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Happy Burp-day Nathan!

Posted on Sep 1, 2010

Happy Burp-day Nathan!

My littlest Dude is 17!  Ironically he was born on Labor Day and I had zero labor, the doc cut a sun roof for him and yanked him out by his oversized head!  8lbs 9 ounces 23 inches with a wait for it… a 15 in diameter head!  HOOT! I was looking for a big headed baby picture but found this one and its cracks me up! So its the pick! Happy...

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CU Make A Chain

Posted on Jul 23, 2010

CU Make A Chain

  Storm Clouds are forming over my house, so I told myself to stop mowing the lawn and get my rear inside and post these products for you all. If you’re reading this think rain for us…my garden would sure appreciate it. I would also enjoy not hauling hose for a few days. So with a cut but not raked lawn I am here with bells on, but before we get to the chains, can I show you this little wonder that wandered up to Nathan in the Wal-mart parking lot 2 Thursdays ago? I didn’t show...

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One Plant.

Posted on Feb 26, 2010

One Plant.

I got this trouble spot out by the road, our bamboo line stops at the fence and try as I might the frontage is a mess. When we first landed here it was all native grasses, bluestem and baby bluestem and its was LOVELY, but I mowed it a couple of times and killed off all the native grasses ( because I was a dummy) and only the ugly encroaching grasses grew back. Ta’suck! So I tried tearing it all out and adding wildflowers. That worked great for a couple years but ( this time it wasn’t...

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Glazed Kielbasa Bites

Posted on Dec 20, 2009

Glazed Kielbasa Bites

  Directions 1. Cut kielbasa into 2-inch slices. Place in a large skillet with the ginger ale (regular, this does not work with diet ginger ale). 2. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to medium. Do not cover pan. 3. After 15 to 20 minutes, ginger ale will be reduced and start to caramelize. 4. WATCH CAREFULLY because you don’t want it to burn. 5. At this point, keep stirring until chunks are glazed. 6. Serve on a platter with toothpicks inserted. They are sticky and yummy! Serves 12 I...

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Cat Rage!

Posted on Sep 9, 2009

Cat Rage!

  I have been having trouble  completing tasks lately, I will just blame the cat.  AJ ( Absolute Jerk) will not allow me to be on the computer. He had that scary near death urinary blockage a few months back, recovered,  and turned into the clingiest cat on the PLANET! Now I love that cuddly, purring, adorable cat who defers to my every word. I already have a husband who “ Uh-huhs “ in mostly of the right places. Its good to have AJ paying attention, doesn’t do a thing I say, but ...

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Chugging Along

Posted on Jul 8, 2009

Chugging Along

    Chugging along too fast makes it harder to see the details. Gratitude is a detail not to be overlooked too often. Least I forget why I started on this journey. It reminds me why I vowed to start this blog. I was reading an article about Christmas charitable giving. There was a little Q&A after the main article. An honest soul owned up to resenting giving away her money. She wanted to help people, but she often dreamed up better things to do with the money after she gave it away. The...

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Hank

Posted on Jul 3, 2009

Hank

  My parents parked their RV at our place for a vacation visit 12 years or so ago.  We did a bit of school each morning and then in the afternoon would go off gallivanting with them. ( They can’t sit still for an entire day, they are always on the move!) So imagine our surprise when my Dad suggested we stay home one afternoon. He set up lawn chairs in the yard, pointed at my husband’s 442 ( waiting to be restored, then and now) We sat. Each time we got ready to talk. He shushed us....

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