Category: MEMES & LINK PARTIES

THURSDAY 13 ~ FUN THOUGHTS

Thursday Thirteen

I know everybody and their brother got this email, but it was too fun to pass up for a Thursday 13.
  1. I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
  2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong.
  3. I totally take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger.
  4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
  5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
  6. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I’m pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
  7. I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t at least kind of tired.
  8. Bad decisions make good stories.
  9. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren’t going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
  10. I’m always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes – to my ten-page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.
  11. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damn it!),but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What’d you do after I didn’t answer? Drop the phone and run away?
  12. I keep some people’s phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
  13. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet, on any given Friday or Saturday night, more kisses begin with Bud Light than with a Kay jewelry product.

THURSDAY 13+ – FUN SIGNS

THURSDAY 13

  1. Sign over a Gynecologist’s Office: “Dr. Jones, at your cervix.”
  2. In a Podiatrist’s office: “Time wounds all heels.”
  3. On a Septic Tank Truck: Yesterday’s Meals on Wheels
  4. At a Proctologist’s door: “To expedite your visit, please back in.”
  5. At an Optometrist’s Office: “If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place.”
  6. On a Plumber’s truck: “We repair what your husband fixed.”
  7. On another Plumber’s truck: “Don’t sleep with a drip. Call your plumber.”
  8. On a Church’s Billboard: “7 days without God makes one weak.”
  9. At a Tire Shop in Milwaukee: “Invite us to your next blowout.”
  10. At a Towing company: “We don’t charge an arm and a leg. We want tows.”
  11. On an Electrician’s truck: “Let us remove your shorts.”
  12. In a Non-smoking Area: “If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action.”
  13. On a Maternity Room door: “Push. Push. Push.”
  14. On a Taxidermist’s window: “We really know our stuff.”
  15. On a Fence: “Salesmen welcome! Dog food is expensive!”
  16. At a Car Dealership: “The best way to get back on your feet – miss a car payment.”
  17. Outside a Muffler Shop: “No appointment necessary. We hear you coming.”
  18. In a Veterinarian’s waiting room: “Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!”
  19. At the Electric Company “We would be delighted if you send in your payment However, if you don’t, you will be.”
  20. In a Restaurant window: “Don’t stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up.”
  21. In the front yard of a Funeral Home: “Drive carefully. We’ll wait.”
  22. At a Propane Filling Station: “Thank heaven for little grills.”
  23. CHICAGO RADIATOR SHOP: “Best place in town to take a leak.”
  24. Sign on the back of Septic Tank Truck:“Caution – This Truck is full of Political Promises”

HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY ~ SIMPLE WOMAN & MENU PLANS

Happy Homemaker MondayDIARY OF A STAY AT HOME MOM

Outside my window/WEATHER… a light rain is falling and fog is still hugging the pavement AGAIN.

I’M THINKING… about the future.

I’M THANKFUL… for my family and their love as well as my renewed health.

IN THE KITCHEN… we have a few new recipes brewing for the February/March menu.

I’ll post the successful ones as we go.

  • CASHEW CHICKEN
  • COWBOY BURGERS
  • CHINESE HAMBURGER HASH
  • INDONESIAN PORK
  • SOUTH SEAS CHICKEN
  • CHINESE STEW
  • SAUERBRATEN MEATLOAF
  • DRUNKEN PORK CHOPS
  • PORK BURGERS
  • CHOCOLATE CHICKEN
  • JAMAICAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES
  • PUERTA RICAN CHICKEN STEW
  • AUSTRIAN CHICKEN STREUDEL
  • FIESTA CHICKEN & RICE

I’M WEARING… very worn levis, a gray turtleneck and cozy socks.

I’M CREATING… some quilt pieces that have been needing finished for a while (I just have problems sitting for any length of time due to the scar tissue from my cancer surgery), Christmas gifts for next year – quit laughing, these things take time and I’m also creating some new recipes.

Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie

 DATE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
MONDAY 2/18 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA LEMON PARMESAN CHICKEN
TUESDAY 2/19 OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT EGG SALAD C.O.R.N.
WEDNESDAY 2/20 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA PINK LEMON CHICKEN
THURSDAY 2/21 OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT BRAUNSWIEGER BBQ CHICKEN IN BBQ SAUCE
FRIDAY 2/22 OATMEAL, BANANA & YOGURT EGG SALAD BAKED TACOS
SATURDAY 2/23 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA C.O.R.N.
SUNDAY 2/24 PANCAKES C.O.R.N. SOUTH SEAS CHICKEN

I’M GOING… to the eye doctor, grocery store and for a walk.

