Blah, blah... what???

have we gotten to be such a self - satisfiying society and "I'll get my own" society that we don't need another person's simple.. "have a nice day" sign off? What happened to "how are you doing?" and actually stopping to listen to the answer. Am I that uncool to think someone actually cares that I actually DO want them to have a good day? So.. it won't matter after I'm done talking to say "I hope your day stinks like a soiled diaper left in a garbage bag in the hot sun" Have a great day.

Grandma Nelda

We celebrated my grandmother's 96th birthday among other celebrations.. all in which included her. In the last 15 years, she has... - completed her GED - lived alone and in that has been able to be herself and loved herself - translated, written and published 2 books - started her own publishing company - is a great grandmother to 18 great grandchildren - remembered all their names and their birthdays - caretaker to her own home and vast flower and vegetable garden Now, the queen has traveled north to be among most of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and is lovingly being waited on hand and foot...finally.

chicken prosciutto

Another accident in the food area... We eat lots of chicken and turkey in our house... cheap and high in protien... and I am constantly running out of ideas of how to cook it... I mean... I'm digging deep into the recesses of my memory of how I have ever eaten chicken. I have to say I'm particularly impressed with myself on this dish... 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 pieces of prosciutto 1/4 c. of white cooking wine 1/2 c. of apple cider wrap the chicken with the prosciutto and place in a baking dish pour the wine and cider over the chicken and put into a 350 degrees oven for about 30 minutes or internal temperature reads 180 degrees. Take chicken out and place on a plate and pour the juices into a small saucepan. Add more cider and wine and reduce to a thin syrup. Pour over the chicken and serve. This dinner would be great with a Black Pearl white zin. and oven baked reds.