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glorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09909841401746816795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767543972798061097.post-27818314177679729682015-03-28T12:49:00.000-04:002015-03-28T12:49:13.380-04:00Murphy's LawSo much for a comeback ... I dusted a cobweb here and one there and lo and behold my computer got hacked. Getting back into the groove both here and on line again.<br />
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There are times that we are blessed with moments of heavenly grace and times that we actually slow down enough to experience that heavenly grace. After a night and day of snow it looks like we may have a white Christmas this year. It was a really pretty snow with the resounding hush by the time we arrived home last night ... and just beyond the back yard at the edge of the orchard stood two deer. The sights, the sound ... untouched by human hands, but made by hands of greatness and the ultimate of love.<br />
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What is it about the hush? Its snuggly and cuddly and comforting. It sounds like what being tucked in feels. Isn't it funny how the lack of sound can be so clearly heard? Its one of my favorite things ... the hush. And I look forward to it every winter. It came profoundly this year.<br />
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I love the crisp air, the ice shimmering on the tree branches, the songs of good cheer and Christmas greetings and fortunately there are a few radio stations who have been playing non stop since Thanksgiving. I was most disappointed when I went grocery shopping over the weekend and no Christmas songs being played. I find myself more and more in conversations with those of my era talking of how it was and how we miss those days.<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;"> One lovely memory that I quite often reflect on is a simple one. Nothing profound, nothing super outstanding, but a memory that touches my heart deeply. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">I remember one December afternoon after school (high school ... many years ago ... ok, we're talking about 45 plus years ago) and my girlfriend and I walked downtown to do some Christmas shopping. Did you catch that - we walked! How far? I would say a few miles. We did that then, didn't think much of it. Pounding the pavement, most generally, that's how we got around. The main thoroughfare, of course appropriately named Broadway, was where the department stores were; the main shopping district ... Sears and Robuck, Fishmans, Woolworths - the original five and dime, lots of small shops, two movie theaters, restaurants. The street was decorated with lighted garland strung across the street at each lamp post or pole, a wreath on each side, for the entire length of the street. A few years ago the city started decorating again but not to the degree of earlier days. It was so festive, so beautiful, so Christmas.</span><br />
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A friend of mine was in visiting from the west and we met for coffee and dessert the night before last. Oh my gosh!!! She is a few years younger then me and looks many years younger. She has been following a plant based food diet (vegan) for over a year now and medications are gone, cholesterol is good and as she said she "feels light as a feather" and let me tell you, she looks light as a feather. Her husband's blood pressure, which was very high, is at a great level and without meds. <br />
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I guess you know where I am going with this, and maybe foolishly before the holidays, but feeling good and the possibility of reducing the number of medications has once again invited me to do more then take a look but to make the good old college try for me and my husband. He not being a fan of brown rice (whole grains are very important) got me to dig out a recipe I found a while back for a perfect cooked rice. Guess what, he liked it! Usually I found brown rice either undercooked or mushy. This is a keeper recipe and so very easy.<br />
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There was this wonderful recipe of beans and brown rice but I didn't have all the ingredients so I just added<br />
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The book I'm reading is calling for a 28 day challenge and I know that I will have to make an exception for Christmas but here's to day one. Stay tuned and wish me luck!<br />
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Well, I'm up and about for more then several hours now, rising very early with all kinds of plans in my head for cleaning, washing, cooking and so far I've managed a load of laundry and have produced a cup of coffee and settled here a while ago surfing around looking for pillow patterns. I may have to break down and order a book as I saw a lovely crocheted pillow sham.<br />
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We were fortunate that the predicted ugly storm weather bypassed us giving us instead sunshine along with the cold. That we can handle. The sinus ... well that's another story and the reason for the hold-up on the morning activities. Usually by this time I have most of everything done, off now to tackle one more thing. <br />
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<br />glorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09909841401746816795noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767543972798061097.post-49516228789039683042013-11-29T00:35:00.001-05:002013-11-29T00:35:31.523-05:00Yay ... pictures ... shopping ...nay!<br />
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Having finished my greengate blanket (I need to get a better picture then what I had taken so I will save that for another time) I've started on working on a pillow ... a rose pillow. A 16 inch form will be used, a nice size I think. This is one of many pillows that I will need ... so I'm on the lookout for pillows. If you see one that is interesting/different I would appreciate a link.<br />
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Hope your Thanksgiving was a good one. The holidays are now in motion. I ate far too much. I keep saying tomorrow begins the diet, I really need to have that happen!<br />
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I have to say that I am disappointed in many stores this year. I cannot believe that the sales started on Thanksgiving Day. We've totally lost our family time. Not a good thing. I miss the days when a holiday was truly a holiday.<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving, </span></i></b></div>
