tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743439315952236332024-03-06T12:02:11.459-08:00Seven Gates FarmDebihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-76562046387529230562012-03-06T16:36:00.001-08:002012-03-07T13:47:08.932-08:00LIFE AS IT IS<img height="480px" id="il_fi" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A3oQzRzOj3g/Tm8nVaH-JhI/AAAAAAAABJU/d-eKI-GVusA/s1600/Spring-Flowers-Wallpapers-3.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="640px" /> <br />
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The daytime job has taken control of my life. Some personal sadness is also heavy on my heart. I'm sort of in that in-between state of dragging and then bursting with energy. My time management has issues these days too. I think we all have those times when things just get a little whacked out. I'm going to take a little hiatus and take my fingers off the keys. While I'm out in cognito, I'll just read up on what you all are doing on your blogs. Give me something to laugh about. I must take a hiatus. Life happens! ~ DebiDebihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-79519173918546984722012-03-03T09:07:00.003-08:002012-03-03T09:21:43.505-08:00Yin & Yang<span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="" class="rg_hi" data-height="222" data-width="227" height="222px" id="rg_hi" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSO4Ok-SUb36XJx1Q-fepKfHx4zghhOjYfeJZ1TTWYS9me7sk0Y" style="height: 222px; width: 227px;" width="227px" /></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you can listen to your thoughts</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">without becoming lost in what you hear; </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you can hear them</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">without adding or subtracting, </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you can remember the </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">without even an eyeblink of the mind,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">it's then your life will turn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> ~ Journeys on Mind Mountain </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm working on mindfulness, once again trying to "stay in the moment". When I found the above, it made a lot of sense. I think it might help to print it out and read it every day. Trying to get the yin and yangs to work together these days is quite a challenge especially with the crazy weather, but I'm up for a little push. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was supposed to be a big training session at work this weekend. 5 days scheduled, including the weekend, 8-7 p.m. each day to get the job done. Luckily, mission accomplished mostly in 2 days and out the door we ran. Have to go back on Monday, but the weekend is mine! We had tremendous rain last night, but nothing like other parts of the country. It is so sad for those the weather caused tremendous heartache. My heart aches when I hear their stories and see those pictures. I pray for all you that were touched from storm devastation and always hope for guardian angles to watch over each of us as we move about our day. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> Have a great weekend everybody - Debi </span>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-14760633714538833072012-02-26T06:55:00.001-08:002012-02-26T07:39:50.029-08:00DECORATING NUMBERS<div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim8c6sDSNBXb5YOwKnjORL2COOxMv1151TXwsjKZZQz9bXCWd2p_2tKo98Rp-h1ggOU1AXXz9dWI6mcDcMdcBTUSukNfNFM62gppybD2ehnw9uhueavN3EhYLAmtMOa-sixVDd21wNZZ_8/s1600/100_1411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300px" lda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim8c6sDSNBXb5YOwKnjORL2COOxMv1151TXwsjKZZQz9bXCWd2p_2tKo98Rp-h1ggOU1AXXz9dWI6mcDcMdcBTUSukNfNFM62gppybD2ehnw9uhueavN3EhYLAmtMOa-sixVDd21wNZZ_8/s400/100_1411.JPG" width="400px" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim8c6sDSNBXb5YOwKnjORL2COOxMv1151TXwsjKZZQz9bXCWd2p_2tKo98Rp-h1ggOU1AXXz9dWI6mcDcMdcBTUSukNfNFM62gppybD2ehnw9uhueavN3EhYLAmtMOa-sixVDd21wNZZ_8/s1600/100_1411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br />
<div style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></div>I'm getting early spring fever, I believe. The warm days make me twitchy to play in the dirt and, the cold days .. ah, whatever with the cold days. Even with the ups and downs of this crazy weather, just the anticipation of a new season on the horizon, gives me the little push I need to shake some things up. I have 4 big windows in my bedroom and think they need a little "<strong><em>oomph</em></strong>", a little "<strong><em>pow</em></strong>". I definitely don't want to bring anymore into the house, but I'm thinking curtains. I don't have a decorator's eye - the eye that can see vision of stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something totally wild and different. I've been going through all kinds of magazines for a little inspiration. I have a few ideas up my sleeve. In this process, I've been working on the length and width, size rods, etc and I'm telling you, that part just sucks the fun out of it. What I found to help me in this madness has been a little guide I torn out of a book or magazine a while back which clearly lays it out; that's all I want, just give it to me.<br />
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1. Curtains should be 2 1/2 to 3 x the width of the window. If you're doing 2 panels, each should be 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 x the window width. Buy a rod that's 20" wider than your window so it extends 10 inches on either side. Your window will seem much wider than it really is. Mount curtains as high as possible to give the room height, and let them break 1 1/2 inches on the floor.<br />
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1. The bottom of a dining room chandelier should hang 36 inches above the table. <br />
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</div>2. Install light switches 36" above the floor and 1 1/2 to 2 inches to the side of the door rim.<br />
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3. One gallon of paint will cover about 400 sq. feet of wall.<br />
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4. For a standard 84 inch sofa with exposed legs and a tight back, you'll need 14 yards of plain 54 inch wide fabric. Add 2 yards for a skirt.<br />
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5. A 36 inch wide rectangular table is good for conversation. A round table with a diameter of 48 inches seats 6; a 60 inch round will handle 8 standard dining chairs or 10 ballroom chairs.<br />
