Saturday, May 10, 2008
Friday, May 09, 2008
Interesting Blog Walk
I was taking a little blog walk and ended up at this site You just never know what you’ll stumble across.
Jeremy is a little boy who has had his picture taken with lots of famous people.
The first time I saw this sight was in 2004.
If you want to see some cute pics, go over and have a look.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Strawberry Festival
Last Sunday, we went to the Strawberry Festival in Lahaska Pa. There were lots of strawberries (they were delicious) – and strawberry deserts. And there were beautiful displays of tulips.
“This annual event will feature a variety of red and seedy snacks, from strawberry fritters and chocolate-dipped strawberries to fresh jam. Period craftspeople, including blacksmiths and glassblowers, will demonstrate their trades and hawk products. Jugglers, stilt walkers and musicians will further fuel the good times.”
If you’d like to see a Strawberry Festival video, click here
The weather was great. and we had a very good time.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Cinco De Mayo
In honor of Cinco De Mayo, I’m preparing chili for dinner. This recipe is really good. 
Crockpot Steak Chili
1 large can kidney beans, drained (40 something ounces)
1 large can or 2 regular sized cans diced tomatoes
1 pound steak, previously cooked and cubed (or cooked in the crock pot for a couple of hours)
1 diced onion
1 clove minced garlic
1 Tablespoon chili powder (or to taste) few drops Tobasco sauce (optional)
2 green peppers
Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker Cover and cook for 8 hours. I serve it topped with chopped onions and grated cheese.
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Another Day to Celebrate
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of the historical battle of 1862 between Mexico and France. This holiday is a symbol of Mexican pride and unity and includes great festivities.
Cinco de mayo is celebrated on the 5th of May The holiday is a remembrance of a David and Goliath-like fight. In 1862, as the French invasion of Mexico began, Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza’s force of 4,000 soldiers defeated twice as many French soldiers in the Battle of Puebla.
The French occupation would continue until 1866. But the Mexican soldiers’ courage and determination inspired Mexican Americans. Even back then, historians say, California’s Mexican Americans celebrated the win.
Today, it’s become much like St. Patrick’s Day. You don’t have to be Mexican to celebrate it.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
“The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports”
If you wish,
Have a Mint Julep and enjoy Derby Day
Kentucky Derby
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grade 1 Race
Kentucky Derby
“The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports”
Location Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Inaugurated 1875
Race type Thoroughbred
Website 2008 Kentucky Derby
Race information
Distance 1¼ miles
Track Dirt, Left-handed
Qualification 3-year-old
Weight Colt/Gelding: 126 lbs (57.2 kg)
Filly: 121 lbs. (54.9 kg)
Purse US$2 million
Bonuses US$ 200
The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is one and a quarter miles (2 km) at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57.2 kg) and fillies 121 pounds (54.9 kg).[1] The race is known in the United States as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” for its approximate duration, and is also called “The Run for the Roses” for the blanket of roses draped over the winner. It is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in the US and typically draws around 155,000 fans.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
On Being a Southpaw
He told me there was a left handed hammer (weird), and I talked about all my left-hand scissors. I have several pairs of left-handed scissors, and two pairs of true left-handed scissors.
Click here for a short video of left-handed items
I decided to see if the internet had anything to offer regarding left handers.
There’s a lot out there.
Any other leftys out there?
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Oscar’s Tree planted in 2004
I don’t seem to be able to link back to this post, so I’m re-posting it.
Several years ago, we befriended a beautiful big black and white cat named Oscar who lived at the end of our street. Our friendship with Oscar grew over a period of years.
We always brought him a treat when we walked by, one treat on our way to our walk, and another treat for our way back home. He always waited for us. During his ast summer, we moved up to mostly seafood, his favorite - usually 2 shrimp each night.
Oscar died in the spring of 2004 and we were really very sad. During these nightly visits, we became friendly with “Oscar’s family” and unbeknownst to us, they referred to us as “Oscar,s people”.
Well, shortly after Oscar’s death, Oscar’s parents came by our house and planted a beautiful Redbud tree in our yard. (Nancy), They got the tree for us through their business, and then they came down tonight with all this huge tree planting equipment, and planted it for us.
We have named the tree, “Oscar’s Tree”. Funny, because of that friendly cat, we’ve met some very nice people, and now we have a tree in our yard - and all because of Oscar.
And it gets more beautiful every year.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Delicious muffins
When Don didn’t feel well last week, he wasn’t eating much.
So I decided to make something to tempt him. It worked.
I haven’t made muffins in a long time, and these were not only delicious, but pretty heatlhy as well.
Healthy (and delicious) muffins
1 1/2 cup quick oatmeal
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cups skim milk
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 egg white (I used a whole egg)
Mix together in order given.
Put into muffin tins – oiled or with paper cupcake liners
Top with the following:
½ cup oatmeal
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons melted butter
( I doubled the amount of topping)
Bake in a preheated 375F oven for about 15 minutes, or until done (depends upon the size of the muffins).
And they were really easy to make too.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
We Voted
Pennsylvania folks voted yesterday. Or at least some of them. Don and I went to the polls at lunchtime, and were #163 and 164. That’s a pretty low turnout. I hope it picked up later in the day.
