This is so funny.......
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Another ROCKY movie?????
I'll be the first to admit that I loved Rocky 1, 2, 3, and even 4. But I cannot believe that Sly Stallone is still making these movies. Rocky 5 was a complete disaster and this new one looks like it's gonna be a real winner. LOL
'Yo Adrian, tell Rock to just hang up the gloves.....'
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=MGMStudiosInc
'Yo Adrian, tell Rock to just hang up the gloves.....'
http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=MGMStudiosInc
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
THE POWER OF OUR THOUGHTS.......
I had the strangest thing happen this morning that I feel compelled to share. I was driving to work this morning (on the road around 5:45) and I was listening to my XM radio. A song came on that brought back memories of me and my now husband. I was singing along, reminiscing about the 'good old days' when we were dating. About 5 minutes later, my husband called frantic saying, 'Are you ok? Were you thinking about me? I just woke up out of a sound sleep and heard you call my name'. I laughed and told him that yes I was just thinking about him and told him about 'our song' being on the radio.
You may wonder why I shared that story. To me this is just another example of how powerful the mind and the power of our thoughts are. It's also a great example of soul connections. Imagine if each of us had just 1 stong positive thought per day. Think about the effect that we could have on the world.
You may wonder why I shared that story. To me this is just another example of how powerful the mind and the power of our thoughts are. It's also a great example of soul connections. Imagine if each of us had just 1 stong positive thought per day. Think about the effect that we could have on the world.
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Don't quit your day job
I was a teenager in the 80's and I used to love Miami Vice. It used to be on Friday nights and sometimes we would meet at a friend's house and before we would go out 'catting around', we'd watch the show.
I had forgotten that both Don Johnson and Phillip Michael Thomas both put out albulms before the end of the Miami Vice craze. Check these videos out. It proves my point that sometimes we shouldn't quit our day jobs. LOL
Don Johnson
Phillip Michael Thomas
I had forgotten that both Don Johnson and Phillip Michael Thomas both put out albulms before the end of the Miami Vice craze. Check these videos out. It proves my point that sometimes we shouldn't quit our day jobs. LOL
Don Johnson
Phillip Michael Thomas
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Tyler Perry
For those of you that don't know who Tyler Perry is, check out www.tylerperry.com
He does alot of good for the community and does it in the name of God. He has this character named Madea and she's this old Southern grandmother type that keeps it real. She's a little bit 'off', but underneath her 'rewriting history' she has a good heart with great messages of life and hope. If you're out shopping and you see Tyler's plays or movies on DVD, buy one. Trust me on this, you will LOL and get a good message as well. Enjoy!!!!!!!
Check out this montage of clips from his play, 'Madea Goes To Jail'.
Clip from 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman'- The Play
He does alot of good for the community and does it in the name of God. He has this character named Madea and she's this old Southern grandmother type that keeps it real. She's a little bit 'off', but underneath her 'rewriting history' she has a good heart with great messages of life and hope. If you're out shopping and you see Tyler's plays or movies on DVD, buy one. Trust me on this, you will LOL and get a good message as well. Enjoy!!!!!!!
Check out this montage of clips from his play, 'Madea Goes To Jail'.
Clip from 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman'- The Play
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Story from AOL News
This story really touched me.....
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 17) - The answer to one of the happiest mysteries in the Kansas City area is being revealed this year. A man who has given away millions of dollars and become known as Secret Santa for handing out Christmas cash to the needy is allowing his name to be publicized after 26 years.
But the reason for the revelation is an unhappy one. Secret Santa has cancer. He wants to start speaking to community groups about his belief in random acts of kindness, but he can't do that without telling people who he is.
The man who has spread cheer for 26 years is Larry Stewart, 58, of Lee's Summit, who made his millions in cable television and long-distance telephone service.
Stewart told The Kansas City Star that he was the man who would walk up to complete strangers, hand them $100 bills, wish them "Merry Christmas" and walk away, leaving astonished and grateful people in his wake. He handed out money throughout the year, but he said it was the Christmas giving that gave him the most joy.
Now, he wants to inspire others to do the same. He said he thinks that people should know that he was born poor, was briefly homeless, dropped out of college, has been fired from jobs, and once even considered robbery.
But he said every time he hit a low point in his life, someone gave him money, food and hope, and that's why he has devoted his life to returning the favors.
Stewart grew up in Bruce, Miss., reared by his elderly grandparents, who survived on $33 a month and welfare staples. They heated water on the stove for baths and used an outhouse.
