The Hubble Saw This On My Birthday

On my 2009 birthday, the Hubble saw...

Read more about Herbig-Haro 24 online at

https://hubblesite.org/contents/media/images/2015/42/3656-Image.html

What Did Hubble See on Your Birthday?

Find out: www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/what-did-hubble-see-on-your-birthday

Happy National Coffee Day 2017

Happy National Coffee Day 2017!

 

Coffee!

Is the planet shaking or is it just me?

Inauguration Day 2017

Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States today,  January 20, 2017.

The Presidential Team...
President Donald J. Trump
Vice President Michael R. Pence
First Lady Melania Trump
Second Lady Karen Pence

Read more about the Presidential Inauguration at: https://www.usa.gov/inauguration-2017

National Chocolate Day 2016

National Chocolate Day is observed annually on October 28. While there are many specific chocolate related holidays throughout the year, National Chocolate Day celebrates all things chocolate. As America’s favorite flavor, chocolate is well deserving of its own day of honor and celebration. (Some sources designate July 7 or December 28 as Chocolate Day or International Chocolate Day.)

Source: www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-chocolate-day-october-28/

Fortune Cookie Friday

Today at work we ordered Chinese food for lunch. 

Here is the fortune I received in my fortune cookie.

"The fact that others are bad does not imply that you are good."

What do you think about that?

Stuck in My Head: "Don't Stop Believin" by Journey

Just a small town girl

Livin' in a lonely world

She took the midnight train

Goin' anywhere

Just a city boy

Born and raised in South Detroit

He took the midnight train

Goin' anywhere

A singer in a smokey room

A smell of wine and cheap perfume

For a smile they can share the night

It goes on and on and on and on

Strangers waiting

Up and down the boulevard

Their shadows searching

In the night

Streetlights, people

Livin' just to find emotion

Hidin' somewhere in the night

Workin' hard to get my fill

Everybody wants a thrill

Payin' anything to roll the dice

Just one more time

Some will win

Some will lose

Some were born to sing the blues

Oh, the movie never ends

It goes on and on and on and on

Strangers waiting

Up and down the boulevard

Their shadows searching

In the night

Streetlights, people

Livin' just to find emotion

Hidin' somewhere in the night

[Instrumental interlude]

Don't stop believin'

Hold on to that feelin'

Streetlights, people

Don't stop believin'

Hold on

Streetlights, people

Don't stop believin'

Hold on to that feelin'

Streetlights, people

This Time of Year...

This time of year always arrives with mixed feelings for me. I love the magic of Christmas and I long for the days when I was young and carefree. I hate the commercialism and consumerism of today's world. It seems as if nearly everyone is worried about how many presents they will get and how expensive the gifts will be. Folks want the "latest and greatest" of all those toys and gadget and they seem to forget the true meaning of Christmas.

This year,and it happens every year, I am experiencing "down" times. Christmas is not the same any more.  I did not put up the tree or decorated the inside of the house. I decorate with a few items outside.  There are always too many bills to worry about. I am stressed over work, home, the kids, the grand kids,  my brother and his family, bills, vehicles, etc. It is a never ending vicious cycle.

People tell me that it always gets worse before it gets better. My only question is...when does it stop getting worse?

Banana Pudding Poke Cake

I saw this recipe floating around Facebook last week and plan on making it soon. YUM!

BANANA PUDDING POKE CAKE

INGREDIENTS:
1 box yellow cake mix (& ingredients to make cake)
2 box (small) instant banana pudding
4 c milk
8 oz whipped topping
20 vanilla wafers, crushed
sliced bananas

1 Follow the direction on the cake mix box to prepare the actual cake. Prepare it in a 9 x 13" pan. When golden, remove from over and let cool for a few minutes.

2 When just slightly cooled, use the end of a wooden spoon (the handle end) to poke holes into the baked cake. Make the holes big enough for the pudding to seep into and go deep enough with the spoon that you hit the bottom of the pan.

3 Next, prepare your pudding mixture. Combine your 4 cups of milk and the instant pudding mix; whisk until there are no lumps.

4 Pour the pudding mixture over the entire cake, taking care to get it into all the holes. Use the spoon to help really get it into the cake and spread evenly.

5 Refrigerate for approximately two hours... or until set. Top with whipped topping, crushed vanilla wafers and sliced banana! Serve and enjoy. (Refrigerate any leftovers.)

Food 4 Thought Friday: June 26, 2009

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Breakfast: What is your favorite part of the summertime? The variety of food, barbecuing, seeing family and friends.

Lunch: How was this week different than others? I have felt better this last week than I have in a long time. I am so glad I had surgery!

Dinner: What did you think of Michael Jackson? I did not approve of some of his behavior but I still enjoyed his music. He was part of my childhood and his death is a sad event.

Midnight Snack: What do you have planned for this weekend? Reading, Playing World of Warcraft, surfing Facebook and sleeping.

Recipe for the Week: Life sometimes ends expectantly. Try to enjoy it when you can.

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Breakfast: What is the largest burden currently weighing you down? Money issues and working overtime.

Lunch: Do you have any family vacations planned this summer? If so, where? We have no vacations planned. I hope to go to Missouri for Christmas though.

Dinner: What is one thing you must do before you go to bed each night? I must lock all the doors in the house.

Midnight Snack: Where is the last place you went? Work, Taco Bell and Dairy Queen

Recipe for the Week: Don't bring work home with you...literally or in your mind.

Food 4 Thought Friday: March 27, 2009

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Breakfast: What is the last thing you ordered on-line? A part for our van...off of Ebay!

