i have not blogged much at all this week. School started back for me on Monday and, needless to say, it has been a very busy week. Getting back into the routine of going to class is exciting and exhausting at the same time LOL But, over all it was a great week and i enjoyed it. Except for being sick. i'm ready to be done with this summer cold!
i like all of my classes so far. The professors all seem very enthusiastic, which is great! It's going to be a lot of work, though. i already have a good amount of homework to do. Oh well, such is life. We had our BSW Field Seminar on Thursday. It was great to see my fellow students and get lots of good information. However, there were over 150 of us in an un air conditioned gym which sucked. Luckily we finished up early.
Michael and i had plans for the weekend, going camping and tubing with friends. i really was looking forward to it, but this cold has kept me down. i was feeling better throughout the week, but when i woke up on Friday, did not feel so hot. So, i had to forego this trip and send Michael on without me. That's totally fine because he can use some relaxation with friends. Not that i couldn't, but camping is not always the best option when you don't feel well. And my stomach is grateful to be near my bathroom...oh well. i am feeling better today, though and that's good.
Anyway, i am looking forward to all of the challenges that lay ahead of me. It's going to be an extremely busy semester and no doubt that i will, out of necessity, sharpen my time management skills. That will be a good thing for me, definitely.
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Quote
"How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world."
William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice
Monday, August 22, 2016
Thought for the day
Today has been a good today. It was...hopefully...my last first day of fall semester as an undergraduate. It has been a LONG time coming, but i'm so proud to have made it this far again. This semester is going to be incredibly busy but i am looking forward to the challenge.
i only have one class on Mondays. It's a Gen Ed class, but i think it's going to be fun. The professor knows his stuff and seems to be enthused about the class. Plus, there is not a text book for this class, only online readings that he will post. Whew! Books are so expensive. i stopped by the bookstore after class to look at other books i'm going to need for my social work classes and they came to almost $300 for 3 books, one of which was used. That's kind of ridiculous!! You'd think that since we're future social workers that they would give us a break...it's not like we're in this for the money LOL Oh well. i have a feeling i will be shopping at Amazon this week!!
i sat for awhile outside of the EUC while waiting on a friend, listening to music and just people watching. The temperature today has been mild, so it was nice out. And people watching is so much fun, especially on a college campus because there are all types of people! i enjoy seeing that freshman energy so many of them have. i wanted to say enjoy it while it lasts, but didn't want to burst anyone's bubble LOL
Anyway, it was a great first day and i am really looking forward to the rest of the week and the rest of the semester. i have worked hard to get here and will work hard to keep going until that degree is in my hands!!!! That is all!
Cheers
i only have one class on Mondays. It's a Gen Ed class, but i think it's going to be fun. The professor knows his stuff and seems to be enthused about the class. Plus, there is not a text book for this class, only online readings that he will post. Whew! Books are so expensive. i stopped by the bookstore after class to look at other books i'm going to need for my social work classes and they came to almost $300 for 3 books, one of which was used. That's kind of ridiculous!! You'd think that since we're future social workers that they would give us a break...it's not like we're in this for the money LOL Oh well. i have a feeling i will be shopping at Amazon this week!!
i sat for awhile outside of the EUC while waiting on a friend, listening to music and just people watching. The temperature today has been mild, so it was nice out. And people watching is so much fun, especially on a college campus because there are all types of people! i enjoy seeing that freshman energy so many of them have. i wanted to say enjoy it while it lasts, but didn't want to burst anyone's bubble LOL
Anyway, it was a great first day and i am really looking forward to the rest of the week and the rest of the semester. i have worked hard to get here and will work hard to keep going until that degree is in my hands!!!! That is all!
Cheers
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Quote
"I suspected, however, that I wasn't homesick for anything I would find at home when I returned. The longing was for what I wouldn't find: the past and all the people and places there were lost to me."
Alice Steinbach, Without Reservations: The Travels of an Independent Woman
Alice Steinbach, Without Reservations: The Travels of an Independent Woman
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Thought for the day
Even though i'm still sick, better but still sick, i am quite looking forward to going back to school next week. i have some interesting classes to look forward to, both major and non major (finishing up gen eds) so it should be exciting. i am also looking forward to being back in a regular routine. i do better when i have a routine. Of course, with work, there will not be as much downtime as i have had this summer, but so it goes. And i won't be able to work as much as i had been just because of my class schedule.