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6. How big should an overhead light fixture be - Add the length and width of the room in feet, and whatever number you come up with is, in inches, your guide for the fixture's diameter. A 15 x 20 foot room would need a 35 inch wide chandelier. <br />
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7. A kitchen island should be about 38 inches high - a little taller than the countertops to be comfortable for prep.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/265712446734364243_mYQnZpqd_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="kitchen island" border="0" class="PinImageImg" height="245px" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/265712446734364243_mYQnZpqd_b.jpg" style="height: 245px;" width="249px" /></a><a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/120330621263286005_sjRbuE4q_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="kitchen islands and large hoods" border="0" class="PinImageImg" height="193px" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/120330621263286005_sjRbuE4q_b.jpg" style="height: 193px;" width="318px" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Are you feeling a little like me ~ wanting to change it a little bit. Are you looking through seed catelogs thinking you might grow something a little "strange" this year just because you can OR tired of the winter hodrums and wanting to take a walk on the "wild side" of decorating. IF you are - well I'm with ya. It will be a work in progress as it always is - an ongoing wish list, to do list, wanna have it, gotta have it, but don't need it, don't have it list.<br />
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Guys & Dolls - Seize the day! Debi <br />
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<strong> Yesterday</strong> was glorious. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The sun was shining beautifully. I worked all day moving compost to all the flower beds. The horses were out in the pasture, all the dogs were on a hunt for something. I even wore a short-sleeved T-shirt to work in. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Today</strong>, however, things changed dramatically. It started off very windy. Don't ask me why we still have the umbrella up. Never mind that now. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a contrast of days. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> What's your weather? ~ Debi <br />
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<strong>Love</strong> is an <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Emotion" title="Emotion"><span style="color: #0645ad;">emotion</span></a> of strong <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Affection" title="Affection"><span style="color: #0645ad;">affection</span></a> and personal <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Attachment_(psychology)" title="Attachment (psychology)"><span style="color: #0645ad;">attachment</span></a>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-oxford_0-0"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=3574343931595223633&postID=6776202627953066821#cite_note-oxford-0"><span style="color: #0645ad;">[1]</span></a></sup> Love is also a <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Virtue" title="Virtue"><span style="color: #0645ad;">virtue</span></a> representing all of human <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Kindness" title="Kindness"><span style="color: #0645ad;">kindness</span></a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Compassion" title="Compassion"><span style="color: #0645ad;">compassion</span></a>, and affection; and "the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another".<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=3574343931595223633&postID=6776202627953066821#cite_note-1"><span style="color: #0645ad;">[2]</span></a></sup> Love may also be described as actions towards others (or oneself) based on compassion, or as actions towards others based on affection.<br />
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</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="http://www.celebritydairy.com/farm/farm_main.html"><img src="http://www.celebritydairy.com/images/farm.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.celebritydairy.com/inn/inn_main.html"><img src="http://www.celebritydairy.com/images/inn.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.celebritydairy.com/dairy/dairy_cheese.html"><img src="http://www.celebritydairy.com/images/dairy%20graphics/cheese.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.celebritydairy.com/events/events_main.html"><img src="http://www.celebritydairy.com/images/dairy%20graphics/events.jpg" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.celebritydairy.com/">http://www.celebritydairy.com/</a> </span></u></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><strong><em>Tonight</em> </strong></div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">The honey and I are going over to Celebrity Dairy Farm</div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">for an evening Valentine's meal. </div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> Celebrity Dairy is a 300 acre working dairy farm </div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">in Chatham County, North Carolina.</div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">A very special Valentines meal will be served in several </div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">courses with selections prepared by Chef Chip. </div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">For those of you who live nearby and want to visit, Celebrity Dairy is well known for it's</div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">award-winning cheeses. </div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">They have 100 or so goats and during kidding season, about 150-200 </div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">goat kids are born. The farm celebrates this season with </div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Open Barn Weekends. Check out their web site for all the information. </div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">You will have a great time especially if you have children (or not). The</div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">third Sunday afternoon of each month, Celebrity Dairy</div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">has a gourmet dinner using local seasonal farm products served at</div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">a common table (reservations required, of course). </div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
