tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3237367606252215702024-02-19T10:56:20.744-06:00CheeseandChocolateMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.comBlogger208125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-77075779667723700822010-04-03T00:19:00.002-05:002010-04-03T00:22:44.179-05:00A HaitusThis blog will go on a haitus while I deal with some health issues. Once I am back up and running, this blog will be back. Hopefully the break will be brief. I will continue to keep up my other blog, Photographs From Here, as best as I can.<br /><br />Take care,Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-38707860987565749172010-04-01T01:35:00.002-05:002010-04-01T01:35:00.106-05:00Thoughtful Thursday- Miracle Max<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsAmdUa4RlK9v_eEg3oGRtmLEQFqUmsJg1i4ibe3MvxJKw-FxPrlpJr0edr-sRtRrGPYQjfhMuhGYaM2foZ4fzjzm9y3hEvQOiVz1yQon9Zo_wQmWE1PQdDVtSFIECwPYK6C2v8hlZjhN/s1600-h/A+quote.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsAmdUa4RlK9v_eEg3oGRtmLEQFqUmsJg1i4ibe3MvxJKw-FxPrlpJr0edr-sRtRrGPYQjfhMuhGYaM2foZ4fzjzm9y3hEvQOiVz1yQon9Zo_wQmWE1PQdDVtSFIECwPYK6C2v8hlZjhN/s200/A+quote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449859436633046722" /></a><br /><br />Have fun storming the castle.<br /><br />~~Miracle Max from the Princess BrideMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-22163085863724086932010-03-25T01:28:00.001-05:002010-03-25T01:28:00.130-05:00Thoughtful Thursday- William Arthur<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw3j5gKqZNDtqcO6NYYWDZu-ITCci7WyrBN4EELv4ASoDQb7CMjwk5VtClxxLEgT2zDiBgBiERrbygfSAMPzZfu6vcXXJeC4jvKTTTZB5n2aXgcARJWFuQcsspMv6OKE7yt4BNAC70jnsg/s1600-h/A+quote.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw3j5gKqZNDtqcO6NYYWDZu-ITCci7WyrBN4EELv4ASoDQb7CMjwk5VtClxxLEgT2zDiBgBiERrbygfSAMPzZfu6vcXXJeC4jvKTTTZB5n2aXgcARJWFuQcsspMv6OKE7yt4BNAC70jnsg/s200/A+quote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449857318214634418" /></a><br /><br />Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I may not forget you.<br /><br />~~William ArthurMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-60506996300846330472010-03-22T01:06:00.000-05:002010-03-22T01:06:00.056-05:00Monday's Menu- Queso Blanco Dip<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFWssF41lehrNuSwedAd5nm59KNLbFHSk44RiMlb0rlx8cyGY1GbUVUZU7e9gGl1PGZJS-zovAywJwxw_OCiXKloyMt9Kei-NaDAf_Y9wPgyY7KHc4lC_nsi9dz4meEwMoZw9eogXyZrS/s1600-h/Monday's+Menu.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 152px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFWssF41lehrNuSwedAd5nm59KNLbFHSk44RiMlb0rlx8cyGY1GbUVUZU7e9gGl1PGZJS-zovAywJwxw_OCiXKloyMt9Kei-NaDAf_Y9wPgyY7KHc4lC_nsi9dz4meEwMoZw9eogXyZrS/s200/Monday's+Menu.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451042095336398882" /></a><br />I looked around the interwebs for a queso blanco recipe that had gotten good reviews. This one sounds wonderful, but DO NOT look at the calories per serving. Only look at the recipe and think of the yumminess it will create. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/Queso-Blanco-Dip-136923""target="_blank">Queso Blanco Dip</a>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-27957716803701123362010-03-21T05:25:00.004-05:002010-03-22T00:40:22.861-05:00Things to Celebrate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdR_yTsnFBSPF2qIRB8XLCzMYIeGpO86q73R2b6Vz7m5t6Jj9Ci-KaWI8YSev7f71kMnYENGKNfENX8H4Q4KpJQg1jxEPX0lDqIgh7qmShWfWwFkdb2wPu-oKLise27Uc9txSuvWD1jMhU/s1600-h/calendar+skittles.