Lunch: What is your favorite dessert at a restaurant? Cheesecake

Dinner: What is the funnest game you have played recently? Mahjong on Pogo.com

Midnight Snack: What job(s) did you have while in high school/college? I was an Administrative Assistant at the local Law Enforcement Academy

Recipe of the Week: Work less, play more.

Food 4 Thought Friday: March 20, 2009

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Breakfast: If your job made you move, but you could choose which country you would be living in, which country would you choose and why? I would stay in the USA for now to be near my children.

Lunch: Do you have any phobias? Claustrophobia

Dinner: What is something you can't help but spend money on? Purses and chocolate

Midnight Snack: What profession/job did your parent(s) have while you were growing up? My father worked for the railroad and mom was a stay-at-home-mom mostly but worked in a factory for "fun money".

Recipe of the Week: Don't let the bullshit get you down.

Food 4 Thought Friday: Feb 6, 2009

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Breakfast: What helps to pull you out of a bad mood? Chocolate, my dogs when I come home from a long day at work and they are so happy to see me.

Lunch: Who were your favorite teachers growing up and why? Mrs. Taylor, because she stood by my side throughout my high school years and helped me through rough times.

Dinner: What, in your opinion, is the worst song ever? "Heartbeat" by Don Johnson

Midnight Snack: What personal activity, when performed in public, bothers you the most? Talking on the cell phone while driving.

Recipe for the Week: Idle hands causes boredom.

Food 4 Thought Friday: Jan 30, 2009

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Breakfast: What is the longest you have gone without sleep? 48 hours...but that was a long time ago

Lunch: If you don't live alone, do you think you would be able to, and if you do live alone, do you enjoy it? Why? I think I would be able to live alone...just not for very long.

Dinner: Would you rather give a public speech or bungee jump? I have never bungee jumped but I would like to try it...should be easier than giving a public speech.

Midnight Snack: Have you ever rode on a train? Yes

Recipe for the Week: Patience

Food 4 Thought Friday: January 23, 2009

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Breakfast: How would you describe your life right now...a Three Ring Circus, the Indy 500, the Boston Marathon, or a day at the beach? Life is kind of hectic right now with the move and new job. Hopefully by this time next month things will be running much smoother.

Lunch: If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blue

Dinner: What is the strangest food you ever ate? Rattlesnake

Midnight Snack: Have you ever seen a broadway musical? If so, which ones? Not really.

Recipe for the Week: Relax, and take the time to breathe.

Food 4 Thought Friday: January 16, 2009

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Breakfast: Are you a morning or night person? I am a night person! I hate mornings and I hate getting out of bed in the morning.

Lunch: What do you do when you are feeling lonely? I call my brother or sister-in-law and talk to them. Or I get online and talk to friends.

Dinner: What made you smile today? My doggies being silly.

Midnight Snack: What did you do today that made you feel guilty? I have been packing all day to move to Wisconsin and I feel really bad (and sad) that I am leaving family and friends behind.

Recipe for the Week: Changes can be good even if they are stressful.

Food 4 Thougth Friday:

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Breakfast: What one word would you put on your gravestone? Kind

Lunch: What happened today that made you feel good? Nothing yet

Dinner: Is there something hanging over your head that you need to do right now? Yes, but I cannot get it done until Monday.

Midnight Snack: What are you most looking forward to at this moment? Least looking forward to? I am looking forward to starting my new job and not looking forward to visiting the dentist soon.

Recipe for the Week: You CAN teach an old dog new tricks.

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Breakfast: How did you ring in the New Year this year? At home with my son and The Man. Son went to bed at 9:00pm and we went to bed around 11:30pm. We watched a little bit of Elf before falling asleep.

Lunch: How did you spend the first day of the New Year 2009? Slept in late, then went grocery shopping and out to dinner.

Dinner: Do you set New Year Resolutions? No, I did not make any New Year resolutions. They get broken to easily.

Midnight Snack: What are your expectations for 2009? I expect a better job, a new how and a fresh start in life. I expect to grow physically, mentally and emotionally.

Recipe for this Week: "Too much sleep can cause headaches".

Food for Thought Friday: December 26, 2008

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Breakfast: Was there a special moment for you during Christmas day (or Eve) this year? We sat around playing video games and discussing our upcoming move. Nothing too special.

Lunch: What was served for your Christmas dinner this year? Meatballs in pasta sauce

Dinner: What did you get that you really wanted? What didn't you get that you really wanted? I wanted a watch, a new job in Wisconsin and to move to Wisconsin. I didn't get a watch BUT I did get a new job and I will be moving next month.

Midnight Snack: How are you feeling right at this moment? Relieved it's over or sad it's over already? I am glad that Christmas is over...this year was sad, depressing and cheerless.

Recipe for this Week (instead of your recipe for life - what is it for just this week?). Changes can be good, open your eyes and move forward!

Food for Thought Friday: December 19, 2008

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Breakfast: Do you still have gifts to buy or are you done with your shopping? I have not even started shopping yet. Our budget is very tight this year and I am not sure if we will even have Christmas this year.

Lunch: Has the economy affected any part of your Christmas this year? How? Yes it has. So has doctor bills and life in general. I am not sure if we will even have Christmas this year.

Dinner: What is your favorite Christmas tradition? Baking cookies as a family and decorating them.

Midnight Snack: Are you feeling like a Jolly Elf or a Grinchy Scrooge right at this moment? I am feeling rather Grinchy Scrooge. I would like to be a Jolly Elf but I don't see it happening anytime soon.

Recipe for this Week (instead of your recipe for life - what is it for just this week?): Take life one hour at a time and learn to take deep breaths.