I hope this <em><strong>love day</strong></em> will be good for you. Love your dog, your goat, your horse, somebody. I heard yesterday a hug should last "20 seconds". Have you tried to hug that long!! That's really a longggg.....hug. </div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Try it ~ give some hugs today ~ Debi </div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><div align="center" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="rg_hi" data-height="255" data-width="198" height="200" id="rg_hi" sb_id="ms__id508" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ5_MA8eyOINzNW1117uuP90j6ks_hNw3g3xZ3AJiByuzuU5hv2" style="height: 255px; width: 198px;" width="155" /></div>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-15527338007502604252012-02-11T20:12:00.000-08:002012-02-11T20:13:58.660-08:00Baby It's Cold Outside!Old man winter finally hit our area. The wind is blowing so hard out tonight that it sounds like it's going to blow the roof off. I keep getting up to check the barn and the trees out in the pasture. I have one tree that is leaning and that bothers me badly on nights like this. I shunt the barn up good, but left the upper swing door on their stalls open. They have their blankets on, but their water buckets were already freezing when I went up and tucked them in for the night and gave more hay. It will be SOOOOO cold tomorrow morning when I go feed; not looking forward to that. My dogs have to be pushed out the door only to quickly do their business and run back in. One of my daughters is in the mountains with snow up there tonight. I tried a new soup tonight, a corn chowder, which turned out fantastic for this cold night. I saw it today on FoodTV. The "Pioneer Woman" was on there making this soup. Have any of you ever watched her? I think something just blew off my deck. I'm going to have to go investigate. Anyway, it's VERY cold. I love my flannels - get a life Victoria's Secret! Later - DebiDebihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-54047566649096957372012-02-05T10:23:00.000-08:002012-02-05T10:33:00.069-08:00DREARY DAY OUTING<div style="text-align: center;"><img class="rg_i" height="105" name="6PB006Xk1Rjt3M:" onload="google.stb.csi.onTbn(1, this)" src="data:image/jpeg;base64,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" style="margin: 0px 0px 0px -1px;" width="137" /><br />
What a very dreary day. It has gotten cold again and it's just wet and icky outside. The horses have been out already kicking up their heels and tearing up the pasture. Gosh, what will it look like come spring time. I'm staying in today keeping the home fires burning - Really - I have the fire going in the woodstove and it's just about as cozy as can be in here. I just fixed myself some Green Dragon tea. Yesterday was like today, but I had errands to run but spent <strong>HOURS</strong> in my favorite store, <em><strong>Southern Seasons</strong></em>, over in Chapel Hill. I'm telling you, I'm their biggest fan. Yes, it's awkward handing someone your camera and asking them to take evidence pictures for you, but I'm guilty. Actually, it turned into quite an ordeal. I have pictures I just cannot post because they were so stupid-looking and I began having way too much fun in there. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Since I spend quite a bit of time in the cheese department, here is me and my cheese guy. I'm telling you, they fix me up with pairings of wine and cheeses all year long for farm get togethers. Absolutely love their advice (and the samples they allow me to taste ..ummmh/yummy). Love these guys. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This pottery below is made by Siglinda Scarpa, a pottery maker who has settled in North Carolina and runs Goathouse Gallery. This is a design for Valentines. It's pricy - no kidding, but it's gorgeous. This whole tablescape was stunning done in white, black and red and silver tableware. Google her - she's a good gal and very interesting. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Moving on ---- I always check out the olive oil sections. Since I usually buy the olive oil at Weaver Street or Whole Foods, it's always fun to step out and check out the new young oils. Get to taste that too. This guy is always so helpful and you can tell he knows his stuff.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OMG - This little couple has their own dipping sauce they have come up with that they were showcasing yesterday. It is called "<strong>Zing Sauce</strong>". I was a little hesitant - but they showed me how to dress it up and what to mix it with and, Oh Mama! I making some tuna dipping stuff tonight for what? - Just the biggest football game EVER!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I headed on down a little later to another little shop I just have to peep into every now and then. This is called <em><strong>Branching Out</strong></em> - a very appropriate name. Love, love, love it. Very unique specialty store in Chapel Hill. How convenient for me - just right up from Southern Season's. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's lit up like this all the time. I just walk in and say "WOW" to me little self and just touch, stare, want, need, inspiration station, etc. You get it. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She has this whole little doggie section going on. I just like looking at it too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lots of antiques and lovely books. It's all displayed just right making you want it. I'm hoping she's watching out for some old silverware for me. I'm looking for some engraved pieces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My last picture here is just one of her displays for Valentines Day. She has many more "love day" displays all over the store. Lots of red and those little twinkling lights to showcase it all. Just makes you want to go home and bring out a little red. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope all of you had a great weekend and the beginning of your week will get off to a great start. ~ Debi </div><div align="center"></div>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-57807580622432850892012-02-04T06:20:00.000-08:002012-02-04T07:57:51.164-08:00Party Food<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img class="rg_i" height="108px" name="ahcjt4dkFjvZ_M:" onload="function onload()
