Take-Out and Mishmash

I'm still not brave enough to visit a restaurant 

so youngest and I ordered fish take-out from the Knights of Columbus. 

A great way to support our local folks as well!

Its Friday night! Add a glass if wine to inspire a bit of romance with your honey.

Since Flyboy is flying, I'm going to enjoy wine with my meal "just because".

Gotta love yourself!

I selected Mich Mash from Chateau Grand Traverse.

Don't you just love the label?

#Thursday13 - Older Women Are Awesome

He was an amazing radio and television writer who was best known for his weekly broadcast "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney", a part of the CBS News program 60 Minutes from 1978 to 2011. . I miss Andy Roony and his wit. Now that I'm over 50, I think I appreciate his humor more than I did before.

 

13 Quotes from Andy Rooney On Older Women 

1. Older Women Andy Rooney says, "As I grow in age, I value older women most of all. Here are just a few reasons why." 

 2. An older woman will never wake you in the middle of the night to ask, "What are you thinking?" She doesn't care what you think. 

 3. An older woman knows herself well enough to be assured in who she is, what she is, what she wants and from whom. Few women past the age of 50 give a damn what you might think about her. 

 4. An older single woman usually has had her fill of "meaningful relationships" and commitment." The last thing she needs in her life is another dopey, clingy, whiny, dependent lover! 

 5. Older women are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they think they can get away with it. 

 6. Most older women cook well. They care about cleanliness and are generous with praise, often undeserved. 

 7. An older woman has the self-assurance to introduce you to her women friends. 

 9. A younger woman with a man will often ignore even her best friend because she doesn't trust the guy with other women. Older women couldn't care less. 

 10. Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to an older woman. They always know. 

11. An older woman looks good wearing bright red lipstick. This is not true of younger women or drag queens. 

 12. Once you get past a wrinkle or two, an older woman is far sexier than her younger counterpart. Her libido's stronger, her fear of pregnancy gone. 13. Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off you are a jerk if you are acting like one.

BONUS QUOTE: Yes, we praise older women for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coifed babe of 70 there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22 year old waitress.

A Journal Writing Prompt - In This Moment

Are you snowed in? Are you in self-isolation? Are you in lock down mode? 

Many people have taken time during covid to begin writing or at least keeping a journal.

Writing in a journal is a great way to relax and escape.

Here's a little Writing Prompt 

to help train your mind to write, 

to exercise your brain, 

to get you started putting thoughts down.

IN THIS MOMENT 

Sit comfortably with your notebook and pen. Write for 10 -15 minutes.

This exercise is one of my favorites. 

Read the following questions then close your eyes.

What sounds do you hear? Do you notice any odors? How is the temperature?

Are you in a relaxed state?

Now, open your eyes and immediately pick up your pen/pencil 

and write about the first thing that comes to mind.

          

Tasty Tuesday - Chocolate Chip Cookie Fun Facts

Grandma said the quickest way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

My best friend's mom made the best cookies in the world. Unfortunately she took the recipe to the grave. I miss Mom Carlyon and her cookies. Cooking and baking is actually a science and I've narrowed my "tests" to one closest resembling her recipe.  

These cookies spread out too much 

so we have to eat these up before I can try another batch. 

So enjoy a cookie and some trivia about chocolate chip cookies.

• Ruth and Kenneth Wakefield sold the Toll House Inn in 1966 and the new owners turned the building into a nightclub. In 1970, the Saccone family bought the building and restored it to its original 1700's Cape Code style. On New Year’s Eve, 1984, the Toll House burned to the ground and was never rebuilt. The site, the birthplace of the first chocolate chip cookie, is marked with a sign and is now home to an ice cream shop.

• There are 7 billion chocolate chip cookies eaten in the United States every year, with about 50% of those homemade cookies.

• Nabisco’s “Chips Ahoy” Chocolate Chip cookies are the second highest selling cookie in the United States. Oreos hold the number 1 slot.

• The Chocolate Chip Cookie is the official state cookie of both Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania “state cookie” status was proposed in 1996 by 4th Grade students at Caln Elementary school. Previously, the officially named state cookie of Pennsylvania had been tied up in a legislative battle between the Nazareth sugar cookie and the oatmeal chocolate chip cookie.

• The world’s largest cookie was a chocolate chip cookie, made by the Immaculate Baking Company on May 17, 2003 in Flat Rock, North Carolina. It was 40,000 pounds and 102 feet in diameter. The giant cookie was broken up and sold in commemorative boxes, raising $20,000 for the Folk Artists Foundation Museum. The record was officially recognized by Guinness World Records in 2008. Previously, the record for the world’s biggest cookie was also a chocolate chip cookie, an 81 foot diameter cookie made by New Zealand’s Cookie Time Company in 1996.

• If it wasn’t for airplay on The Betty Crocker Cooking School of the Air, the Wakefield chocolate crunch recipe may not have risen to fame quite so quickly. Betty Crocker is not and has never been a real person. The radio program that launched the chocolate chip cookie to legendary status was voiced and scripted by home economist Marjorie Child Husted, who was also responsible for inventing the Betty Crocker brand character.

*This post was previously published, 4/11/17

Sausage Nonsense

I visited Willi's Sausage Co in Frankenmuth. 

Sent out-of-town Flyboy a pic to make him jealous.

His response, "You can't have anyone else's sausage. 🥴"

Not Quite Right

My new yoga partner hasn't quite figured out how it's done.

Breakfast at the Cabin

It's 16 degrees Farenheit outside today. More snow fell in the night. Flyboy is off flying in warmer climates, leaving only me and son #3 home. My son is doing what teen boys do best....SLEEP. 