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdR_yTsnFBSPF2qIRB8XLCzMYIeGpO86q73R2b6Vz7m5t6Jj9Ci-KaWI8YSev7f71kMnYENGKNfENX8H4Q4KpJQg1jxEPX0lDqIgh7qmShWfWwFkdb2wPu-oKLise27Uc9txSuvWD1jMhU/s200/calendar+skittles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451031500595701826" /></a><br /><br />March continues to speed by. This week is <span style="font-weight:bold;">National Bubble Week</span>. Bubbles remind me of Sponge Bob and Patrick. Those two have some great times. Get some bubbles this week and go out with your best friend and have some fun!<br /><br />March 21- <span style="font-weight:bold;">Memory Day</span> (See. It is already working. I remembered to post this early in the day)<br />March 22- <span style="font-weight:bold;">International Goof-Off Day</span> (Oh, do I have plans for this day...)<br />March 23- <span style="font-weight:bold;">National Chip and Dip Day</span> (Yum. I love queso dip and tortilla chips. Unfortunately there are not in the house...Note to self...get some for Tuesday)<br />March 24- <span style="font-weight:bold;">National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day</span> (Gah! I abhor these things, but it is all I could find for this day)<br />March 25- <span style="font-weight:bold;">National Letting Go of Stuff Day</span> (Always a good reason for a day. Let go of bad feelings, stuff you don't use, or the balloons in your hand. Let it all go.)<br />March 26- <span style="font-weight:bold;">Make Up Your Own Holiday Day</span> (Mine will be called "Do Everything Your Mother Tells You To Day" or "Heavenly Day" for short)<br />March 27- <span style="font-weight:bold;">Quirky Country Music Song Titles Day</span> (I could not choose just one to list, so here are 5 good ones- "I Liked You Better Before I Knew You So Well", "I Want a Beer as Cold as My Ex-Wife's Heart", "You Done Tore Out My Heart and Stomped That Sucker Flat", "How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away", and "I'm so miserable without you, it's almost like having you here")<br /><br />I almost forgot and let this pass...<span style="font-weight:bold;">March 27 is National Joe Day</span>. Call yourself "Joe" for the day and celebrate all of the "Joes" in your life. Joes are usually great guys! (Lin- this one's for you :)Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-37342889602831816472010-03-18T01:15:00.004-05:002010-03-18T01:20:22.184-05:00Thoughtful Thursday- Unknown<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FYQjVY959iO_32lTavAS_b5z4fnPMP4Tdm-h5VUPZ2FlZmgddteE1icm2tgRQNeQ33qD8u9lU37_DHWP_712rxfLmzcCzzsKCxY1w7AgUiuBEG5fuwamGoOZ8IwnV_4qVAp-22iLuMlm/s1600-h/A+quote.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-FYQjVY959iO_32lTavAS_b5z4fnPMP4Tdm-h5VUPZ2FlZmgddteE1icm2tgRQNeQ33qD8u9lU37_DHWP_712rxfLmzcCzzsKCxY1w7AgUiuBEG5fuwamGoOZ8IwnV_4qVAp-22iLuMlm/s200/A+quote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449853814926532002" /></a><br /><br />Persistence is far more important than perfection.<br /><br />~~UnknownMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-65642085511554379212010-03-17T00:50:00.003-05:002010-03-17T00:55:45.616-05:00Wordless Wednesday- Sweet Pea Stitch Markers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahG-z4POXu14E31WV8rirMbJziR7ELYryU8-byP5E7qtEpfEas8IaVc8WgK095WsCq-c1xqMgPa_phzCz82RXqqBCFmJ9QNQDWrIvNg35mZZjoYYQSyPTrsEKkdPjP0Fm2uHHgjoJgy-f/s1600-h/Sweet+Pea+Stitch+Markers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahG-z4POXu14E31WV8rirMbJziR7ELYryU8-byP5E7qtEpfEas8IaVc8WgK095WsCq-c1xqMgPa_phzCz82RXqqBCFmJ9QNQDWrIvNg35mZZjoYYQSyPTrsEKkdPjP0Fm2uHHgjoJgy-f/s320/Sweet+Pea+Stitch+Markers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449477011447842658" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30149553">Sweet Pea Stitch Markers</a> by Cheese and ChocolateMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-37716080006163473152010-03-15T07:18:00.001-05:002010-03-15T07:18:00.185-05:00Monday's Menu- Chocolate Macadamia Peanut Butter Chip Cookies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkdvDoLjxqwjv3ZhU3jrQUMrdPomgyxpvVc1kLPGUtbeVZ7dhu-TzqGmrUi2nFgd_CTPmcWWb0tC3a9U6WA52nK_HMdCZcB3pEyQnRsh-D2BJESWFZnMA5Cgz0c-ZO_A3j2F6ILYYM1Oth/s1600-h/Monday's+Menu.