Tuesdays and Thursdays i will be at my internship from 8-5 every week, both semesters. i still have no clue as to what i will be doing there exactly, but i am looking forward to the challenge. It will definitely be a good experience for me. And on Wednesdays i will have class from 8 am until 9 pm. Now that's a long ass day! Oh well. i can handle that.
This year, i am definitely going to have to find a good way of balancing everything. i will work hard in my classes but i need to find time for other things as well. Life goes on beyond school. And it's important to do other things and have a more well rounded life. i have work and church, but i will add more to my list. Some things need to be done just for the joy of doing them, if nothing else.
Either way, it is going to be an amazing year and i can't wait to get it started. Now, to get rid of this cold! LOL Oh well.
Cheers!
Tuesdays and Thursdays i will be at my internship from 8-5 every week, both semesters. i still have no clue as to what i will be doing there exactly, but i am looking forward to the challenge. It will definitely be a good experience for me. And on Wednesdays i will have class from 8 am until 9 pm. Now that's a long ass day! Oh well. i can handle that.
This year, i am definitely going to have to find a good way of balancing everything. i will work hard in my classes but i need to find time for other things as well. Life goes on beyond school. And it's important to do other things and have a more well rounded life. i have work and church, but i will add more to my list. Some things need to be done just for the joy of doing them, if nothing else.
Either way, it is going to be an amazing year and i can't wait to get it started. Now, to get rid of this cold! LOL Oh well.
Cheers!
An old family photo - Grandmother Bivens and her children
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Antique of the week
This belonged to Grandmother. She always called it the book press.
i'm not sure if that's what it would be, but that's what it was always called. It has the 2 rods that can lower the center piece all the way down. The back of the piece opens up as well. It's an interesting piece, but i just would love to know more about what it is and how it was used.
For as long as i remember, this sat on one of the book cases in Grandmother's den. Like everything else i own, it definitely needs some cleaning! Otherwise, it's an interesting conversation piece. Any information would be much appreciated!
Thought for the day - move in day
Today is move in day on campus. i have to admit that i'm glad i am not having to deal with that...especially in this heat. But, it does bring back some good memories of my first move in day. We caravanned from Monroe to Greensboro. Mom driving the lead car with Grandmother, me behind them and Dad in his truck behind me. This was back in the olden days before cell phones, so we had to keep track of each other and Mom, being in front, had the map and directions. When we got to Greensboro, Mom, being the speed demon driver that she was, ran a red light. i got so angry because i had no choice but to stop and i didn't know where i was going. i was physically raising hell in the front seat because i didn't know where to go. So, when the light turned green, i made the left turn that Mom had run through and luckily she had pulled off to the side of the road waiting on us. It still irked me though LOL
The dorm was easy enough to find. Hinshaw on the quad. i got the keys and we went up to the room to check it out. Adam was already there with his Mom, Rachel. i think he'd already picked his side of the room, which didn't matter much to me. In those days, there was no A/C or cable, so it's not like you really needed to choose your bed on those credentials. Anyway, we'd not met before, so the families did introductions and we set back off downstairs, this was the 3rd floor mind you, to begin unloading. Grandmother got her needlework out of the car and spent the next hour or so in the common area crocheting while we carried things up. Luckily, some student organization, i think it was a Baptist student something actually, was on hand to help us move. That was a huge help and it didn't take long at all.
We didn't actually unpack much at all. This was on a Friday and since classes didn't begin until Monday, i had all weekend. Plus, it was hot in the room LOL We all went to K&W for lunch. Rachel rode with me and after a few moments of conversation, it was clear that Adam and i would be good roommates. After lunch, we found the place where Mom had rented a parking space for me off of campus. In those days, there were also no parking decks so parking was a premium. And after that, we went back to the dorm.
Goodbyes were said and Mom, Dad and Grandmother headed back to Greensboro. i got emotional after they left. i had never really been away from home much in my life and this was to be a whole new experience for me. And, yes, those first few weekends of college i went home a lot but that eventually changed. i was off on a new life, something different. And, even though things did not turn out exactly as i had planned the first time around, that first day of moving into my first dorm is one that i will never forget.
