Happy Belated Birthday Roy!!!

Last night we all got together to celebrate my bro-in-laws birthday! This is the week that Roy and I are the the same age for a few days! Yes we are Both 29 until Sunday.. that is my Birthday! So it was burgars and brats at the request of the birthday boy, and carrot cake. Fun was had be all!!!

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Party Mix anyone!

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What's the "Bigger purpose" of what your doing?
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Do you know the story about the two stone cutters? When asked what he's doing the the first man replies "I'm cutting this stone into bricks." When the second laborer was asked what be was doing he replies" I'm building a temple".

How much do we do in a a day with our nose to the "grindstone"? Focused making a list, checking it twice..done, done, done!

But what have we done. Really?

There is a Big Real behind everything that we do. Sometimes it's a negative Big Real, sometimes it's a positive Big real.

I'm not posting my blog. I'm evoking the truth.

I'm not cleaning my house. I'm making it into a Zen Temple in which I can hear myself think and we can cozy up. (Okay I'm just joking with that one. Vacuuming is vacuuming and it sucks hard. Pun! I know I just caught it) but you get my point.

Whats become predictable and auto pilot for a great dream? or vision or bad plot, we really don't need to participate in.

Working overtime? Maybe your making sure you can take that vacation to the Caribbean?

Hauling your ass out of bed to run? How about; connecting with the power of your body and tapping into your creative being.

Waiting on tables? How about: teaching loving, kindness and nurturing?

Look Up! Zoom back from the tasks and see the holy weaving of our time, and love and action. Make it matter because it does!

Last Night Delicious Dinner!

Last night Greg and I took in dinner in a movie at Sarah and Laszlo's house (sister and bro-in-law). Sarah made a delicious Butternut Squash and white Bean "Bisque" with a yogurt garnish. Bisque usually means cream right, well the white beans were added to replace the cream and the non fat plain yogurt was also added for creaminess and for a little zing. It was delicious and very nutritious. I brought some fresh baked banana muffins that went great with the soup. I definitely would eat that again and again! Just a way to remind people that healthy food is delicious and simple to prepare, and inexpensive Too! Cheers!

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Another reason I enjoy skimming the shelves at ye old book store.. you never know what you may find!

Here's a book to add to your bathroom library lists.. it's a picture book if you would REALLY like to Know!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO YOU!!! AND MANY MORE...

SO TODAY 11/12 IS MY MOM'S BIRTHDAY... AND WE (GREG AND I) DECIDED WE SHOULD HAVE MY MOM, DAD, SISTER(SARAH) AND BRO-IN-LAW (LASZLO) OVER TO CELEBRATE. MOM SUGGESTED PIZZA... BUT WHO WANTS THAT WHEN YOU CAN GO TO THE BEST RESTAURANT IN TOWN!!! MY HOUSE!!!

I'm sure your wonder what we had for our delicious birthday feast..i guess I can give you the menu:

Mom K's Fabou birthday menu:

Appetiser:

Celery Volute, garnished with spicy peanut butter creme fraiche and persimmons (A fancy way of saying soup that is made with a white stock, fish, chicken, vegetable and thickened with a white roux, butter and flour cooked together then added to the stock to thicken. Creme fraiche is the French's' version of sour cream.)

Entree:

Chicken Confit stuffed with fig and chevre over butternut squash flan, sweet pickled red cabbage, granny smith apples, onions. (I bet you are wondering what confit means? It's actually a very ancient cooking method from France used to preserve meat, traditionally it would be salted and cooked very slowly in it's own fat for about 12 hours, then packed in a crock covered in it's cooking fat, which acts as a seal to preserve. Now we cook in olive oil or some sort of veg oil. It is still cooked very slowly and end result is the very moist and flavorful meat that falls apart. Chevre is a Delicious creamy lightly tangy goat cheese.)

Dessert:

Fresh baked Cherry Pie a la mode

It was one delicious event at the best restaurant in town!

Happy birthday Mom!!!

CHEERS!!!!

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From Sea to Shining Sea.....

Sunday afternoon Greg and Paul (Greg's Dad) Performed at The Palladium for America Remembers A Veterans Day Tribute. Singing many patriotic songs and even starring "the Andrews Sisters" (of course the are not the orig anal group, but they were great).Greg and Paul have been singing with The SPC Concert Chorus for a few years now and enjoy it quite a bit. All the veterans past and present were saluted and remembered and all enjoyed a patriotic concert.

Here's a small piece of history on The Palladium if you didn't know. The First Church of Christ, Scientist was built in 1925. In 1998 the building was purchased by The Palladium Theatre Company which renovated it while preserving much of the interior, including the 1926 Skinner organ along with the arts and crafts period tile work. In 2007 the Palladium was given to St. Petersburg College with the commitment of operating it as a community theatre, while adding college functions.

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YOU CAN EAT CAKE!!!!!

Happy Birthday Dad!!!!