I AM WONDERING…when we’ll wrap up this VA mess – seems like we’re always starting over.

MY READING LIST… Marie Force’s The McCarthys of Gansett Island

MY TV LINEUP THIS WEEK…  is a long list, but that’s the beauty of all of them being on the DVR – we can do series marathons on rainy days and still skip the commercials

  • BUNHEADS
  • SWITCHED AT BIRTH
  • HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
  • BONES
  • CASTLE
  • NCIS
  • NCIS LOS ANGELES
  • RISSOLI & ISLES
  • VEGAS
  • CRIMINAL MINDS
  • ARROW
  • L & O SVU
  • CHICAGO FIRE
  • BIG BANG THEORY
  • PERSON OF INTEREST
  • SCANDAL
  • ELEMENTARY
  • BEAUTY & THE BEAST
  • CSI NY
  • ONCE UPON A TIME
  • THE GOOD WIFE
  • THE MENTALIST
  • ZERO HOUR

I’M HOPING… SPRING IS ON THE WAY

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO… THE JEFF DUNHAM CONCERT NEXT MONTH. I got hubby tickets for his birthday.

I’M LEARNING… how to be patient, but also how to squeak the wheel for oil!

AROUND THE HOUSE… organization is finally winning – rooms are being painted, baseboards are getting painted and fine dusting is being done.

I’M PRAYING… for a meeting of the minds and less political interaction between friends.

A FAVORITE QUOTE…

Forgiveness is the economy of the heart… forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.   ~Hannah More

SOME my favorite things

  • my morning coffee
  • my new kindle
  • the laundry being done
  • the grocery shopping being done

MY TO DO LIST 

  • Creating a few new recipes
  • painting
  • laundry
  • grocery store
  • research
  • blog catch up

Favorite picture from my camera this week… Gunner & Bear

 

COUNTRY BISTRO

Country BistroCOUNTRY BISTRO

1 bag baby carrots

1 box sliced mushrooms

14.5 ounce can Hunt’s petite diced tomatoes

1 pound pork loin or 4 boneless pork chops

1 tablespoon herbs de provence

1 can cream of potato soup

1 tablespoon Classico sun dried tomato pesto

3 tablespoons dry sherry (I used Amontillado)

  • Combine carrots, mushrooms and tomatoes in a 5 quart slow cooker.
  • Season pork with salt and pepper.
  • Place on top of vegetables.
  • In a small bowl combine, soup, pesto and sherry, blending well.
  • Pour over pork.
  • Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours.
  • Remove pork and shred with 2 forks.
  • Return pork to vegetable mixture and mix well.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes or noodles.

Tasty Tuesday is hosted by Jen over at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.

Tempt my Tummy Tuesday hosted by Lisa at Blessed with Grace.

HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY ~ simple woman’s daybook

Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

 

Outside my window/WEATHER… a light rain is falling and fog is still hugging the pavement AGAIN.

I’M THINKING…I’m anxious to get today’s test over with and get the dining room painted!

I’M THANKFUL… for my family and their love as well as my health.

N THE KITCHEN… we have a few new recipes brewing for the February menu.

I’ll post the successful ones as we go.

  • CASHEW CHICKEN
  • COWBOY BURGERS
  • TACO MELTS
  • CHINESE HAMBURGER HASH
  • INDONESIAN PORK
  • SOUTH SEAS CHICKEN
  • SWEET LEMON PORK RIBS
  • CHINESE STEW
  • UNFRIED CHICKEN
  • SAUERBRATEN MEATLOAF
  • CHEESEBURGER SOUP
  • DRUNKEN PORK CHOPS
  • PORK BURGERS
  • CHOCOLATE CHICKEN
  • OREO CHEESECAKE
  • JAMAICAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES
  • PUERTAN RICAN CHICKEN STEW
  • AUSTRIAN CHICKEN STREUDEL
  • FIESTA CHICKEN & RICE

I’M WEARING… very worn levis, pink corduroy shirt and cozy socks.

