Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Tasty Tuesday -Week 2
Party Food!
In the spirit of a brand new year's celebration, the theme this week for Tasty Tuesday is PARTY FOOD!
Having grown up in a rather conservative environment, I admit my thoughts on the types of food and drink served at a party are veryboring tame compared to what might be offered at a standard New Years celebration. When I think of parties I think of chips & salsa, popcorn, cheese & crackers, brownies, and soda. Lots of soda. Mostly Rootbeer and other caffeine-free options. If the person who hosted the parties of my youth was a real rebel we'd have the 'good stuff' like Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper and Pepsi! Woo!
I'm happy to announce that even without alcohol involved, the friends at these parties seemed to get as rowdy and exciting as the average person would at a party fueled by beer. Although... by the end of the night there was less nudity... and no one drove home (or into a tree) drunk.
This year I'm not sure where I'll be when we ring in 2010. There are a couple of options. I still don't drink alcohol. It's just not my 'thing'. I also don't eat a lot of sugar. DH and I have been avoiding it for over half a year and our health is vast improved. (He's lost 50 pounds!)
If I'm wild and crazy that night, it will be because I ate too many tortilla chips. WACKY ME!
Ms.B
In the spirit of a brand new year's celebration, the theme this week for Tasty Tuesday is PARTY FOOD!
Having grown up in a rather conservative environment, I admit my thoughts on the types of food and drink served at a party are very
I'm happy to announce that even without alcohol involved, the friends at these parties seemed to get as rowdy and exciting as the average person would at a party fueled by beer. Although... by the end of the night there was less nudity... and no one drove home (or into a tree) drunk.
This year I'm not sure where I'll be when we ring in 2010. There are a couple of options. I still don't drink alcohol. It's just not my 'thing'. I also don't eat a lot of sugar. DH and I have been avoiding it for over half a year and our health is vast improved. (He's lost 50 pounds!)
If I'm wild and crazy that night, it will be because I ate too many tortilla chips. WACKY ME!
Ms.B
Friday, December 25, 2009
Happy Holidays!
My resolution this year...
Okay, I confess. I've not made any. But maybe if I'm lucky I'll blog a bit more regularly again (I miss it!) and in hind-sight I'll claim that was my resolution.
Yes, that sounds about right.
Whoever you are, wherever you may be, I hope you are having a safe and happy holiday season, regardless of which holiday or three you might be celebrating!
Ms.B
Okay, I confess. I've not made any. But maybe if I'm lucky I'll blog a bit more regularly again (I miss it!) and in hind-sight I'll claim that was my resolution.
Yes, that sounds about right.
Whoever you are, wherever you may be, I hope you are having a safe and happy holiday season, regardless of which holiday or three you might be celebrating!
Ms.B
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Tasty Tuesday -Week 1
Food Traditions…
I’d love to say my immediate family was full of traditional moments, but when I think of food traditions it is my Grandmother who first comes to mind. She’s in her mid-90s now (born in 1915), yet looks the same as she did when I was a child. Sometimes it seems like she’s not aging, though I know I can’t keep her forever.
“Food Traditions” as a theme makes me think of being at her house in Wyoming as a child. Baking bread together in her kitchen. Mustard Pickles. Bottled Peaches. Home-made Taffee-- when you burned your fingers to hell and back but you didn’t care because the results tasted so good!
Right now my sentimental side thinks “Grandma” when it comes to memories like this, but somehow I suspect that as I get older, and possibly have a child of my own some day, that my memories of dad and his “amazing fruit salad” and my mom and her “Stack Ons” will also come to mind. And maybe, if you are lucky, a future theme will allow me to share those recipes with you. You’ll be super happy if I do! :D
Ms.B
I’d love to say my immediate family was full of traditional moments, but when I think of food traditions it is my Grandmother who first comes to mind. She’s in her mid-90s now (born in 1915), yet looks the same as she did when I was a child. Sometimes it seems like she’s not aging, though I know I can’t keep her forever.
“Food Traditions” as a theme makes me think of being at her house in Wyoming as a child. Baking bread together in her kitchen. Mustard Pickles. Bottled Peaches. Home-made Taffee-- when you burned your fingers to hell and back but you didn’t care because the results tasted so good!
