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I feel terrible today (whine)

Saturday, October 08, 2011

Last night I had a nightmare that my ankles were tied and I couldn't move. I woke up in a panic and did a few "place kicks" to make sure that it wasn't real. Still shaky.

Today is my son's birthday. I don't get to see him. He's been sick and his dad doesn't want to take him out (which I totally support), and I can't climb their stairs OR afford the gas for the drive. I called and talked to his dad (Frank can't talk on the phone because of his condition). My ex manages every time (and usually at least twice) to press a button on his phone while we're talking and blow my ear out. He says he's not doing it on purpose but it happens every time so I have to wonder.

I was late paying my rent this month (it's paid now). I notified the landlord last week. The response? I came home from the leasing office last night to find a notice on my door that unless I pay up RIGHT NOW I will be THROWN IN THE STREET WITH NO MERCY!!! And they put it up on the door for the whole complex to see. Do they really need to humiliate and bully us like this? But I don't have a choice. I can't afford to move.

I realize I'm hiding from the world. But when you've been kicked often enough, you hide from what kicks you. I've been wanting to visit a new church for a long time, but I'm ashamed of my size, my ratty clothes and hoopty car. I hide from the phone, the grocery store, everything. I've been pounded over the head all my life with how unworthy I am. I don't know if I'm sparing the world my presence, or protecting myself from possible (likely?) future assaults on my ego and heart.

And I just want to say this, because I have no one around me to share it with. I know how silly it sounds, but when I see the ads announcing the Next Iron Chef competition this month, I freak out with anticipation. The lineup is enough to make any Food Network fan dizzy. Imagine if all the greatest players were in the Super Bowl (World Series, Stanley Cup, whatever). The idea of the artistry on that level blows me away, but nobody around me is interested in hearing about it. It starts October 30, and I'm going to explode before then!

I'm so lonely today. I need a hug -- or a drink.

  
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BECKYSRN 10/14/2011 9:30PM

    I can't wait to see how Alex Guarnaschelli can cook...!!!!

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JENNY712 10/13/2011 8:50AM

    Dear Friend, I am so sorry for your pain and troubles.
I hope you are doing better! HUGS! Jenny
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A Poem of Hope
by Helena Fehr

I feel the arms of God around me,
as I lay on my bed at night.
Asleep, I feel the Angel's touch-
I'm surrounded and held tight.

More go to: http://www.thoughts-about-god.com/p
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hr_hope.htm

I will tell you a true story that happen several years ago.
I had a dear friend, who was in a bad car accident.
she was in the Intensive Care Unit and I could not go to her.
I cried out to God for help!
I ask Him to give her a Hug and touch her body.
He gave me a Hug.
Yes! God gave me the best holy loving hug of my life.
I am a happy married wife of a great husband but I have never had that much love in a hug before.
If i had died that minute it would have been OK!
To be so loved it beyond any words. John 3:15-20

May the Lord wrap you in His love and bless you today! jenny

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THINRONNA 10/13/2011 4:17AM

    I am sorry I am late on this one! I hope that you are feeling better my friend. emoticonI am sorry that you were unable to see Frank on his birthday...hopefully soon!

Just keep at it...go to church...who cares about all of the rest! Enjoy Next Iron Chef and thanks for the reminder that I should watch it! Patrick likes it too.

Take care of yourself! emoticon

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MISS_VIV 10/11/2011 5:54PM

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I wish I could give you real BEAR HUGS............sorry you are feeling blue and lonely. You can always come to SPARKS to vent and share what is going on in your life.

we are here for you anytime.



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COOLMAMA11 10/10/2011 2:50PM

    emoticon emoticon emoticon I hope things pick up for you also..I would check that church out for sure!

Take care, and don't forget, you have lots of friends who care on Spark!

Eaine

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WESTIEGAL1 10/10/2011 2:03PM

    Definitely go to church-if they don't accept you then they're not being Christian and you need to try another. Not only do you need them, but they need you too! You are so talented with food, perhaps they have a mobile meals program or other such food type ministry that could really use your help. Go a few times and see how it feels, if it feels right, then get involved in a small group, Sunday School, bible study, etc. I'll be praying that you find the right church and right people.