Cheers
The dorm was easy enough to find. Hinshaw on the quad. i got the keys and we went up to the room to check it out. Adam was already there with his Mom, Rachel. i think he'd already picked his side of the room, which didn't matter much to me. In those days, there was no A/C or cable, so it's not like you really needed to choose your bed on those credentials. Anyway, we'd not met before, so the families did introductions and we set back off downstairs, this was the 3rd floor mind you, to begin unloading. Grandmother got her needlework out of the car and spent the next hour or so in the common area crocheting while we carried things up. Luckily, some student organization, i think it was a Baptist student something actually, was on hand to help us move. That was a huge help and it didn't take long at all.
We didn't actually unpack much at all. This was on a Friday and since classes didn't begin until Monday, i had all weekend. Plus, it was hot in the room LOL We all went to K&W for lunch. Rachel rode with me and after a few moments of conversation, it was clear that Adam and i would be good roommates. After lunch, we found the place where Mom had rented a parking space for me off of campus. In those days, there were also no parking decks so parking was a premium. And after that, we went back to the dorm.
Goodbyes were said and Mom, Dad and Grandmother headed back to Greensboro. i got emotional after they left. i had never really been away from home much in my life and this was to be a whole new experience for me. And, yes, those first few weekends of college i went home a lot but that eventually changed. i was off on a new life, something different. And, even though things did not turn out exactly as i had planned the first time around, that first day of moving into my first dorm is one that i will never forget.
Cheers
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Thought for the day
i'm sick. Fun fun! i don't particularly enjoy being sick, but then again, who does? i will say, though, that this is really the first time i've been sick since i parted ways with PepperMoon, so that's a pretty good accomplishment! i guess being back in school has kept me more active and that helps. And, as i said on FB, i'm glad i'm sick this week and not next when school begins again.
When i get sick, i always think of Mom. i used to get depressed when i was sick because it was one time that i really just wanted my mother. She was a great nurse when we were sick as children. She took very good care of us and made us feel better. It really did make me quite sad when i would get sick and know that she's not here to help me.
But this time, i'm not depressed. Today, i'm thinking more about Mom's nature and how she dealt with things and am quite admirable of those qualities in her. There were times during her treatments that she was quite ill, but even then i am sure we only saw a portion of what she felt. She always took care of everyone else. And even though she did allow herself to be taken care of at times, that was not her first impulse. It was only when her body would not physically let her do what she needed to do that she really became a patient to others.
i've always believed that she was in the mindset that just because one is sick, life goes on. And she went on with her life as best she could for as long as she could. And, truly, it's the little things that were important to her. Cooking dinner, baking pound cakes, writing letters, phone calls...letting others know that she was thinking of them and they were important to her...that is what mattered the most. Making sure her family was provided for and cared for....that was important. Now, Michael and i don't have children other than our fur baby, Squirt, but i realized today that just because i feel like crap on a stick does not mean that Squirt doesn't still need care. i've taken him out on walks and catered to his needs despite feeling bad. And last night, i didn't truly feel like cooking, but i did it anyway. Nothing complicated, just Mom's vegetable beef soup recipe. i wanted Michael to have something home cooked when he got home from work so i compromised by making something that took little skill LOL Today, i've done a little cleaning and a few other things around the house. i did manage to rest some when i needed to, but i really wanted to keep the household things going as much as possible.
The point is that Mom was not one to let being sick keep her down very often. It's a good goal for me to strive towards. That is all.
Cheers
When i get sick, i always think of Mom. i used to get depressed when i was sick because it was one time that i really just wanted my mother. She was a great nurse when we were sick as children. She took very good care of us and made us feel better. It really did make me quite sad when i would get sick and know that she's not here to help me.
But this time, i'm not depressed. Today, i'm thinking more about Mom's nature and how she dealt with things and am quite admirable of those qualities in her. There were times during her treatments that she was quite ill, but even then i am sure we only saw a portion of what she felt. She always took care of everyone else. And even though she did allow herself to be taken care of at times, that was not her first impulse. It was only when her body would not physically let her do what she needed to do that she really became a patient to others.
i've always believed that she was in the mindset that just because one is sick, life goes on. And she went on with her life as best she could for as long as she could. And, truly, it's the little things that were important to her. Cooking dinner, baking pound cakes, writing letters, phone calls...letting others know that she was thinking of them and they were important to her...that is what mattered the most. Making sure her family was provided for and cared for....that was important. Now, Michael and i don't have children other than our fur baby, Squirt, but i realized today that just because i feel like crap on a stick does not mean that Squirt doesn't still need care. i've taken him out on walks and catered to his needs despite feeling bad. And last night, i didn't truly feel like cooking, but i did it anyway. Nothing complicated, just Mom's vegetable beef soup recipe. i wanted Michael to have something home cooked when he got home from work so i compromised by making something that took little skill LOL Today, i've done a little cleaning and a few other things around the house. i did manage to rest some when i needed to, but i really wanted to keep the household things going as much as possible.