Right now my sentimental side thinks “Grandma” when it comes to memories like this, but somehow I suspect that as I get older, and possibly have a child of my own some day, that my memories of dad and his “amazing fruit salad” and my mom and her “Stack Ons” will also come to mind. And maybe, if you are lucky, a future theme will allow me to share those recipes with you. You’ll be super happy if I do! :D
Ms.B
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Forward March...
I rarely respond when I receive forwarded mail at work. But I do occasionally become interested enough to peek inside and see what has come along into my inbox.
Today's arrival was another one of those "fill this out and forward it on to all your friends on this mass e-mail list or risk pending doom of some sort or other" ditties. Instead of doing that, however, I am sparing my friends the hassle and posting my replies here.
Exciting? Sure! (Smile, nod, and play along!)
Oh, and if you want, you are most welcome to answer these questions on your own blog. But if you don't, rest assured that you won't receive 7-years-bad-luck or other such disasters for not forwarding this post to at least 10 people.
Here we go!
________________________________
1. Do you like bleu cheese? No. Just... no.
2. Have you ever smoked? Only when I'm on fire. Oh, and that one time I snuck a cigarette from my grandma when I was... like nine years old.
3. Do you own a gun? No.
4. What color Kool Aid was your favorite? Any kind I could grind up in the blender as a home-made slurpee. That's every kind, right? SUGAR RUSH!
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? No. I just don't GO to them. *hides*
6. What do you think of hot dogs? I crave them about once every... five years.
7. Favorite Christmas movie? Frosty the Snowman!
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Caffeine
9. Can you do push ups? Yes. But then I'd die.
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring. It's the only jewelery I wear.
11. Favorite hobby? Reading, crocheting, painting... Oh, can I only choose one? Oopsie.
12. Do you have A.D.D? Of course not! I... Oooh, shiny!
13 Do you wear glasses or contacts? No. Whether or not I need them is another story.
14. Middle name? Lee
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? Bo's ass stinks. These questionnaires take too long to answer. Bo's ass stinks.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Diet Coke, Mt. Dew, Smart Water
17. Current worry? Surviving winter weather
18. Current hate? Utah
19. If you could be anything in the world what would you be? Retired?
20. Where would you like to go? FLORIDA!
21. Do you own slippers? Yes. Somewhere... unless one of the dogs ate them.
22. What color shirt are you wearing? Blue
23. Do you like sleeping? Is this a real question? It's only one of my favorite things!
24. Can you whistle? Yes. And loudly, too!
25. Where are you now? *looks around* STALKER!
26. Would you be a pirate? Maybe if I was a Neopet.
27. What songs do you sing in the shower? No singing. But sometimes I squeal when a dog jumps in with me.
28. Favorite Girl's Name? Payton
29. Favorite Boy's name? Logan
30. What's in your pocket right now? Ipod, lint, my hand...
31. Who last made you laugh? My DH!
32. What vehicle do you drive? GMC Jimmy. My favorite car in the world. I'll be so sad when it goes to car heaven some day!
33. Worst injury you've ever had? Sprained Ankle, or... do gall stones count?
34. Do you love where you live? I love my house and family. I want to move it... somewhere else!
35. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3
________________________________
And there you have it, folks!
Ms.B
Today's arrival was another one of those "fill this out and forward it on to all your friends on this mass e-mail list or risk pending doom of some sort or other" ditties. Instead of doing that, however, I am sparing my friends the hassle and posting my replies here.
Exciting? Sure! (Smile, nod, and play along!)
Oh, and if you want, you are most welcome to answer these questions on your own blog. But if you don't, rest assured that you won't receive 7-years-bad-luck or other such disasters for not forwarding this post to at least 10 people.
Here we go!
________________________________
1. Do you like bleu cheese? No. Just... no.
2. Have you ever smoked? Only when I'm on fire. Oh, and that one time I snuck a cigarette from my grandma when I was... like nine years old.
3. Do you own a gun? No.
4. What color Kool Aid was your favorite? Any kind I could grind up in the blender as a home-made slurpee. That's every kind, right? SUGAR RUSH!
