We have had an unusually cold and "wet" winter here in North LA. Today's forecast is for snow and ice. This has sent the hordes into panic mode. They sent the children home from school at noon----EVEN THOUGH-it was only raining. They have called off school for tomorrow already---BECAUSE the Weather Man says it is going to snow and be cold. NOW WE ALL know how correct his forecasts can be. The grocery store was "No Room Parking" in anticipation of the grocery need.
NOW LET'S SEE---it should be above freezing by Friday and in the 60's by Sunday----BUT with the 1-3 inches snow that "MIGHT" fall---we may need a couple of weeks of provisions.
Having been in Erie during the winter months a few times----I see that the "Northerners take it all in stride". They have snow plows----they have salt---they have snow tires and snow blowers. It is their winter sort of like our summer is to us---we just live with it. I will say that though they continue to drive---I'm not sure they should be. They seem to think this gives license to sliding through red lights and stop signs. It would send a shiver up the spine of a demolition derby driver. BUT they cope!
It's totally out of the norm for us and we are not prepared---so we do the best we can for the day or so of "Winter Weather". Wonder what they would do in Erie if it was hovering around 100 degrees with 90+% humidity for a week.
It's ALL what you get used to living with!
New Recipe tonight---check it out .
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
RECIPE FOR YOUR FUTURE-------
For those that don't know me------and that would be all but 2 of my readers---after all if you knew me you would wonder WHY WOULD I READ HER RAMBLINGS! I seem to have gotten off my pig trail here! I LOVE to cook and try new recipes a LOT....at least once a week and sometimes for every meal that week. NOW this creates a problem---SINCE----there are a two of us here now and that means LOTS of left overs. While sweet Meredith was here, she took care of the left over problem---even going to the lengths to eat the oldest first. Since she has fled to the FAR North, I have begun sending some of those left overs to BC's office for lunch and others get thrown away.
Today I sent last night's fare---Spicy Pesto Chicken Pasta.
This recipe I rated a R for RISKY! It was quite spicy to say the least---well in fairness I got a little heavy handed with the chile paste. ANYWAY-BC's assistant suggested an on-line cookbook......HUMMM! What do you think? The problem is trying to make pictures in the middle of creating the latest dish. I have a page on this blog where I could put recipes....but I could get creative and have a link to another blog where I keep my newest finds. INTERESTED?
Today I sent last night's fare---Spicy Pesto Chicken Pasta.
This recipe I rated a R for RISKY! It was quite spicy to say the least---well in fairness I got a little heavy handed with the chile paste. ANYWAY-BC's assistant suggested an on-line cookbook......HUMMM! What do you think? The problem is trying to make pictures in the middle of creating the latest dish. I have a page on this blog where I could put recipes....but I could get creative and have a link to another blog where I keep my newest finds. INTERESTED?
Sunday, February 6, 2011
ONCE UPON A TIME----
in the FAR AWAY land of the North of Louisiana, there was a "Gator King" and his group of friends. The Gator King had lost his fair Queen to an illness of pink while his loyal friends stood by his side.
Life continued on for the Gator King and his friends. Week after week of talks and tears and laughter as time rolled along. The Gator King was alone and often commented of walking into his castle of quiet and the loneliness that he felt without his Queen.
The King and his friends met and talked and laughed and cried. Many a feast was consumed while together---but the Queen's throne remained empty for all to see. The King stayed busy with his big and wonderful family, his friends, and even the serfs in his Kingdom to the North. There was a plan in the wind---but all in good time---all in good time.
One day a friend said, "You should meet Lady S". I quickly agreed---someone to share a royal dinner with full of beauty and laughter. The perfect solution for the lonely King. The King asked that the friends summon a meeting with the lovely Lady S. Alas though they tried, there was always a roadblock in the road to Joy.
The King then took matters in his own hands and spoke directly with The Lady. Thus began the evenings and days of laughter and fun. The King was courting the Fair Lady and the Kingdom was full of fun and mirth once again.