Dad(with a brand new birthday gift of Drambuie) my Mom and Hubby Greg. Saturday was my dads birthday. So the family got together to celebrate with all the necessary birthday festivities. My sister Sarah and I cooked a delicious dinner. I know you are wondering what was on the menu? We had the infamous homemade ceasar salad with the secret recipe dressing with fresh garlic and herb croutons. Fresh lemon and olive oil oven roasted mangrove snapper, a melange of delicious fresh vegetable that included summer squashes ( which we grow here in the fall)along with winter acorn squash. Delicious green beans and a few more!

So after a champagne toast and dinner we retired to the family room for the great tradition of birthday gifts. The boys (Laszlo and Greg) made sure that there was the gift of Drambuie so the time honored tradition of Rusty Nails can continue! After presents it was a rousing game of Trivial Pursuit.. Gents against the Ladies which seems how we team up. The Gents did win by a narrow margin, but that was OK because it was Dads birthday! Then of there was birthday Cake, after candles and singing plus all the birthday hoopla we all had some delicious homemade black forest. ooh it was soooo good!!!

The lunch tour continues! We ( Mom and I) have been to this restaurant before. The Zom Hee Restaurant on seminole blvd in Seminole. This is my favorite Chinese Restaurant inb town. The food is so tasty, and tea and wonton soup always make my day. My fortune cookie said "that I shouldn't put off till tomorrow what I can enjoy today" I say cheers to that! If you stop in make sure to grab a sugar biscuit and some hot tea and enjoy. P.s. the if you like a little bit of everything or would like to try it i reccomend the buffet. It's delicious ....

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One clip for fun!
Ladies, if you're considering getting a lower back tattoo, you might want to watch this video first.

The annual chilli cook off at our church St. Matthews was tonight. Greg and his Dad (Paul) were the offical judges. Lots of chilli was had by all and fun too! Costumes and bobbing for apples too!

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IS IT WITCHES BREW? Of course not it is a pot of delicious split pea soup. Yummy.. i have to thank a buddy of mine Patrick for suggesting I make it for Monday nites dinner. To bad he didn't get to have some, it was super tasty and I made biscuits from scratch to go with it. Maybe witches brew is just spit pea soup after all...just a thought.

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Sunday revisited....Hanging out with family watching The Bucs lose again. We all so played games, relaxed and had a good time. This picture is of My Mom and bro-in-law Laszlo while we were playing Yatzee Free for All. Had a tasty dinner of beef stroganoff which was so tasty on a chilly evening in Florida. We finished of the evening with our first strawberry bounce tasting of the season. If you don't know what bounce is...oh you don't I will be glad to fill you in. It is a liqueur made traditionally adding cherries and rock candy to vodka, whiskey, or even brandy. Put in a jar in the dark and shake every so often, stain it three months later. Pop and give it in the freezer the freezer for a few more. Longer you wait the smoother it gets like a fine congac. It was very delicious!!!

Cherry bounce is an all-American drink
Even Martha Washington enjoyed a sip of cherry bounce or two.
Louisianans aren't the only ones turning the summer cherry harvest into bottles of bounce. The homemade cordial is as American as apple pie.
Even Martha Washington brewed her own version for special occasions. The very first First Lady had a recipe that called for 20 pounds of cherries, 10 quarts of cognac, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pint of crushed cherry stones.

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Fall has arrived..that's right even here in Florida. This is a picture of my hubby Greg taking an after dinner nap under an afghan. He was up very early(before dawn) to fish with bro-law Laszlo at Ft. Desoto. They said the weather was great... a little on the windy side, they even said they had cool feet. Best way could warm there feet was to put them into the water. Water temp. was around 84 degrees. Happy fall!!! They caught a ton of fish.. none that were big enough to keep, but they had a great time! My sister Sarah and I were painting her kitchen.. and contemplating the next part..some excellent wallpaper. She's just not sure which one. But it went very quick.. were pretty good at it. Then it was grilled pork chops 4 dinner and a little Cab. to drink. AHHH.. yes red wine season has offically come our way..Yah!

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The Tour Continues.. The Mom and Pop Restaurant Tour of Pinellas. Yesterday it was off to the Club House Restaurant in Largo. First impression was good, walking in the door the place was packed. Tip #1 if a resturant is packed the food is usually pretty good. We sat down and our server brought us our menu and it had plenty to chose from even offering breakfast all day. I had a cup of split pea soup (yummy) and a good old fashioned half of chicken salad sandwich. Mom had a chunky chicken salad an crossant (chunky refers to grpes and pecans and other goodies). So for 17 bucks you can get 1.5 nice sized sandwichs, cup of soup, 2 sides, and 2 bottomless cups of very fresh icetea. We give it 2 thumbs up!!! If you need a quick tasty meal and your in the bardmoor area check them.. Support your local restaurants they need us and we need them!

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Life in Trasition...

Sometimes I can’t wait for certain things to start. Sometimes I wish that certain things would never end. Sometimes I wish that certain things would hurry up and end!

I am finally beginning to realize that I always look to the next event in my life. Which leaves me little time to enjoy the moment. In the midst of transition it is best to sit back and enjoy the ride. Our entire lives experience is a transition! Why get caught up in feeling that we must have control, or that we must hurry to the next experience, or that because there is transition we will be uncomfortable.

