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October 2007 - Posts

Happy Birthday, MeMaw!!!

posted Monday, October 29, 2007 12:01 AM by Capricorn 1
Today is my MeMaw's Birthday.  If she were alive, she'd be 107 years old.  Emma Mae New was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.  She really was a typical Southern Belle.  Liquor never touched her lips; she sipped tea. Profanity Read More
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HOW FRUSTRATING IS THIS?????????????????

posted Sunday, October 28, 2007 1:54 PM by Capricorn 1
Well, just another typical day with Keen!!  Advisors can't log on....unless they try and sign on 5 times.....We can't post a blog or better yet....comment on any for the past 6 hours... To all of our customers....an apology for not being available Read More
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MY homemade macaroni and SIX cheese (better than Kraft)

posted Monday, October 22, 2007 7:41 PM by Capricorn 1
  Cheese sauce: 1/2 cup milk 1/2 stick butter 1/2 pound each cheese ...and take your pick of 4...................... American, swiss, provolone, colby, cheddar, muenster, mozzarella shred for easier melting ¼ to ½ cup each romano, Read More
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Shrimp & Scallop Lasagna

posted Monday, October 22, 2007 4:28 PM by Capricorn 1
12 lasagna noodles 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups half-and-half 1 cup grated Romano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 pound sea scallops, cut in half Read More
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Baked Cheese and Broccoli

posted Monday, October 22, 2007 4:24 PM by Capricorn 1
2 pounds fresh broccoli, trimmed and cut up 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the casserole 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts 1 (10 3/4-ounce) Read More
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Pork Loin with Raspberry Chipotle Glaze

posted Monday, October 22, 2007 4:23 PM by Capricorn 1
Raspberry Chipotle Glaze: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup small diced onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped 2 pints fresh raspberries, rinsed 1/2 cup raspberry vinegar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon Read More
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Pork Loin with Fennel and Garlic

posted Monday, October 22, 2007 4:21 PM by Capricorn 1
1 (5-pound) loin of pork, bone in,"frenched" and tied 6 garlic cloves 1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons) 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 2 tablespoons good olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Read More
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Let's Dance!!!!

posted Monday, October 22, 2007 4:16 PM by Capricorn 1
   Today's Message of the Day is:   Life is short......... Break the rules..........   Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And NEVER regret anything or anyone that made you smile. Life may Read More
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Catch the last meteor shower of the year TONIGHT!!!

posted Saturday, October 20, 2007 3:00 PM by Capricorn 1
A junior version of the famous Perseid meteor shower is scheduled to reach its maximum before sunrise on Sunday morning, Oct. 21. This meteor display is known as the Orionids because the meteors seem to fan out from a region to the north of Read More
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All planets retrograde....deal with it!

posted Wednesday, October 17, 2007 9:00 AM by Capricorn 1
Can someone tell me what all the hype is when Mercury goes retrograde?  Yes, it deals with communication...technical, verbal, telephonic, etc..all get screwed up.  It is also a time when we need to heed what the retrograde means.  If planets Read More
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Chocolate Mousse...

posted Saturday, October 13, 2007 2:41 PM by Capricorn 1
Classic Chocolate Mousse Ingredients: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 2 tablespoons cold water 1/4 cup boiling water 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa 2 cups (1 pt.)cold whipping cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Sweetened whipped Read More
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Before I was a Mom

posted Wednesday, October 10, 2007 8:06 AM by Capricorn 1
  Before I was a MomI never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.I never thought about immunizations.BeforeI was a Mom -     I had never been puked on.Pooped on.Chewed Read More
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Pumpkin Bread Recipe....I'll bring the spread!!!

posted Tuesday, October 09, 2007 3:50 PM by Capricorn 1
Pumpkin Bread Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 can (15 oz.) canned pumpkin 1 cup vegetable oil 2/3 cup water 4 eggs 1-2/3 cup (10-oz. Read More
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Blowing Bubbles and Coloring

posted Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12:27 PM by Capricorn 1
Lately it seems that when I get done my work day, I AM STRESSED to the Max; having barely enough energy to make supper and do the evening chores.  Last night was no different. After putting in a nine hour day in a new Hospital, I came home last Read More
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We must all live our plan and keep our promises.

posted Monday, October 08, 2007 2:39 PM by Capricorn 1
Dad's Story  On July 22nd I was in route to Washington , DC for a business trip. It was all so very ordinary, until we landed in Denver for a plane change. As I collected my belongings from the overhead bin, an announcement was made for Mr. Lloyd Read More
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I am SUCH a Mom!!!

posted Monday, October 01, 2007 9:29 AM by Capricorn 1
In just a few short days, I will give my son to the Marines.  Can I tell you how my heart is breaking!!  Some twelve weeks ago, I saw my son (finally) graduate from High School and as I watched him in the processional, I did not see a Read More
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