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Love is sure better when it's gone
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Sunday, November 8, 2009
I think I may have been tempting this buck...
...and I am probably lucky that I did not get racked with his antlers. I am not sure, but I think his stomping motion was a warning. I was surprised that the deer let me get so close.
The reason why Tara is my favorite character from True Blood…
Season 1 Episode 8 The Fourth Man In The Fire
Lettie Mae: Don’t you touch that sweetie pie. Momma take care of all the laundry.
Mable Simkins: Oh my goodness, Lettie Mae, ain’t she the spittin’ image of you? That’s a compliment.
Lettie Mae: Tara Mae, you remember Mable Simkins, don’t you?
Tara Mae: Yeah, from the church.
Mable Simkins: That’s right. And why don’t we see your smiling face there no more?
Tara Mae: Uh, cause I stopped goin’.
Mable Simkins: Oh well, it’s never too late to come back. Lettie Mae left us for two years. And we welcomed her back today like she had never gone.
Lettie Mae: I heard the call. The good lord said, Lettie Mae, you been away too long your church needs you.
Mable Simkins: Oh, and you should have heard her testify. The entire congregation was filled with the spirit.
Tara Mae: Yeah, I bet she was full of it.
Mable Simkins: Your momma is an inspiration to us all.
Lettie Mae: Glory to God.
Mable Simkins: Amen.
Mable Simkins: Girl, why don’t you come to bible group on Tuesday? Have plenty of nice young men and fruit punch.
Lettie Mae: A little religion do you a world of good, baby girl.
Tara Mae: Shit, are you even listening to what you are sayin'? You can lie to yourself and everyone else, but when you go to bed, you are just as fucked up and miserable as I am. And going to church, and wearing a crazy ass hat ain’t gonna make you a better person.
Lettie Mae: She got a demon in her?
Mable Simkins: My granddaughter had a demon in her. They everywhere.
Norristown Farm Park
This is the beautiful area surrounding Building 50 in Norristown, which is my sister's place of employment. She started as a Registered Nurse, and has been helping psych patients for several years. Now, she is a dedicated Administrator and Nurse Educator, and I am so very proud of her. Though she is small, she has such a big heart. I love her!
I visited the area for the first time on Saturday afternoon. I took a long and leisurely walk with my lens. And spent much of two hours spying on a pair of deer. I was almost charged by a buck who was trying to get his hump on. He-he.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Eggplant Chana Masala
This is my first-ever attempt at an Indian/Vegan dish, and my first guilt-free recipe from The Kind Diet. I just sampled a few spoonfuls, and as Alicia Silverstone wrote, "It tastes so good it's downright dirty!" I am looking forward to serving it to my family for dinner!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Cone Head. And it is not for Halloween.
My dog was given a cone collar at the vet. Elizabethan. Hilarious-looking. Poor Magnus.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Thinking about a more sustainable future...
I liked this quote from an article called The New Homesteaders in Popular Mechanics, as I have been curious about how to accomplish what the author, James Vlahos, was considering...
I have been dreaming of a greenhouse full of organic produce in my own backyard. I wonder, would it be possible to grow citrus trees? You know, the kind they have in abundance in FL and CA.
I also intend to begin collecting rainwater, composting and cutting back on our water and energy use.
Too HOT Taste of Mogul
Today, I shared my second experience with Indian food with my husband. Unfortunately, it was not quite as pleasant as the first. I ordered a vegetarian dish called Aloo Gobi, which was flavorful. However, on a scale of 1-10, it was a 10 in regard to heat. I love spicy food, but this was more than my palate could manage. I felt like a cartoon character whose face was on fire. And it was not funny! Okay, maybe it was funny. I tried to remain cool, but had to keep drinking water. I ate more rice than I should have to try and cool my mouth from five bites of fiery florets of cauliflower and potato. I dipped some Garlic Naan into my husband's Lamb Tikka Masala, which was delicious, but also too high on the spice ladder for me. My husband finished his plate, and I left the table feeling full of endorphines. My legs are still trembling. Whew!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Jim's Steaks NE Philly
Yesterday, it was Fatty Meat Sunday at our house. Bacon & eggs brunch, hot Italian sausage and gravy slow-cooked in the crock pot for dinner. We ate our spicy tubes on Italian rolls w/provolone. I was clearing our refrigerator of animal protein. Then we restocked with organic, vegan products. I bought things I have never tried before such as umeboshi plums & vinegar, Shoyu and a variety produce, beans and whole grains. I am looking forward to preparing meals made with organic, natural foods, and having a healthier and cleaner body. Today, my husband hung out with me. I enjoyed his company until he drove me to a cheesesteak place for lunch. (In his defense, our GPS took us to two Indian food establishments that had closed their doors forever.) I do not think I will miss chewing another mouthful of Philly junk food. I am so sick of it! Though my husband practically purred during our entire meal. (We waited to eat until 1:30PM, after a busy morning.) My life should be free of things that do not make me feel good. And diet is the most important place to start because it most directly affects my well-being.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Autumn View
from one of our bedroom windows. We spent some of our Sunday watching terrible films between cooking, caring for dogs and doing chores. First, we watched Land of the Lost, and Will Ferrell can suck it. Later, we watched Year One. Jack Black, what a bummer.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Dresher Farm Market
I stopped at this cute Farm Market today. I had always been curious about what was inside, but had never taken the time to shop. I was greeted by an assortment of colorful produce, and lots of freshly made baked goods. Along with nature's goodies, I bought two treats for loved ones, an Apple Crisp Pie for dad and a Cherry Pie for grandma. I sampled a forkful of each still-warm pie, and it was surprisingly delicious! I generally do not like to eat pie, but the taste and texture felt special. My dad ate a piece of his pie right away, and my husband took some next door for my grandparents. :-)
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Little Bird
I found this yellow finch on my front porch when I came home yesterday. I took a photo of it with my camera phone. I was worried that it was injured because it did not fly away when I approached, but I returned a few minutes later and it was gone.
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