We can either decide to worry or we can be exhilarated! I’ll take exhilarated, although I will say that learning to do that is definitely a practice.

I am putting this into practice by learning to be okay with what is, and by shedding unhelpful beliefs that transition is somehow a negative experience. I imagine myself on that tightrope and I let out a big woohoo!! I always have a choice in the way I think and feel and I love the reminder to enjoy the transitions that make my life what it is.

while jotting down my thoughts.. i was surfing the net and i came across these bits of wisdom:

*Embrace the exciting newness of it all.

*Beginning something new is a rebirth of who we are.

*Transition is all about perspective. What perspective will you choose?

*Fly with it! Take it on and soar!

*Be in the joyful giddiness of change.

*When you speak or think of change, say to yourself and others that things are getting better and better.

*Expect that things will be better than you could have ever imagined.

The point that speaks to me the most is the one that says “Beginning something new is a rebirth of who we are.” For me, this piece of wisdom exemplifies that we are always moving forward and always growing. I love the possibilities in that statement. I move forward with the power of the Universe with me, as do you.

SIGNS OF THE FALL IN MY HOME. A Fall bouquet from my Mom's Garden. Cute lil holloween decorations. and apples and acorn squash... yummy!

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Today Mom and I continued our mom and pop restaurant tour. That's right we have been doing our best to support the independents. We went to The Park Street Dinner for lunch. They open at 7 for breakfast and close at 2 after lunch. Sooo..if you looking for a good home style meal and are in the St pete area look them. After our lunch we did a little light shopping to work off our tasty lunch. Thats all the news for now..

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The Bad then the Good

Top Ten things I don’t like about traveling
10. No water pressure in hotel shower
9. getting up early
8. missing my own pillow
7. never having enough time to do everything
6. packing and repacking
5. loud plane passengers that are grow ups and know better
4. airplane toilets
3. no unplanned midnight snacks
2. bad coffee at Midway in Chicago that cost $4
1. Not so soft TP

Top Ten things I love About Traveling

10. just getting away
9. new shot glasses
8. Airplane cookies
7. People watching at the airport
6. Flight attendants with a sense of humor
5. blogging on the road..
4. Eating at restaurants I’ve never been to
3. Going to new places
2. Good coffee in St. Louis Airport
1. Visiting with family!

That's it for now stay tuned u never know when and where i will be blogging from!

This is from the flight home over Florida.. so loverly. Just wanted to share it :^D

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We have officially left Farmtown USA. ie Iowa and Nebraska. Were in St. Louis now. Fun was had by all. The wedding was lovely and the reception was a great party, I was feeling no pain. The trip to the museum was great, Lots of amazing art and a fantastic sculpture garden to boot. Then it was of to Carroll Iowa where we meet up at Melva's for relaxing and a tasty afternoon snack of Denham Balogna on crackers. It looks like little sausages which you slice up. Then it was over to Westside to see Uncle Wayne's farm for some good ole fashion shooting of the breeze. On our way back to Carroll we stopped to see cousin Mandy's House. She done real good. Out to dinner and back to Melva's for the night. Got up in the morning and there was a tasty breakfast waiting. I don't do breakfast..but had some coffee. Then it was of to the the airport...time flyes when your having fun! Well I gotta g..tim
e for lunch.

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Greg trying a Fat Tire Amber ale at dinner.

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Went The Joslyn Museum of Art this morning. Fantastic art collection lots amazing American Works. It is free on Sat. before noon.

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...And this just in...Murat and Tammy Ozel live happily ever after!

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Greg and Paul (gregs dad) at M's.

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Headed down to the Old Market Distict for lunch. We went to M's Pub. Super yummy so if your in Omaha check it out. Had an awesome bloody mary with pepper infused vodka. Greg had the Iowa, a pork sandwich with with onions and provolone on herded toasted bread.

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Were here wonder downtown Omaha, this is a picture of a cool lobby in a building we cut through. Took in a tasty cup of joe...then off to the next fun place.

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Oops didn'T mean to hit

Oops didn'T mean to hit send.. Fter lunch it was off to Oakland Iowa to see my Pop-in-laws father's and uncles houses.

This is a photo of our 2 love birds Tammy and Murat at the rehearsal dinner. Fun and tasty Mexican food was had by all. Today we landed in Omaha around noon and ran by the venue where the wedding reception is going to be on Friday. Had a tasty lunch at Spaghetti works, yummy flat bread and real soda fountain drinks. Then it was off to see

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All Possibilities

“Open your mind to all possibilities, because whether you believe something is possible or impossible, either way you’re right.” These words come from the pen of consciousness teacher Wayne Dyer. They paraphrase the words of Henry Ford, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, either way you’re right.”

Possible = Can
Impossible = Can’t

You get to pick. Did you know that? Every possibility in the Universe is open to us if we choose it. All possibilities. Now, some are more easily achieved than others. If I decided at 30 something that I wanted to be a prima ballerina for a major dance company, American Ballet Theatre would be hard-pressed to find a place for me. On the other hand, I could found a dance company for performers in there 30's. (Not that i would do that.. but if i wanted to i could)

Just think on this: you get to decide what is possible and what is impossible, and what you can and what you can’t. Make sure your impossibilities are really, truly impossible otherwise you could miss some swell ones.