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? No. I just don't GO to them. *hides*
6. What do you think of hot dogs? I crave them about once every... five years.
7. Favorite Christmas movie? Frosty the Snowman!
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Caffeine
9. Can you do push ups? Yes. But then I'd die.
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring. It's the only jewelery I wear.
11. Favorite hobby? Reading, crocheting, painting... Oh, can I only choose one? Oopsie.
12. Do you have A.D.D? Of course not! I... Oooh, shiny!
13 Do you wear glasses or contacts? No. Whether or not I need them is another story.
14. Middle name? Lee
15. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? Bo's ass stinks. These questionnaires take too long to answer. Bo's ass stinks.
16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Diet Coke, Mt. Dew, Smart Water
17. Current worry? Surviving winter weather
18. Current hate? Utah
19. If you could be anything in the world what would you be? Retired?
20. Where would you like to go? FLORIDA!
21. Do you own slippers? Yes. Somewhere... unless one of the dogs ate them.
22. What color shirt are you wearing? Blue
23. Do you like sleeping? Is this a real question? It's only one of my favorite things!
24. Can you whistle? Yes. And loudly, too!
25. Where are you now? *looks around* STALKER!
26. Would you be a pirate? Maybe if I was a Neopet.
27. What songs do you sing in the shower? No singing. But sometimes I squeal when a dog jumps in with me.
28. Favorite Girl's Name? Payton
29. Favorite Boy's name? Logan
30. What's in your pocket right now? Ipod, lint, my hand...
31. Who last made you laugh? My DH!
32. What vehicle do you drive? GMC Jimmy. My favorite car in the world. I'll be so sad when it goes to car heaven some day!
33. Worst injury you've ever had? Sprained Ankle, or... do gall stones count?
34. Do you love where you live? I love my house and family. I want to move it... somewhere else!
35. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3
________________________________
And there you have it, folks!
Ms.B
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wordless Wednesday
Perhaps I'll give two Meme's a shot. Wordless Wednesday isn't new. It's well-established, but it looks easy and very fun. Yay!
Tasty Tuesday
In an effort to write about something other than the furry kids in my life, I am going to begin participating in a Meme. It's brand new to the Meme world and covers another topic I am fond of: Food.
*pats her belly*
I've never participated in a Meme before but its very exciting to think that once a week I can see what inspiration the day's theme brings me and unload a post on this blog. Story, picture, recipe... who knows.
We shall soon find out.
*NOM*
Ms.B
*pats her belly*
I've never participated in a Meme before but its very exciting to think that once a week I can see what inspiration the day's theme brings me and unload a post on this blog. Story, picture, recipe... who knows.
We shall soon find out.
*NOM*
Ms.B
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Back in to "Pet Mode"
If I'm this focused on my animals, just imagine how bad I'd be with a child? I'd be that random stranger who whips out photos of their children for random strangers in the supermarket. Perhaps its for the greater good of my fellow citizens that I have furry children only.
As of yesterday, we have Hunny's AKC papers (her previous owners dropped them by our house!) and she's licensed. She's really and truly official now. It feels good. I can't wait to send in her registration, get her pedigree and have her microchip registered in our name. What a relief!!
p.s. Bo's butt stinks!! We need to find a way to remedy this right away!!
*looks around for a cork*
As of yesterday, we have Hunny's AKC papers (her previous owners dropped them by our house!) and she's licensed. She's really and truly official now. It feels good. I can't wait to send in her registration, get her pedigree and have her microchip registered in our name. What a relief!!
p.s. Bo's butt stinks!! We need to find a way to remedy this right away!!
*looks around for a cork*
Mommy
I have a very bad habit. Well, I take that back, actually. It's not a bad habit. It keeps me sane, after all. (Well, as sane as I can be, that is.)
I like to dwell on anything BUT the actual bad drama in my life. Notice how my recent posts have been all about the animals in my life and no update on my poor, sweetcrazy mother? SHAME on me!
She started chemotherapy this past Friday and her prognosis is good. We're hopeful that the treatment for the cancer in her ovaries will also help reduce or eliminate the nodules in her lungs and thyroid.
