- 12:26 Saw a sign to rent goats for $50/month. Can someone explain why you would rent a goat? #
- 12:27 Dear creepy old guy, please stop waving at my baby from the next lane over. Thanks. #
- 21:03 @jnjackson that's the only thing I could think of haha. #
- 21:52 Something is wrong with my hip. I sound like I'm 80... #
- 23:01 Going to try to get some sleep. So tired. #
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Today was a wonderful, perfect fall day. Warm and sunny. And I didn't have to go to work until this afternoon. So this morning I was able to do some cooking and some sewing and after lunch, I grabbed my camera to go out and see what I could find. I really like the way the sky fades from a dark blue at the top of the photo to a very pale blue at the bottom. No editing, except cropping.
Most of the leaves have already fallen off of the sycamore trees. This one is hanging on for another day.
Found this fellow lurking on the side of a tree. Does anyone know what kind of insect he is?
Most of our fall color has faded and most of the trees have lost their leaves but our bald cypress is just getting started. There is a shallow layer of needles under the tree, but the color in the ones left on the tree is stunning. In the sun, they look like polished copper.
I only worked five hours today, which was okay by me. I'm working on the sleeves of my granddaughter's dress now, so I may be able to finish it this weekend. I go in to work at 11:00 tomorrow, so I'll have some time, but I will probably spend most of it cooking. Hubby loves mashed cauliflower, so I'll probably do that, at least. Looks like we will be busy tomorrow. We have a whole stack of orders and one of the girls is out with H1N1. Sunday looks pretty crazy, too, but I'm not scheduled to work. I'm hoping for another nice day so I can get out with my camera again.
etc etc etc
The terrorist attack on Fort Hood makes me realize how vulnerable we can be. It's a sad tragedy and a reality in our lives today - as united as we have always been in this time we can never become too comfortable in any situation.
Ok, I'm a litttle late, it's Friday...
Love:
Gabby and I are feeling better.
I'm slowly starting to taste my food again.
Gabby has brushed her teeth before bed 2 nights in a row.
Seattle has a couple of clear and sunny days.
My pedicure and how pretty my toes look.
Airborne.
Loathe:
I woke up last night and heard thunder and wanted to cry! I was scurred!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was really sick on Halloween so I missed my Zumba party.
My underwear is old. LOL
- 11:02 Dear Universe: STEP AWAY FROM BLANCHE DEVEREAUX. CAPS LOCK SAYS I MEAN IT. - H bit.ly/QUOtD (via @fuggirls) #
- 11:10 Poor news man. His voice just cracked twice in 30 seconds. He then struggled to remain composed. #
- 11:42 Wondering when L will appreciate that he gets to take a nap during the day. I hope sooner than later. We'll both be happier #
- 15:43 @jnjackson so by the time he likes them it will be no benefit to me haha. #
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These cute little candy bites are a recipe that I found in the fun cookbook entitled "You Made That Dessert?" by Beth Lipton. The recipe calls for only four ingredients to make around 35 tasty candies. The candies are sweet and crunchy with a nice peanut butter butterscotch flavor. I added a little sea salt topping to mine for some extra flavor. The recipe is pretty basic and calls for rolling the candies into little balls. I decided to take it a step further and dress them up a little by using a candy mold and some melted chocolate. I think they turned out nice and would make a fun gift! Here is how you can make your own candies:
You have 8 bottles of wines in front of you, all of which are covered up. Four reds, four whites. Your mission to drink very slowly until you can identify the grape varietals for each wine bottle or you pass out, which ever comes first. If you like wines you should be able to identify these wines before you keel over with these very general guidelines.
French Chardonnay--Chablis
Appearance: colourless with green hues
Aroma: citrus, apple, pear, tropical fruit
Taste: in general, mineral, citrus, thin
Sauvignon Blanc:
Appearance: almost colourless, green hues, deepens slightly with age
Aroma: citrus, apple, pear, apricot, peach, nectarine, tropical fruit, fresh/green, asparagus.
Taste: fresh, grassy, crisp, punchy, big round melon tastes
Gewurztraminer
Appearance: yellow pink/gold
Aroma: citrus, tropical fruit, floral
Taste: rosewater, sweet, spice
Muscat
Appearance: deep yellow to deepest gold, age dependent
Aroma: tropical fruit, floral
Taste: orange blossom, sweet
Pinot Noir
Appearance: brick red
Aroma: berry, plum, cherry, prune, dried fruit.
Taste: tannic, acid
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appearance: blue/black
Aroma: berry, dried fruit, fresh (cut grass, bell pepper), green/black olives
Taste: fruity, crisp
Zinfandel
Appearance: deep black with purple notes
Aroma: berry, dried fruit
Taste: dark fruit , oak
Shiraz
Appearance: dark red
Aroma: berry, cherry, plum, prune
Taste: berry, dark fruit, spice
I have really missed posting my meager thoughts and activities (such as they are) on my blog. I have also missed going out with my camera. So I'm doing both today, and making you sit though it! LOL
This is the table that is out on my screened in porch. Not a necessarily attractive arrangement, but I liked the way sun was slanting in.
I still have a few petunia plants on the south side of the house that haven't given up. The leaves are protecting them from freezing.
Here's some of the leaves that have collected in the bird bath. We live on the edge of a rise, so all of the leaves blow out of our yard. The wind does the raking for us, thank goodness!
Time to go fix dinner. I'm going to try meatloaf tonight. Hope I can get it mushed up enough that hubby can eat it!
I worked by myself on Monday and Tuesday of this week, but didn't have time to be very creative. I did do this cake, which I was rather proud of.
I'm finally digging out from under the pile of paperwork that has accumulated on my desk. I still have a way to go, but at least it is all on my desk now and not spilling over onto the floor. I think I have most of the bills paid. Still need to check my bank balances. I had received an Etsy order back in October, but didn't have time to get it shipped until today. I was totally out of practice. I hadn't received any orders in some time. I've been too busy to make any new things and get them listed. I'm still working on dresses for my granddaughter.
I'm also sending a lot more time fixing food than I usually do. I haven't found much good information on the web about soft food diets, but I did find a good site today about making homemade baby food. I've been afraid to try anything with meat in it. I'm going to give it a try today and see how it goes. My handheld blender has been a big help. I'm going to try to add a little ham to some navy bean soup. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for all your prayers. If you think of any good ideas for soft food, let me know. If we can keep body and soul together without surgery, that is the way we are leaning now. He will still have a test on Monday, and a consult with his doctor on Wednesday.
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