We teach children to believe and to dream that anything can happen. When did we stop and why? We just have to believe!

...I have blogged.. was busy then i was sick..then I was off painting at my sisters..
I'm back...
Do you ever have a day when you feel that you may come off sounding not so bright to others?

I don't even know how to describe this woman. I mean, some words do come to mind... Dumb, Stupid, Idiot, etc., but I don't want to be harsh. See what you think.

Next time you have one of those moments think about this video!!!

See more funny videos and TBT Videos at Today's Big Thing.

Check out this... If you don't know him he is a great folk singer of my generation... I included the lyrics, this is a powerful song, enjoy!



Beyond the rules of religion
The cloth of conviction
Above all the competition
Where fact and fiction meet

There's No color lines or casts or classes
There is no fooling the masses
Whatever faith you practice
Whatever you believe

Heaven. Heaven.
What the hell is Heaven?
Is there a home for the homeless?
Is there hope for the hopeless?

Throw away your myth misconceptions
There ain't no walls around heaven
There are no codes you gotta know to get in
No minutemen or border patrol

You must lose all earthly possession
Leave behind your weapon
You cannot buy your salvation
There is no pot of gold

(chorus)

Heaven ain't got no prisons
No government no business
No banks or politicians
No armies and No police

Castles and cathedrals crumble
Pyramids and pipelines tumble
The failure keeps you humble
Leads us closer to peace

What they would do for a Klondike Bar?

A fantastic unemployment pastime can be as simple as letting one’s imagination go wild.... Whether it’s dreaming about winning the lottery or fantasizing about buying a house, the unemployed can kill tons of time just sitting and thinking about silly scenarios. Often on the days they don’t want to start off with some of those bigger fantasies that will just result in depression when they’re faced with real life, the unemployed can easily switch off to a more easygoing game everybody loves, thinking about what they would do for a Klondike Bar.

Klondike Bars are frozen treats that are so big and thick there’s no room for a stick. Unlike the classic ice cream sandwich favorite, Klondike Bars are made with a crunchy chocolate shell that breaks into pieces the minute the first bite is taken, and the next bite is complicated with chocolate chard's and dripping ice cream. While they might be too messy or too much of a hassle to deal with, having plentiful time to eat one without looking like a total sloppy Joe is a bonus that could possibly make the unemployed interested in wondering how far they would go for a Klondike Bar.

Ideally, the unemployed would accept payment for a Klondike Bar (unemployment does not count), get sent to eat a Klondike Bar with a polar bear, or have to sit through an boring seminar. Some of the obvious things an unemployed person would do for a Klondike Bar include eating, sleeping, sitting, and playing dead. If someone were kind enough to accept such tasks as reason enough for a treat, the unemployed would have it easy.

However, as time goes on and desperation sets in, the unemployed would probably go as far as cleaning up, regularly taking showers, walking a sweater-wearing dog, ... anything for an ice cream sandwich that would otherwise be ignored if the unemployed weren’t so desperate to eat something that doesn’t involve cereal, noodles, or a 5$ pizza. Whatever scenario they can come up with as far as how low or high they’re willing to go, there are two things the unemployed will not do for a Klondike Bar: get dressed to leave the house to pay for one, or find a job.

Just a Reminder..stay hydrated!!!

Why we need Health Care Reform!



....the real issue shouldn't’t be limited to medical insurance reform rather an entire medical-care reform.

The WHO (the world health organization) study:

2.4 trillion spent on health care/ year

32- ranked in the world on how our system performs

72- ranked in the world by our personal health levels



We are 32 in the world and we spent more money than any country in the world.. that does not commute.. obviously more money is not the answer and this is why:



6 billion in advertising= which we are paying for though there profits.

1.4 million dollars a day are spent on lobbyists in D.C.. I voted for these people to listen to me and not those who are robbing America Blind! Did you know there 4 times as many lobbyists as elected officials in Washington?



Did you know roughly 100,000 Americans whose deaths are caused or influenced by infections picked up in hospitals. (THIS IS UNACCETABLE)One hundred thousand deaths: more than double the number of people killed in car crashes, five times the number killed in homicides, 20 times the total number of our armed forces killed in Iraq and Afghanistan!



Anyone who wants to delve into the truly dismal state of health-care economics has a wealth of sources at hand. Read the excellent article now online at the Atlantic Monthly



How American Health Care Killed My Father



Otherwise, consider what looms ahead. The present generation of young children might become the first to live shorter lives than their parents. Health-care costs could cripple American industry by amounting to 50% of overhead by mid-century. Even if those dire possibilities don't faze you, consider one of Pres. Obama's most basic points: compared to other countries, the richest nation in the world is paying more for less when it comes to health care. That alone is reason enough to squash the myth of "more is better" right now, while we have a chance of real reform. This isn't a wam bam kind of situation Washington slow down and do it right!