She returned to work a few weeks ago with a wig. She says that if she wears it now, folks won't notice a switch later when her hair falls out. In fact, she already buzzed her real hair down to about 1/2 inches in length just so she doesn't have to go through separation anxiety later. She had a rather dramatic look on her face the first time she whisked her "hair" from her head to display her new haircut. She's trying to be very brave about the whole situation, though I can tell she is a little scared. Who wouldn't be in this kind of situation, after all? If attitude is any indicator of survival, my Mommy is going to be just fine.
Thank heavens.
I like to dwell on anything BUT the actual bad drama in my life. Notice how my recent posts have been all about the animals in my life and no update on my poor, sweet
She started chemotherapy this past Friday and her prognosis is good. We're hopeful that the treatment for the cancer in her ovaries will also help reduce or eliminate the nodules in her lungs and thyroid.
She returned to work a few weeks ago with a wig. She says that if she wears it now, folks won't notice a switch later when her hair falls out. In fact, she already buzzed her real hair down to about 1/2 inches in length just so she doesn't have to go through separation anxiety later. She had a rather dramatic look on her face the first time she whisked her "hair" from her head to display her new haircut. She's trying to be very brave about the whole situation, though I can tell she is a little scared. Who wouldn't be in this kind of situation, after all? If attitude is any indicator of survival, my Mommy is going to be just fine.
Thank heavens.
Tradition
The holidays seem to bring about a lot of tradition for many families and ours is no exception. Ours is not a "baking home". Nor do we have huge festive celebrations each year. But there are a few routines that we seem to repeat. Things that seem to happen each year and will most likely continue for years to come.
For instance, there is a local store here in town that manages to stay in business year after year despite the large Walmart Chains everywhere. I never think to shop there for things I need, and imagine that many other folks are the same way, so I have no idea why the place hasn't gone out of business yet. BUT-- during the holidays it always has the best assortment of tree ornaments. Amazingly cute things. And, if you wait til the right time, they all go on sale for 60% off. I like a good deal. And I love that each year we are able to find fun new ornaments for our tree. Happy Holidays to those to DO shop at this store throughout the year so that it is there for me during the holidays!
Speaking of ornaments, we also have a tradition of getting each of our pets an ornament. Bo's is an inexpensive one we found at Walgreens. It didn't look much like him since his boxer markings are unique. But with a little craft paint I was able to make a pretty good match. I was rather proud of myself, actually. I also found an ornament for Hunny. Ebay is my hero. It's rather difficult to find Pug ornaments. Many of them are just horrid looking. I'm realistic enough to realize that many of the pugs in this world are rather goofy looking as well, but my two are beautiful (I'm a sucker for a crisp, black mask) and I expect their ornaments to be cute as well. I proudly present to you our "current canine collection":
It was bittersweet hanging Chloe, Shelly and Fluffy on the tree this year. I miss them very much. But in all of their situations, they are in a better place now, whether its Rainbow Bridge or a home where they'll get the care and love they deserve, and we can look at their little ornaments and enjoy fond memories.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Ms.B
For instance, there is a local store here in town that manages to stay in business year after year despite the large Walmart Chains everywhere. I never think to shop there for things I need, and imagine that many other folks are the same way, so I have no idea why the place hasn't gone out of business yet. BUT-- during the holidays it always has the best assortment of tree ornaments. Amazingly cute things. And, if you wait til the right time, they all go on sale for 60% off. I like a good deal. And I love that each year we are able to find fun new ornaments for our tree. Happy Holidays to those to DO shop at this store throughout the year so that it is there for me during the holidays!
Speaking of ornaments, we also have a tradition of getting each of our pets an ornament. Bo's is an inexpensive one we found at Walgreens. It didn't look much like him since his boxer markings are unique. But with a little craft paint I was able to make a pretty good match. I was rather proud of myself, actually. I also found an ornament for Hunny. Ebay is my hero. It's rather difficult to find Pug ornaments. Many of them are just horrid looking. I'm realistic enough to realize that many of the pugs in this world are rather goofy looking as well, but my two are beautiful (I'm a sucker for a crisp, black mask) and I expect their ornaments to be cute as well. I proudly present to you our "current canine collection":
It was bittersweet hanging Chloe, Shelly and Fluffy on the tree this year. I miss them very much. But in all of their situations, they are in a better place now, whether its Rainbow Bridge or a home where they'll get the care and love they deserve, and we can look at their little ornaments and enjoy fond memories.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Ms.B
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