After he left home and college, he found himself out of work in 1971. After sleeping in his car for eight nights and not eating for two days, Stewart went to the Dixie Diner in Houston, Miss., and ordered breakfast. When the bill came, he acted as if he'd lost his wallet.
The diner owner came to him.
"You must have dropped this," the owner said, slipping a $20 bill into the young man's hand.
He paid, pushed his car to the gas station, and left town. But he vowed to remember the stranger's kindness, and to help others, when he could.
He arrived in Kansas City because he had a cousin here. He got married and started his own company, with money from his father-in-law.
But the company failed in 1977 and he couldn't pay the bills. It was the lowest point in his life.
"I was a failure in business. I was a failure as a husband. I was a failure as a father," he remembers thinking.
He got into his car with a handgun and thought about robbing a store. But he stopped and went home - and got a call from his brother-in-law, offering him money to tide him over.
After being fired from two jobs on two successive Christmases, Stewart stopped at a drive-in. Although he had little money himself, Stewart gave a cold and miserable carhop the change from a $20, much to her delight.
That's when Stewart's mission to secretly give away money at the holidays began.
Eventually, Stewart became a success and started Network Communications in 2002. The firm used independent sales agents to enroll customers for Sprint long-distance service.
In 1996, an arbitration panel ordered Sprint to pay Network and its sales agents $60.9 million in commissions it owed. Stewart got $5.2 million.
The poor boy from Mississippi now had a family, lived in a nice house and drove nice cars.
So, he started giving away more money, to dozens of causes. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The Salvation Army. The National Paralysis Foundation. The ALS Foundation. He supports the Metropolitan Crime Commission's Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment program.
And, all along, he gave away money to needy strangers.
But Christmas was special. He'd distribute thousands of dollars during visits to coin laundries, thrift stores, barbershops and diners.
People shouted with joy, cried, praised the Lord, and thanked Stewart repeatedly.
But Secret Santa moved on quickly to avoid attention.
He did sometimes invite newspaper and TV reporters along, if they promised not to reveal his identity. It was reporters who dubbed him "Secret Santa."
In 1989, after some people chased his car when they saw the cash he carried, he decided he needed protection. He called Jackson County Sheriff's Capt. Tom Phillips.
"I thought, 'OK, this guy's nuts,"' recalls Phillips, now the Jackson County sheriff. "But at the end of the day, I was in tears - literally - just seeing what he did to people."
Eventually, Secret Santa took his sleigh ride to other places.
In 2001, after the terrorist attacks, he went to New York. The New York cop who accompanied him said he'd never forget the experience.
In 2002, Secret Santa was in Washington, D.C., victimized by the serial snipers. In 2003, it was San Diego neighborhoods devastated by wildfires. And in 2004, he was in Florida, helping thousands left homeless by three hurricanes.
Last Christmas, Secret Santa went back to Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast.
He stopped in Houston, Miss., where the diner owner had helped him so many years ago. On a previous visit he had surprised the owner, Ted Horn, with $10,000. This time, they stamped $100 bills with the name "Ted Horn," and gave Horn money to distribute. And Horn took money from his own bank account to give away, too.
Stewart has enlisted "elves" for years - George Brett, the late Buck O'Neil, Dick Butkus. He's already inspired copycats.
Four other Secret Santas plan to distribute a total of $70,000 of their own cash this year.
And Secret Santa plans to give away $100,000 this year. Since he started, he estimates he's given out more than $1.3 million in Christmas cash.
But this will likely be the last Christmas for Stewart's tradition. In April, doctors told Stewart that he had cancer of the esophagus. It had spread to his liver. He needed treatment, fast.
With help from Brett, he got into a clinical trial at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Texas. Doctors tell him the tumors have shrunk, but they can't say whether the cancer is in remission.
"I pray for that man every single day," former Kansas City Chiefs star Deron Cherry - one of Stewart's elves - says. "There's a lot of people praying for him."
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Nov. 17) - The answer to one of the happiest mysteries in the Kansas City area is being revealed this year. A man who has given away millions of dollars and become known as Secret Santa for handing out Christmas cash to the needy is allowing his name to be publicized after 26 years.
But the reason for the revelation is an unhappy one. Secret Santa has cancer. He wants to start speaking to community groups about his belief in random acts of kindness, but he can't do that without telling people who he is.
The man who has spread cheer for 26 years is Larry Stewart, 58, of Lee's Summit, who made his millions in cable television and long-distance telephone service.
Stewart told The Kansas City Star that he was the man who would walk up to complete strangers, hand them $100 bills, wish them "Merry Christmas" and walk away, leaving astonished and grateful people in his wake. He handed out money throughout the year, but he said it was the Christmas giving that gave him the most joy.