I AM FOR HEALTH CARE AWARENESS AND REFORM.. BECAUSE CLEARLY IT IS NOT WORKING THE WAY IT IS AND CANNOT CONTINUE THIS WAY INTO THE FUTURE! I'M TIRED OF YOUR SCARE TACTICS AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE.. YOU SHOULD BE ASSAMED OF YOURSELVES! SO EVERY PLEASE STAND UP, AND LOOK AT THE FACTS...

And if you think it is fine and dandy the way it is..open your eyes!

Is your body trying to tell you something?

This morning, I woke with a stiff neck… I didn’t even know it until I turned by head to brush my hair and then - ouch! A stiff neck tells me (hmm) I am being inflexible. And I was. I had been planning my day to go a certain way - and it was not lining up to my expectations. Do you ever have days like that? You plan everything to order - and life does not work out the way you planned?

Our bodies do give us messages, but do we take time to listen? . What can we do? I came across these steps below to help…try it some time your body will thank U.

Stop The Stress
Go to a quiet place…. It could be a place in nature or a room at home. Find somewhere you can switch off the busy-ness of the day and simply be with yourself.
Breathe
To slow down further, take in a few deep breaths. Leave the negative behind with your out breaths. Allow yourself to feel the peace within you.
Be Quiet - And Listen
What is your condition telling you about your life and the way you are living? Are you taking care of yourself in the best ways, or do you need to be doing things differently? Be willing to not know and not have the answers. Not knowing seems to open the door to the understanding
Free Yourself
.... forgive the judgments - guilt, resentment, blame, shame, anger. Judgments cast a shadow over the spirit within you that can promote your healing.
Allow Time...
... for healing to take place. In this time, nurture yourself and do what it takes to nourish the spirit in you towards your greater health. Take time to simply rest.
Express Thanks...
... for the lessons learned and the healing that occurs.


Share more of your spirit that one other might find inspiration and encouragement on their journey. Have a party. The spirit in you is characterized by joy. Joy is contagious - a sign of good health.

We are all in the same boat and if we start learning from each other and sharing what we have learned with others, maybe we can get to where we are going faster.

Do you have an inspiring story you have experienced? What did you learn? How was your life bettered through a crisis? You never know when your story might spark courage in someone who could really could be helped by it.

How Do you like your Milk...

i like mine Ice cold, skim, and over ice cubes. I don't really like it any other way unless it is over cearel, or after dessert, or peanut butter. So i came across this while surfing CNN. You all think I spent all my time on Youtube... wrong-O...



I'm not feeling it, ack...

A little laughter just for fun!!!




I hoped you enjoyed it made me laugh!!!

Ask less..and Listen more....

Dear God, Universe, Creator…please grant me a really great job, making $$$ a year, nice Kitchen, flexible hours, 3 weeks vacation, and an impressive benefits package.

Do you recognize this prayer or something similar..?
In the time I have not been working.. I really have plenty of time to think...

Since my New Year’s resolutions, I may have had this prayer, asking the universe, day after day. Has it ever occurred to many of us the universe already knows what it is we most desire? There is no need to ask.

If God already knows our innermost thoughts (wants) then what do we pray for? Hmm, interesting... If you ask me maybe we should pray for what is needed to accomplish what we most desire. Ask quickly and step out of the way. Ask and let God reveal to us what we must do. In prayer or meditation or whatever you may call it, the answers are always revealed. God speaks directly.. What we often find so hard is accepting the word of God. God responds with, “In due time” but we want it today.

Can we live in faith that God only wants what is for our better good? (even though it's not easy...I think that's the difference between human and devine)
The universe is not really concerned with HOW we get there, whether you are president, actor, rich, poor, in an apartment, house, and great relationship today or not. What we choose and how we color it is on us. I have started to meditate (Pray) to line up my dreams with what good the universe has in store for me. Meditate to hear the message and in my waking moments take action in the moment , the opportunities for expressing love and glory…possibly through my desired work, my marriage, friendships....

If I speak in Prayer,I try two things:
1. Express thanks for all the blessings I do have and name them in detail, yes for God to hear, but to be clear that I know just how blessed I am.
2. Ask for courage, and the strength to accept the will of God, to meet the challenges of life, and to give openly and unconditionally.


Patience

Generic Brands

Back in the day when money flowed freely from the blah blah blah jobs
the once employed used to have, the very notion of ever buying a generic brand was repulsive. So much so for them to spend almost 2 times as much for a name brand. The unemployed, however, have taken to exploring what they can get away with in terms of deciding which product would be most doable(not a word) given their lack of moolah.

When they encounter the option of buying a name brand, or say the Target brand, they’re prone to asking themselves, “Do I want to pay half as much to risk it working half as well? Or do I want to believe the myth that several name brand companies actually sell generic brands also.

To begin on the generic brand(lets call it a voyage), the unemployed must be willing to risk feeling uneasy just in case generic doesn’t quite do the job. There are some products where it really doesn’t make too much a difference whether name brand or store brand is bought. Cheez Whiz is just one example - if the unemployed are deciding to buying overly processed “cheese” will it really hurt to buy the generic brand of something that will inevitably cause cancer?