The point is that Mom was not one to let being sick keep her down very often. It's a good goal for me to strive towards. That is all.
Cheers
Recipe of the week - Spiced Peaches
Spiced or pickled peaches were a staple of my childhood. Mom canned them for many years. When i ran across this recipe, it reminded me of those peaches. This is a good recipe when you do not have the time to can them yourself. It's quick, easy and tasty!
2 (29 ounce) cans cling peaches (halves or slices)
1&1/3 cups sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
4 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon
2 tsps whole cloves
Drain peaches, reserving the syrup. Combine the peach syrup, sugar, vinegar, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes. Pour the hot syrup over the peaches and let cool. Chill thoroughly before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
*when i the liquid came to a boil, it foamed very quickly and flowed out of the pan some so keep an eye on it when cooking.
Enjoy!
1&1/3 cups sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
4 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon
2 tsps whole cloves
Drain peaches, reserving the syrup. Combine the peach syrup, sugar, vinegar, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes. Pour the hot syrup over the peaches and let cool. Chill thoroughly before serving. Store in the refrigerator.
*when i the liquid came to a boil, it foamed very quickly and flowed out of the pan some so keep an eye on it when cooking.
Enjoy!
Monday, August 15, 2016
10 Things That Make Me Happy
1. Carol Burnett in Annie
2. Fresh, clean sheets on the bed
3. Lime Sherbet
4. Recipe cards
5. Disney World
6. Orange Blossom
7. Tiffany Lamps
8. The Trolley Song
9. Hummingbirds
10. Biltmore
2. Fresh, clean sheets on the bed
3. Lime Sherbet
4. Recipe cards
5. Disney World
6. Orange Blossom
7. Tiffany Lamps
8. The Trolley Song
9. Hummingbirds
10. Biltmore
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Thought for the day
Where does the time go? It amazes me that my summer "vacation" is coming to an end. This next week will be my last week "off" until classes begin on the 22nd. It seems just like yesterday that it was time for finals. Oh well.
Admittedly, i have not been as productive or adventurous as i wanted to be this summer. But i do not regret it by any means. All in all, it has been very relaxing. We had a great trip to TN in June. We got to see some people throughout the summer months. Had a wonderful 4th of July party here at the house. So, i am pleased.
i definitely have things i need to get done this week before school starts. Things around the house and such. Also, i need to do some back to school shopping. Lord knows i need a new pair of sneakers! But, i'm sure that i will manage to get things done in the appropriate time! We shall see!
And it is Sunday. It should be a day of rest but i do want to get some things done out in the garage today. At least i will work up a good sweat. And who knows what i will find out there. Hope you all have a wonderful day and a fruitful week ahead!
Cheers
Admittedly, i have not been as productive or adventurous as i wanted to be this summer. But i do not regret it by any means. All in all, it has been very relaxing. We had a great trip to TN in June. We got to see some people throughout the summer months. Had a wonderful 4th of July party here at the house. So, i am pleased.
i definitely have things i need to get done this week before school starts. Things around the house and such. Also, i need to do some back to school shopping. Lord knows i need a new pair of sneakers! But, i'm sure that i will manage to get things done in the appropriate time! We shall see!
And it is Sunday. It should be a day of rest but i do want to get some things done out in the garage today. At least i will work up a good sweat. And who knows what i will find out there. Hope you all have a wonderful day and a fruitful week ahead!
Cheers
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Friday, August 12, 2016
Showtune of the week - Moments In The Woods
Enjoy!
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Thought for the day - old electronics
Today, while i was working out in the garage, i decided to load up some our old electronics into the car so that i can take them to the electronics recycling center here in town. It's nice to be able to see more floor space in the garage now, but i hate that things like tv's that are old but still working there really is no use for. Everyone has flat screens, which is fine, but older tv's get put by the wayside. Both of our old tv's work, we just don't need or use them anymore.
One was Grandmother's last tv. While i'm truly sorry that it's going to be let go of, i really see no need of keeping it. Yes, i have wonderful memories of watching tv with Grandmother, but i have to keep telling myself that the memories are of her and not the actual tv itself. That makes things a lot easier!
