December 31, 2004
Happy New Year
I make a new year's resolution every other year (odd numbered years since 1999)
My resolution is to try at least one new recipe a week (or 52 a year). It's something I like to do, and my personal cookbook has grown...and grown.
And when I find an especially good recipe,
I like to share it with my blogger friends.
December 30, 2004
I got my car back!
We picked my car up last evening from the repair shop. I had a run in with a deer on the way to work about a month ago.
It looks great. The damage was over $6,000, but lucky for us - we had $100 deductible on our insurance policy.
December 29, 2004
He will be missed
has died of prostate cancer at the age of 69
December 28, 2004
Back to the East Coast
Thanks for all the Holiday wishes.
We just got back from Sunny California (Pasadena) after spending 8 days with Don's family.
We did so much touristy stuff while we were there, that I'll try not to bore you with too many details.
More tomorrow.
It's been 8 days since I sat down to a computer.
I think that's an all-time record.
Cas
December 19, 2004
From our Home to yours
Happy Holidays
Don and I would like this opportunity to all who visit here
A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON.
December 17, 2004
Oatmeal - not just for health
I was eating a bowl of instant oatmeal (a local store brand) in front of my PC at work – healthy food, you know. I noticed that they have “Wacky Trivia” on their packages.
Here was what I learned today.
When was the first comic book produced?
• Although the first issue of Famous Funnies was dated July 1934, it was actually released in May of that year. From the very beginning, comic publishers have routinely cover-dated their books two to three months later than the actual shipping date to give the books a longer shelf life.
• Famous Funnies reached its 100th issue in November 1942, the first comic to achieve that milestone.
• "Buck Rogers" first appeared in the third issue and would run in every issue until #190, and then sporadically until the final issue. Legendary artist Frank Frazetta drew several classic "Buck Rogers" covers near the end of the title's run.
December 14, 2004
Homely Ornament
We’re in the process of decorating our tree. We have too many ornaments, but we do our best to get at least the most important ornaments displayed every year.
I have one from my past that’s just about as homely as it can be, but I loved the family that gave it to me (and probably will never run across them again – they don’t live anywhere near here). So up it goes every year.
I’d post a picture of it, but, you never know who’s reading your blog. So I’ll pass on displaying the "real thing".
Does anyone else put bad looking things on their tree because of the sentiment attached?
December 12, 2004
"Tis the Season
What a good feeling - finally
How about you?
December 09, 2004
My Least favorite clothing
Now that winter's rapidly approaching us here in SE Pennsylvania, I have the annual problem of how to keep my hands warm.
Gloves are probably my least favorite article of clothing ever. I guess there are worse (corsets, girdles and the like), but I don't indulge in them.
I also don't think gloves keep hands warm. They just seem to isolate each little finger from any chance of gathering any warmth from any other little finger.
And I think mittens are only slightly better.
December 07, 2004
Blog Walk
When I am lucky enough to have time for a blog walk, I really enjoy seeing what other people have to say.
I have noticed my blog name, Cassie-b, on lots of peoples’ lists – people with whom I’ve never had any contact.
A while ago, I noticed that another blogger ask for a roll call, and at the risk of being embarrassed by nobody responding, if you happen to drop by, could you please stop in and say hello.
December 05, 2004
She's Cooking Again
Today I’ve decided to make homemade cranberry sauce. It’s really good, and so easy to make.
I like to have it for holiday dinners, and also for any leftover turkey meals that may linger.
This recipe is straight from the bag of cranberries we bought yesterday.
Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 12-ounce package Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries, rinsed and drained.
Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil; add cranberries, return to boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate until serving time. Makes 2 1/4 cups.
There are lots of other recipe ideas at this site
December 03, 2004
Not a Good Day
Yesterday was a difficult day for me. About 2 miles before I got to work, and at about 6:15am, I hit a deer – rather a deer hit me.
I didn’t even know anything was happening until the deer hit and shattered my windshield.
The car continued to operate, and I just drove on to work.
I couldn’t get out of the driver’s side - the car was well hit.
The guard at work called the police, and I called all the other folks, insurance and towing company. Don came over to rescue me, and the car was taken away. I won’t see it for anywhere from 2-4 weeks while it’s in for repairs.
I have been reasonably ok, but walked around with a red face and talking fast for several hours. I am fine, just a little shaken.
The poor deer and my poor car didn’t fare as well.
December 01, 2004
I Just Can't Believe it's December
If you're one of those people who needs more holidays than the standard bunch in December, maybe you can find something to celebrate here: (click on the image to enlarge)
Have a Happy December!