you are bullying for something. That is absurd. When I watched the movie, I just saw a little guy who used his natural gifts, to overcome everything. Of course he was different but he used that difference to help others. He became a leader and could have become a bully but he didn't. The idea that it teaches kids how to bully is nonsense.
Sometimes people read too much into things. It should be taken and a simple childs's movie and that is how we should see it. So sit back and enjoy the wonders of childhood as you snuggle up with that little one in your house and watch the movie.
It sees as though Comet, the head of the reindeer, and Santa bannished Rudy because of his red nose and some professor in New York tells us it teaches kids that Santa and the reindeer were all bullies and that teaches kids that it is okay to bully unless you need the person you are bullying for something. That is absurd. When I watched the movie, I just saw a little guy who used his natural gifts, to overcome everything. Of course he was different but he used that difference to help others. He became a leader and could have become a bully but he didn't. The idea that it teaches kids how to bully is nonsense.
Buckeye Balls
Ingredients
Directions
My family loves these so I doubled the recipe so I have some to give to my other daughter for her family plus I will be making another batch of the raisin cookies I always make. I also made some of this tootsie roll candy to send in.
Tootsie Roll Candy...Photo of what I made yesterday---->
Ingredients
| 1 tsp | butter |
| 2 Tbsp | butter, divided |
| 2 Tbsp | peanut butter |
| 3 3/4 c | confectioners' sugar |
| 2 Tbsp | milk |
| 1 tsp | vanilla |
| 1 c | ground nuts |
| m&m candies (red and green for christmas or yellow and orange for halloween) | |
| 2 c | tootsie roll midgets. |
dee vensel
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dee's Notes:
this recipe was given to me by an online friend and it was so easy, my three year old grand baby helped me make it by helping to spread it in the pan and putting the m and m s on it.
this recipe was given to me by an online friend and it was so easy, my three year old grand baby helped me make it by helping to spread it in the pan and putting the m and m s on it.
Line a 9-in. square pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, melt the Tootsie Rolls, peanut butter and remaining butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla (mixture will be very thick). Fold in pecans.
It may be so thick and hard to work with you think you did somehting wrong but don't worry. It is supposed to be that way. I do not use foil when I use aluminun pans.
It may be so thick and hard to work with you think you did somehting wrong but don't worry. It is supposed to be that way. I do not use foil when I use aluminun pans.
Spread into prepared pan. Using a sharp knife, score the surface into 1-in. squares. Press a M&M's candy into the center of each square. Cool. Using foil, remove fudge from pan; cut into squares. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2 pound
I had this printed on one of the recipe clubs I belong too. this is so easy and so simple.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
I awoke early the morning to a cold rainy morning. We are supposed to have some snow this afternoon but it has not started yet. We hope to go out and do some car shopping. Since we are retired we decided to splurge a bit on the vehicle. It may be the last one we buy for some time so we wanted to get a Grand Cherokee Jeep or a Partriot. Either one will suit us.
My daughter is coming home for the weekend and we are going to bake cookies for the group home she is living in. Some of those people do not have anyone sending them cookies and such so we have decided to fix a bunch for the house. Will probably do peanut butter blossoms, snickerdoodles, Chocolate chips and some raisin cookies. Will also do a candy that is made out of tootsie rolls. Very good and simple to do. I will probably do the first batch of cookies tomorrow and the rest on Saturday. Do not want to leave them all go til the last day. I still may look for some other recipes to do. I love baking for others this time of the year.
Well, I have to go now.
My daughter is coming home for the weekend and we are going to bake cookies for the group home she is living in. Some of those people do not have anyone sending them cookies and such so we have decided to fix a bunch for the house. Will probably do peanut butter blossoms, snickerdoodles, Chocolate chips and some raisin cookies. Will also do a candy that is made out of tootsie rolls. Very good and simple to do. I will probably do the first batch of cookies tomorrow and the rest on Saturday. Do not want to leave them all go til the last day. I still may look for some other recipes to do. I love baking for others this time of the year.
Well, I have to go now.
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