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 152px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkdvDoLjxqwjv3ZhU3jrQUMrdPomgyxpvVc1kLPGUtbeVZ7dhu-TzqGmrUi2nFgd_CTPmcWWb0tC3a9U6WA52nK_HMdCZcB3pEyQnRsh-D2BJESWFZnMA5Cgz0c-ZO_A3j2F6ILYYM1Oth/s200/Monday's+Menu.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448741460520092306" /></a><br />Did you know that Godiva had recipes on their web site? Well, me neither. I was looking around and found this one that looks like a winner. Chocolate- check; peanut butter (of some form)- check; nuts (macadamia no less!)- check. Everything we need for some yummy cookies... <br /><br />Enjoy.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.godiva.com/recipes/recipe.aspx?id=436"target="_blank">Chocolate Macadamia Peanut Butter Chip Cookies</a>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-58497337143913524082010-03-14T23:51:00.000-05:002010-03-15T01:16:17.949-05:00Things to Celebrate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDIYu00wGnOsZMnFuTHoSlT2LUXzrgp70nR9IcvVFLSPom8ryoymeTTtNkmGoS_Y4wWRD_pfoze7ytzhZfwnyt1TMXpbInqM3v88GboWdD-WpoHwVvLkH6OgS6wyYDYI3aMKyZ4rSJ46a/s1600-h/calendar+skittles.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDIYu00wGnOsZMnFuTHoSlT2LUXzrgp70nR9IcvVFLSPom8ryoymeTTtNkmGoS_Y4wWRD_pfoze7ytzhZfwnyt1TMXpbInqM3v88GboWdD-WpoHwVvLkH6OgS6wyYDYI3aMKyZ4rSJ46a/s200/calendar+skittles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448734427044698514" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Chocolate Week</span> is celebrated this week. One of my favorite weeks of the year. Make sure you celebrate this week with your whole heart! Just think of the possibilities...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">March 14- Pi Day</span> (Our pal, Pi. Celebrate today with some pie or something pie shaped. I had some cheesecake. It is cut in wedges like pie, so I say it counts)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">March 15- Absolutely Incredible Kid Day</span> (Do you have one or more of these in your life? Do something special for that incredible kid in your life)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">March 16- Everything You Do Is Right Day</span> (Don't you wish this happened every day?)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">March 17- Submarine Day</span> (Give a round of applause to those brave souls who have lived and worked on a submarine. Talk about not having much personal space. I don't think I would like that)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">March 18- Forgive Mom & Dad Day</span> (As parents, we seem to be constantly doing something- usually unintentionally- that embarrasses our children. Today give mom and dad a break and remember they love you)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">March 19- National Chocolate Caramel Day</span> (Yum)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">March 20- Won't You Be My Neighbor Day</span> (I loved Mr. Rogers. He was always so calm and peaceful. The perfect neighbor. Much better than say...Mr. Robinson- if you remember that SNL skit)Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-14140091273180990702010-03-11T00:38:00.001-06:002010-03-11T00:38:00.969-06:00Thoughtful Thursday- Unknown<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcClqb3s8w5IX-VZkqTMvhIc9yEdW3D1nPQuC79Z_5y7pTdNhyUpJ9fnctVNsv2-87Fas5SUrgbBeKbBYMS5tBxQKa-A0QlHZWtws3SBfqzDmy0GHwce7wD9_76mJ0NjVFCw6qHdytGQ_/s1600-h/A+quote.