Coffee porn

I watched the latest episode of "Modern Family" and cracked up the other night because Claire has a desktop shortcut to "porn" on her lapyop. When she clicks it, it's all organizational items pinned to her Pinterest board. LOL. It made me laugh and decide to share my pics - but thus is all real … Continue reading Coffee porn

Bake bread in the crockpot!

This is DELICIOUS! It's very easy to make. I didn't do any hand kneading  (I can't with my wrist), and I used @ 4 cups of flour total (the recipe calls for 3 1/2). http://bakerette.com/crock-pot-white-bread/ Mix the ingredients in a stand mixer. Line the crockpot with parchment paper. Dump in the dough.  I let it … Continue reading Bake bread in the crockpot!

Snow AGAIN

The snow was melting like crazy Tuesday and Wednesday.  The yard looked like a mud hole Wednesday afternoon. Now it looks like this Thursday morning: Front porch steps... Driveway and chicken coop...that picket fence is 3' tall - look how deep the snow is!!! We also have a tree blocking the top of the driveway... … Continue reading Snow AGAIN

Poor fishies

I went out on the porch Tuesday to feed the cats and thought the fish pond looked "off", and then I realized the liner looked lopsided somehow. Ted was already headed home so he got to it within about 45 minutes from the time I noticed it. The orange part is one of the orange … Continue reading Poor fishies

Best chili seasoning ever!

I found this chili seasoning recipe and threw it together in a jar (minus the flour). I browned a pound of hamburger and added it to a pound of cooked (starting from dry that morning) red beans and about a pint jar of tomato juice and two cans of tomatoes with rosemary and garlic. Delicious!!! … Continue reading Best chili seasoning ever!

Scrapbooking alternative

I had an app recommendation pop up in my Facebook feed the week before surgery. If you've ever been faced with being put under general anesthesia, you know the thoughts that go through your head...because sometimes, even for just routine surgery, patients go in and don't come out.  I thought something like this would be … Continue reading Scrapbooking alternative

Dinner and a show

Sahara played music for me during dinner. It was great! She started playing the clarinet in September 2013. She practiced for hours all that year and joined marching band the summer of 2014. The whole band practiced for hours and hours.  My little girl has some real musical ability!