April 2009
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Spring Cleaning Update!
It’s been exactly three weeks since we had Big Al installed the new fence and put down grass seed and straw. Mother Nature has been fully cooperating, it’s been raining so much that I’ve only had to drag the hose out to water on three days.
We have one small problem.
Teriyaki Turkey Won Ton Burgers
OK – this recipe gets a thumbs up from the pickiest taste testers on the planet, my niece and nephew.
While this sounds like a bit of work, it really isn’t bad at all, and it gives you leftover Carrot Salad and a couple of burgers, so bonus! Also, this Won Ton burger format gets a lot [...]
A Ray of Sunshine
Leslie’s niece says she looks lazy. I might have to agree, but isn’t this what house cats are supposed to do?
Prom Night ‘09
At the risk of sounding like someone’s mother, I just wanted to yell, “Can we all please put down our cell phones?” At any given time, several of them were reading, texting or talking on their cell (you’re probably getting concerned that I was paying a bit too much attention to this crowd and ignoring my husband on our weekly date, but he was enjoying it just as much as I was).
Golf Season
But, the whole reason for this blog entry is to tell you what Old School overheard last weekend at the local driving range. Two little girls, probably 10 and 12, were taking lessons with the female pro. Here is what he heard the younger one say:
oh yea, i’m still normal
During my high school career in the waning days of the 70’s I categorized everyone at Firestone High School in Akron, Ohio into one of four distinct groups:
Stars of the Small Screen
While we were “in the wings” waiting to perform, we ran into the crew from Star Wars. Don’t ask me why they were there. I would assume they helped add to the party atmosphere. Leslie asked if they would take a picture. In case you’re wondering, Leslie is on the far right.
Smiling Dog
Have you ever seen a dog that smiles?
Cooking 101 With Leslie
As the single woman without children on this blog (I would be the married one without children) Leslie has a perfectly good excuse for her lack of culinary skills. She’s never had to feed anyone but herself, her two cats and her horse. And none of the animals require anything other than a good pile of hay or a cup of dry food.
Cat Warmer
Look at that face, it’s like she’s saying, “Yeah, I”m on your car. What are you going to do about it?”