Also, i am getting rid of her small tape player/radio that no longer works. i did use it until it died, but it's just been sitting in the garage gathering dirt and dust and needs to go. This one is a little more difficult to let go of but the fact that it no longer works helps. We gave this to Grandmother for her birthday one year, late 80's or early 90's. It sat in her breakfast room just off of the kitchen. i made lots of tapes for her of the kinds of music she, Mom and i all loved. And i know she really enjoyed it. She would turn it on and play music while she cooked....which was a lot. Of course, having hearing aids, she played it really loud LOL but that was part of the charm of the whole situation!
Like i said though, these things are no longer useful or practical so it's time for them to go. Now, i know they'll ask at the recycling center about what still works and what does not, so who knows what will become of the working items. Let's hope they have a use for it. And if not, at least it is still being recycled!
Cheers!
One was Grandmother's last tv. While i'm truly sorry that it's going to be let go of, i really see no need of keeping it. Yes, i have wonderful memories of watching tv with Grandmother, but i have to keep telling myself that the memories are of her and not the actual tv itself. That makes things a lot easier!
Also, i am getting rid of her small tape player/radio that no longer works. i did use it until it died, but it's just been sitting in the garage gathering dirt and dust and needs to go. This one is a little more difficult to let go of but the fact that it no longer works helps. We gave this to Grandmother for her birthday one year, late 80's or early 90's. It sat in her breakfast room just off of the kitchen. i made lots of tapes for her of the kinds of music she, Mom and i all loved. And i know she really enjoyed it. She would turn it on and play music while she cooked....which was a lot. Of course, having hearing aids, she played it really loud LOL but that was part of the charm of the whole situation!
Like i said though, these things are no longer useful or practical so it's time for them to go. Now, i know they'll ask at the recycling center about what still works and what does not, so who knows what will become of the working items. Let's hope they have a use for it. And if not, at least it is still being recycled!
Cheers!
An old family photo - Mama Laney, Aunt Elizabeth and Grandmother
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Antique of the week - Chinese jewelry box
i ran across this piece yesterday while i was going through yet another box out in the garage. It is a small handpainted Chinese jewelry box. i'd forgotten all about it until i found it again yesterday.
i got this from Grandmother, per usual, years ago when i was a child. She got it from her sister, Mary Lee whom it was given to by her sister-in-law, Belle Tyner.
The crack on the top has been there as long as i have owned it. Belle was a missionary in China and sent and brought back many gifts for her family. This is one of those treasures. Now, i do not know if this was made for export or not, but it's still beautiful.
i love the way it expands.
and keeps on expanding!
It had a few sentimental treasures in it that'd i'd also forgotten about. But i'll save that for another day!
Cheers!
It had a few sentimental treasures in it that'd i'd also forgotten about. But i'll save that for another day!
Cheers!
Thought for the day - grocery store fun
Yesterday i went to Harris Teeter. i don't normally shop there because i prefer Food Lion's prices and it's closer to the house. Or, if i feel like driving a bit, i will go to Aldi. i use to shop at HT all of the time. i remember when we got one in Monroe. It was right beside the Monroe Mall. But, the older i get the less i shop there. It has grown a lot and the more it grows, the more upscale it becomes and that's just not the grocery experience i want. i just want groceries....at a good price. i'm not there for an experience.
Anyway, i happened to be near a HT yesterday because i was dropping off some things at Goodwill, which is in the same shopping center. So, i figured that i might as well go there since it was so convenient to my circumstances. i've been to this particular HT many times. It does not get the upkeep and attention it needs because it is not in the best section of town...surprise. Only one of the automatic doors was working yesterday...the other one kept getting stuck so they locked it shut. When i walked in, and mind you this was 10 a.m., the shopping carts were all askew in every direction. It was just different from what i was use to in a HT. It didn't bother me really because everyone has off days...including grocery stores.
The shopping itself was fine once i figured out where everything was that i needed. My problem was in the checkout. There were no lanes open. Well, that's not exactly true. There was one lane "open" with 2 elderly customers each with a cart full. And behind the 2nd one in line, the chain was up and the sign saying "please use next register". Of course, the next register had the same chain and sign up. And the next and the next until i ended up back in the frozen foods. So, i had to do the self check out. i hate those! Every item i scanned the machine told me to wait for the attendant. The attendant never came and eventually the machine would let me continue. Several times it told me to take the item back out of the bag and re scan it, even though it scanned through the first time. And those plastic bags are very hard to get out of their dispenser. Almost all of my bags ended up with holes in them from just trying to get them off of the rack.