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQcClqb3s8w5IX-VZkqTMvhIc9yEdW3D1nPQuC79Z_5y7pTdNhyUpJ9fnctVNsv2-87Fas5SUrgbBeKbBYMS5tBxQKa-A0QlHZWtws3SBfqzDmy0GHwce7wD9_76mJ0NjVFCw6qHdytGQ_/s200/A+quote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446860039796476354" /></a><br /><br />When you find yourself in a hole, put the shovel down and stop digging.<br /><br />~~UnknownMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-50587240825122577052010-03-10T00:33:00.000-06:002010-03-10T00:33:00.327-06:00Wordless Wednesday- Serendipity Necklace<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_-Luec3HBvHSliqM-iqZfDDXGj0YAJ1__5WXY5I3H_GivvPLZ3D4QiUNwuRyWOuOOV5YA_Zp_ve5Rhghs3n8dlDYuPBFjG1b5e3ck-AKSr5dyahEOEn_Y5YZi-L_fOndXLFYDEJXdKC3/s1600-h/Serendipity+Necklace.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_-Luec3HBvHSliqM-iqZfDDXGj0YAJ1__5WXY5I3H_GivvPLZ3D4QiUNwuRyWOuOOV5YA_Zp_ve5Rhghs3n8dlDYuPBFjG1b5e3ck-AKSr5dyahEOEn_Y5YZi-L_fOndXLFYDEJXdKC3/s320/Serendipity+Necklace.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446859615616360162" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20901066">Serendipity Necklace</a> by Cheese and ChocolateMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-5873070165067762352010-03-09T22:25:00.002-06:002010-03-09T22:33:22.469-06:00Monday's Menu- Crabmeat Au Gratin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriLB4-93y-g19Mx1qDQFYg0dfaNt1-EhUAi7oD4SIZUZ2XjwOMBqaSIXkKrtXlUUOf69qBZLq-Kgka652htHs4ZWDVVlfk5HEZ0I3zfaa5blqlnvat-1unbeWs689aLsEN0pVjzE45lr6/s1600-h/Monday's+Menu.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 152px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriLB4-93y-g19Mx1qDQFYg0dfaNt1-EhUAi7oD4SIZUZ2XjwOMBqaSIXkKrtXlUUOf69qBZLq-Kgka652htHs4ZWDVVlfk5HEZ0I3zfaa5blqlnvat-1unbeWs689aLsEN0pVjzE45lr6/s200/Monday's+Menu.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446856874261697074" /></a><br /><br />I had a senior moment and forgot to post Monday's Menu recipe yesterday. Never fear...I am here now with a good one. Crabmeat Au Gratin. Mmmmm. It is goooood. Maybe you can give it a try this week since we celebrate National Crabmeat Day today. Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jfolse.com/recipes/seafood/crab19.htm"target="_blank">Crabmeat Au Gratin</a> by Chef John FolseMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-76350027446847007952010-03-07T22:17:00.003-06:002010-03-07T22:40:06.191-06:00Things to Celebrate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGnM_jY5Li-WNSzZ5YknSH1zlSTOq1QmYwRRNOuPdh8tFwWmDAAQxeMW2r4aB7VLU3a_mEVmo8KCt2KYYOTovos2m79xu_lrxm78LquCHZ9I3PU82NNY4H04tm-ETXbJ4Xe7cLgEsamn99/s1600-h/calendar+skittles.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGnM_jY5Li-WNSzZ5YknSH1zlSTOq1QmYwRRNOuPdh8tFwWmDAAQxeMW2r4aB7VLU3a_mEVmo8KCt2KYYOTovos2m79xu_lrxm78LquCHZ9I3PU82NNY4H04tm-ETXbJ4Xe7cLgEsamn99/s200/calendar+skittles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446112708333594418" /></a>This week is <span style="font-weight:bold;">Celebrate Your Name Week</span>. Do you have a common name or one that is original as you? I remember growing up I was always Merry S. because there were other Marys in the classroom. I would have loved to have been the only one. I have not heard of a child named Merry or Mary in a long, long time except when it is said together with the middle name, such as Mary Catherine. I like my name now, especially the spelling.<br /><br />March 7- <span style="font-weight:bold;">National Be Heard Day</span> (Stand up and shout your wishes to the rafters!)<br />March 8- <span style="font-weight:bold;">Panic Day</span> (Some people celebrate this holiday every day. It you are not one of "those" people, today is your day to bring out the "drama llama")<br />March 9- <span style="font-weight:bold;">National Crabmeat Day</span> (I am not much for all of the work involved in picking crabs, but I do love me some crabmeat...Hooray for crabs!)