For alcohol, there’s always the temptation to buy the store brand booze even though the unemployed know it’s going to hurt, but then they decide to shell out a few more dollars to avoid buying a bottle simply marked “GIN”. But when they go to Megamart to eat free samples and see the surprisingly expensive Megamart Signature Vodka, and have heard rumors that it’s actually Grey Goose is a stripped down bottle, they’re going to want to buy the generic even though there’s that risk of terrible tasting vodka followed by an nasty hangover. When Megamart Signature costs more than Kettel One, the unemployed are bound to question the quality, but it’s still a risky game to play. One situation where it completely makes sense is when going for a product such as Preparation H. Because it’s hemorrhoids, people, and that’s not something any unemployed person would want to delay healing.

This is really cool, and I think you're going to like this. Enjoy and make it a great day!

"Amazing Choir Simulates Thunderstorm With Hands While Singing Toto's Africa"

One good reason to stay up or record...

If you haven't seen Late Late Show ..Craig Ferguson
It's the best show at night.. you will laugh so hard, I promise u will laugh, here's a bit.. ENJOY!

If you had to bicycle, to use your entertainment equipment how much would u be watching?

Power Consumption of Typical Appliances:
Small TV 100 watts
Large TV 200 watts
Laptop PC 10 watts
Desktop PC 75 watts
Stereo 20 watts
Charging a cellphone 5 watts
Hi Effic Desk lamp 15 watts

The Pedal-A-Watt Stationary Bike Power Generator
The average rider will produce between 125 and 200 watts using the Pedal-a-Watt. While this may not seem like much power, many pieces of equipment draw very little power and can be powered for long spans of time with small amounts of power.

An Explanation of Watts vs. Watt-Hours
Watts is an instantaneous measure of power at any moment in time. Watt-hours is a measure of power over time.For example, the Pedal-A-Watt, creates 200 watts of power. If you pedal for 2 hours, then you have created 400 watt-hours ( 200 watts x 2 hours) of power.This 400 watt-hours would power a 100 watt light bulb for 4 hours, a 200 watt large screen TV for 2 hours and so on.

Maybe everyone in this country needs this.... something to think about..

Foods Named After People
Did you ever wonder about how many foods there were in the world that are named after people, like Bananas Foster, and vice versa? No, well maybe now is the time to think about it,....


Bananas Foster:The dessert, topped with dark rum, banana liqueur and vanilla ice cream, was created in 1951 and named after Richard Foster, long time friend of proprietor Owen Brennan and customer of Brennan’s restaurant in New Orleans.

Reuben Sandwich:This sandwich has two possible origins. One legend claims it dates back to 1914 and was named after New York restaurant owner, Arnold Reuben (1883-1970). Still another tale claims the creator was one Reuben Kolakofsky (1874-1960) who is said to have invented the sandwich to serve for his "poker group" which gathered at his Omaha, Nebraska, grocery.

Oh Henry! The Williamson Candy Company of Chicago introduced this candy bar back in 1920. It was named for a young man who did odd jobs for the company store who was summoned by those words.

Are you hungary yet?

I can't believe this product is real, but as you can see from this infomercial and from their website at ComfortWipe.com, it is as real as it gets. Unbelievable!

The Tour de France ... is finished...

so I will be blogging on a normal basis.. so stay tuned...

and on that note:

Congratulations to Yauheni Hutarovich, the Lanterne Rouge (the last rider to finish) of the 2009 Tour de France, for his 5th place finish on the Champs d'Elysees on Sunday! That boy can sprint!! Well done indeed and a memorable finish to your Tour!

I like this as much as the peanutbutter jelly song... what a fun and addicting ad... Iwant to share it with you because it's stuck in my head so maybe it will get stuck in your head too!!! :^)
ENJOY.............

The Tour de France has the greatest fans in the world...

People say " they are crazy" I say they just love it... If I was there I would be showing my support...TOO!!

That's tail-gating my style.... bread and wine.. that's biblical style....
And yes Lance Armstrong is THE MAN!!!
Every sport has people that streak.... it happens every year in France... TOO!!!

HUH?

Is it alive or dead ready to be cooked?

I really Like this song... give it a listen!!!!

Cooking for One or Two

When it's just you or the two of you, cooking for a few people presents a special challenge. How do you eat a varied, healthy diet without having tons of leftovers or having to throw away food?

What has worked well for us is to make a large casserole but divide it into two smaller baking pans. Bake and wrap and freeze the other (well labeled, of course). That way you still have leftovers for lunch, and an easy dinner another day. Think about cooking once and eating twice whenever you are in the kitchen.

I also just make main dish salads in the summer and we just eat them until they are gone. I try to use lots of fruits and vegetables in them so the salads really are a one dish meal. Vary dinners by serving different kinds of whole wheat bread, or additional vegetables or fruits with the same salad.

Think about serving more unusual foods for some meals. For instance, I have found that chicken melon salad (with a yogurt dressing) makes a fabulous breakfast. Serve breakfast food for lunch or dinner. Omelets, pancakes, and scrambled eggs (maybe with sliced tomato for fresh veggies or fruit) are satisfying and comforting when eaten for dinner. You'll have fewer leftovers and more interesting meal choices. When you're cooking for two you can experiment more, so have fun!
OR
Cooking a larger quantity of food and using the leftovers in another recipes in the next day or two is also a great way to reduce time in your kitchen. An example is Roasted
chicken , you can use the leftover meat in Pasta chicken Salad the next day, or Cashew Vegetable Chicken Stir-Fry the next.