Now, he wants to inspire others to do the same. He said he thinks that people should know that he was born poor, was briefly homeless, dropped out of college, has been fired from jobs, and once even considered robbery.
But he said every time he hit a low point in his life, someone gave him money, food and hope, and that's why he has devoted his life to returning the favors.
Stewart grew up in Bruce, Miss., reared by his elderly grandparents, who survived on $33 a month and welfare staples. They heated water on the stove for baths and used an outhouse.
After he left home and college, he found himself out of work in 1971. After sleeping in his car for eight nights and not eating for two days, Stewart went to the Dixie Diner in Houston, Miss., and ordered breakfast. When the bill came, he acted as if he'd lost his wallet.
The diner owner came to him.
"You must have dropped this," the owner said, slipping a $20 bill into the young man's hand.
He paid, pushed his car to the gas station, and left town. But he vowed to remember the stranger's kindness, and to help others, when he could.
He arrived in Kansas City because he had a cousin here. He got married and started his own company, with money from his father-in-law.
But the company failed in 1977 and he couldn't pay the bills. It was the lowest point in his life.
"I was a failure in business. I was a failure as a husband. I was a failure as a father," he remembers thinking.
He got into his car with a handgun and thought about robbing a store. But he stopped and went home - and got a call from his brother-in-law, offering him money to tide him over.
After being fired from two jobs on two successive Christmases, Stewart stopped at a drive-in. Although he had little money himself, Stewart gave a cold and miserable carhop the change from a $20, much to her delight.
That's when Stewart's mission to secretly give away money at the holidays began.
Eventually, Stewart became a success and started Network Communications in 2002. The firm used independent sales agents to enroll customers for Sprint long-distance service.
In 1996, an arbitration panel ordered Sprint to pay Network and its sales agents $60.9 million in commissions it owed. Stewart got $5.2 million.
The poor boy from Mississippi now had a family, lived in a nice house and drove nice cars.
So, he started giving away more money, to dozens of causes. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The Salvation Army. The National Paralysis Foundation. The ALS Foundation. He supports the Metropolitan Crime Commission's Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment program.
And, all along, he gave away money to needy strangers.
But Christmas was special. He'd distribute thousands of dollars during visits to coin laundries, thrift stores, barbershops and diners.
People shouted with joy, cried, praised the Lord, and thanked Stewart repeatedly.
But Secret Santa moved on quickly to avoid attention.
He did sometimes invite newspaper and TV reporters along, if they promised not to reveal his identity. It was reporters who dubbed him "Secret Santa."
In 1989, after some people chased his car when they saw the cash he carried, he decided he needed protection. He called Jackson County Sheriff's Capt. Tom Phillips.
"I thought, 'OK, this guy's nuts,"' recalls Phillips, now the Jackson County sheriff. "But at the end of the day, I was in tears - literally - just seeing what he did to people."
Eventually, Secret Santa took his sleigh ride to other places.
In 2001, after the terrorist attacks, he went to New York. The New York cop who accompanied him said he'd never forget the experience.
In 2002, Secret Santa was in Washington, D.C., victimized by the serial snipers. In 2003, it was San Diego neighborhoods devastated by wildfires. And in 2004, he was in Florida, helping thousands left homeless by three hurricanes.
Last Christmas, Secret Santa went back to Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina battered the Gulf Coast.
He stopped in Houston, Miss., where the diner owner had helped him so many years ago. On a previous visit he had surprised the owner, Ted Horn, with $10,000. This time, they stamped $100 bills with the name "Ted Horn," and gave Horn money to distribute. And Horn took money from his own bank account to give away, too.
Stewart has enlisted "elves" for years - George Brett, the late Buck O'Neil, Dick Butkus. He's already inspired copycats.
Four other Secret Santas plan to distribute a total of $70,000 of their own cash this year.
And Secret Santa plans to give away $100,000 this year. Since he started, he estimates he's given out more than $1.3 million in Christmas cash.
But this will likely be the last Christmas for Stewart's tradition. In April, doctors told Stewart that he had cancer of the esophagus. It had spread to his liver. He needed treatment, fast.
With help from Brett, he got into a clinical trial at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Texas. Doctors tell him the tumors have shrunk, but they can't say whether the cancer is in remission.
"I pray for that man every single day," former Kansas City Chiefs star Deron Cherry - one of Stewart's elves - says. "There's a lot of people praying for him."
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Day 4 at the gym.......