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<span style="color: #783f04;">If you still have time to get your Superbowl food together, this is a dip you might want to try - OR if you just want make this for yourself and hide in a closet and eat it, that would be okay too. Because - it's just that good and SO easy and FAST. Here goes:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">1 8 oz package cream cheese (softened)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">1/2 sour cream</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">1/3 cup mayo (You can add herbs if you like, but I don't)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">1 cup cocktail sauce</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">1 and 1/2 lbs shrimp, cooked, deveined, and sliced up</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">2 cups finely shredded sharp chedder cheese</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Scallions</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">3/4 cups chopped tomatoes</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo. You can use a mixer if you need to. Spread this all out on a medium sized platter. My platter is an oval about 12-14" end to end. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Cover this with about 1 cup of cocktail sauce.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded sharp cheese on top of the cocktail sauce.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Layer the 1 and 1/2 lb of the cooked and cup up shrimp all over the top of the cheese. Add the chopped tomatoes over all of this and lastly, sprinkle the 6 or so cut up scallions all over the top for beautiful presentation. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">This is a great "go-to" dip for any occasion, People will love you when you feed them this. You will be the queen or king for the day. You can tell them it's a family recipe and you can't share it.</span><br />
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</div>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-14846351675807749962012-01-31T18:35:00.000-08:002012-01-31T18:57:18.932-08:00Horses & Such<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">My Hellebore's are growing and blooming like crazy. I threw a little of natures natural fertilizer on them in early fall and I think they loved it. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The woods are just full of them. They have multiplied so many times over the years and have just spread out beyond belief. The Hellebore gardeners would just love to get their hands on a few of these I believe. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREa0_CO9sMu3NUlOts-vDGPIjqsI7wqB8pggqHi45koJeVDW5WH6rcDrfdrkx8Z0FZHtc1HQ6ZVsQEasQ0l-9KzcyM7SAdMLlMXI3pYRU-fKMVdydooNWVFZOPbaXLpG7f_AMB-bKAhb_/s1600/100_1301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgREa0_CO9sMu3NUlOts-vDGPIjqsI7wqB8pggqHi45koJeVDW5WH6rcDrfdrkx8Z0FZHtc1HQ6ZVsQEasQ0l-9KzcyM7SAdMLlMXI3pYRU-fKMVdydooNWVFZOPbaXLpG7f_AMB-bKAhb_/s200/100_1301.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Hopefully you can understand this picture. With our temperatures so unbelievably nice in the low to mid 60's lately here in the Carolina's, I decided to start moving the compost to the flower and vegetable beds. All I have to do is throw a rock in the compost boxes and that crazy Potter will jump in there and turn the compost for me. I know it's outrageous to see your Jack Russell going nuts slinging all that soil around looking for the rock, but do you see how rich that soil is in my wheelbarrow ~ golly, I think I might be on to something!! I wonder what would happen if I threw all three of my Jacks in there. Probably would result in a huge Jack Russell free for all fight with a lot of fur flying, that's what, but a lot of good turned compost for sure. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Sweet Gracie tried to start a little fight with Potter tonight. The food dishes were just a little too close to each other. She was snatched up just in time. She's the smallest of the pack, but hands down, I believe the meanest. They all hunt, true to their breed, but Gracie is special because she climbs trees. Yes, that's what I said. If it is on a little tilt, up she goes after the enemy - the squirrel. A couple of years ago, she lost her footing and fell about 25-30 feet. She broke a rib. You would have thought one of our 2-legged children had fallen by the way we sped off to the animal emergency. Hubby loves these dogs (softer spot for Gracie). I often question my place on the totem pole??? Just sayin'. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> <em>Agenda for the day ~ Let the dog in - let the dog out - Debi</em> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It has been a whirlwind of craziness.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been trying to keep up with all of you and read up on what you've been doing. I just haven't had the time to write. Daughter and I made the Atlanta trip. The photo above does no justice to how many floors and more floors and buildings our little feet traveled pulling that blessed little wheelie cart all over the place. Deals were made and things were purchased. I switched shoes 2 hours after I got in there, if that tells you anything! This place was not for the weak - do not try to wear the little cute shoes!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I must tell you that photography was not "really" allowed inside, but I did ask before I snapped away. There were a lot of things we wanted photos of just so we wouldn't forget these businesses. The Bling, WOW~~ - We stayed way too long on the jewelry floor. There was one point where we thought we had lost our wallets! I had the look of a wild bangee woman on my face. We torn that wheelie apart, our bags ..everything came out and down only to find them tucked right where they were supposed to be. Meg did make a purchase of a necklace called the "Queen". Oh yes, lots of glitz and bling; sort-of a shabby chic piece, but boy does it get attention. She looked adorable in it. I know - I know, there are no pictures of us. I don't know how that happened. I could shoot myself for not getting some of her to chronicle her journey and this adventure she is getting ready to embark on. Darn! </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Had to check out the outdoor stuff for hubby. I wanted it all. Of all places, someone recognized us as the "hammock people" from North Carolina (small world, isn't it). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We were so exhausted each evening that we really just collapsed. Of course, we had to look at catalogs, calculate, price, discuss, and get the plan for the next day. We were so lucky with really mild temperatures outside. This little gal above had the neatest little hankie shoppe. Just adorably displayed and girlie-girl. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">We hooked up with some other North Carolina businesses we met while traveling MARTA. They showed some short-cuts getting from point A to B which were so helpful. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6nHIJXDzlvg_MlhtzqI8s4lGMGixr_XPo8q5KpGuo1A-YgxTb_6YnOPVh-REECjDrD8KW6iJwbq1PMlch3rYILxc8J4dBg6uqkQTrYhXqSlAntw4I-SOGFbjJF7zCV0A2Du6xp9DctON/s1600/100_1249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="300px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6nHIJXDzlvg_MlhtzqI8s4lGMGixr_XPo8q5KpGuo1A-YgxTb_6YnOPVh-REECjDrD8KW6iJwbq1PMlch3rYILxc8J4dBg6uqkQTrYhXqSlAntw4I-SOGFbjJF7zCV0A2Du6xp9DctON/s400/100_1249.JPG" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It would be so hard to be a buyer for a huge specialty gift store. I don't know how those folks do it. You have to really know your customer and what your market is. We even had to ponder long and hard on several occasions, and had to walk away sadly on many products. </div><br />
