Baked potatoes.
With lotsa butter, sour cream, bacon bits, and green onions.
Today I had my first BBQ tater -- had the essentials listed above plus chopped beef.
In the words of Rachael Ray, yumm-o.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Things That Make Me Happy #10
Accents.
Last night at church a minister from Glasgow, Scotland, gave the message. Billy Wilson is a wonderful preacher -- very inspirational. Makes you want to jump up and do something. If you're interested in hearing him, click here and look for his sermon dated April 25, 2007. It was the kind of message that makes you want to strap on your battle gear to face the day. Every day. Billy will be going to Australia soon to become a minister there. Australia -- another fun accent.
Anyway, I love accents. I remember my mother spontaneously speaking in an English accent around the house...for fun. When I was in high school, there was an English exchange student in one of my classes. I tried out my English accent, and she was surprised and impressed. Guess it was all that practice growing up. I'm sure it's no surprise that My Fair Lady is a favorite of mine to watch.
Accents -- love 'em. And language in general.
G'day, mates. And cheerio.
Last night at church a minister from Glasgow, Scotland, gave the message. Billy Wilson is a wonderful preacher -- very inspirational. Makes you want to jump up and do something. If you're interested in hearing him, click here and look for his sermon dated April 25, 2007. It was the kind of message that makes you want to strap on your battle gear to face the day. Every day. Billy will be going to Australia soon to become a minister there. Australia -- another fun accent.
Anyway, I love accents. I remember my mother spontaneously speaking in an English accent around the house...for fun. When I was in high school, there was an English exchange student in one of my classes. I tried out my English accent, and she was surprised and impressed. Guess it was all that practice growing up. I'm sure it's no surprise that My Fair Lady is a favorite of mine to watch.
Accents -- love 'em. And language in general.
G'day, mates. And cheerio.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Things That Make Me Happy #9
Roses.
And I mean the fragrant ones. Not your typical florist offerings. I mean, the ones someone has nurtured in their own garden. And I think mine are some of the best. About 3 years ago, I decided to get some roses. Fresh flowers do wonders for one's mood, but it seemed ridiculous to constantly be buying flowers at the local grocery store. And they don't even really smell! Well, buying rose bushes was one of the best decisions of my life.
Right now, I have 3 Double Delight roses (yes, roses are named) in a vase (well, an old glass that got chipped that I love and couldn't part with) on my coffee table now. They are pink and creamy and smell...delightful! Yes, they will die. But my rose bush will give me new ones soon. My other 9 roses are doing well too. My favorite, Sheer Bliss, is a light pink rose, and the fragrance is unimaginably divine. She has three buds on her, which will probably bloom in the next few days. Sheer Bliss was my mother's favorite rose. I have my mother and grandmother to thank for imparting to me a love of roses. Roses also make my husband happy, and that makes me happy.
And I mean the fragrant ones. Not your typical florist offerings. I mean, the ones someone has nurtured in their own garden. And I think mine are some of the best. About 3 years ago, I decided to get some roses. Fresh flowers do wonders for one's mood, but it seemed ridiculous to constantly be buying flowers at the local grocery store. And they don't even really smell! Well, buying rose bushes was one of the best decisions of my life.
Right now, I have 3 Double Delight roses (yes, roses are named) in a vase (well, an old glass that got chipped that I love and couldn't part with) on my coffee table now. They are pink and creamy and smell...delightful! Yes, they will die. But my rose bush will give me new ones soon. My other 9 roses are doing well too. My favorite, Sheer Bliss, is a light pink rose, and the fragrance is unimaginably divine. She has three buds on her, which will probably bloom in the next few days. Sheer Bliss was my mother's favorite rose. I have my mother and grandmother to thank for imparting to me a love of roses. Roses also make my husband happy, and that makes me happy.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Things That Make Me Happy #8
Blue Bell Cookies 'n Cream ice cream.
And then there's Rocky Road and Dutch Chocolate and Moo-llennium Crunch and Mint Chocolate Chip and Fudge Brownie Nut and Chocolate Brownie Overload and Triple Chocolate....Do you sense a pattern here?
And then there's Rocky Road and Dutch Chocolate and Moo-llennium Crunch and Mint Chocolate Chip and Fudge Brownie Nut and Chocolate Brownie Overload and Triple Chocolate....Do you sense a pattern here?
Monday, April 23, 2007
Things That Make Me Happy #7
Flip-flops.
I like the sound they make. I like that my feet don't feel constricted and suffocated as they do in socks and shoes. I like the different colors and patterns they come in. (I think I have about 8 pairs of them.) And I like what they stand for: warm weather.
I like the sound they make. I like that my feet don't feel constricted and suffocated as they do in socks and shoes. I like the different colors and patterns they come in. (I think I have about 8 pairs of them.) And I like what they stand for: warm weather.
Friday, April 20, 2007
Things That Make Me Happy #6
Watching my Rusty Dog sleep. And hearing him snore. Unless I'm having trouble sleeping. And then the snoring doesn't make me happy.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Things That Make Me Happy #5
Breakfast tacos.
Particularly bacon, potato, egg, and cheese breakfast tacos. With a dash of salsa.
Yum.
Particularly bacon, potato, egg, and cheese breakfast tacos. With a dash of salsa.
Yum.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Things That Make Me Happy #3
Planting things.
