Something I think I’ve always kind of taken for granted was knowing the words to our national anthem. It was brought to my attention of late, that not everyone does. That’s such a shame! Fear not! I have your back, fellow bloggers and friends! I humbly give you Francis Scott Keys beautiful words: “O say,Continue reading “Do You Know the Words?”
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Tastes Like Rotisserie Chicken Thighs
The other day I was trying to figure out food to make from what I had on hand. It was a day for chicken, and so I had taken that out of the freezer and thawed it. Now, what could I do with chicken that I haven’t done a million times? (I am exaggerating!) So,Continue reading “Tastes Like Rotisserie Chicken Thighs”
Rosemary-Chicken Burgers
Chicken and Rosemary. Rosemary and chicken. It’s a classic combination. Today, I threw together some ingredients that I had written down on a piece of paper (don’t ask) to make rosemary -chicken burgers. So, here is what you will need. Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chicken 1 tsp. granulated onion 1 tsp. oregano 2 tsp. rosemaryContinue reading ” Rosemary-Chicken Burgers”
It Has Been So Very Long…
Just thought I’d pop in and let you know that I have not fallen off the face of the earth! I am still here, trying to get my life together. Wait…shouldn’t I have had that figured out by now? Ha! Ha! Ha! That’s funny, people. So, I have been trying out a few recipes withContinue reading “It Has Been So Very Long…”
Standing in the Need of Prayer
The whole point of this post is to ask for prayers. I have turned the comments off, but don’t let that stop you from prayer. I also offer my prayers for you, my readers and all who are in need. I think that’s probably the majority of the population of the world, but that’s asContinue reading “Standing in the Need of Prayer”
Phoenix
So afraid to make a mistake So afraid to fail What will happen when I do Because it’s only a matter of time There is no one left to hurt me Well, almost no one Soon no one I will rise again As I have before Rising again from what once was And no longerContinue reading “Phoenix”
Grandpa’s Snotball Pudding
For this post, I must start with a story. This story was from my Grandpa B, who had the best stories! My Grandpa grew up in a Lutheran orphanage. He was raised there because his mother and many brothers and sisters died from tuberculosis. This left his fifty-year-old father alone with a four-year-old little boy. Continue reading “Grandpa’s Snotball Pudding”
We Did It!!!
So, what did we do? For about a year or so I have been growing my hair out. I finally got to the point where it was blowing in my face and getting caught in my eyes or nose as I drove around. It became way too annoying! Being endowed with oh so much patienceContinue reading “We Did It!!!”
Officially Old
Today I officially qualify for AARP (American Association for Retired Persons!) Yikes! How did this happen? I remember my then MIL telling me that when she turned 30, she locked herself in her room in the dark! Really? What is wrong with this picture? A lot, really! First 30 is not old! Second, did youContinue reading “Officially Old”
Trivia Question Answered
Well…did you figure it out? Why is the first mow of the season so sweet smelling, while subsequent cuts not so much? Here it is, the answer: When the first cut of the lawn mowing season is done there aren’t any dandelions! The dandelions are what give subsequent cuts that bitter scent! So, there youContinue reading “Trivia Question Answered”
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