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I'll write when we return and tell you about our finds. <br />
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</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>What a week it has been. The beginning of this new year has been nothing short of craziness in the biggest heaps. </em></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>I had taken several days off and wasn't even sure what day to get on back to work. Wish I had stayed under the covers.</em></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>We renovated the bottom floor's bathroom a year ago and have had problems with the work since day one. We have tried so many different things so as not to have to tear out the work - but, this week, the renovators had to come back and COMPLETELY re-do all the work. Actually, I am extremely pleased and like this better. We just have to repaint. </em></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Because I was vacationing over the holidays, and I had NO backup in our clinic, my work day began a little after 6:00 a.m. and most days didn't get home until about 5:30 or so p.m. Worn out, pooped to boot, dog-tired, whatever ~ that's me. I had my cell phone on my desk at work; could NOT locate it when I headed out. Searched everywhere. Not in my pocketbook, my coat pockets, no where. I felt panicky. I knew I had it on my desk ~ did someone take it?</em></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>That's hard to think about, but it was GONE. The ringer was off because we cannot use them in the clinic. Went straight to Verizon on the way home and had them shut that phone down, paid the deductible, and hopefully should have a new phone sometime today. FYI - before we shut my phone down, we called my number and the ringer was on! - just sayin'. </em></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>I've loved reading what everyone is doing. Sounds like a few projects are coming along in some of your blogs and the weather is keeping a few of you in. Love reading about all your critters and of course, all of your photos of home and garden. </em></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em> Take Care ~ Debi </em></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #783f04;">You know I'm digging it all out. Just crazy fun going on here today. I've got you a glittery hat or, maybe you might wear a tiara tonight. Gotta make some noise ~ <strong><em>woo-hoo</em></strong> with some clappers, clackers and horns. You want some <strong><em>glitz</em></strong> - bring it on, we've got sparklers, disco balls, silver acorns, just everything sparkly silver and gold - you will be <em>BEDAZZLED!</em> It's time to get out the punch bowl, set up the bar, shine the silver, line up the wine glasses, and crank up the music. </span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><em><strong><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Happy New Year Everyone!</span></strong></em></div><div align="center"><em><strong><span style="color: #783f04;">You are such good friends.</span></strong></em></div><div align="center"><em><strong><span style="color: #783f04;">I wish for you so many new and exciting things in 2012</span></strong></em></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="color: #783f04;"> ~ Debi </span></em></strong></div>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-64850342508513900502011-12-27T19:51:00.000-08:002011-12-27T19:59:39.131-08:00Christmas Past<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="rg_hi" data-height="195" data-width="258" height="195px" id="rg_hi" src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ5upbL_B9k7zz6iqhZTsErooDqBzsQaOmOXg_Is3wkBRqDmsENXw" style="height: 195px; width: 258px;" width="258px" /></div><br />
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It's over for me my friends. Christmas is out the door. I don't know what came over me, but yesterday the energy just took over and I was like something tribal packing all the red and green, jingle and jangle, bows and wrap, chocolate and nuts, mints, cakes, and cookies up and out the door. I grabbed the turkey baster and sucked all the water out of the tree stand, hefted that tree up like some super hero and pulled that thing outside and threw it over the deck for my hunk of burning love to retrieve and do whatever <em>he</em> does with it. If we were home more, I would leave it up longer, but with no one hardly here, I wanted to get on with it and clean my floors and get things back in order. I welcome this New Year that is knocking on the door waiting to push 2011 into the past. I'm beginning to think about the Dash Diet, Mediterranean Diet, Weight Watchers, Low Carb..... OMG. This has to be the year to make some changes for me. Hello..... anyone else making any changes for a New You??? I'm always out the gate running at the beginning of a new year with fresh motivation and renewed energy, but something happens and I fizzle. I must find some ways to keep my momentum going. <br />
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Anyway, I only have a few boxes to get back downstairs and I'm pretty much done packing it away. Last night, after all was done, I felt like I was getting the beginning of a viral thingy ... you know when you get chilled to the bone and feel a little achy. I thought, oh dear lord, please don't let me be like this in the morning. I had most of last week off and had to get back to work for the man today. I went to bed early and felt like a million bucks today. However, there are so many who have a really bad viral bug in my area, flu-like. I didn't take the flu shot this year. Where is my Lysol can? <br />
