<<~ It's a chilly day here today and I'm waiting on a batch of bread to rise, so I can bake it off later this afternoon.

Right now, though, I'm actually roasting some vegetables (brussel sprouts, carrots and parsnips with almonds): I wash them up and dry them off and then I dress them lightly in a rosemaried Olive Oil and sea salt and they're roasting in the oven @ 425 degrees. Can hardly wait to eat them (especially the fresh baked bread).

~>> feels quiet today, but that's mostly because I spoke with my youngest brother by phone earlier.... which our conversation took me back to 1997 when I was waiting for him at the Union Pacific train station downtown and he was coming 'home' to stay with me for awhile... The train station newspapers where plastered with the tragic accident that Princess Diana died in... I saved the New York Times from the day. It's funny how a song or a major event connected with someone you love with all your heart will come back to you, as if it happened yesterday.

<<~ It's quiet at my house tonight: Eddie's gone for the moment to his union class; I'm working on preparations for meetings tomorrow and listening to a playlist of songs by David Gray.... I find him soothing to listen to, when I have a lot on my mind late at night.

:moonstars:

My current FB Status...
 

We're preparing for yet another storm......

It's snowing now......

And we have to go to the store for some necessities....cuz we had a lazy morning.....along with some drama.....but that's figured out....

Teddy is making a nummy dinner for us.....and I am craving tater tots :| Dunno how he will incorporate that into the dinner..... :seeingstars:

We are moving south y'all! It's been decided by the fates and the weather....

Looking forward to being a southern country girl again.....sweet tea and boiled peanuts..... Life doesn't get any better than that!! <3 <3

I have come out of hiding. I am back at the home base for few days break from Mama. I am ready for Winter Storm Athena and gonna have a few drinks with my best gay boyfriend. Maybe we will go get some Thai curry, too.

I like what Daywalker had to say. Let's all work together.

<<~ says to everyone tonight,,,,

Be in the moment,
Be present,
Use every heartbeat wisely (Dr. Ruggerio, 2003-2008)
Be who you are, for without that gift we'd be less one gift
in a world of amazing gifts of beauty.

My day was as beautiful as could be:
I spent my time here, read posts quietly, found beautiful
pictures to share and spent time cooking in my kitchen and
waited for my son to come home, tonight.

He's home now, so it's time for me go...
I hope all of you have a beautiful night ahead
and that the days ahead are filled with peacefulness,
love and kindness.

* Good Night *

:stillheart:

<<~ I'm making a delicious soup tonight for supper: a Potato Ginger soup.

I carmelize some sweet onions, celery and finely chopped portions of ginger root first; then I add potatos (baby reds) that I have cut in half and let them braize a bit in the carmelized mixture.... then I add about a quart or two of water and let the potatos cook until they are tender; which by that time, I make a roux of milk, heavy cream and rice flour (I shake it up in a glass jar so it's smooth and creamy) and add it to the soup base. I season the soup with bit of sea salt, cracked pepper and a bit of garlic powder and let it simmer into a very thick soup.

I'm also baking some bread rolls (oversized) to go with our soup for supper tonight (garlic & rosemary with shredded mozarella cheeze). I always like how bread and soup makes the house smell so warm and comfy. :stillheart:

New years eve
 

Waiting for Blaze to get off work....to see what we are doing for New Years tonight......
Listening and watching fireworks from my window in my neighborhood:fireworks:

yup...
 

<-- is wide awake in bed with naked bootie up against my thighs, mmm, mmm, good

<<~~ I'm making Bread (Cinnamon Rolls), and soup:

I'm making a Broccoli, Kale, Leek, Cheddar cheese soup today.

I start with sauteeing leeks in butter, until their carmelized a bit; then I add freshly chopped kale and small buds of broccoli and about a quart or two of spring water and let it come to a gentle rolling boil. Then I make a roux of cream, rice flour and pinch or two or sea salt and cracked pepper (I shake it up in a glass jar, until it's creamy smooth), and add it to the water based vegetable broth. After I do that, I turn the heat down to a simmering level of heat and let the soup meld for about an hour or so. When I get ready to serve it, I sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each serving. (That's what my son and I are having for lunch today).

For supper: The Cinnamon Rolls should be done by then.

(Supper of Champions! - because we skipped breakfast today)

Right now, I'm getting ready to make a second cup of coffee.
(cream, honey + cinnamon + Hawaiian blend/roast)

*Happy Sunday*

<----- cranky and muttering.

I am officially job hunting....

I have muttered about it in the past..but this time, I am looking in earnest...as in updating my resume and all that chit....