<br />March 10- <span style="font-weight:bold;">Paper Money Day</span> (Go out today and celebrate by buying something expensive and be happy you didn't have to pay for it all in pennies)<br />March 11- <span style="font-weight:bold;">Name Tag Day</span> (Should you wear one today? I'll leave that up to you)<br />March 12- <span style="font-weight:bold;">Middle Name Pride Day</span> (Do you have a good old tried and true middle name or one that is exotic and different? Regardless have pride in that name today)<br />March 13- <span style="font-weight:bold;">International Fanny Pack Day</span> (Ok, you know you have worn one at least once. Maybe you still wear them as the activity dictates. Dig out that fanny pack and wear it proudly!)Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-83090421034876015552010-03-04T00:21:00.005-06:002010-03-09T22:36:20.631-06:00Thoughtful Thursday- Mario Benton Ray<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6Uh2vKjNg0y39J5Ywf0ZicoNk-Z6RIPhdyUUJX1kCtt3nLOLXngC5_FnwX2Ha2U7Wy7Q83uGFpeO9wtv4uzEXpvenGI3HZN7BVjgkvTFUa7r98oUaC7kyZGfH031AHyfHma2UQBC4UcQ/s1600-h/A+quote.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY6Uh2vKjNg0y39J5Ywf0ZicoNk-Z6RIPhdyUUJX1kCtt3nLOLXngC5_FnwX2Ha2U7Wy7Q83uGFpeO9wtv4uzEXpvenGI3HZN7BVjgkvTFUa7r98oUaC7kyZGfH031AHyfHma2UQBC4UcQ/s200/A+quote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444660994499362994" /></a><br /><br />Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake.<br /><br />~ Mario Benton RayMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-36181158916823888742010-03-03T14:06:00.002-06:002010-03-03T14:09:13.185-06:00Wordless Wednesday- Opposites Attract<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHuYVveemESqdbmv-qOnQoB0CJqjkHTeAYB-1380MQmTFHrBPj0NGe_ilHPknfSLW7apKYAyCexGO2y8JpdFo08y2eystNdeZv6bxIQfGeGfIvUXCQK5VrYh5AgRK8re-01I4k52ut3Wo4/s1600-h/Opposties+attract.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHuYVveemESqdbmv-qOnQoB0CJqjkHTeAYB-1380MQmTFHrBPj0NGe_ilHPknfSLW7apKYAyCexGO2y8JpdFo08y2eystNdeZv6bxIQfGeGfIvUXCQK5VrYh5AgRK8re-01I4k52ut3Wo4/s320/Opposties+attract.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444502185509659842" /></a>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-15930062372547356412010-03-03T13:59:00.004-06:002010-03-09T22:32:22.148-06:00Monday's Menu (on Wednesday)- Fantastic French Toast<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVZE7g7ITQBdxcSY59ezDj8TiByfl-pl8oRoicwAq3j3-LtTIpjFNO-Clq8ev4ejZtGcevMKs0YEPypy84ukI6YTwdYJlDfOe_ukk_6WO_pPW1FoIVKlg1e8SnL6c5Mb-gyVphcuDkmRa/s1600-h/Monday's+Menu.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 152px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVZE7g7ITQBdxcSY59ezDj8TiByfl-pl8oRoicwAq3j3-LtTIpjFNO-Clq8ev4ejZtGcevMKs0YEPypy84ukI6YTwdYJlDfOe_ukk_6WO_pPW1FoIVKlg1e8SnL6c5Mb-gyVphcuDkmRa/s200/Monday's+Menu.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444500915600977698" /></a><br /><br />March is National Peanut Month, so here is a yummy recipe to try. It sounds delicious!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jif.com/recipe_pop.asp?recipe=pbbreakfast3"target="_blank">Fantastic French Toast</a>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-19941834172716700122010-03-03T13:48:00.003-06:002010-03-03T14:05:59.756-06:00Things to Celebrate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpJoyUgP3czJk-1pk2g36C5rHLt6s0gZdq7PuLb7jjGJBvWWjNrofJhF2dRQOZX8WiGlG3abM0eMItCwyaZnXadeIL5tg0kNAhMJPWz9W-IfBWDknBoUf2tlw2OnxUHUZ_Y9nBI6NKu_Ti/s1600-h/calendar+skittles.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpJoyUgP3czJk-1pk2g36C5rHLt6s0gZdq7PuLb7jjGJBvWWjNrofJhF2dRQOZX8WiGlG3abM0eMItCwyaZnXadeIL5tg0kNAhMJPWz9W-IfBWDknBoUf2tlw2OnxUHUZ_Y9nBI6NKu_Ti/s200/calendar+skittles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444501352984084466" /></a><br /><br />March is here! Will it come in as a lion or lamb? March is National Peanut Month, National Sauce Month, and National Noodle Month. If you go out and eat Pad Thai, I you can celebrate all three in one.