I've been very busy. It's day 4 at the gym and I'm starting to look forward to going there after work. I consider this my 'me time' and I'm making the most of it. A co-worker of mine said something to me a few weeks ago that really started me to think. He said, 'You're always taking care of other people, but if you don't take care of yourself you won't be around to take care of anyone'. That has really stuck with me. I hope that I can continue the excitement about eating right and working out especially since it's the holiday season. Ya'll know how I like to cook. :)
Monday, November 13, 2006
I've joined a gym
Lord have mercy!!!!! I didn't realize how out of shape I am. I knew that I'd put on a few pounds, but I didn't realize how out of shape I was. I joined a gym tonight and worked out for the first time. Had a good time, but my legs are sore as heck! It's a smaller place, less commercialized, which I enjoy. I'll let you all know how it works out. No pun intended. :)
Saturday, November 11, 2006
I've started the book
I've started the book that I referenced in my previous blog. I didn't realize how much I had to say. I told my husband today that I knew that I had this creative side but I've been so focused on my career for so long that I had pushed the creative side to the back burner. Well, no more. I'm having the greatest time putting my thoughts down in an organized manner. More updates to come as the book progresses........
Friday, November 10, 2006
This is Music....
Searching YouTube today and found some great videos. Enjoy........
Eric Clapton
Sometimes the original is not always better. For those that don't know, this was Bob Dylan's song, but I think Hendirx did it much better.......
Eric Clapton
Sometimes the original is not always better. For those that don't know, this was Bob Dylan's song, but I think Hendirx did it much better.......
Thursday, November 09, 2006
I feel like writing a book....
I have this friend at work and she talks from time to time about writing this book about work. I won't give out the details as I think it's a brilliant idea and could one day be a best seller. You've just got to trust me on this one, it will be hillarious.
Anyhow, I got bored today and started thinking about writing again. For those that don't really know me, I used to love English class. I was one of these people that actually took pride in dissecting sentences. The more complicated, the better. I actually wanted to go to college after high school and study journalism. Because of some events, some in my control and some not, my 'dream' died. In addition to loving English, I am also one of those people who just 'has a face' that makes people want to tell me their life stories. I have met total strangers and within 5 minutes, I know things about them that sometimes I shouldn't. It's a blessing and a curse.
Back to my point, I have met some really interesting people and lived quite a life myself. I'd love to write a book and tell stories that I've either heard or lived myself. I would keep all names anonymous and strictly tell the stories and add my commentary at the end. Some would be funny, some would be sad, some would be informative.
I'm really seriously going to give this some thought.........
Anyhow, I got bored today and started thinking about writing again. For those that don't really know me, I used to love English class. I was one of these people that actually took pride in dissecting sentences. The more complicated, the better. I actually wanted to go to college after high school and study journalism. Because of some events, some in my control and some not, my 'dream' died. In addition to loving English, I am also one of those people who just 'has a face' that makes people want to tell me their life stories. I have met total strangers and within 5 minutes, I know things about them that sometimes I shouldn't. It's a blessing and a curse.
Back to my point, I have met some really interesting people and lived quite a life myself. I'd love to write a book and tell stories that I've either heard or lived myself. I would keep all names anonymous and strictly tell the stories and add my commentary at the end. Some would be funny, some would be sad, some would be informative.
I'm really seriously going to give this some thought.........
Thursday, November 02, 2006
More thoughts on getting out and voting......
I had this further thought today about voting. We as Americans need to look at ourselves as 'investors' in this country.
We invest financially with the payment of taxes and we invest socially with our belief systems and actions. That is why, as an 'investor', we should vote for candidates that support our 'investment stategies' for this country.
Would you hand over your hard earned cash to an investment broker that you did not trust or did not care to tell you what you were investing in? Absolutely not! So why would you waste your voting power by not showing up at the poles on Election Day?
I promise that this will be the last post about voting. I just feel very strongly about this responsibility that we all have for making this country a place for all of us to live and thrive.
We invest financially with the payment of taxes and we invest socially with our belief systems and actions. That is why, as an 'investor', we should vote for candidates that support our 'investment stategies' for this country.
Would you hand over your hard earned cash to an investment broker that you did not trust or did not care to tell you what you were investing in? Absolutely not! So why would you waste your voting power by not showing up at the poles on Election Day?
I promise that this will be the last post about voting. I just feel very strongly about this responsibility that we all have for making this country a place for all of us to live and thrive.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Get out and Vote on Nov 7th
There is nothing I hate worse than folks that sit around and complain about the state of this country when they don't get out and vote. If you don't vote, then how can you feel you have the right to complain?