Now, like i said, this may have been an off day there. Normally, the staff is very friendly and cordial but no one seemed invested yesterday. i get that. i also understand that management often has to stretch people due to budgets. i get that. And even though they don't yell at you when you come through the door like at Cold Stone Creamery or Moe's, a few pleasentries would've been nice. i won't say that i'm not going back there, but i'll take my Food Lion peeps any day first. Bottom line...i enjoy working....but not when i'm shopping
Anyway, i happened to be near a HT yesterday because i was dropping off some things at Goodwill, which is in the same shopping center. So, i figured that i might as well go there since it was so convenient to my circumstances. i've been to this particular HT many times. It does not get the upkeep and attention it needs because it is not in the best section of town...surprise. Only one of the automatic doors was working yesterday...the other one kept getting stuck so they locked it shut. When i walked in, and mind you this was 10 a.m., the shopping carts were all askew in every direction. It was just different from what i was use to in a HT. It didn't bother me really because everyone has off days...including grocery stores.
The shopping itself was fine once i figured out where everything was that i needed. My problem was in the checkout. There were no lanes open. Well, that's not exactly true. There was one lane "open" with 2 elderly customers each with a cart full. And behind the 2nd one in line, the chain was up and the sign saying "please use next register". Of course, the next register had the same chain and sign up. And the next and the next until i ended up back in the frozen foods. So, i had to do the self check out. i hate those! Every item i scanned the machine told me to wait for the attendant. The attendant never came and eventually the machine would let me continue. Several times it told me to take the item back out of the bag and re scan it, even though it scanned through the first time. And those plastic bags are very hard to get out of their dispenser. Almost all of my bags ended up with holes in them from just trying to get them off of the rack.
Now, like i said, this may have been an off day there. Normally, the staff is very friendly and cordial but no one seemed invested yesterday. i get that. i also understand that management often has to stretch people due to budgets. i get that. And even though they don't yell at you when you come through the door like at Cold Stone Creamery or Moe's, a few pleasentries would've been nice. i won't say that i'm not going back there, but i'll take my Food Lion peeps any day first. Bottom line...i enjoy working....but not when i'm shopping
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Recipe of the week - Parmesan Zucchini and Corn
i found this recipe off of a website called damndelicious.net. i was looking for new recipe for zucchini because i didn't feel like just sauteing it this time. We loved it and will definitely do it again!
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 zucchinis, diced
1 cup of corn
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
salt and pepper
Lemon juice
Parmesan cheese
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until it becomes fragrant. Add zucchini, corn, basil, oregano and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini becomes tender and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
* the original recipe called for the juice of 1 lime, but i had lemon in stock...worked well
* it also uses cilantro in the original recipe added when you add the lemon juice
* i peeled the zucchini but you can leave the peel on.
* i used shredded parm instead of grated and thought it added good texture to the dish.
Enjoy!
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 zucchinis, diced
1 cup of corn
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
salt and pepper
Lemon juice
Parmesan cheese
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until it becomes fragrant. Add zucchini, corn, basil, oregano and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini becomes tender and cooked through. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.
* the original recipe called for the juice of 1 lime, but i had lemon in stock...worked well
* it also uses cilantro in the original recipe added when you add the lemon juice
* i peeled the zucchini but you can leave the peel on.
* i used shredded parm instead of grated and thought it added good texture to the dish.
Enjoy!
Monday, August 8, 2016
10 Things That Make Me Happy
1. Gone With The Wind Lamps
2. The Flintstones
3. Smarties
4. Andrea Martin in My Big Fat Greek Wedding
5. The Sears Christmas Wish Book
6. Be Our Guest
7. Poptarts
8. Baked Potatoes
9. Bubble Lights
10. Cut Glass
2. The Flintstones
3. Smarties
4. Andrea Martin in My Big Fat Greek Wedding
5. The Sears Christmas Wish Book
6. Be Our Guest
7. Poptarts
8. Baked Potatoes
9. Bubble Lights
10. Cut Glass
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Thought for the day
Now that summer's almost over, i've decided it's time to get off of my butt and do something constructive......FINALLY. So, both Michael and i have begun the process of a massive cleaning out/overhaul of our stuff. Why? Because we both have too much of it. Granted, i probably have more than him, since 95% of the stuff out in the garage is mine. Oh well.