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<br />glorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09909841401746816795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767543972798061097.post-65555339347146864592013-11-19T22:49:00.003-05:002013-11-19T23:02:04.250-05:00How long did you say?Three months??? Haven't blogged in three months? Goodness, coming our of retirement has changed the routine, but am enjoying being "out there" again. Doesn't seem like much has changed with blogger ... I can't seem to upload pictures. Well, maybe another time. Anyway, just wanted to say hi and try and get back in the swing. Have missed visiting all those wonderful blogs out there. Look forward to seeing you!<br />
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I have to be out and about shortly but before leaving checked out a few blogs and I found over at <a href="http://hooksandyarns.blogspot.com/2013/08/guardian-grandmas.html">Debi's (of DLY's Hooks and Yarn</a>) that she will be establishing a group ...<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"> the grandma guardians</span></em></strong> ... donating preemie blankets or regular size baby items. What a wonderful thing to do. I'm going to join in, maybe see you there!<br />
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<span style="color: black;">Goodness, need a sweater this morning. Crisp and cool and a gentle breeze moving freely about. Sun streaming, the day is off to a lovely start. Washer waltzing, coffee perking, morning prayer to begin. </span></div>
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Another week just flew by. Not quite the middle of August but I noticed yesterday afternoon the change in the summer sounds. The air has a subtle difference, not that Fall around the corner different, but different none the less. Enough so to say another season awaits in the wings.<br />
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glorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09909841401746816795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767543972798061097.post-38875473466217888302013-08-06T10:01:00.000-04:002013-08-06T10:01:32.815-04:00Beautiful Days and CookingWoke up this morning to 52 degree temperature. I've actually had to put socks on ... ahhh, my kind of weather. Got me to thinking about cooking and found this. <br />
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<li>1 onion, diced</li>
<li>1 red bell pepper, diced</li>
<li>1 poblano pepper, finely diced</li>
<li>3 cloves garlic, minced</li>
<li>1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil</li>
<li>1 teaspoon cumin</li>
<li>1 teaspoon chili powder</li>
<li>Kosher salt</li>
<li>Freshly ground black pepper</li>
<li>2 pieces split chicken breast</li>
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- See more at: <a href="http://www.mykitchenaddiction.com/2009/10/lazy-chicken-and-potatoes/#sthash.ocaVDgT3.dpuft">http://www.mykitchenaddiction.com/2009/10/lazy-chicken-and-potatoes/#sthash.ocaVDgT3.dpuft</a> <br />
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Oh yes, about the bedspread ... well ... I've started again for the third time. I had initially thought I would replace single crochet rows with double crochet to make a larger motif, but it just didn't lay right after two attempts so now I'm following the pattern as written. All good things take time and so it will be with this, a lot of time!</div>
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Let's see...back in April I started a CAL with <a href="http://stitchymcfloss.blogspot.com/2013/04/doily-cal.html">Stitchy McFloss</a>. I dabbled a little here and then a little there and <em>f i n a l l y</em>, (minus the last few rows - I liked it with a scalloped type edge) - I present my Large Pineapple Doily! I really love this and thanks Stitchy for bringing this lovely pattern to attention! Its a lovely size for a table and looks wonderful in my dinette.<br />
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Geesh, this took 3 months and I think I'm going to make a bedspread. LOL! Plodding on!<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/397/F9F1EBA879BCD39E0DF72FABB090F45A.png" style="border: 0px currentColor;" /></a><br />
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I have become a huge fan of the grain Quinoa. Its a high protein grain and so very good for you. I've been eyeing the recipe on the box of quinoa for a while now and now having tried it, it is a<span style="color: #0b5394;"><em> keeper recipe</em></span>!<br />
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DIL has harvested many tomatoes and cucumbers from their garden and we will put them to use! <br />
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<strong><em>Quinoa Stuffed Peppers </em></strong><br />
<strong><em>Fresh cucumber and red onion salad.</em></strong><br />
<strong><em>Sliced fresh peaches</em></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>Quinoa Stuffed Peppers</em></strong></span><br />
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1 cup traditional quinoa (cooked)<br />
2 cups water<br />
4 large or 6 medium green peppers<br />
1 medium onion, diced<br />
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced (I didn't have these so left out, didn't seem to affect the recipe)<br />
2 Tbsp. butter<br />
1 28 can tomatoes, coarsley diced (reserve juice)<br />
2 gloves garlic, crushed (I minced them)<br />
1 12 oz. jar Mexican Salsa<br />
2 Tbsp. dry Sherry (can be omitted)<br />
10 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded<br />
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Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.<br />
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Cook quinoa per box instructions.<br />
In a large skillet, saute onion, mushrooms in butter.<br />
Add diced tomatoes, garlic and salsa.<br />
Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.<br />
Add the sherry and simmer 10 minutes more.<br />
Fold in quinoa.<br />
Fill peppers with mixture, sprinkle shredded mozzarella over peppers<br />
Bake in 325 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.<br />
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Mmmmm, we all like these. Hope you do too.<br />
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I just wanted to let you know that I do visit your blogs and appreciate your visits and comments but for some reason there are some blogs that I can't leave comments to. When I go to the comment box I'm not able to get to the publish box. There always seems to be a glitch or one thing or another with blogger. I'm hoping in time that this resolves itself.<br />
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