For more specifics check the what pissed you off today thread! :|

<<~~ Today is my youngest son's birthday (Mr. Ed). He's been a bit depressed lately as when I performed calculations on his latest income tax papers, we found out that he inadvertantly did not fill out his w4's correctly... he's got it covered (and then some), but he's in bed right now and I am quietly plotting his birthday party, for this evening. :)

He's my 'Valentines' boy :stillheart:

He doesn't know it yet, but his very bestest friend from school days and pals of his will be coming to his party tonight. This should make his day, I'm quite sure! :)

I really need to go to the store and the gym, but sex and the city is sucking me in!!! Only one more episode, and then in outta here!

<<~ I've been working on making fish taco's for supper tonight. I have two large fillets of Cod broiling in the oven and I have soft flour tortillas that I have been grilling and keeping on the bottom rack of the oven, so they stay warm until I have other items prepared. I thought I could dress the Cod in fresh lime juice (when it's finished with begin broiled), plus I sliced up a large avocado that a neighbor gave to me the other day - they just got back from visiting family in Mexico. I also made a nice bed of baby lettuce leaves to put inside the tacos, too, as well as having a little dish of mild green sauce with cilantro and sour cream.

<<~ Has been hanging out in my kitchen today, tending to a batch of bread and roasting a rack of ribs (marinated in Jack Daniels and smoothered in a honey base BBQ sauce).

I also have some vegetables I'm going to roast to go with the Ribs for supper tonight: I dressed some brussel sprouts and baby red potatos in a rosemary Olive oil and lightly seasoned them with sea salt and cracked pepper corns.


*can hardly wait for supper tonight *

<<<~~ not doing much of anything today except waiting on a friend and a phone call. Other than that, I have been admiring artwork and thinking about having some breakfast (an orange, scrambled eggs with cheese and some buttered toast with rose petal jelly).

http://digital-art-gallery.com/oid/3...igital_art.jpg

Going to lay down....napping is infrequent for me...today it is necessary....I have my ovaries to thank for that..... (w)

<<< is happy to have made two new new friends from a surprise visit yesterday. So very sweet. You can see them here if you would like, it's clickable: http://faireunvoeu.wordpress.com/201...more-powerful/

Love.

<<~ just through having a light lunch with my youngest son - he wanted a BLT, I wanted pizza; and thinking about doing a load of laundry, while I dream up a few ideas for supper tonight (maybe make a meatless Lasagne and German Chocolate cake???).

I'm also still listening to Stacey Kent

( Her voice and style of singing is magical! )



*I :stillheart: Sunday's*

*Good night & Sweet dreams*
 

I am reveling in the sound of (near) silence....

:moonstars:

<<<~~ feels terribly sick today with a head cold: my ears hurt, my nose hurts, my bones hurt, thus my whole body hurts. I also feel terribly sleepy; but I work tonight and would stay home if staying home was an option; which at this point, staying home is not an option. Will take copious amounts of Vit. C, drink more water and doctor myself up so I look undisguisably well.

*glazed over steel-blue marble eyeroll*

<<<~~ I've had lots of fun taking drives this week and it's that time of the evening, where it's so lovely to go for a drive. SoOoOoOoo, that's what I'm going to do tonight, because tomorrow it's Monday (in my world). Plus I get to wear my new sunglasses again.... *lol* .... and smile a few more 'Hollywood' smiles, just because.

...is finally recovered from terrible vertigo that kept me in bed most of the week. At least I was able to catch up on some sleep! Looking forward to being vertical today.

50+ shades of Sunshine
 

<<<~~ is having coffee and read about that guy in the airforce, The Airman - Nathaniel Mills, playing basketball and executing a rather outstanding Wind Mill dunk.


In other news: It's a gorgeous day outside. Blue skies for miles and miles and birdsong out in the pine trees.

Good Morning!

:)

<<<~~ recovering properly from last nights' BBQ and today is my day off
(what to do, what to do)

Will listen to Everlast (turn your lights on) while I think for a spell



:stillheart:


*chirp chirp*

<<~~ The Monthly Edition (Report)
 

What have you been wearing lately?
(a) A Smile! :)

What have you been eating or drinking lately?
(a) I have been pigging out on Shrimp, Swordfish, Tuna & Lobster,
but really want to go on a baking binge and bake some bread, Apple Streusel or bake a
gigantic German Chocolate cake or even roast some lamb (sounds good, yes?)!