The day finally came that the King brought Lady S a Royal Ring. The Kingdom was full of gaiety and elation as there would once again be a Queen to sit upon the Throne. The Temple Cathedral was filled with family and friends as the "I Do's" were pronounced. A great cheer rang out and the heavenly chorus joined in the "Hallelujah Chorus". Indeed the King had a new Queen and we all were filled with joy and tears of happiness.
LONG LIVE THE KING AND QUEEN & MAY YOU LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER
Life continued on for the Gator King and his friends. Week after week of talks and tears and laughter as time rolled along. The Gator King was alone and often commented of walking into his castle of quiet and the loneliness that he felt without his Queen.
The King and his friends met and talked and laughed and cried. Many a feast was consumed while together---but the Queen's throne remained empty for all to see. The King stayed busy with his big and wonderful family, his friends, and even the serfs in his Kingdom to the North. There was a plan in the wind---but all in good time---all in good time.
One day a friend said, "You should meet Lady S". I quickly agreed---someone to share a royal dinner with full of beauty and laughter. The perfect solution for the lonely King. The King asked that the friends summon a meeting with the lovely Lady S. Alas though they tried, there was always a roadblock in the road to Joy.
The King then took matters in his own hands and spoke directly with The Lady. Thus began the evenings and days of laughter and fun. The King was courting the Fair Lady and the Kingdom was full of fun and mirth once again.
The day finally came that the King brought Lady S a Royal Ring. The Kingdom was full of gaiety and elation as there would once again be a Queen to sit upon the Throne. The Temple Cathedral was filled with family and friends as the "I Do's" were pronounced. A great cheer rang out and the heavenly chorus joined in the "Hallelujah Chorus". Indeed the King had a new Queen and we all were filled with joy and tears of happiness.
LONG LIVE THE KING AND QUEEN & MAY YOU LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER
THE ROYAL COUPLE AND THE SMALL GROUP OF FRIENDS
Friday, February 4, 2011
WELL----HELLO THERE!
"Pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
I didn't go to bed until almost 11, and then I was awakened with a start as my roommate jerked out of the bed around midnight. It seems I was making some undue noise while sleeping. The sinfilled part of me would like to point out the MANY nights I have stared at the ceiling as the logs were not just sawed but chainsawed next to me. Call me defensive at this point. I am REALLY awake now---so go get my book. Read until 1:30 and then stare at the ceiling and pray until 2:30. My eyes pop open at 5, but I do manage to toss and turn until 6. Giving up--I just go shower and start another day.
NOW you might ask---what good comes from this late night wakefulness? I listened to the rain and sleet and the quiet stillness that only comes in those wee hours. I prayed and prayed and prayed. I was prompted to search the Scriptures for answers. . . . AND I was reminded to give thanks in ALL circumstances. NOT an easy thing to do at times. .....and it is humbling VERY humbling to be reminded of my "Vileness" as Tozer so adequately points out.
Who DO you talk to in the middle of the night when all is dark and still and quiet---who else would listen at that hour---Only God.
I didn't go to bed until almost 11, and then I was awakened with a start as my roommate jerked out of the bed around midnight. It seems I was making some undue noise while sleeping. The sinfilled part of me would like to point out the MANY nights I have stared at the ceiling as the logs were not just sawed but chainsawed next to me. Call me defensive at this point. I am REALLY awake now---so go get my book. Read until 1:30 and then stare at the ceiling and pray until 2:30. My eyes pop open at 5, but I do manage to toss and turn until 6. Giving up--I just go shower and start another day.
NOW you might ask---what good comes from this late night wakefulness? I listened to the rain and sleet and the quiet stillness that only comes in those wee hours. I prayed and prayed and prayed. I was prompted to search the Scriptures for answers. . . . AND I was reminded to give thanks in ALL circumstances. NOT an easy thing to do at times. .....and it is humbling VERY humbling to be reminded of my "Vileness" as Tozer so adequately points out.