Bon Appetite!

Would You Rather? Salt & Pepper vs. Butter

Lets delve into the world of seasonings and spreads, those magical toppings that can make basic foods taste better.

Option #1: You can never add salt & pepper to your food.

Option #2: You can never add butter to your food.

Now keep in mind, we are NOT talking about using salt, pepper or butter in recipes, merely the use of them as a post prep/cooking additions. You can still eat food with these ingredients in the recipe, but, for example, you can never sprinkle salt and pepper on a plate of food at home, or in a restaurant, you can never spread butter on your bread or plop it on top of your mashed potatos etc. etc.

I think it goes without saying that you are NOT allowed to try and take a shortcut on this. “Butter” in this case includes margarine and any other spreadable fat made to be similar to butter. Likewise, you can’t use “sea salt”, white pepper, or some other shortcut to get around not being able to use salt and pepper.

What would you do? Please puts some comments..i'm still thinking about it.

I Am Your Gummy Bear (The Gummy Bear Song)
For your viewing pleasure...
a novelty dance song by German composer Christian Schneider and released by Gummybear International. The single has been released in the original Hungarian ("Itt van a Gumimaci")



The song has since been released in at least seven languages and the corresponding videos posted as well featuring a "jolly and jiggly" lime green cartoon image of a rubbery candy gummi bear. In 2007 top charts around the globe... what can i say people love candy...



Yummy! i love gummy bears... Did you notice that the bear has a bite out of his ear.. it wasn't me!!!

Sunday Recap...

Brrrr... Can you believe that it rained enough to cool the pool down to a chilly 86 degrees.
Sunday afternoon the K-C's headed over to my parents house for a early celebration in Honor of My Sister Sarah, and bro-in-law Laszlo's Anniversary. We shared some snacks, drinks and laughter that afternoon. We all decided to take a little swim in the pool, and couldn't believe that it didn't feel like bath water. It was almost chilly at first...ha ha ha.....for those of you who don't know that the pool is most often 9o plus degrees in July. Followed by a fun card game of golf we enjoyed a delicious dinner includeing a roast on the grill and a champagne toast. Then onto dessert of blueberry cake toped with fresh blueberries a bit of vanilla ice cream. It is blueberry season please do not neglect these tasty little morsels. Happy Anniversay Sarah and Laszlo and to many more years of happiness... CHEERS!! Family Time is always so fun, I am so fortunate that mine gets along and can party like the best of them!

Cheers to family!

Le Tour!!!!!
Check out this tV add from France to advertise the tour de france.. i think it is quite funny!!!




Pretty funny!!!

ART...:^)

Took a trip down to the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Art Yesterday...fantastic!

There has been some debate lately about the importance of art. This is my contribution to the discussion.When I have not drawn or painted anything in a while, I feel like something is missing. My theory is this: Just like my body needs shelter, food, and exercise, and my mind needs meditation and nature, my spirit needs art! Oh joy, to have enough free time to sit down and create something that did not exist before! (which I have time to do now...but really haven't as much as i should...) Of course, a healthy spirit trickles down to the mind-body, which experiences benefits such as clarity and calm. I am a firm believer of encouraging the arts in schools as well as in life. What can be more satisfying – and more important – than to connect with your own creative spirit? When I don’t create, my world appears duller, with less sparkle. When I create, I believe in miracles, in the good in all people, and in the future of our planet. When I don’t create, fear and doubt seeps in and faith dissipates. To me, art helps create a little bit of peace within.I wonder how many other people there are out there feeling the same way as I do? Why does art matter to you?

Remember art takes many forms...

How are you treating the temple that your spirit lives within?

Each one of us living on earth is a spirit living within a physical body. The body is the temple within which the spirit lives during a life on earth. Some of us treat our bodies well while others do not. Food is the fuel that keeps the physical body alive. Eating healthy is important for the health of the physical body.

I have had plenty of time to contemplate this thought. I have been trying to think about food in a new light, it's often hard to explain the way I think about food since my life is wrapped into it so deeply. I am a professional chef and am trying to direct my knowledge and well being to help change myself and those around me. So i decided to jot down some of the thoughts that pass through my mind...

ONE: Remember to have an attitude of gratitude.
Be grateful that I am alive. Give thanks for me body and make a promise to myself each day to treat my body well.

TWO: Make great choices as I create me financial budget.
What is more important than eating healthy food? Why would any of us want to spend money on clothes we do not really need when instead we could be buying the highest quality of fresh food? I am on a tight budget, so I shop the sales. Buying good food is an investment in my future. Without good nutrition, my body is going to suffer and my future depends on my health.

THREE: Cook, even when I do not feel like it.
Most of us can’t afford to have a cook or eat out everyday. In order to eat healthy, we need to cook healthy meals. One way to enjoy cooking is to listen to wonderful music while preparing a meal. Or put a headphone on your phone and make a phone call to a close friend while you are cooking. (Just be careful to watch the stove while laughing with a friend.)