What kind of tunes have your ears been subjected too?
(a) Well, tonight I am listening to .... *Jazz* ....
as in, Robert Glasper's ~>>> Golden Lady
(1 mic, 1 take @ Blue Note Records, 2013).


What's your latest accomplishment?
(a) Outwitting my latest boss who's not really my boss,
but I let her think that she is because I'm really the boss. *lol*
*shhhhhhhh* ;)

Do you have any plans for tonight?
(a) Heck, no. But I'z got plans for next week. I sure do.

Anything good happen today?
(a) Maybe: but it's a tough call because good stuff is hard to come by.

What happens next tonight?
(a) I'm gonna play a few games of cards in the arcade,
then snuggle down with my pillows and let the wind and rain
lull me to sleepy-bye land.

:moonstars:

<<~~ After working nearly a 60 day stretch with only a few days off, here and there, I now have a significant stretch of free time, which possibly extends to the first of October.

In other news: Today is Saturday and it's absolutely gorgeous outside.
(No wind, no rain, nothing but blue skies for miles and miles) :stillheart:

<<~~ The Monthly Edition Report (October 2013 issue)
 

Today's news consists of the following: a weather report, my check-off list, and other items of interest.

First, the weather report:

The month of October is naturally leaf peeping season, when trees by tradition wear their best dress. Lately, I have seen beautiful shades of red, oranges, vibrant shades of amber's and yellow's and I've even seen beautiful dresses in multicolored shades of colors I can barely even articulate properly. Today, without exception, I look out the west window of my home (3 stories up near pine trees) and can see that my neighbors, across the street, have stoked yet another fire in the fireplace and smoke from the chimney is wafting lazily toward the pearly gray heavens. It's chilly today, but hopefully the rest of the month we'll get to bathe in the sunshine of Fall and add yet another memory toward the cache of Most Memorable Season in Life, files.

Second, my randomly ordered "Check Off" list:

-- Exercise: place a check here if you stretched today (check)
-- Address items of interest pertaining to employment (check)
-- Meal planning: daily manna, check grocery list, etc. (uncheck)
-- Music interests: October is "musical rest" month (check)
-- Sleep Log: check only if I am able to sleep (uncheck)
-- Book interests: strive to read less books (uncheck)
-- Employment: check only if you land a job (uncheck)
-- The Smile: check only if you smiled today (check)
-- Brain Function: check only if you're brain dead (uncheck)
-- Gratitude: place a check here if you express gratitude (check)
-- Behavioral Leash: check daily for tracking purposes (private)

Third, 'The Other Items of Interest' files:

During the month of October, my plan is to take really good care of me.
I hope to be able to share more about that, in November.

I get to be a Momma!
 

My Partner is 16 weeks pregnant. I've been annoying my face book friends for weeks with it. Now you know too!

I'm so happy. :rubberducky::rubberducky:

◀◀◀◀------- is feeling terribly lazy right now, but I need to get ready for night shift.

(Shower, primp, make coffee, then make something to eat.... ).

I am feeling terribly lazy right now, but I can smell the roasting spare ribs and potatoes, and the laundry needs to be put in the dryer. Then to sink into a really good book after supper (curl up on the sofa and read late into the night).

I'm back, after a long hiatus from the planet. Hoping to be a bit more active now. Living in Memphis with my fiance and our two kids, working as a psychologist and setting up a private practice to work primarily with LGBT folks. Very exciting!

24 hours later and....

<<<~~ I is nearly healed.

I am ready to go shopping today.

:blush:

Updates galore …

Got a promotion in February and none of my concerns came true. :)

Won an “Unsung Hero” award in March where I work (we have a People’s Choice award each year). It’s an honor to be a finalist and to win, but what’s really cool are the homemade trophies each winner receives. The previous winner makes the award for the current winner. I’ll make the award for next year’s winner. My award was made using a toy model of the superhero “Storm” from X-Men and a miniature globe. I had no idea who Storm was so I had to watch the X-Men—it was fun. The trophy is very cool and I’ll post a photo of it when I get around to it.

Lost 10% of my body weight on a low-carb/counting-calories diet (I love my Fitbit!) and I can feel the differnce. I have 30 more pounds to lose. I consume between 1000 and 1350 calories a day. Counting calories isn’t nearly as painful as I thought it would be. In fact, I've become a bit obsessive about it.

Made a new year’s commitment to exercise every day and have stuck to it. Initially, it was murder and I was lucky to make it through one song (five minutes) on my exercise playlist before giving up. I’m now making it through seven songs (appx. 30+ minutes). I will add a song each month, I think.

Please let me know if I’ve put this in the wrong thread.