Cassie-b

HAPPY HALL0WEEN!

November

November already! The months seem to go by so fast that I find it hard to believe.

Aside from the holidays that everyone knows, I have this little calendar page of unusual days for celebration.  Maybe you can find one that especially fits your life. 

I should definitely celebrate November 6th.  I feel that I am directionally challenged, and never seem to have a compass.  However, this year I have asked for a gps for Christmas.  Maybe I won’t get lost so often.

If you have a suggestion which gps I should get, please let me know.

I neglected to add my little brother’s birthday on November 26. 

But we won’t forget to celebrate!

Stink bugs

We have a new kind of pest in our house this autumn.  And since autumn is late arriving, I guess we’ll be dealing with these critters for a while more.

They don’t seem to be much of a problem, but I understand that if you squish one of them, the emit a particularly nasty odor.  So far, we haven’t had that problem.  They just hand on our screens, and sometimes our walls.  But we are very careful disposing of them.

I don’t know if you have those little critters where you live, but if you do, be careful.

Busy Times

I’m too busy at work, and working from home, that I must don’t have time to post.

Have a nice week, everyone.

See you when the crunch is over!

How ‘bout them Cowboys!

Posted by cassie-b • 05:46 PM

Red Wine

RED WINE - CHEERS, Y’ALL

We had a glass of red wine with our dinner last night, so I thought I’d do a little research.

- Seems that red wine has a protective effect on health for the common cold.
-In a study of 4,000 (very happy) volunteers, it was discovered that people who drank two glasses a day had almost 50% less colds than non-wine drinkers.
- One glass a day appears to protect against colds, but two is better. The antioxidant effects of the wine may be a contributing factor. 

I say, there might be good reason for Don and I to enjoy a glass with dinner.
Cheers, Y’All. 

Downsized!

The company that I work for recently had a very large downsizing. And I was one of the “impacted” people. 

I’ve been there a long time, and have enjoyed my job.

I’ll be doing something else by the beginning of next year.  I’m not sure what that will be yet, but will let you know.

Maybe I’ll just stay home. 
That sounds very tempting.

Posted by cassie-b • 07:54 AM

Sunday entertainment

I went to a craft fair on Sunday with good friends.  I haven’t been to one in a long time, and it was fun.

My friend bought a lot of pretty jewelery and a hand-painted vest.  I didn’t buy anything.  I’m so disappointed in myself.  They’re going to another craft fair in a couple of weeks, and have asked me to go along.  This time I’ll buy something!

While we were there, we saw this man. 

I was standing next to him when a vendor asked him what he was doing here, and he responded that he was slumming. 

The Unofficial “How Often Do You Blog” poll

I like to post 3 times a week.  Not a lofty goal, but I usually manage to do so.

But I read other bloggers who post just about every day.

If you don’t mind my asking, hHow often do you blog? 
And how long have you been blogging? 
I’ve been blogging for 4 years. 
And still enjoy it.

So Sad

Today I was notified at work that a colleague from work, an attorney, died during the night.  This man was someone I have worked with almost daily over the past 15 years.  I don’t know if it was sudden, or if he had been ill.  He didn’t work in the same building that I do, and most of our interactions were by email.  I saw him rarely.  But it’s as if I’ve lost a friend. 

And there’s nothing I can do, except go to a very large funeral
and send a donation to the charity listed in the obituary. 

He was 55.

I will miss him.

More weekend company

We’re having company for dinner this weekend, and I’ve decided to make this dip - it’s one of our favorites. 
And it’s pretty easy to make.

HOT BROCCOLI CHEESE DIP
1 pkg. Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 envelope G*ood S*easons Italian Salad Dressing Mix
1 pkg frozen chopped broccoli, drained (10 oz.)
1 package shredded Cheddar cheese (I use extra sharp)

Mix cream cheese, sour cream and salad dressing mix until well blended. Stir in broccoli and about half of the Cheddar cheese. 

Spoon into lightly buttered pie plate or ovenproof crock if you have one.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar cheese. Bake for about 5 minutes more or until Cheddar cheese is melted. Serve with crackers.

And you don’t have to worry about left overs!