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FVHORVATH 10/10/2011 9:22AM

    I would go to that church! The Lord does not care with you have and most churches are the same. If you go and are not happy with that one then try another one until you find one that fits you. Maybe calling the monister and talking with him might help you get ove ryour worries about going. He could introduce you to maybe a couple of ladies so that you could walk in knowing someone. That might help you worries to. It is hard to walk in someplace you don't know anyone or what to expect.

I am sorry you can't go see your son on his birthday. I know that has to add to you unhappiness but calling him and letting him know you love him and let him know you are thinking of him and love him. Both I am sure him knows but hearing it will make him feel good to!

Forget what that landlord is doing! He sounds like a pain in the butt. He post those notices so that you will feel bad and he will get his money. I am sure most everyone has gotten those notices at your complex and knows what kind of jerk he is!

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BLESSEDGMP 10/9/2011 11:56PM

    I would definatly try the new chruch. I find if you get plugged in right away to a Sunday School class they are an awesome support system. I am long divorced myself and go to the women's class. Those women are a family to each other. They pray for each other, check on you when you miss, take you meals when you are sick ect. We are here for you too. Talk to us whenever you want but drinking doesn't solve anything besides I would rather use my calories on yummy food then booze LOL. Try to take it day by day and come here often it really helps.

Hugs, Pat AKA Blessedgmp

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TREKPURRSON 10/9/2011 10:44PM

    I agree with Princess 1959 when she says "Ignore the landlord. Your rent is paid and what others think do not matter unless they are giving you money to pay your rent. Keep on Sparking!"
Honey, you have friends online who CARE and are praying for you! Whine all you want, just don't drink--it solves NOTHING!
Take it one day at a time... You WILL survive!
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WINDSWEPTACRES 10/9/2011 10:16PM

    I'm sitting here crying angry tears for the hurt you're carrying inside.How can we help you believe in the beautiful, loving, talented, amazing person we see?

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PRINCESS1959 10/9/2011 9:06PM

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Remember Jesus died for you so go to church for Him just as you are.

Keep us posted on Iron Chef. I don't watch TV.

Ignore the landlord. Your rent is paid and what others think do not matter unless they are giving you money to pay your rent.

Keep on Sparkin'!

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WORKOUTWITHPAM 10/9/2011 6:41PM

    I am glad that you know that you can speak to us and tell us how you are feeling. We are your friends, and we are here for you. I hope Frank is having a nice birthday. I know you wish you could be there with him, and I am sure he wishes the same. He knows you love him and would be there if you could. I hope the day will brighten for you. You are in my prayers.

HUGS
Pam

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DAWNFIRE72 10/9/2011 1:05PM

    emoticonI'm sorry things are so rough on you right now. I would be freaking if I had a dream about being bound too sometimes our nightmares seem so real so I understand doing the test kicks when you woke up.

Sorry you can't see your son for his birthday but at least you made the call and I hope that your ex told your son that you were thinking of him on this special day.

I can't wait for the new Next Iron Chef either I'd also like to see new episodes of Iron Chef America but they keep mucking up the listings on our cable feed.

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PATTYKLAVER 10/9/2011 12:47PM

    I'm sending hugs and good wishes your way. I'm kinda down and out myself, but life sure is ganging up on you! I would really try to go to that church. It's there for everybody, especially the people who are downtrodden. I think that it may help your spirits lift and may have other resources to help you in other ways. I will be thinking about you!

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SARAHL817 10/9/2011 12:33PM

    emoticonI hope things get better from here.
And I hope your ex at least did something nice for your son for his birthday . . . it sucks that you didn't get to see him, but he at least deserves to have a nice birthday, even if he's been sick!
And I get your excitement about Next Iron Chef. I'm also fairly excited. And my sister has been talking about it for weeks . . . she's also fairly excited. So yeah, I definitely get your excitement . . . it's an awesome cast and I'm sure it will be an awesome season!

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MRS_TOAD 10/9/2011 9:12AM

    I'm so sorry life is kicking you in the teeth! emoticon

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PAULALALALA 10/9/2011 8:39AM

    emoticonHappy Birthday to your son, and I hope you get to see him soon.