I'm enjoying the quiet morning. 

Natures sounds are coming from my kitchen Echo while I chop varies veggies to be used in dishes this week.

The dogs relax at my feet. They already cleared the floor of sweet pepper pieces and the don't care for turnips.

Time for breakfast. I've added Flaxseed, (Doc says I need more Omega 3), ashwagandha powder for wellness and for fun some French herbs. 

For my omelet, I begin with a dollop of ghee, my choice of fat, to my cast iron pan. Toss in some turnips and season with my favorite Cajun spices. I add diced tomato,  sweet pepper,  green onions. Pour my whisked eggs on top. Sprinkle with parsley and cheddar cheese. Cover to cook through.

I cut the omelet and serve on top of the grits. 

Today, I'm enjoying tea Flyboy brought home from Alaska. 

Teen boy is gracing me with his presence and shouts, "I smell food!"

All I Want for #ValentinesDay...

Setting the scene: Married boy, college boy and teen boy are together in our Livingroom. I love them but sometimes their obnoxiousness wears on me. Especially when I'm reading.

My darling Flyboy asks me what I want to do for Valentine's Day. My sons continue trying to out amaze each other.

Flyboy frowns at our overly loud offspring: "Again...I ask. What do you want for Valentine's Day?"

Not looking up from my kindle: "I want lots of delicious orgasms."

Dead silence.

Married boy: "I'm outta here. I'm going home."

College boy: On that note, I'm heading back to school."

Teen boy grumbling on his way to his room: "At least you can go some place. I'm stuck with them."

Dust settles.

Flyboy looks around the empty room: "What was that?"

Without losing my place in the book: "That, my love, is how you clear a room. And yes, I'm serious about the orgasms."

A moment latter, Flyboy is heard booking a hotel room.

Breakfast in Bed

With so many things still closed due to covid, many are choosing to stay in for Valentine's Day. What belter way to celebrate V-Day than to spend a lazy morning together 

sharing breakfast in bed! 

Spice up your day with this starter!

  Mexican Fiesta Quiche 

  Ingredients: 

2 eggs, divided 

1 1/3 tablespoons water 

1/16 teaspoon garlic powder 

3/8 cup yellow corn meal 

2/3 teaspoon chili powder 

5 ounces canned pinto beans 

1 1/3 ounces canned diced mild green chilies, undrained 

2 2/3 tablespoons green onions including tops, chopped fine 

2 2/3 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese 

salsa, or taco sauce 

  Preparations: 

In medium bowl, beat together 1 of the eggs, the water and garlic powder. Stir in cornmeal until mixture is crumbly. To form crust, press cornmeal mixture onto bottom and up sides of lightly greased 8-x-8-x-2 inch baking dish. Beat together remaining eggs and chili powder until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients except salsa until well combined. Pour into prepared crust. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F. oven until puffed in center and knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes. Drizzle with salsa. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. 

  Microwave Instructions: Cook on full power, rotating dish 1/2 turn once or twice, 5 minutes. Continue cooking on 50% power, rotating dish 1/4 turn 2 to 3 times, until puffed in center and knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 8 to 12 minutes. Let stand to complete cooking, about 10 minutes. Makes 2 Servings. 

Picture This, A Steamy #Excerpt

Striking a pose left her breathless.  A red ribbon wrapped around his black top hat, resting at an angle over his right eye.  The shoulders of his tuxedo coat accented his broad shoulders.  The coat opened to reveal a red vest, blue bow tie and black shirt.  Josh stood with his feet wide apart, black tails of his coat hung behind legs clad in black.  He wore fingerless red and black gloves with one hand resting on a carved rabbit head on his white cane.  His other hand was fisted at his side with tension.

Lifting her eyes back to his face, Josh's eyes bore into her soul with need and desire.  His jaw was taunt, until his lips slowly slide into a sexy smile.

When Josh spotted Jenny standing next to Tracie he saw the flush in her face and enjoyed the moment of watching her eyes travel across his body.  He imagined feeling her eyes and fingers on his body without clothing.  Taking a moment to admire his Queen of Hearts, she was incredibly sexy. 

Black leather boots fit tight up to her knees.  Her risqué gown was black velvet, trimmed in white satin with red hearts on her bodice.  The long part of the gown was open in the front along with the skirt hiding what most desperately wanted in the shadows of the material.  Jenny's hair was pulled back tight with a crown of crystals upon her head.  She wore makeup and red lipstick fit for the queen.  Resting her weight on one leg, holding a glass of champagne in one hand, she looked like true royalty.

His, yes, tonight and forever, she would be his. 

With determined strides he crossed the room; his eyes never leaving hers.  Josh noticed her lips part.  Ruby red lips simply desiring to be kissed.

"You made it!" Tracie laughed.  "The costume is so you.  You’re such a Mad Hatter."

Josh stopped so close to Jenny he could feel her heat.  He tipped his hat to the ladies but only focused on one.  He carefully took the champagne from Jenny.

"Well, I'm mad," handing the glass to Tracie, he raised an eyebrow at Jenny.

Her lips parted as if she was going to speak but Josh decided not to let a word escape.  He moved forward placing one hand firmly on her back and pulled her close.  With the other hand he cupped her head and brought his lips down on hers.  She tasted so good, he could certainly get used to kissing her every day...all day. Her lips parted allowing her tongue to dance with his.

 He felt her body wilt slightly as she let out a moan when his lips left hers for a moment.  His grip tightened on her.

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