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Back to my thoughts on the New Year. Dormant winter ~ a time to reflect on what worked and what didn't in my garden and what I want to change. I know that I definitely want more big bloomers in 2012, more popping colors. I know that I will cage and stake each tomato from the moment it is planted rather than wait until it's out of control. I know I will plant more varieties of eggplant. I never knew how much I would love those little purple things until this past summer. I will plant some strange thing just for the sake of wondering what it will look like as it lifts its little arms toward the sun. As for me, I hope to move more (as in exercise) and eat less. <br />
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Is your mind-set wiping the slate clean and starting on a new endeavor in the New Year? I know some folks set a quit smoking date on the first day of the New Year. It's a good time to set a goal .... a weight loss challenge to yourself, letting your fingernails grow out, a goal of walking 30-45 minutes each day, etc. <br />
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Whatever it is about the New Year coming, it's a new chance to do it better, to be better, and accomplish more. I jot my thoughts down like this in a little spiral bound notebook. It keeps my focus on what my hopes and goals are. So, just thinking fresh right now, trying not to get to outrageous with what I wish for myself in the coming 2012. Wow - Twenty-Twelve, can you believe it??<br />
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My mind is full tonight and fingers are all over this new laptop. Right now I hope all this posts like it should. I don't think this is going to line up right for some reason. I've got to get a mouse. It's making me (bad word) CRAZY. I've hit something that's taking me to the wrong place. I'm out of here tonight ~ Debi Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-35400372102327545422011-12-25T15:00:00.000-08:002011-12-25T15:04:51.062-08:00I Must Have Been Good<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW5Ahr92sdcOevrbiFM_2KUvpgyp9NQqnvxwTdiXjFIWuqpw8EQDlzrtX7MD3QXN2qImQOWevuP9F88HZbSgkE_JKMnYhgb-OI_9CDelVonc85iuiQqdLFdimN_htpymBRRgf-kKZSscsQ/s1600/147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW5Ahr92sdcOevrbiFM_2KUvpgyp9NQqnvxwTdiXjFIWuqpw8EQDlzrtX7MD3QXN2qImQOWevuP9F88HZbSgkE_JKMnYhgb-OI_9CDelVonc85iuiQqdLFdimN_htpymBRRgf-kKZSscsQ/s400/147.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Oh my goodness ~ Yes sir-e, I was good. Opened up a lap top early this a.m. and I'm thinking I'm already screwed. My fingers are all over the place. I think the break-in from desk top to lap is going to be a little challenging. I'm so EXCITED. I loaded that picture up there too! I know I sound like a kid with a new toy, BUT hey, that's what it's exactly like!! <br />
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We had a great Christmas Eve with my girls and boyfriends and, let's see 7 dogs. We closed our store when the mall closed at 6:00 p.m. Had a pretty decent last business day. We ate a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner at Spice Street Restaurant. The atmosphere was so festive and everyone in the Christmas spirit. Woke up this morning and cooked a tremendously big breakfast for the crew. The agenda started off a little crazy ~ you know "let the dog in - let the dog out", but we got there. Everyone here has been happy with their gifts. It is nap time now for the fam. Some never went to sleep!! While they're having their little siesta, I'll throw the ham in the oven for a few ham biscuits later on. Tradition speaks to a movie together on Christmas night. Not sure yet what we will see. Mission Impossible is climbing the totem pole from the guys as a winner; we'll see. It might be tradition is broken as the house smells so good and it's so warm from the fire burning that we all just lazy-up and stay put.. <br />
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Anyone headed out for after Christmas sales? There is not one thing I need, but lots that I would like. I'll probably stay put as there is major clean-up here to do. <br />
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Hope everyone's day was fabulous. My glass is raised to Christmas 2011. <br />
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Have a great evening everyone ~ Debi Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-37009089770273077942011-12-23T06:35:00.000-08:002011-12-23T06:35:36.065-08:00Clock is Ticking ...Merry Christmas each and everyone of you. You are just tremendously the best out in Blog Land. I have enjoyed so much reading and learning from you this past year. You are a great bunch of folks. <br />
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My little computer has had problems for about a month now throwing me off everytime I try to get on. It's been very frustrating. I haven't been able to interact with you a lot or maybe you have received partial weird things from me; I'm not sure what you've been getting, if anything. It has taken too long to try to post any pictures so I gave up on that. <br />
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In any case, just know I'm doing the same as you at this time of year. The shopping is down to the wire. I have company coming in today. We are all back and forth in our store getting those hammocks out. We've had a lot of rainy weather. That just makes for a real pretty Christmas look at night, doesn't it? <br />
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We had the girls here last night with boyfriends for a little Hannukah food. Always drama ..... but always fun too. Lots of laughs. <br />
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Again, have a wonderful Christmas with you and yours ~ DebiDebihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-39400831031423945712011-12-11T11:52:00.000-08:002011-12-11T11:52:38.373-08:00Big Tom & Lavender Farm<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>BIG TOM</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">I want to tell you about a tomato juice that I have fallen in love with over the past couple of years. I discovered it in a specialty store when I was served a <u>Bloody Mary</u> over the holidays while browsing the store. It's called "<strong>Big Tom" Spiced Tomato Juice.</strong> OMG! The best I have tasted. This picture is a big bottle of it (for me). They sell it in small individual bottles also which I have packaged and tied on a small bottle of Smirnoff vodka for a personal little Bloody Mary toddy gift. It looks really cute wrapped up in red together</span>. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">You might find it in your local ABC store or a specialty gift shop, or goggle them. <span class="serp_results_site"><a href="http://bigtombeverages.com/">http://bigtombeverages.com/</a> </span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">They list all kind of ways to use it in recipes (Gazpacho, Red Snapper a few to mention). It has just the right amount of spices and celery, peppers, Worcestershire sauce, and is very low sodium. Their beverage company is in Bristol, Tennessee (another made in America).