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SLIMLILA 10/9/2011 1:44AM

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sorry to hear you so down. You were, what a psychologist I saw a long time ago said, "Brutally Honest". But if we can't say when we hurt,what's the sense of having friends. We're here for you and you be sure to let us know when you need to talk. I love to cook too, but I don't watch the Iron Chef... (reminded me I need to get you that soup recipe....with stuff in storage and still living in dd's basement, I just don't know where it is right now! - but I haven't forgotten either.)

You know fully well that I understand all about hiding from what hurts us.... Hope this is something you will soon feel strong enough about in yourself to not keep avoiding things (like church) that might... this said, you know too that I haven't gotten around to doing that yet either. it takes time to heal...
Take care of yourself and pamper yourself (preferable without food) so you feel better.. and whine all you want, if it helps, but without the wine!!
Lila



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COMFYGLAMDIVA 10/9/2011 12:56AM

    ((((((BIG HUGS))))))
I'm sorry that you're not feeling down on yourself today, but it will pass. You are an amazing person who has lots to offer others.

I'm also looking forward to the Next Iron Chef on the 30th.

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GODDESS181 10/8/2011 11:32PM

    Glad I stopped by. You sound like a beautiful person. Sorry you feel the need to hide, Everyone is really too busy worrying about their own problems to judge you. You would amazed to find out how many thin, smart people who look like models think they are ugly and that everyone is looking at them. I agree that church is a great place to go for some friendship. Looking at your SparkPage I can tell you are a vibrant woman with lots to share with the world. Please don"t hide your light!
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STUBBSKID69 10/8/2011 11:32PM

    I've been thinking about wanting to meet you since I found out we live so close together. After reading your blog, I want to meet you even more. We have several issues in common especially self esteem issues. I'm sorry you weren't able to see your son today.

Also, as a landlord and a friend to many people who have rented: DON'T LET YOUR LANDLORD BULLY YOU!! Do some research on landlord/tenant law. You will find that your landlord can't "throw you on the street with no mercy" no matter what they threaten. Being late on your rent isn't good but sometimes life happens and you have rights!

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DEE107 10/8/2011 11:27PM

    hugs and yes cant wait till the 30th to see the next Iron Chef

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SHARON10002 10/8/2011 11:16PM

    We are only human, we are not perfect. . . It's one day at a time, one moment at a time, one choice at a time . . . That's all that's expected of you, and all you can expect of yourself.

ONE CHOICE AT A TIME . . .
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FERRETLOVER1 10/8/2011 9:47PM

    You are not alone.

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JIBBIE49 10/8/2011 8:46PM

    I've read the book by Gary Taubes' "WHY WE GET FAT AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT" and for the first time realize that HORMONES are what has gotten me this fat and why it is nearly impossible for me to lose the weight expect when I've done the hCG Diet (which I know Sparks doesn't approve of but it has worked for me.) He says when we eat sugars/starches it spikes our INSULIN and then the stomach pumps out GHERLIN the HUNGER hormone, so we crave more food. Dr. Atkins was right and I know I have Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance so at 62 being fat for the past 20 years hasn't all been my fault. I'm SO happy to understand this and why I have had such a struggle. The book is so worth reading.
I'm glad you had your son 32 years ago. The LIBRA child is a peacemaker between a couple. I understand why you EX is your EX. emoticon

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HAPPYSOUL91 10/8/2011 7:10PM

    emoticon you have been hugged. So sorry that you are in all this mental pain, I will put you on my prayer list.

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MONETRUBY 10/8/2011 7:02PM

    No reason to hide from us, hon-we love you just how you are. And I'm loving the lineup for The Next Iron Chef! Too bad those around you aren't interested in that fabulousness.

Here's some emoticon to help you through.

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CHEFSOPHIE 10/8/2011 4:59PM

    Sending you hugs and wine! I can't imagine a church not welcoming you with open arms. For what it's worth I'm really excited about the Next Iron Chef line up and most of the people around me could care less.

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ALYSSA40 10/8/2011 3:26PM

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Hello my friend. I hide from my husband and he, for some insane reason, calls me the most beautiful woman in the world! When we met, I was a size 8. Now I'm much larger and I feel like the uglies woman in the universe! I know what it's like to feel alone and ashamed. I want you to know that right now, church is the best place to be. Everyone will be kind and won't see you for what you are but WHO you are.