I believe that voting is not just a right, but it's our responsibility as Americans. This is the information age and there's no excuse for not knowing the issues and which candidate supports your point of view. So please make sure that you vote on Election Day!!!!
I believe that voting is not just a right, but it's our responsibility as Americans. This is the information age and there's no excuse for not knowing the issues and which candidate supports your point of view. So please make sure that you vote on Election Day!!!!
Monday, October 30, 2006
Another Autumn Recipie
Here's a recipie for chicken and dumplin's (That's dumplin' not dumpling) Ha Ha Enjoy!!!!!!!!!
Chicken and Dumplin's :
1 large can of Chicken broth
5 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 pkgs of frozen dumplings (Walmart Supercenters carry them in the frozen aisle)
Salt & Pepper to taste
*Take a big can of chicken broth and add it to the pan
*Put chicken in pan and cover the chicken the rest of the
way with water (Add salt & pepper to taste)
* Boil chicken until it's just starting to fall apart
* Remove chicken from pan and place in a crock pot
* Turn up the heat on your stovetop to bring the the same
water/broth that you boiled the chicken in to a boil
* Add dumplings in a few at a time and stir them
* Keep adding dumplings and stir until all dumplings
are added
* When all dumplings are boiling, bring heat back to
medium and simmer for about 30-35 minutes
* After dumplings are cooked, remove them from the pan and
place on top of the chicken in the crock pot
* Make white sauce and pour over chicken and dumplings in
the crock pot
WHITE SAUCE:
* In a clean saucepan melt 1/2 stick butter in pan
* Fork in and constantly stir in flour (about 4-5 tablespoons) until you get a paste look
* Slowly add 1/4 can of evaporated milk (stir constantly)
* Slow add another 1/4 can of evaporated milk (stir
constantly)
* Add remaining milk and stir in chicken broth to taste
* When all is mixed, heat until almost boiling, then pour over chicken and dumplings in crock pot
Chicken and Dumplin's :
1 large can of Chicken broth
5 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 pkgs of frozen dumplings (Walmart Supercenters carry them in the frozen aisle)
Salt & Pepper to taste
*Take a big can of chicken broth and add it to the pan
*Put chicken in pan and cover the chicken the rest of the
way with water (Add salt & pepper to taste)
* Boil chicken until it's just starting to fall apart
* Remove chicken from pan and place in a crock pot
* Turn up the heat on your stovetop to bring the the same
water/broth that you boiled the chicken in to a boil
* Add dumplings in a few at a time and stir them
* Keep adding dumplings and stir until all dumplings
are added
* When all dumplings are boiling, bring heat back to
medium and simmer for about 30-35 minutes
* After dumplings are cooked, remove them from the pan and
place on top of the chicken in the crock pot
* Make white sauce and pour over chicken and dumplings in
the crock pot
WHITE SAUCE:
* In a clean saucepan melt 1/2 stick butter in pan
* Fork in and constantly stir in flour (about 4-5 tablespoons) until you get a paste look
* Slowly add 1/4 can of evaporated milk (stir constantly)
* Slow add another 1/4 can of evaporated milk (stir
constantly)
* Add remaining milk and stir in chicken broth to taste
* When all is mixed, heat until almost boiling, then pour over chicken and dumplings in crock pot
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Rush is an idiot!!!!!!!
Once again, the drug addicted talk show host, Rush Limbaugh has made a jack ass out of himself. How could he possibly think or say with good concious that Michael J. Fox would not take his meds before appearing on a commerical for a Missouri race?
I was listening to the Ed Shultz show today and he played a commercial that Michael J. Fox did for a republican a while back. It seems to me that Michael isn't really about politics, he's about supporting stem cell research to help get rid of some of these horrible diseases that are affecting millions of us in this nation. He's also seems to be about supporting a candidate regardless of which side of the aisle a candidate is sitting on as long as they support stem cell research. Rush just hurt the republican party on this one and made a complete ass out of himself once again...........
I was listening to the Ed Shultz show today and he played a commercial that Michael J. Fox did for a republican a while back. It seems to me that Michael isn't really about politics, he's about supporting stem cell research to help get rid of some of these horrible diseases that are affecting millions of us in this nation. He's also seems to be about supporting a candidate regardless of which side of the aisle a candidate is sitting on as long as they support stem cell research. Rush just hurt the republican party on this one and made a complete ass out of himself once again...........
Monday, October 23, 2006
I love a man that can sing!!!!!!!
I've always loved a man that could really sing, and noone has or will ever sing like Luther. The first time I saw this video, I got chills. Enjoy!!!!!!!