</span> </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">I have a secret room during the holidays. Tables are stacked holding the "secret treasures" and packaging with bows and ribbons and bright colored papers for the holidays. No one is to enter this room <u>until I give the word</u> to begin the transfer to the next room, which will be under the tree. To say it's a little crazy in there, would be wayyyy to nice ... it is "<strong><em>Outrageous</em>"</strong> in the secret room this time of year.</span> </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">I made a trip to the Sunshine Lavender Farm's (<span class="serp_results_site"><span style="color: #006600;"><a href="http://sunshinelavenderfarm.com/">http://sunshinelavenderfarm.com/</a>) </span></span>open house for the holidays yesterday. Annie, the owner, is just adorable and has the cutest cottage home that was decorated Christmas-adorable. The heavenly smell of her lavender gifts filled the rooms. You would not believe the taste of lavender infused hot chocolate. She served that along with some favorite cookies and chocolates. Of couse, she had sold out of the mix by the time I arrived. But ... I did bring home her lavender brownie mix. What a special Christmas treat that will be!! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">I didn't win a darn thing in the gift drawings, so I went home sad about that, but the visit to her lavender farm was Christmas-inspiring. Her lavender was sleeping for the winter but when summer comes all of this will be full, full, full of those long stems of purple.</span> </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Time is moving on whether I like it or not. I thought I would be further along in my decorating than I am, but I just am not. I took a ride out on the gator with a couple of the dogs to gather some pine greens and natural looking things to hang around. Gracie and Potter (2 of the Jack Russell's) love to jump in and jump back out always on a scent and a few deep holes to leave behind. I love gallivanting around in the woods after all the leaves have fallen. You find all kinds of pods and gumballs, nuts and things that have turned a natural organic, earthy color. Love to add these with bay leaves and berries to make my own little bowl of potpourri. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I bought a Norfolk Island Pine to put in the sun room. It is very different from the Frasier Fur from the mountains. The Norfolk Island's boughs are feathery, more ornamental looking. The larger tree (Frasier Fur) from the mountains is in the living room. It's hard for me to get any good pictures for you with this little point and shoot camera. I had asked Santa about a new camera .... and I'm really trying to be a very good girl!! (It's taking a whole lot of effort, trust me). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This little tree actually stands a little over 5 ft. It is decorated with all these little forest critters ~ deer, opossum, skunk, fox, etc. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I opened up my Christmas tubs, it was like being a kid again. There were all these things I had purchased the day after Christmas last year from all the sales. What possesses me to go to these sales, I have no idea. I certainly don't need anymore decorations. I told one of my daughters to please come get whatever she wants. Presently, the only thing on the big tree are the little white twinkling lights and I think I like it like that. It looks great at night, but WOW in the daytime, it looks like just a green tree in the corner. Hubs keeps asking "When you gonna decorate that tree"? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let's see honey bunny - I'm like, uh.... a little tired when I get home and maybe after I do the dog shuffle and fix some home cookin', I'll get around to that tree!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh yes sir-e, its a wonderful time of the year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was 70 degrees here today, BUT the Canadian air is blowing down and temps are to drop drastically tomorrow into the 30's tomorrow night. What a change!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-948447773842784532011-12-04T06:06:00.000-08:002011-12-04T06:06:54.235-08:00WHITE CHICKEN CHILI<span style="color: #783f04;">I know, another chicken recipe. Hold onto your hat - this is good AND it's quick BECAUSE you can be sneaky and get a roaster from your grocery store already cooked. With all that has to be done this time of year and, the weather cool to downright cold, I think this recipe will earn its keep. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">There are <em>white chicken chili</em> recipes out there, but I <strong>BEGGED</strong> for this one from the cooks at <em>Southern Seasons in Chapel Hill, NC.</em> They had to give it to me. I was there every day eating it, ordering it, making my friends try it, sticking a spoonful in their face "Here, try this, you're gonna love it". I was their biggest fan. They saw my face coming around the corner and they already had it ladeled up for me. I tried breaking down the flavors to make it without having them divulge the secret, but something was missing. So I asked loudly and they handed it over. It is quick and it is good. I will say you can change it up a little bit and not use all that heavy cream and make it more soupy and use a lower fat milk. I make much larger batches of this and use a whole roaster chicken from Costco, more beans and more everything. I am happy to share this with you thing. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u><span style="color: #783f04;">Southern Season's White Chicken Chili</span></u></strong></div><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">Whole Chicken Breast seasoned with salt, pepper, and cumin. Bake at 350 degrees until done (or use a roaster already cooked). </span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">1 Red Onion, medium dice</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">1/2 Cup jalapenos (chopped)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">2 Cans Great Northern Beans</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">1 qt. Heavy Cream</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">1/2 qt. Milk</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">1/2 tsp. Cayenne</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">1 bunch cilantro</span></div><ul><li><span style="color: #783f04;">Saute red onions and jalapenos in a little olive oil in a large stew pot</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #783f04;">Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to vegetables</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #783f04;">Add beans and cream and hold to a low simmer for 1 hour (this can be adjusted). </span><span style="color: #783f04;">Add cilantro and cayenne - Ready to serve. </span></li>