Thursday, my day off of work this past week, was spent in starting to clean out and organize the garage. It began because a friend and coworker of mine was moving into a new apartment and i was giving her a chest of drawers that was out there. So, i had to clean out the chest, which was full of Christmas decor, and then i had to clear a path to be able to get the chest out of the garage. Our garage has both a garage door and a regular door. However, the garage door is blocked by too much exercise equipment that we don't use. Oops LOL
Anyway, i did enjoy it because it was like a work out. i was sweating my ass off out there. But, i managed to accomplish my goal. And, in moving the chest closer to the door, i noticed that it still had the original furniture tag on the back of it. The chest use to be part of a bedroom suite, but i don't know that happened to the other pieces over time. Still, it's a good solid piece despite a few scratches. And, honestly, i was glad that Tiffany and her husband could use it. No sense in it sitting in the garage.
So, that's kind of our mind frame right now. At least, my mind frame anyway LOL The back of my car is slowly filling up with goodies for Goodwill. And Michael has begun thinning out his clothes and adding to our donation pile. It's really a good feeling to let go of things....especially when someone else may benefit from them.
Hopefully tomorrow i can get back in there for a while and do some more of this. i'm honestly trying to find a use for most things and if i can't i have to really consider whether or not i need to hold onto it. Somethings will definitely stay, but i think a lot of it can be sold and/or given away. Wish me luck!
So, if you need anything for your house/apartment, let me know. Chances are i have something you can use out in the garage haha!
Cheers
Thursday, my day off of work this past week, was spent in starting to clean out and organize the garage. It began because a friend and coworker of mine was moving into a new apartment and i was giving her a chest of drawers that was out there. So, i had to clean out the chest, which was full of Christmas decor, and then i had to clear a path to be able to get the chest out of the garage. Our garage has both a garage door and a regular door. However, the garage door is blocked by too much exercise equipment that we don't use. Oops LOL
Anyway, i did enjoy it because it was like a work out. i was sweating my ass off out there. But, i managed to accomplish my goal. And, in moving the chest closer to the door, i noticed that it still had the original furniture tag on the back of it. The chest use to be part of a bedroom suite, but i don't know that happened to the other pieces over time. Still, it's a good solid piece despite a few scratches. And, honestly, i was glad that Tiffany and her husband could use it. No sense in it sitting in the garage.
So, that's kind of our mind frame right now. At least, my mind frame anyway LOL The back of my car is slowly filling up with goodies for Goodwill. And Michael has begun thinning out his clothes and adding to our donation pile. It's really a good feeling to let go of things....especially when someone else may benefit from them.
Hopefully tomorrow i can get back in there for a while and do some more of this. i'm honestly trying to find a use for most things and if i can't i have to really consider whether or not i need to hold onto it. Somethings will definitely stay, but i think a lot of it can be sold and/or given away. Wish me luck!
So, if you need anything for your house/apartment, let me know. Chances are i have something you can use out in the garage haha!
Cheers
Thursday, August 4, 2016
An old family photo
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Recipe of the week - summer cucumbers and tomatoes
This is so quick and easy and a delicious way to enjoy some summer vegetables!
3 cups of chopped tomatoes
3 cups chopped cucumbers
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp coarse salt
Combine all ingredients. Toss well and serve.
*Cucumbers can be seeded or not. It makes for a prettier dish if they're seeded, which i didn't do this time LOL
3 cups chopped cucumbers
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp coarse salt
Combine all ingredients. Toss well and serve.
*Cucumbers can be seeded or not. It makes for a prettier dish if they're seeded, which i didn't do this time LOL
Monday, August 1, 2016
10 Things That Make Me Happy
1. Wrought Iron Fences
2. Bluebird of happiness
3. Madonna's Marie Antoinette version of Vogue
4. Sherbet glasses
5. Drum and Bugle Corps
6. Some Days
7. Logs in the fireplace
8. Peanut butter eggs
9. Lemonade
10. Snoopy and Woodstock
2. Bluebird of happiness
3. Madonna's Marie Antoinette version of Vogue
4. Sherbet glasses
5. Drum and Bugle Corps
6. Some Days
7. Logs in the fireplace
8. Peanut butter eggs
9. Lemonade
10. Snoopy and Woodstock
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