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November 2007 - Posts

Stuffed Mushrooms

posted Thursday, November 29, 2007 3:44 PM by Capricorn 1
This is one variation of my stuffed mushrooms I enjoy preparing for the Holidays.   I also use sausage stuffing, crabmeat, or mozzarella cheese.   Enjoy!!!!  Cheryl   Stuffed Mushrooms - Spinach, Parmesan, and herb stuffing Read More
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Pet Peeves

posted Sunday, November 25, 2007 11:17 AM by Capricorn 1
I have a bee in my bonnet.  It just irks me to no end, to see poor writing, spelling, and, the lack of punctuation. Perhaps it is due to the fact that my Great Aunt Gert was an English Professor and, during my youth, I was raised to speak and write Read More
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I got flowers!!!

posted Sunday, November 25, 2007 11:10 AM by Capricorn 1
I'm not feeling well today. It's cold and rainy here in North Texas, and I think I'm coming down with a cold. This morning there was a knock at my door and there was my friend, Nacho with a flat of pansies to plant in my front garden.  Read More
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Scallop-Asparagus Linguine

posted Monday, November 19, 2007 9:13 AM by Capricorn 1
  1 bunch asparagus, cut diagonally into 2" pieces   8 oz spinach linguine   16 sea scallops (about 1 lb)   1/4 tsp salt   2 tsp olive oil   2 Tbsp lemon juice   Strip lemon zest, Read More
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20 questions

posted Sunday, November 18, 2007 4:13 PM by Capricorn 1
I finished reading the blog on how parents have reared their children and instead of commenting to that blog, decided to put this diatribe here on mine.  I appreciate Joan's expereince and have this to add................. I have EARNED the respect Read More
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Advisors On Call 24/7

posted Sunday, November 18, 2007 11:08 AM by Capricorn 1
I've been a Nurse for 30 years.  I can remember working with Residents that had not had a wink of sleep in over 3 days. Working in Trauma as I did, these poor kids (and yes, I called them kids) didn't know their crap from Crisco when they were/are Read More
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Turkey Stuffing

posted Friday, November 16, 2007 1:08 PM by Capricorn 1
This is how I make my stuffing for my Bird.  1 loaf oven-dried white bread 8 tablespoons butter 2 cups celery, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 7 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon sage (optional) 1 tablespoon Read More
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Life's Simple Pleasures............

posted Friday, November 16, 2007 9:54 AM by Capricorn 1
It's been chilly here in North Texas these past couple of days, so yesterday, I decided to make my chicken soup.  I boiled what was left over of my stuffed chicken and added some spices. I finely diced my celery, carrots, onions,  a pinch Read More
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I wish you enough......

posted Tuesday, November 13, 2007 7:53 AM by Capricorn 1
Told to me by a friend...... Recently I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said, "I love you and I wish Read More
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Veteran's Day salute!!!

posted Monday, November 12, 2007 6:45 PM by Capricorn 1
Military life is not for the weak of heart.  Yet while we feel our sacrifice huge, our soldiers' is enormous. Support our troops; pray for them each and everyday.  I usually say this to John, but today I say this to ALL of the Veterans Read More
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HELLO?!?!?!?!?!?! IS ANYBODY OUT THERE? Customers, we're not blocking you!

posted Friday, November 09, 2007 11:58 AM by Capricorn 1
Hello, Fellow advisors! Are any of you having difficulty with receiving any calls today? I have been logged on since early this morning and haven't gotten a call.    I called Customer Service and apparently there is an issue with certain Read More
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For the sake of Good Health.....

posted Friday, November 09, 2007 11:52 AM by Capricorn 1
I absolutely dread going to the doctors .....their examination rooms are cold.  I think they do that on purpose. The gowns, I swear, must be shrunk so your bum hangs out. Your blood pressure goes through the roof; your pulse races, you sweat; you Read More
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What is the price for your Soul?

posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 12:35 PM by Capricorn 1
A friend of mine came to me recently asking what she should do about her work situation.  I must tell you, she holds a very stressful position in Healthcare and must insure and maintain High Standards of Excellence to keep from getting Read More
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