Who DO you talk to in the middle of the night when all is dark and still and quiet---who else would listen at that hour---Only God.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
WHO KNOWS THE STORY BEHIND US ALL!
I have added an additional student to my tutoring. It's definitely a God thing! I worked with this young lady one day when my student was absent. It was so evident that she was smart---but for some reason struggling-at times in school. I could not get her out of my mind or off of my heart for days after our session. I spoke with her teacher and my SIL who has some big title at school about her. We came up with a plan and so I went for my first official session with her.
The first session was quite eventful----she was absent from school. Upon further investigation it turns out that she was suspended for fighting. NOW this is a paradox. This young lady is built a lot like I am----we are not cut out to be fighters. She is painfully shy around me and I have to ask her to repeat much of what she says. I laughingly tell her I am old and deaf. She hangs her head and her eyes are down most of the time. FIGHTING? Something is going on here.
Today I went back for another first session. I told her that I was working with her because she was so smart. That I wanted to see her do really well in school and knew she could be a top student. We worked for about 30 minutes rewriting a paragraph she was assigned. In truth, I did a lot of the suggesting today--but that will change as she grows to know me better.
Her principal told me perhaps I needed to "Lay Hands On Her". I said ---I will do just that or anything else to help her realize her potential.
"Red and yellow, black and white--they are precious in His sight."
Meanwhile my other student has been moved to another group for her classes. Hopefully she will receive more assistance in the new classes. I am now tutoring her Monday after school and Tuesday during school. The teacher asked me to help her with writing a 3 paragraph composition. When I read the last one she did, she did not use complete sentences. We have started from square one--writing a sentence AND THEN start putting them together to form paragraphs. I have worked with this student for over a year now. She is ESL---so the struggle is huge since English is not spoken at home and she is the oldest of 7 siblings.
Did you EVER stop to think about he obstacles SO MANY face in getting an education? IT IS DAUNTING to say the least.
LEAP TEST is in April----WOW---so much to do and so little time!
The first session was quite eventful----she was absent from school. Upon further investigation it turns out that she was suspended for fighting. NOW this is a paradox. This young lady is built a lot like I am----we are not cut out to be fighters. She is painfully shy around me and I have to ask her to repeat much of what she says. I laughingly tell her I am old and deaf. She hangs her head and her eyes are down most of the time. FIGHTING? Something is going on here.
Today I went back for another first session. I told her that I was working with her because she was so smart. That I wanted to see her do really well in school and knew she could be a top student. We worked for about 30 minutes rewriting a paragraph she was assigned. In truth, I did a lot of the suggesting today--but that will change as she grows to know me better.
Her principal told me perhaps I needed to "Lay Hands On Her". I said ---I will do just that or anything else to help her realize her potential.
"Red and yellow, black and white--they are precious in His sight."
Meanwhile my other student has been moved to another group for her classes. Hopefully she will receive more assistance in the new classes. I am now tutoring her Monday after school and Tuesday during school. The teacher asked me to help her with writing a 3 paragraph composition. When I read the last one she did, she did not use complete sentences. We have started from square one--writing a sentence AND THEN start putting them together to form paragraphs. I have worked with this student for over a year now. She is ESL---so the struggle is huge since English is not spoken at home and she is the oldest of 7 siblings.
Did you EVER stop to think about he obstacles SO MANY face in getting an education? IT IS DAUNTING to say the least.
LEAP TEST is in April----WOW---so much to do and so little time!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
AM I IN ERIE??????
The temps was 18 when I woke up this AM and the wind chill was in the single digit. NEEDLESS TO SAY---I felt no need to run. I am SURE "The Big Girls" all ran. NEITHER RAIN NOR SLEET NOR SNOW YADA YADA YADA. THEY MAKE ME LOOK SO SANE!
I have been without the internet for over a week. WOW! Didn't know how much I relied upon it!
I have been without the internet for over a week. WOW! Didn't know how much I relied upon it!
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