<br /><br />This week is Return Borrowed Book Week. Hurry up and finish that book. Someone else may be waiting for it!<br /><br />I thought it would be fun to choose all food celebrations this week...<br /><br />February 28- National Chocolate Soufflé Day<br />March 1- Peanut Butter Lover's Day<br />March 2- National Banana Cream Pie Day<br />March 3- National Mulled Wine Day<br />March 4- National Pound Cake Day<br />March 5- National Cheese Doodle Day<br />March 6- National Chocolate Cheesecake DayMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-4103404787341381652010-02-25T16:13:00.003-06:002010-02-25T16:19:49.915-06:00Thoughtful Thursday- Unknown<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrpknLRv4DU0vWQ1FPyiuUxeVcXjLmu-6KkXS4HCdWUGE9PokSK68roTjXcw3y5pZ95xdky6Pk8GfeBoDiJPInmAPiR4PwZFT_K-cbqD8tMHgURZ7dndxFk2SqQpkAF3YTiI99UsiYBJv2/s1600-h/A+quote.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrpknLRv4DU0vWQ1FPyiuUxeVcXjLmu-6KkXS4HCdWUGE9PokSK68roTjXcw3y5pZ95xdky6Pk8GfeBoDiJPInmAPiR4PwZFT_K-cbqD8tMHgURZ7dndxFk2SqQpkAF3YTiI99UsiYBJv2/s200/A+quote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442307979916127010" /></a><br /><br />To get what you've never had, you must do what you've never done.<br /><br />~Unknown<br /><br /><br />I have been a little scarce lately because I have been totally engrossed in the Winter Olympics and the Ravelympics on Ravelry.Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-42084005160475372822010-02-22T01:43:00.003-06:002010-02-22T01:50:07.546-06:00Monday's Menu- Recipes using Girl Scout Cookies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rjG5IrdHA5Ia0AETQlPbnrFRCpqR0PUTCR31t6KdULMjdbIH6XNF6uS7tnvhq4VYP8pS4xyFTDUDDscpb4vf1ei1zqD16dw_Z6Aa0A_GfbRd0SEI416unhXhpXKNNLmAIEeqbGizsAWM/s1600-h/Monday's+Menu.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 152px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6rjG5IrdHA5Ia0AETQlPbnrFRCpqR0PUTCR31t6KdULMjdbIH6XNF6uS7tnvhq4VYP8pS4xyFTDUDDscpb4vf1ei1zqD16dw_Z6Aa0A_GfbRd0SEI416unhXhpXKNNLmAIEeqbGizsAWM/s200/Monday's+Menu.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440970498957890594" /></a>I was a Girl Scout Leader for 10 years before I "retired". My younger daughter is still active in a troop and I help out when needed. This year, what was needed was a "Cookie Mom". No problem. I picked up our troop's cookie order on Friday and had the parents come by this afternoon to pick up their daughter's cookies. These blasted cookies have been calling my name for the past 2 days. I can feel myself starting to bend to their will. It is only a matter of time...<br /><br />This week I am offering you multiple recipes using Girl Scout cookies. Each one sounds delicious.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kyanags.org/about/cookierecipes.aspx">Girl Scout Cookie Recipes</a>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-70176553928025238992010-02-21T23:11:00.003-06:002010-02-22T01:40:20.403-06:00Things to Celebrate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_Sl7zOC5n6DpaJjCJ9quYEwxsWo0_ZHxeVQtaMzz-0fEeUzL_fjHGo4ulcBGdgj06zVIG6mtuHhsuup9aceZY43DeFfeDULVWw5pIvuCqIJFY8F7kuUUqfFVcloe68kIBfzY0gDXC2oL/s1600-h/calendar+skittles.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_Sl7zOC5n6DpaJjCJ9quYEwxsWo0_ZHxeVQtaMzz-0fEeUzL_fjHGo4ulcBGdgj06zVIG6mtuHhsuup9aceZY43DeFfeDULVWw5pIvuCqIJFY8F7kuUUqfFVcloe68kIBfzY0gDXC2oL/s200/calendar+skittles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440962308678984658" /></a><br />February is almost over. Poor February. We just got to know ya and then you are gone.