This is how the old school players did it!!!!!!
I ran across this old video of Billy Paul singing 'Me and Mrs. Jones'. You know this was old school talent, singing and smoking at the same time. LOL
Saturday, October 21, 2006
What kind of intelligence?
| Your Dominant Intelligence is Interpersonal Intelligence |
 You shine in your ability to realate to and understand others. Good at seeing others' points of view, you get how people think and feel. You have an uncanny ability to sense true feelings, intentions, and motivations. A natural born leader, you are great at teaching and mediating conflict. You would make a good counselor, salesperson, politician, or business person. |
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Autumn is here
For those that really know me, then you know that I like to cook. I don't like cooking the 'low fat' or 'reduced calorie' version of things. I feel like good food brings comfort to people. Here's an autumn recipie for 'Candy Apple Pie' that I hope you will enjoy. It's from a book called 'Best of Country Pies'. Enjoy!!!!!!!
Ingredients:
6 cups thinly sliced granny smith apples
2 tablespoons lime juice
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inch) I prefer Pillsbury brand!
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped pecans
In a bowl, toss apples with lime juice. Combine dry ingredients; add to apples and toss. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim to 1 in. beyond edge of pie plate. Add Filling; dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to fill top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges high. Cut slits in top. Bake at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until golden and apples are tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and cream; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Pour over top crust. Bake 3-4 minutes more or untily bubbly. Serve warm.
NOTE: To keep the edges of your crust from burning while the pie is cooking, place aluminum foil around the edges of the pie for the first 20 minutes or so of baking time.
Ingredients:
6 cups thinly sliced granny smith apples
2 tablespoons lime juice
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inch) I prefer Pillsbury brand!
TOPPING:
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped pecans
In a bowl, toss apples with lime juice. Combine dry ingredients; add to apples and toss. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim to 1 in. beyond edge of pie plate. Add Filling; dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to fill top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges high. Cut slits in top. Bake at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until golden and apples are tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and cream; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Pour over top crust. Bake 3-4 minutes more or untily bubbly. Serve warm.
NOTE: To keep the edges of your crust from burning while the pie is cooking, place aluminum foil around the edges of the pie for the first 20 minutes or so of baking time.
Monday, October 16, 2006
Another Random Quiz
| Your Taste in Music: |
 80's R&B: Highest Influence 80's Rock: Highest Influence Old School Hip Hop: High Influence R&B: High Influence 80's Pop: Medium Influence |
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Animated Me
My friend John posted a site on his blog, www.meez.com. It's a fun way to try to animate yourself. This is as close as I could get. They need some girls with a little 'junk in the trunk', because this is way to skinny for me. LOL
Friday, October 13, 2006
Funny how these things can be right sometimes
Sometimes these things can be right. I spent some time with a Cancer in my dating days and I like to never got rid of him. He needed way too much of my time.
| Never Date a Cancer |
 Clingy, emotional, and very private - it's hard to escape a Cancer's clutches. And while Cancer will want to know everything about you, they're anything but open in return. Instead try dating: Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, or Aquarius |
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Nip/Tuck
OMG!!!!!!!!!!
This show is so addictive. It's my guilty pleasure. I have to admit, the first time I ever saw the show was when I went downstairs in my house and asked my husband, 'What are you watching?'. I sat down and immediately knew WHY he was watching. Just when I think this show has pushed the envelope as far as it can, some new crazy twist shows up. It also doesn't hurt that there is a character on the show, Dr. Christian Troy, played by Julian McMahon, who is an absolutly GORGEOUS male specimen. I think what makes him so sexy is that he's so bad that he's good. (The ladies will understand what I mean by that!)
I also have to admit, this show is NOT for the faint of heart or if you're offended easily, don't bother watching.
However, if random sexual acts, murder, or addictions don't offend you, tune in to F/X on Tuesday nights at 10pm Eastern time.
This show is so addictive. It's my guilty pleasure. I have to admit, the first time I ever saw the show was when I went downstairs in my house and asked my husband, 'What are you watching?'. I sat down and immediately knew WHY he was watching. Just when I think this show has pushed the envelope as far as it can, some new crazy twist shows up. It also doesn't hurt that there is a character on the show, Dr. Christian Troy, played by Julian McMahon, who is an absolutly GORGEOUS male specimen. I think what makes him so sexy is that he's so bad that he's good. (The ladies will understand what I mean by that!)
I also have to admit, this show is NOT for the faint of heart or if you're offended easily, don't bother watching.
