Okay troops....here is the next movie everyone must watch, unless you have already. The Last Station.
All of us have the picture of Tolstoy pop up on our Kindles, well this enticed me to search a bit for a movie about his life...this is the next request one must make on Netflix. It's about the last part of his life. So very, very good. Interesting story and great actors and acting. The scenery is amazing.
Get a sweet treat or a savory one, turn up the heat, get a cat and a blanket and indulge.
Put this movie on your list to see asap!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
New Orleans is Back
Back home from another great trip.
Just like Morgan and Tyler's flights...our flights couldn't have been easier. We broke all the rules yesterday by flying on a Friday afternoon and a holiday weekend. But all turned out.
New Orleans is back on its feet. We staying right on Bourbon Street with the craziness going on until about 3pm. Journey is still playing on every street corner with jello shots being sold on the curbs in any flavor. Where was my Jimmy??? We split time with Journey and some great jazz music which is Charley's favorite.
A trip to Cafe du Monde twice, ferry ride to the other side of the Mississippi River, my first soft shelled crab, more oysters this last week than I've had all year, shrimp that was so sweet and fresh that you could have had them for dessert...oh the food!
The highlight for this trip for me was our cooking class. The New Orleans School of Cooking has 2 1/2hr classes everyday. What a treat..The chef was so funny. Large man 6'9" 400lbs and used to play pro football. what a character....we all watched him make and explain the food, spices, techniques and then eat all that he made. We started off with cream of artichoke and shrimp soup then, crawfish etouffee, bread pudding and pralines. Everything was to die for...guess what we'll be having for Sunday dinner tomorrow family!
We walked around looking for a certain restaurant, only finding it after a couple of tries that it wasn't opened...but walking and taking the street car there we saw some of the devastation still in New Orleans. Houses that aren't repaired if they ever will....houses that had holes punched in the roof which I suppose was to let people get out and on top of the roof to be rescued. But still a lot of new construction is in progress.
This trip confirmed that another P4 trip should be organized and played out in the future.
Just like Morgan and Tyler's flights...our flights couldn't have been easier. We broke all the rules yesterday by flying on a Friday afternoon and a holiday weekend. But all turned out.
New Orleans is back on its feet. We staying right on Bourbon Street with the craziness going on until about 3pm. Journey is still playing on every street corner with jello shots being sold on the curbs in any flavor. Where was my Jimmy??? We split time with Journey and some great jazz music which is Charley's favorite.
A trip to Cafe du Monde twice, ferry ride to the other side of the Mississippi River, my first soft shelled crab, more oysters this last week than I've had all year, shrimp that was so sweet and fresh that you could have had them for dessert...oh the food!
The highlight for this trip for me was our cooking class. The New Orleans School of Cooking has 2 1/2hr classes everyday. What a treat..The chef was so funny. Large man 6'9" 400lbs and used to play pro football. what a character....we all watched him make and explain the food, spices, techniques and then eat all that he made. We started off with cream of artichoke and shrimp soup then, crawfish etouffee, bread pudding and pralines. Everything was to die for...guess what we'll be having for Sunday dinner tomorrow family!
We walked around looking for a certain restaurant, only finding it after a couple of tries that it wasn't opened...but walking and taking the street car there we saw some of the devastation still in New Orleans. Houses that aren't repaired if they ever will....houses that had holes punched in the roof which I suppose was to let people get out and on top of the roof to be rescued. But still a lot of new construction is in progress.
This trip confirmed that another P4 trip should be organized and played out in the future.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Atlas Shrugged
I just finished Atlas Shrugged.
Last night about 11pm, I made the best decision. Stop reading and save the last 2% of my book to savor with a clearer head, cup of coffee and a cat on my lap. Make a perfect setting for a perfect book. This is great writing in every shape and form. What a great read.
I agree with my sissy, who suggested this book....up on the fav five list.
Now to decide what's next to download and read! I sure love my Kindle! Ladies, how are we going to take care of our tradition at Christmas with getting each other a book now that we all have a reading devise? Any ideas?