I wish I was there where you are to hug you but know this...I'm a few clicks away and am wishing you the best- as well as praying. My name is Alyssa and I'll be your friend here and pal. I have Facebook as well as a phone with unlimited texting. Don't be alone or feel you are...because you're not.

I'm here!

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Some laughs for the first of October

Saturday, October 01, 2011


Peekaboo!



I heard her say there's a mouse here somewhere!



Just wait until I jump out and bite her tail...



The Moose Lodge? No problem. Go three blocks down on Main Street...



I love the strong, silent type.



Be afraid. Be very afraid -- or I'll piddle all over your foot.



Come on out and let's play!



Hey, no fair! That's cheating!



NOW they tell me!



I will be SO glad when this semester is over!

  
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MSKINGER 10/12/2011 5:29PM

    Thanks for the laugh! emoticon


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_CYNDY55_ 10/7/2011 1:01AM

    .¸¸.··.♥ Thank You .¸¸.··.♥ for the Laughs!!!

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MRS_TOAD 10/5/2011 8:49AM

    What a great start to my day! emoticon

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STESSOUTCHICK1 10/3/2011 6:53PM

  That is to cute!

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LITTLEWIND53 10/3/2011 1:24PM

    Such cute pictures. I am amazed at what can be done to and with pictures nowadays.... emoticon

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WESTIEGAL1 10/3/2011 11:41AM

    VERY cute! Thanks for sharing! emoticon

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PATTYKLAVER 10/3/2011 7:30AM

    A great way to start my week: Thanks!

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HOWLERMOM 10/2/2011 2:06PM

    Very cute - Thanks!!

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IDLETYME 10/2/2011 7:53AM

    Those are great! Always love a morning smile!! emoticon emoticon

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COMFYGLAMDIVA 10/2/2011 12:43AM

    So, so cute!

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FREECAL1 10/2/2011 12:39AM

  So cute! Just love animal blogs like this.
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TREKPURRSON 10/1/2011 11:46PM

    emoticon Thanks! I needed that! emoticon

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DEE107 10/1/2011 9:29PM

    lol cute

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DAWNFIRE72 10/1/2011 9:28PM

    Thanks for sharing I needed a good chuckle today.

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SLIMLILA 10/1/2011 7:29PM

    Yeah! REally needed that!

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LINDA! 10/1/2011 7:25PM

    emoticonSo cute!

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MONETRUBY 10/1/2011 7:16PM

    So cute!

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YIWEN39 10/1/2011 6:25PM

    Great :-) emoticon emoticon

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TRICOTINE 10/1/2011 5:04PM

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GAYLEG63 10/1/2011 4:28PM

    Great blog! Thanks for the smiles!!! =D

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THINRONNA 10/1/2011 3:06PM

    Cute!

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NSTARSMITH 10/1/2011 2:50PM

    Thanks for the giggles!

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CRAZYDOGLADYBO 10/1/2011 2:28PM

    Cute! Thanks for sharing.

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ISHQBINA 10/1/2011 2:24PM

  awesome!!!!!

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HAPPYSOUL91 10/1/2011 2:17PM

    funny, thx for posting the cute pictures

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CAROLJEAN64 10/1/2011 2:16PM

    These are great. Thanks for sharing and bringing smiles to my day.

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JAGRIF 10/1/2011 2:15PM

    Thanks for the laughs!

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Three little words

Friday, September 30, 2011

Right now I'm savoring three of the sweetest words in the language: Four. Day Weekend.

This is the first time I've had available off-time this year because I've been sick and/or injured so much. We've been slammed at work with someone out on medical leave (which he shows very little inclination to return from). I am exhausted.



So here's how I plan to spend the time:

Knitting, of course.



Watching football.


(I have to brag. The tree trunk in blue who's about to eat that poor defenseless lineman is my nephew James.)

Cooking.


Enjoying some good food


And of course


I might even do something I never do and take a nap!


And on Monday and Tuesday I'm going to enjoy one of my favorite guilty pleasures!




Oh, and of course a little quality time with my dream guy!


Ahhh...

  
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DANA11675 10/4/2011 10:21AM

    Sounds like a great weekend. Enjoy the time off and I love People's Court too.