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Build a Better Trade Show Image</span> is this week. I have nothing to say on this matter. Absolutely nothing. It speaks for itself.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">February 21- Card reading Day</span> (Head on over to your closest card shop and read some funny cards. I love reading cards.)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">February 22- Single Tasking Day</span> (Can you truly do just one task at a time?) and for all you Girl Scouts out there...today is <span style="font-weight:bold;">World Thinking Day</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">February 23- Curling is Cool Day</span> (Since the Olympics are on, try to catch a game of curling. It is very interesting to watch them sweep the ice)and for all you puppies in the house, it is also <span style="font-weight:bold;">International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day</span> (This is a huge event at our house)<br />February 24- <span style="font-weight:bold;">Inconvenience Yourself Day</span> (I am not sure how much fun this day will be)<br />February 25- <span style="font-weight:bold;">Quiet Day</span> (This brings back memories of my childhood and playing the quiet game. I never won.)<br />February 26- <span style="font-weight:bold;">National Pistachio Day</span> (Pistachios are something that you either love or don't. I fell into the don't category.)<br />February 27- <span style="font-weight:bold;">No Brainer Day</span> (One of the best days of the whole year!)Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-53076282643792168042010-02-15T01:18:00.000-06:002010-02-15T01:18:00.291-06:00Monday's Menu- Magic Mint Chocolate Bark<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48O0ir4rs95N1uw56p8eyRu4JoR8dWdKfeocrZjGiJK3jCIkiTIVZtTbaMC6f-z0Bv83gCor1eHQBN3DguDAVZ-EtX0hhawMP-gwBe9w-0qTfK3UTxHqTWqzu-PQxRRh5V7GbcbkZQZF7/s1600-h/Monday's+Menu.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 152px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48O0ir4rs95N1uw56p8eyRu4JoR8dWdKfeocrZjGiJK3jCIkiTIVZtTbaMC6f-z0Bv83gCor1eHQBN3DguDAVZ-EtX0hhawMP-gwBe9w-0qTfK3UTxHqTWqzu-PQxRRh5V7GbcbkZQZF7/s200/Monday's+Menu.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437995232545042034" /></a><br /><br />Friday is National Chocolate Mint Day. You knew I was going to find a recipe to celebrate this! Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.meals.com/Recipes/Magic-Mint-Chocolate-Bark.aspx?recipeid=143921">Magic Mint Chocolate Bark</a>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-87806569925324695192010-02-14T01:01:00.003-06:002010-02-14T01:18:19.025-06:00Things to Celebrate<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtV_H29pNNMkuOd-QWsPn3CIz5ucpCk7CxFuZeGn6BJFemNaTM7SoGmnCTVYzghkgtqbjZx3cFWbPlC0iB9py8rKAZ5MsnByeyjewxV4XYOLy9Aa5stA4vQnsXJ8au_GgyqoF7qMp7_eha/s1600-h/calendar+skittles.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtV_H29pNNMkuOd-QWsPn3CIz5ucpCk7CxFuZeGn6BJFemNaTM7SoGmnCTVYzghkgtqbjZx3cFWbPlC0iB9py8rKAZ5MsnByeyjewxV4XYOLy9Aa5stA4vQnsXJ8au_GgyqoF7qMp7_eha/s200/calendar+skittles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437990860067133810" /></a><br />The Winter Olympics are happening in Vancouver, B.C. and I am a very happy camper right now. Also if you are a knitter or crocheter, the Ravelympics are happening over on Ravelry.com<br /><br />This week is <span style="font-weight:bold;">Love a Mench Week</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">National Pancake Week</span>. Take a mench out for pancakes sometime this week. You will be glad you did :)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">February 14- Chinese New Year</span> (It is the year of the Tiger)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">February 15- National Gum Drop Day and the first day of the Westminster Dog Show</span> (I love Westminster and gum too. Yea for both!)