I’M CREATING… some quilt pieces that have been needing finished for a while (I just have problems sitting for any length of time due to the scar tissue from my cancer surgery), Christmas gifts for next year – quit laughing, these things take time and I’m also creating some new recipes.

Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie

 DATE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
MONDAY 2/4 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT

 TUNA CHICKEN FRANCAISE
TUESDAY 2/5 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT

 EGG SALAD

 CHICKEN CORDON BLEU
WEDNESDAY 2/6 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT

 TUNA CHICKEN SAUTE’ with VEGGIES
THURSDAY 2/7 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT BRAUNSWIEGER SAUERBRATEN MEATLOAF
FRIDAY 2/8 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT EGG SALAD MILK BRAISED PORK
SATURDAY 2/9 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT TUNA CHINESE STEW
SUNDAY 2/10 CHEERIOS, BANANA & YOGURT C.O.R.N. CHICKEN TORTAS

I’M GOING… nowhere until I’m done scanning in ALL the VA documents and composing more letters to our congressman in hopes of clearing things up – yay, like that’s going to happen, but I have to follow procedure.  For every step forward we seem to take 3 backwards!  This week though we’re moving onto multiple letters.

I AM WONDERING… just who to contact next regarding the VA mess.  We’re finally meeting up with a new service officer this morning – seems like we’re always starting over.

MY READING LIST… Robyn Carr’s Whispering Rock & Second Chance Pass

MY TV LINEUP THIS WEEK…  is a long list, but that’s the beauty of all of them being on the DVR – we can do series marathons on rainy days and still skip the commercials

  • BUNHEADS
  • SWITCHED AT BIRTH
  • HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
  • BONES
  • CASTLE
  • NCIS
  • NCIS LOS ANGELES
  • RISSOLI & ISLES
  • VEGAS
  • CRIMINAL MINDS
  • ARROW
  • L & O SVU
  • CHICAGO FIRE
  • BIG BANG THEORY
  • PERSON OF INTEREST
  • SCANDAL
  • ELEMENTARY
  • BEAUTY & THE BEAST
  • CSI NY
  • ONCE UPON A TIME
  • THE GOOD WIFE
  • THE MENTALIST

I’M HOPING… things turn around soon.

I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO… getting away for a few days next month.

I’M LEARNING… how to be patient, but also how to squeak the wheel for oil!

AROUND THE HOUSE… organization is finally winning – rooms are being painted, baseboards are getting painted and fine dusting is being done.

I’M PRAYING… that today’s test is negative and that the cancer has not returned and to live in the day and not worry about the future as much.

A FAVORITE QUOTE…

Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.  ~John F. Kennedy

SOME my favorite things

  • my morning coffee
  • my new kindle
  • the laundry being done
  • the grocery shopping being done

MY TO DO LIST 

  • Creating a few new recipes
  • CT SCAN
  • painting
  • laundry
  • grocery store
  • research
  • blog catch up

Favorite picture from my camera this week… this guy has been hanging around for several weeks.

STORK

A-Z BLOGGING CHALLENGE

If you haven’t already signed up for the A to Z Blogging Challenge for 2013, the time is now! The sign up list has been open for a few days now and I almost missed it even after promoting it!

Since the A to Z challenge is a blog hop I’m posting the sign up list here at the end of this post for your convenience.

This will be my third year playing. I’m really looking forward to it.  It’s always a lot of fun and a great way to meet new bloggers. There are already 500 signed up to play along. The list is growing quickly. I hope you will be joining us for all the fun!

The idea is simple. You sign up anytime between now and April 1st. Each day in April (excluding Sundays), you blog according to that day’s letter – A on the first day, B on the second and so forth. Themes are welcome but not necessary. I personally think it makes it easier than just winging it.

This year the team has added categories to find your own areas of interest easier. It’s totally optional but it’s something I had been in favor of the last two years – and then when I signed up I forgot to add a category! Too late now.

Want to learn more before taking the leap? Visit the official Blogging from A to Z Challenge site.

This is a Blog Hop!

ARE YOU READY FOR FOOTBALL? SUPERBOWL PARTY SUNDAY!

So who are you rooting for?  Does it even matter to you? Or is it just all about the party?