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CHEFSOPHIE 10/3/2011 5:40PM

    Sounds like the perfect four day weekend to me! Enjoy!

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WESTIEGAL1 10/3/2011 11:40AM

    Hope it's wonderful and that you enjoy every minute!

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FVHORVATH 10/3/2011 10:16AM

    Enjoy yourself! You deserve to have a little time off now and then.

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BECKYSRN 10/2/2011 3:54PM

    Wow! Sounds like you have a great weekend planned out. Enjoy!

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TREKPURRSON 10/1/2011 11:48PM

    Relax and enjoy! Fun blog! emoticon

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CAROLJEAN64 10/1/2011 2:18PM

    You so deserve this... enjoy!

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DAWNFIRE72 10/1/2011 12:47PM

    Enjoy your extra long weekend and I hope you enjoy your guilty pleasures and that nap. You deserve to rest and relax. Take care my friend and try not to drool on poor Bobby too much...LOL

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COOP9002 10/1/2011 12:18PM

    Enjoy your time off.

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SPARKLE1908 10/1/2011 11:38AM

    Enjoy!!!!

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COOKWITHME65 10/1/2011 10:30AM

    Sounds like a wonderful weekend. Enjoy. There times are often few and far between.

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WINFIELD28 10/1/2011 10:19AM

    Relax and enjoy!

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MRS_TOAD 10/1/2011 8:10AM

    Enjoy this time away from work with your favorite things! You deserve the break.

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FERRETLOVER1 10/1/2011 7:54AM

    I'm a huge fan of the judge shows - enjoy yourself!!!

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THINRONNA 10/1/2011 2:22AM

    How wonderful! The perfect mini break! Have fun and let us know what you cook!

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SLIMLILA 10/1/2011 1:49AM

    Love it, you did a great job of proving that a picture is worth a thousand words. Relax and Enjoy!! Yum, soup looks awesome. I have a recipe for Orzo, Lentil and Flax soup if you're interested, let me know.
lila

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COMFYGLAMDIVA 10/1/2011 12:55AM

    Enjoy your mini break, you deserve it.

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DEE107 10/1/2011 12:04AM

    enjoy your weekend

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IFATFIRST77 9/30/2011 11:46PM

    Sounds heavenly, enjoy every minute of your well deserved time off.
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CHALKDRAWJUMPER 9/30/2011 11:43PM

    DANG!! I'd hate ta' be that little guy watchin' that freight train barreling down on me!! All my brain can register is- ow!! LOL!! Looks like a wonderful ***time*out*** for ya' Irish. ENJOY, Sweets!! ::hugs n' kisses:: emoticon

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MONETRUBY 9/30/2011 11:11PM

    So glad you have some time off, and some great ideas for spending it on! Have fun.

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LORETTA24 9/30/2011 10:54PM

    emoticon emoticon I am so glad you have this time to enjoy. Keep smiling sunshine.

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VHALKYRIE 9/30/2011 10:53PM

    I'm surprised, though. No 'date night' with Bobby on the list?!

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NANT406 9/30/2011 10:45PM

    Sounds like you have a great weekend planned. Enjoy, you deserve it! emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon

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VHALKYRIE 9/30/2011 10:38PM

    Love your weekend in pictures! Enjoy!

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LINDABENEDICT 9/30/2011 10:34PM

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I just have to share this

Thursday, September 29, 2011

This is one of the most beauiful stories you'll ever read. God bless Terri Roberts, and God bless the Amish.

www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/29/te
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TRICOTINE 10/2/2011 10:35PM

    emoticon for sharing! emoticon

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CAROLJEAN64 10/2/2011 12:37PM

    There was an article in our newspaper this morning about this very event. It is a wonderful reminder that we, as humans, have a great capacity for forgiveness.

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JAGRIF 10/1/2011 2:24PM

    Thank you for sharing.

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DONNABRIGHT 9/30/2011 9:22AM

    Thank you!

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ANNIE924 9/30/2011 7:56AM

    We often don't think of the incredible pain the perpetrator's families are going through in these horrible situations. This woman has found a positive way to go on, thank God. Thank you for sharing this story.

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MONETRUBY 9/29/2011 11:00PM

    What an amazing story. Thank you.