Last night about 11pm, I made the best decision. Stop reading and save the last 2% of my book to savor with a clearer head, cup of coffee and a cat on my lap. Make a perfect setting for a perfect book. This is great writing in every shape and form. What a great read.
I agree with my sissy, who suggested this book....up on the fav five list.
Now to decide what's next to download and read! I sure love my Kindle! Ladies, how are we going to take care of our tradition at Christmas with getting each other a book now that we all have a reading devise? Any ideas?
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
:) :) This is What I Call Success
Some things you just don't get over....being proud of your children.
Taylor just received a job offer, and of course who wouldn't want her in their own work environment. She is fantastic and everyone knows it. So light hearted and makes everyone smile besides very good at what she does. Its very difficult these days to be hired and maintain a position, but Tay has shined again.
Morgan (Maggie called me this afternoon) that her picture is in the Seattle Times for "On the Move"...business section due to her moving to her new law firm...again in this trying world of employment, she had job choices once she decided to move.
Its one thing when your kids are still in school and pics in the local newspaper or wherever, but as adults and when its regarding the profession they have worked for so hard and are obviously successful...this still makes me smile.
You know who would have loved it the most.....Grandma Mary!
Taylor just received a job offer, and of course who wouldn't want her in their own work environment. She is fantastic and everyone knows it. So light hearted and makes everyone smile besides very good at what she does. Its very difficult these days to be hired and maintain a position, but Tay has shined again.
Morgan (Maggie called me this afternoon) that her picture is in the Seattle Times for "On the Move"...business section due to her moving to her new law firm...again in this trying world of employment, she had job choices once she decided to move.
Its one thing when your kids are still in school and pics in the local newspaper or wherever, but as adults and when its regarding the profession they have worked for so hard and are obviously successful...this still makes me smile.
You know who would have loved it the most.....Grandma Mary!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Lori Emmerton aka Boo Radley
So all of you know the darling little girls next door....Ava, Kalanie and Lahlua.
These girls run to me when I get home as if I was a family member and so happy to talk about their day, see if there are any blueberries to pick or especially, pet Georgia. You couldn't ask for better neighbors.
Well the girls have been lining up small rocks on the bulkhead ledge we share by our driveways. I asked them one time what they were building, and they just shrugged and said "nothing, just like lining them up." So what I've done, is place under about half of these rocks and pebbles....money! Just pennies on up to quarters. I know they will be so surprised and I hope that they will start running to look for treasures periodically. How fun will it be to have a McD's coupon under a rock!
I feel like Boo Radley....and loving it.
These girls run to me when I get home as if I was a family member and so happy to talk about their day, see if there are any blueberries to pick or especially, pet Georgia. You couldn't ask for better neighbors.
Well the girls have been lining up small rocks on the bulkhead ledge we share by our driveways. I asked them one time what they were building, and they just shrugged and said "nothing, just like lining them up." So what I've done, is place under about half of these rocks and pebbles....money! Just pennies on up to quarters. I know they will be so surprised and I hope that they will start running to look for treasures periodically. How fun will it be to have a McD's coupon under a rock!
I feel like Boo Radley....and loving it.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Pickles and Peaches and Salsa...Oh My!
You can sure tell in my house when the end of summer is approaching.
I have pickles on the brewing on the counter and peach juice all over. Time to freeze pies for the winter and get enough of Grandma's pickles made to supply my family for the next year! Next project, is salsa. Soon. I have to schedule this with Tyler, as he's the one who wanted to make it and thus encouraged the area in my garden for the tomatoes, peppers and onions!
This will be a good productive fall.
I have pickles on the brewing on the counter and peach juice all over. Time to freeze pies for the winter and get enough of Grandma's pickles made to supply my family for the next year! Next project, is salsa. Soon. I have to schedule this with Tyler, as he's the one who wanted to make it and thus encouraged the area in my garden for the tomatoes, peppers and onions!
This will be a good productive fall.
Monday, August 16, 2010
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