Last year at the very end of the summer, my husband and I scored 3 crepe myrtles for 50% off the original price. We planted the two smaller ones quite a while ago, and they've been doing very well, despite the snow we got here a couple of weeks ago. One is pink (Pink Velour) and in our backyard, and one is white (Natchez), which we planted in our front yard, near the side of the house. (They haven't bloomed yet, but the tags said they'd be those colors.) Yesterday we (okay, mostly my hubby because I was kind of working, but I helped some) planted the largest one. It is a Sioux crepe myrtle and will have pink flowers. We planted it closer to the street. Next year we'll plant bluebonnet seeds around the base of it.
I love planting things because watching trees, flowers, shrubs, and plants grow gives me hope. It renews my spirit.
And...
...because I like getting dirty. It's fun. And I love water, so getting dirty is a perfect excuse for getting wet.
I love spring.
Last year at the very end of the summer, my husband and I scored 3 crepe myrtles for 50% off the original price. We planted the two smaller ones quite a while ago, and they've been doing very well, despite the snow we got here a couple of weeks ago. One is pink (Pink Velour) and in our backyard, and one is white (Natchez), which we planted in our front yard, near the side of the house. (They haven't bloomed yet, but the tags said they'd be those colors.) Yesterday we (okay, mostly my hubby because I was kind of working, but I helped some) planted the largest one. It is a Sioux crepe myrtle and will have pink flowers. We planted it closer to the street. Next year we'll plant bluebonnet seeds around the base of it.
I love planting things because watching trees, flowers, shrubs, and plants grow gives me hope. It renews my spirit.
And...
...because I like getting dirty. It's fun. And I love water, so getting dirty is a perfect excuse for getting wet.
I love spring.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Things That Make Me Happy #2
Baseball.
I began watching baseball a few years ago because my boyfriend (now husband) loved it.
And now I schedule my errands around the Texas Rangers' game schedule. Last week they were traveling on Thursday, so we went grocery shopping in the evening because there wasn't a game. I'd say that's sad, but it's not. It just shows my devotion. Let's just pray that their next game is nothing like the last two against the Mariners. Ouch.
Now, I know a lot of you aren't baseball fans. I understand that it's not fast-paced like basketball or football. But that's part of why I love it. It's also very psychological -- players can get into each other's heads. Pitchers can do all kinds of things to mess with the head of the guy at bat. It's a game of mental prowess.
I do love the sport, but I also love baseball because it reminds me that spring is here. Go to a game at the ballpark. Feel the sun on your skin. Eat a hotdog and peanuts (and throw the shells on the ground!). Heck, go ahead and get some cotton candy too. It's a beautiful sport. It is America's game. It's patriotic to love baseball.
I began watching baseball a few years ago because my boyfriend (now husband) loved it.
And now I schedule my errands around the Texas Rangers' game schedule. Last week they were traveling on Thursday, so we went grocery shopping in the evening because there wasn't a game. I'd say that's sad, but it's not. It just shows my devotion. Let's just pray that their next game is nothing like the last two against the Mariners. Ouch.
Now, I know a lot of you aren't baseball fans. I understand that it's not fast-paced like basketball or football. But that's part of why I love it. It's also very psychological -- players can get into each other's heads. Pitchers can do all kinds of things to mess with the head of the guy at bat. It's a game of mental prowess.
I do love the sport, but I also love baseball because it reminds me that spring is here. Go to a game at the ballpark. Feel the sun on your skin. Eat a hotdog and peanuts (and throw the shells on the ground!). Heck, go ahead and get some cotton candy too. It's a beautiful sport. It is America's game. It's patriotic to love baseball.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Things That Make Me Happy #1
I've recently had the thought that maybe if I post just short posts that I'll actually post. Rather than feel that I need to write a long, drawn-out essay, perhaps I need to just get something out. So, I've thought that I'll try to regularly post about something that makes me happy. So here it is....
The $1 shelves at Target make me happy. Last week I bought 3 6.6-ounce bottles of scented handsoap for $1 each. The scents aren't quite as good as those of my usual Bath & Body Works handsoap selections, but hey -- for $1, who cares? The soap gets the job done and it does smell good. I purchased one cherry blossom, one vanilla, and one green tea. I haven't tried the vanilla yet, but the other two are quite nice.
In the past, I've bought all kinds of things from Target's dollar shelves. It's great. I suppose I should also say that Target makes me happy. The Target sales brochure that comes every Sunday in the newspaper makes me happy. Their Archer Farms brand's salt and vinegar chips make me happy (just tried those last week).
As I say quite often, I luv Target. And I think when I say that, it makes my husband happy. (I'm just so darn cute when I say it!)
The $1 shelves at Target make me happy. Last week I bought 3 6.6-ounce bottles of scented handsoap for $1 each. The scents aren't quite as good as those of my usual Bath & Body Works handsoap selections, but hey -- for $1, who cares? The soap gets the job done and it does smell good. I purchased one cherry blossom, one vanilla, and one green tea. I haven't tried the vanilla yet, but the other two are quite nice.
In the past, I've bought all kinds of things from Target's dollar shelves. It's great. I suppose I should also say that Target makes me happy. The Target sales brochure that comes every Sunday in the newspaper makes me happy. Their Archer Farms brand's salt and vinegar chips make me happy (just tried those last week).
As I say quite often, I luv Target. And I think when I say that, it makes my husband happy. (I'm just so darn cute when I say it!)
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