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">February 16- Mardi Gras</span> (It will be a party down here. Tomorrow will be ugly though)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">February 17- My Way Day</span> (Cerebrate Old Blue Eyes and do it your way)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">February 18- Pluto Day</span> (Poor Pluto...so misunderstood and a great dog too.)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">February 19- Chocolate Mint Day</span> (An excellent reason for a holiday...just sayin')<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">February 20- Hoodie Hoo Day</span> (This holiday reminds me of Carla, a past contestant on Top Chef. I loved her)Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-12438263648946369052010-02-11T00:57:00.002-06:002010-02-11T00:59:25.964-06:00Thoughtful Thursday- Buddhist Proverb<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1isOtzkSCcetk1c1ehgEP6tLU-cCbrCuS7FEyxt-LIwYWbK1_477OwTF7Q8WT9GtyeAGPIbt6q2XK8tUcl3MOFy3_fFsAC1Nb4HJXZZfSbz9wgccDH65NrudDtPxllWs8haeYL2_ULLJS/s1600-h/A+quote.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 186px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1isOtzkSCcetk1c1ehgEP6tLU-cCbrCuS7FEyxt-LIwYWbK1_477OwTF7Q8WT9GtyeAGPIbt6q2XK8tUcl3MOFy3_fFsAC1Nb4HJXZZfSbz9wgccDH65NrudDtPxllWs8haeYL2_ULLJS/s200/A+quote.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436876782815550226" /></a><br /><br />If you are facing in the right direction, all you have to do is keep walking.<br /><br />~~Buddhist ProverbMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-82093217694545477902010-02-10T23:54:00.001-06:002010-02-11T00:59:51.269-06:00Wordless Wednesday- Simplicity Necklace<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0IRcAPk1vkW3iB6FYKnTDb3jmzrL6kCLA379swP2DrwwboGD27s_s_N-3Tov7rJ8_WvO5tnLDIiB0dGIRIIHAWsXD15ZgYFcj1gamRP0ks8-ojM5J5hSVec0Jj4zfzk7I7eLPp_Q_o465/s1600-h/Simplicity.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0IRcAPk1vkW3iB6FYKnTDb3jmzrL6kCLA379swP2DrwwboGD27s_s_N-3Tov7rJ8_WvO5tnLDIiB0dGIRIIHAWsXD15ZgYFcj1gamRP0ks8-ojM5J5hSVec0Jj4zfzk7I7eLPp_Q_o465/s320/Simplicity.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436876068098071266" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15469882">Simplicity</a> by Cheese and ChocolateMerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323736760625221570.post-21764973286610966312010-02-08T23:33:00.004-06:002010-02-08T23:47:47.041-06:00Monday's Menu- Pascal’s Manale BBQ Shrimp Recipe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJ-wS6oTovTDXu02J-_ZUfzuCmr063GdSphyphenhyphenvwXeznWu1afFaulwp-CMiSN2XTZcy7hYgza2UFSuSPgjrHM5m2GGENuXkxhTJuOpZ1Kz85-vq8mhTbo-aIRRN4zX4x26OFULLNWCH9tKr/s1600-h/Monday's+Menu.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 152px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJ-wS6oTovTDXu02J-_ZUfzuCmr063GdSphyphenhyphenvwXeznWu1afFaulwp-CMiSN2XTZcy7hYgza2UFSuSPgjrHM5m2GGENuXkxhTJuOpZ1Kz85-vq8mhTbo-aIRRN4zX4x26OFULLNWCH9tKr/s200/Monday's+Menu.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436113996537455698" /></a><br />Since this is Saint's Celebration Week down here, I thought I would post a recipe for a wonderful recipe for BBQ Shrimp. This is Pascal's Manale Restaurant signature dish. It is so yummy. Lots of restaurants have this on their menus, but this is the one that started it all. Bon Appetit!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thecajunfoodie.com/cajun-recipes/pasqual-manales-bbq-shrimp-recipe-straight-from-new-orleans/"target="_blank">Pascal’s Manale BBQ Shrimp Recipe</a>Merryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01943727056147341601noreply@blogger.com0