FOUR: Set a limit on treats.
If I want to be a healthy weight, then I have to set a limit on treats such as sweets, fatty foods and alcoholic drinks. Of course it’s great to have a candy bar or a glass of white wine. But treats need to be what they are called: treats, and not consumed every day and at every meal.

Five: Avoid eating more than I need as a way to solve emotional problems.
For some of us, a huge piece of cake tastes better than ever when we are feeling down. But I have to remember that whatever my problems are, they are going to be worse if I also feel bad about eating too much. I should reach for a cup of herbal tea instead of a candy bar when I am feeling blue.

Six: Make a spiritual commitment to eating well for the rest of my life.
Once again, be grateful that I am alive. Know that the best way I can give thanks for the life I am living, is to take care of the body that my spirit is living within. With a healthy body I will feel better mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I will be able to make better choices for myself, family and for my world.

Amen!

So your going to a pot luck or summer party... what could you take...how 'bout

Lebanese Potato Salad
Dressed with a tangy lemon vinaigrette and fresh mint, this invigorating—and dairy-free—potato salad makes the perfect summer potluck contribution.
Makes 8 servings, about 2/3 cup each
( I tried to make sure thr recipe has all the info you will need to have success)

ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 1 1/4 hours (including cooling time)
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 pounds russet potatoes (about 3 medium)
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a cutting board. Let cool for 20 minutes. Cut the cooled potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. 2. Whisk lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the potatoes and toss to coat. 3. Just before serving, add scallions and mint to the salad and toss gently.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Per serving: 143 calories;
5 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono);
0 mg cholesterol;
22 g carbohydrate;
3 g protein;
2 g fiber;
153 mg sodium;
516 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus:
Vitamin C (20% daily value),
Potassium (15% dv).
1 1/2 Carbohydrate servings
Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 fat

Can't get any easier than that give it a try.. yummy!!! Happy healthy cooking to all!!!

Check out this coincidence I think NOT:
Check out this article my Mom-in-Law Linda forwarded to me.. it's very interesting!
Here's an excerpt

It's been said that God first separated the salt water from the fresh, made dry land, planted a garden, made animals and fish...All before making a human. He made and provided what we'd need before we were born. These are best and more powerful when eaten raw. We're such slow learners.

God left us a great clue as to what foods help what part of our body! God's pharmacy! Amazing!

A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. the pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye... And YES, science now shows carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes

A Tomato has four chambers and is read. The heart has four chambers and is red. All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart and blood food.

Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart. Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food.

A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums. Even the wrinkles or folds on the nut are just like the neo-cortex. We now know walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen neuro-transmitters for brain function.

Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain function and, YES, they look exactly like the human kidneys.

Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and many more look just like bones. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, thus making them weak. These food replenish the skeletal needs of the body.

Avocadoes, Eggplant, and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female; they look just like these organs. Today's research shows that when a woman eats one avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight, and prevents cervical Cancers. And how profound is this. It takes exactly nine (9) months to grow an avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 photolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).

Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow. Figs increase the motility of male sperm and increase the numbers of sperm as well to overcome male sterility.

Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics.

Hmmm...makes me think a little!!!

Breakfast: Why is it so important?
Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day?

I admit I,m not good at eating breakfast, so I'm really trying to change that.
I know coffee is not enough.
A healthy breakfast refuels the body and replenishes blood sugar, and gives the energy necessary to start a new day. In addition, evidence indicates that breakfast is good for both the mind and bodies health.

A healthy breakfast should consist of a variety of foods. To make a healthy breakfast each day, choose one item from at least three of the following four food groups:

Fruits and vegetables. Consider fresh, whole fruits and vegetables, fruit or vegetable smoothies, or 100 percent juice without added sugar. (Whole fruit is better because of the fiber)

Grains. Choose whole-grain rolls, bagels, hot or cold whole-grain cereals, or low-fat bran muffins.
Dairy. Consider skim milk, low-fat yogurt cups or low-fat cheeses, such as cottage and natural cheeses.

Protein. Choose hard-boiled eggs, peanut butter, lean slices of meat and poultry, or fish, such as water-packed tuna or slices of salmon.

So i have a Delicious breakfast recipe...
Oat meal blueberry pancakes:

3/4 cup oatmeal
1 cup water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 cup fresh blueberries

Plain yogurt, if desired maple syrup
1)To cook oatmeal, combine oatmeal and 1 cup of water. Cook either conventional or microwave method according to package directions.

2)Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl.

3)Mix egg and milk in another medium bowl.

4)Add flour mixture to egg mixture; stir until well bended.

5)Stir in cooked oatmeal.

Heat griddle or skillet: grease if desired. Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto medium hot griddle. Cook pancakes about 3 minutes or until puffed and dry around the edges. Before turning add a few fresh blueberries to each pancake. Turn and cook approximately 2 more minutes or until golden brown.

An excellent breakfast choice... better nutrition than a your regular pancakes and super delicious....

Happy Breakfasting.... Remember why it's breakfast... because were breaking the fast of a good nights rest... also important to rehydrate.