However, if random sexual acts, murder, or addictions don't offend you, tune in to F/X on Tuesday nights at 10pm Eastern time.
Saturday, October 07, 2006
For the girls
This post is for the girls. For those that really know me, they know that I am the 'product queen'. I love to try any new product that promises diminished lines or youthful appearance. I have some products to share for the girls. If you get a chance, try Photo Finish by Smashbox. It's a primer of sorts before you put on foundation. It smooths the skin to let your foundation go on flawlessly. Another product that I won't live without now is Borba's eye rejuvenator. It takes away puffiness and dark circles.
I know some people will take offense to this, but I believe that we shouldn't just sit back and let 'father time' beat us down. I have 2 dear friends that I have told to make sure when I die that the following things happen before my funeral, I want Bare Minerals foundation on my face, my hair straightened with my Chi iron and to be blonde!!!!
To find the products that I'm talking about online visit http://www.ulta.com/control/main
I know some people will take offense to this, but I believe that we shouldn't just sit back and let 'father time' beat us down. I have 2 dear friends that I have told to make sure when I die that the following things happen before my funeral, I want Bare Minerals foundation on my face, my hair straightened with my Chi iron and to be blonde!!!!
To find the products that I'm talking about online visit http://www.ulta.com/control/main
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
What about this guy?
What is wrong with this guy Foley? Has he lost his mind? Just like everyone, I've been hearing all the hype about these IM's and emails, so I decided to go looking on the internet to see if transcripts were available. Well, I found an IM transcript and it's no wonder that the news programs can't talk specifics about what this joker said in his writings. If you're interested, here's the ABC website below to view it yourself.
http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/BrianRoss/story?id=2509586&page=8
Another problem I have with this guy is that he's now throwing out the 'gay card'. In my mind, he's trying to associate child molestation with being gay. That pisses me off because I know quite a few gay folks and NONE of them are child molestors. This is NOT a gay issue, it's an issue of a guy who was in power who took advantage of it.
http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/BrianRoss/story?id=2509586&page=8
Another problem I have with this guy is that he's now throwing out the 'gay card'. In my mind, he's trying to associate child molestation with being gay. That pisses me off because I know quite a few gay folks and NONE of them are child molestors. This is NOT a gay issue, it's an issue of a guy who was in power who took advantage of it.
Friday, September 29, 2006
Old School
I can remember running around as a teenager. We used to listen to a small radio station, 102.5. They'd have the newest jams on during the day and every night they'd have a special called the 'quiet storm'. These vidoes sure do bring back some memories. :)
The Beauty of New Orleans
I was out browsing youtube this morning and found this video. I hope when you see this you can appreciate the beauty of this city.......
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Health Care Crisis
This morning as I was putting on my makeup and fixing my hair, I started thinking about the millions of working folks in this country that don't have health care. In my divine wisdom (Ha Ha), I had a thought. For all of us that work, we pay FICA tax. We know today that part of our FICA tax dollars go to funding health insurance for the poor and under privledged. I think this is a good thing, but why not have the federal government put part of the money that they take from us in FICA tax and put into an account,then send that money to our employers to help pay for our health care premiums? I think the qualifications should be that you are a full time (40/40+ hour) employee and base the FICA contribution on time of service to a company. For example, let's say you start with a company today, after 90 days, your FICA money could subsidize 10%. After 180 days, 30%, and so on up to the 50% of the health care premium for the insurance.
My thought is that we're already paying FICA taxes, so the working folks could get the money that we're already paying back to us directly. This would also be a good thing for employers, because it could subsidize health care costs and encourage employees to stay long term with a company. Remember, that if you job hop, that you'd have to start back over with the FICA contributions. I think it's also a good thing for the government because with their 'skin in the game' they could possibly be motivated to pass legislation that would help keep or drive down current health care costs.
I'm sure there's holes in this design. Like I said previously, I thought about this while getting ready for work, but in my mind, this is a good place to start.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!1
My thought is that we're already paying FICA taxes, so the working folks could get the money that we're already paying back to us directly. This would also be a good thing for employers, because it could subsidize health care costs and encourage employees to stay long term with a company. Remember, that if you job hop, that you'd have to start back over with the FICA contributions. I think it's also a good thing for the government because with their 'skin in the game' they could possibly be motivated to pass legislation that would help keep or drive down current health care costs.