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DEE107 9/29/2011 10:51PM

    So strong

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SPEEDY143 9/29/2011 9:57PM

    emoticona mother's love... there is nothing like it, indeed God bless Terri Roberts. Thank you for sharing emoticon

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My new freggie box

Wednesday, September 28, 2011



I went up a size to the next biggest box, and I'm glad I did!. So much great stuff. Believe it or not, the bunches of chard and beet greens are too big for my crispers. I'm cooking the chard tonight. Rough chop the stems and saute them first with onions and olive oil, then chiffonade the leaves and add them (Goodness, I love knowing a word like "chiffonade!"). I've also got green beans, grapes, plums, two kinds of apples, a head of cabbage...I could go on, but you get the idea.

Not only am I eating more produce since I started this service, but I'm feeling downright "chefly" with what I'm working out with these veggies. (Okay, I know I'm just a home cook and not a chef. Humor me.).

Looking forward to digging into this delivery's goodies!

  
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CAROLJEAN64 9/30/2011 9:05PM

    Don't you just love the fresh fruits and veggies? I think the stuff from our box is simply different from anything I could buy in the store. I'm glad to know the swiss chard stems are edible, I just chopped the leaves and threw away the stems.

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DAWNFIRE72 9/30/2011 10:39AM

    Hey you are a chef for your own home. I am glad you are happy with your service.

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HAPPYSOUL91 9/29/2011 7:00PM

    that is pretty impressive

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LSBETH 9/29/2011 6:42PM

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MPARKER67 9/29/2011 1:03PM

    What is chiffonade?

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MARTHASPARKS 9/29/2011 11:48AM

    Yum!

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COOP9002 9/29/2011 11:16AM

    Sounds like a good way to get plenty of veggies.

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COOKWITHME65 9/29/2011 11:16AM

    Sounds so good. Hows that new Bobby Flay cookbook?

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WINFIELD28 9/29/2011 8:55AM

    So glad you signed up for this service!
It fits into your life so well...cooking, eating healthy - win - win!

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GEORGIA_KAY 9/29/2011 8:48AM

    Sounds YUMMY!

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THINRONNA 9/29/2011 7:31AM

    It all sounds like so much fun! You really ARE quite "chefly"!

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COMFYGLAMDIVA 9/29/2011 1:29AM

    Good for you! Enjoy all the fresh foods you're getting.

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DEE107 9/29/2011 12:06AM

    WOO HOO WAY TO GO WITH THE VEGGIES AND FRUIT WOO HOO

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CHALKDRAWJUMPER 9/28/2011 11:38PM

    LOL!! Okay, I confess, had to look it up:

CHIFFONADE
A preparation of shredded or finely cut leaf vegetables, used as a garnish for soup.
:shredded or finely cut vegetables or herbs used especially as a garnish

At first, I was gonna' say, WHY don't they just say, "SHREDDED," but then I saw this definition:
Chiffonade is a cooking technique in which herbs or leafy green vegetables (such as spinach and basil) are cut into long, thin strips. This is generally accomplished by stacking leaves, rolling them tightly, then cutting across the rolled leaves with a sharp knife, producing fine ribbons.

The fine ribbons obtained when several leafy vegetables or herbs are tightly rolled into a cigar shape and cut across into 1/16 –to 1/8-inch wide shreds.

Sooo... 'sliced in long ribbons" needs a pretty word like *Chiffonade* emoticon

Love how you're teaching us "chefly" ways, even if we ARE only house elves- I mean cooks!! LOL!!

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SKIRNIR 9/28/2011 11:30PM

  One of the reasons I have never done a CSA is I am afraid of what I might get. I have never cooked with a lot of stuff I might receive and my family can be adventurous, but I am not the most adventurous cook! So I can imagine how much fun you are having. HOpefully mostly fun and not torture like it might be for me!

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IFATFIRST77 9/28/2011 10:20PM

    Your veggies sound delicious! emoticon

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CHEFSOPHIE 9/28/2011 10:11PM

    Glad the CSA is working out so well. The food sounds fabulous. So technically what is the difference between a cook and a chef, surely not culinary school.

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MONETRUBY 9/28/2011 10:02PM

    I'll have to look into CSA's around here, your stuff just sounds too yummy!

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