Yep, it’s that time again – time for football food, coolers full of cold ones, and the big game-day buffet. Bring over your chips and dips, chili and chowders, all your wings and party things!  We all want to have lots of great party foods to chose from for the big day!The Tailgating Time blog hop will be open from noon today until February 10th, one week after Super Bowl 2013 to give you plenty of time to link up all your favorites. Your links do not have to be new ones – think appetizers and party foods you’ve posted throughout the year. Link any goodies from holidays, celebrations, tailgating treats through football season, or anything that would go great for a Super Bowl party. There is no limit to the amount of links you add, the more the merrier!

It’s time to get this party started!

HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY / MENU PLANNING

Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

  

Outside my window/WEATHER… a light rain is falling and fog is still hugging the pavement.

I am thinking…it’s going to be a long week!

I am thankful… for my family and their love.

In the kitchen… we have a few new recipes still brewing for the January menu.  

I’ll post the successful ones on my food blog ALWAYS EAT ON THE GOOD CHINA.

  • Kentucky Hot Browns 
  • Cream of Tomato Soup w/ Rice
  • Cream of Vegetable Soup
  • Pork Chops w/ Roasted Apple & Onions

I’M WEARING… very worn levis, my comfiest turtleneck and cozy socks.

I’M CREATING… some organization for the VA files, recipe files and various other paperwork, some quilt pieces that have been needing finished for a while (I just have problems sitting for any length of time due to the scar tissue from my cancer surgery), Christmas gifts for next year – quit laughing, these things take time and I’m also creating some new recipes.

Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie

 DATE BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
Monday 1/28 Cereal Sandwiches Marry Me Champagne Chicken
Tuesday 1/29

 Toast C.O.R.N. Week Night Chicken Enchiladas
Wednesday 1/30

 Yogurt Soup Chile Lime Chicken Patties with Lime Remoulade Sauce 
Thursday 1/31

Fruit Cheese & Fruit Experiment Night
Friday 2/1

Oatmeal Sandwiches Fried Egg Sandwiches
Saturday 2/2

 Hash Brown Ham and Cheese Quiche Out C.O.R.N.
Sunday 2/3

Baked Eggs C.OR.N. Roasted Red Pepper and Ham Statas

I am going… nowhere until I’m done scanning in ALL the VA documents and composing more letters to our congressman in hopes of clearing things up – yay, like that’s going to happen, but I have to follow procedure.  For every step forward we seem to take 3 backwards!  This week though we’re moving onto multiple letters.

I am wondering… just who to contact next regarding the VA mess.  We’re finally meeting up with a new service officer this morning – seems like we’re always starting over.

MY READING LIST… 

  • Cook’s Illustrated The Science of Good Cooking
  • The 4 Hour Chef
  • The Fortune Quilt

MY TV LINEUP THIS WEEK…  is a long list, but that’s the beauty of all of them being on the DVR – we can do series marathons on rainy days and still skip the commercials

  • BUNHEADS
  • SWITCHED AT BIRTH
  • HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
  • BONES
  • CASTLE
  • NCIS
  • NCIS LOS ANGELES
  • RISSOLI & ISLES
  • VEGAS
  • CRIMINAL MINDS
  • ARROW
  • L & O SVU
  • CHICAGO FIRE
  • BIG BANG THEORY
  • PERSON OF INTEREST
  • SCANDAL 
  • ELEMENTARY
  • BEAUTY & THE BEAST
  • CSI NY
  • ONCE UPON A TIME
  • THE GOOD WIFE
  • THE MENTALIST

I am hoping… things turn around soon

I am looking forward to… getting away for a few days next month.

I am learning… how to be patient, but also how to squeak the wheel for oil!

Around the house… organization is finally winning – rooms are being painted, baseboards are getting painted and fine dusting is being done.

I am praying… to live in the day and not worry about the future as much.

A favorite quote for today…

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”  ~Eleanor Roosevelt 

SOME my favorite things 

  • my morning coffee
  • my new kindle
  • the laundry being done
  • the grocery shopping being done 

MY TO DO LIST 

  • Creating a few new recipes
  • getting into a new exercise routine to keep getting my energy back
  • laundry
  • grocery store
  • research
  • blog catch up

Favorite picture from my camera this week… this guy has been hanging around for several weeks.  I’ve been trying to get a picture of him in the backyard, but he’s always too quick for me.  I did catch him on the power pole out back though.  He loves to annoy the dogs!