I'm sure there's holes in this design. Like I said previously, I thought about this while getting ready for work, but in my mind, this is a good place to start.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!1
Monday, September 25, 2006
Went to a wake tonight
This evening I went to a wake/visitation. A friend of the family passed away recently of cancer. I guess when we go to these things we all get a little reflective about those that we've lost. This may sound mean, but I'm not sad about this person dying. The reason I'm not sad is because if you've ever seen someone die of cancer it's not a good thing to watch and at some point you almost wish that they would pass away; not because you want them to die, but because you know that the person lying there is not really living. I'm not a 'religous' person, but I believe that after we pass away we go onto something better. I also believe that we all have some 'purpose' in life and after we have accomplished that purpose, then it's time for us to go. I didn't always believe this.
With that being said, I certainly don't want to take away from the fact that those that are left behind feel pain. I know for myself that when my Mother passed away, that was/is the worst pain I have ever felt. It's been almost 2 years now and I still feel that pain. There's not a day that goes by that I don't wish that I could pick up the phone and tell her the latest gossip or tell her about something going on in my life, or just hear her laugh.
I don't want to end this blog page on such a 'down note', so I have to share this story. When my Mom was dying, we were going back and forth 3 times a week or so to chemo and radiation. On one of those trips, she and I were talking about the afterlife. She always knew that I had trouble with believing that there was soemthing after this. I knew that she had a very strong faith in God and Heaven. I asked her to send me a sign after she passed that would make me know without a shadow of a doubt that she made it to Heaven. We agreed that she would send me a butterfly. She and I agreed that I couldn't get the 'butterfly sign' in a way that I could explain with logic. She passed away on Jan 1. That summer I was driving, my husband was in the passenger seat and my son and my niece and nephew were in the back seat. The windows were rolled up and the a/c was on. All at once, my son said 'Mom, look at this'. Sure enough, there was a butterfly in the backseat of my car. It flew around all 3 kids and flew between the seat up to my husband an I. My son rolled down the window and the butterfly flew out. I knew then that she proved to me that she had indeed made it to Heaven. Another interesting note about the butterfly, it had shades of purple in it's wings. Purple was my Mom's favorite color.
I know some folks will read this and think it's crazy. Trust me, I am one of the most cynical people I know, so unless this had happened to me, I would have a hard time believing it. I will say this though, my Mom did make her point with me. I know that she made it to Heaven.
Have a great day!!!!!!!
With that being said, I certainly don't want to take away from the fact that those that are left behind feel pain. I know for myself that when my Mother passed away, that was/is the worst pain I have ever felt. It's been almost 2 years now and I still feel that pain. There's not a day that goes by that I don't wish that I could pick up the phone and tell her the latest gossip or tell her about something going on in my life, or just hear her laugh.
I don't want to end this blog page on such a 'down note', so I have to share this story. When my Mom was dying, we were going back and forth 3 times a week or so to chemo and radiation. On one of those trips, she and I were talking about the afterlife. She always knew that I had trouble with believing that there was soemthing after this. I knew that she had a very strong faith in God and Heaven. I asked her to send me a sign after she passed that would make me know without a shadow of a doubt that she made it to Heaven. We agreed that she would send me a butterfly. She and I agreed that I couldn't get the 'butterfly sign' in a way that I could explain with logic. She passed away on Jan 1. That summer I was driving, my husband was in the passenger seat and my son and my niece and nephew were in the back seat. The windows were rolled up and the a/c was on. All at once, my son said 'Mom, look at this'. Sure enough, there was a butterfly in the backseat of my car. It flew around all 3 kids and flew between the seat up to my husband an I. My son rolled down the window and the butterfly flew out. I knew then that she proved to me that she had indeed made it to Heaven. Another interesting note about the butterfly, it had shades of purple in it's wings. Purple was my Mom's favorite color.
I know some folks will read this and think it's crazy. Trust me, I am one of the most cynical people I know, so unless this had happened to me, I would have a hard time believing it. I will say this though, my Mom did make her point with me. I know that she made it to Heaven.
Have a great day!!!!!!!
Sunday, September 24, 2006
I woke up in a Patti LaBelle mood this morning
I found this clip on YouTube from 1985. Two of my all time favorite aritists, Patti LaBelle and Luther Vandross are singing. If you get a chance to read a truly inspiring book, pick up a copy of 'Patti's Pearls'. Such wisdom in a few short pages. Have a great day!!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uxaqqa7TUI
Saturday, September 23, 2006
1st Blog
Hello. My dear friend John talked me into putting a blog together. I'm new at this, but I hope to get the hang of it soon. I will probably post some things on this page that some folks won't agree with, but that's ok. The world is full of interesting people and I look forward to some positive and negative feedback. I hope you enjoy what you will see in the days to come and will visit often. Have a great day!!!!!!!!
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