</ul><span style="color: #783f04;"> <em>Grab a bowel & enjoy ~ Debi</em> </span>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-36721543343997301292011-12-03T05:52:00.000-08:002011-12-03T05:52:23.587-08:00EASY Oreo Truffles<div style="text-align: center;">I know everyone is busy with all the hustle and bustle of the holidays. I've been looking at recipes for goodies for several weeks now and still go back to the ones that work and are not so complicated. These oreo truffles are delicious. I always get rave reviews and requests for more when I make them. They're easy to make, package well, and a very pretty presentation when plattered alongside your other holiday sweets. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>OREO Truffles</u></strong></div><br />
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1 (16 ounce) package OREO Chocolate<br />
Sandwich Cookies, divided<br />
1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened<br />
2 (8 ounce) packages BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted <br />
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DIRECTIONS:<br />
1. Crush 9 of the cookies to fine crumbs in food processor; reserve for later use. (Cookies can also be finely crushed in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin.) Crush remaining 36 cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl. Add cream cheese; mix until well blended. Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1-inch in diameter.<br />
2. Dip balls in chocolate; place on wax paper-covered baking sheet. (Any leftover chocolate can be stored at room temperature for another use.) Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">3. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <em>Enjoy ~ Debi</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-17795599218671665732011-11-30T18:34:00.000-08:002011-12-01T12:58:21.083-08:00North Carolina Hammock Company<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="3" height="480" src="http://www.nchammock.com/fleamarket.jpg" width="640" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">I normally might not do this, but I'll blame it on Diane Sawyer on the evening news. She had a segment last night about buying things made in America again. That campaign has been running since the summer. Her challenge again is to spend some of your Christmas shopping money on gifts made in America - Support the small guy.</span></div><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;">So.... I'm going to throw this out there. This is our family business ~</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #783f04;">Thanks a bunch little friends ~ Debi</span></i> </div>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-23714787386922877142011-11-28T20:18:00.000-08:002011-11-28T20:43:12.938-08:00Out of Town Aventure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZphvM8GMI6qrBTifMWVLmeN-AoC6MoivGh1alednkIH3rbKSNqW0O0EN7mxqaip_-YVmQNhBFVn1wBadVW7KKfuGV36G5kh_lNUz8w5cvoq0aKPX0ZnVDrUI6YEqwVD5m-4P2vJjRUFS0/s1600/102_1933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZphvM8GMI6qrBTifMWVLmeN-AoC6MoivGh1alednkIH3rbKSNqW0O0EN7mxqaip_-YVmQNhBFVn1wBadVW7KKfuGV36G5kh_lNUz8w5cvoq0aKPX0ZnVDrUI6YEqwVD5m-4P2vJjRUFS0/s320/102_1933.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I made it up to the North Carolina mountains to get my tree over the past couple of days. I didn't get to take our truck and felt I was going to be in a pretty bad predicament trying to haul a tree around in the Honda. But, Tim, the owner at Shady Rest Tree Farm in Laural Springs said to bring it on and he would make it work. When I arrived at the tree farm, he measured the trunk of the car to the front and advised I stick with finding a 6 ft. tree. I thought "yikes" - that's going to be a little tree. So....I found a 7 1/2 ft. tree and without having to say a whole lot, the tree was bound so tight and snug, and without an inch to spare, made it inside the Honda. I spent the night in Blowing Rock, so I had to drive around with the tree hanging at my shoulder. I was a little nervous a mouse might have made a nest in the tree and might pop out while I was driving, but I was so in the moment of the beauty of the village of Blowing Rock that I really forgot about the possibility. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjRAl9vOuMVNr1OAEyrZWCsy52GTdKdlqwCcDeS3vYtF0Lv7WbAyv3Q9ZAk_r8c5zeHUYnIuAbfT-UG2YpHxwAUQTKnqsONBmfEj0U2c3PFYMEIQiLzau1NeidjcVCkVGBAYYANiMED-7/s1600/102_1949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dda="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjRAl9vOuMVNr1OAEyrZWCsy52GTdKdlqwCcDeS3vYtF0Lv7WbAyv3Q9ZAk_r8c5zeHUYnIuAbfT-UG2YpHxwAUQTKnqsONBmfEj0U2c3PFYMEIQiLzau1NeidjcVCkVGBAYYANiMED-7/s400/102_1949.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The weather was very dreary while I was there, but I didn't give a hoot. I imagine if you didn't know your way around up there, you might would want to head home. I went to school up there and so did my daughter, and we have forever camped and vacationed in the North Carolina mountains, so Plan B was working pretty well for me. I grabbed my umbrella and pranced and danced all over the place. It was absolutely gorgeous with all their little twinkling lights and holiday music all up and down the sidewalks. There were bubbles crisscrossing the sidewalks from a hidden bubble machine tucked away secretly adding to the charm of this sweet little town. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">It never fails that I always purchase something in this store. She just "blesses my heart" every darn time I enter the door with all this inspiration just oozing out of every nook and cranny. She has a big old drink cooler in the store and you just help yourself to a soda (free !!) while you shop. There are vintage white night gowns with distressed mirrors and vases, and scarves, handbags, OMG .... just so pretty all put together just right. I love the look of "light-modern" vintage (I call it), but it doesn't go with my house style - which I don't know what that is either ... I just know what works and what doesn't here. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> I visited the Bob Timberlake store while I was in Blowing Rock. For those of you who might not know, Bob Timberlake is an internationally acclaimed realist painter from North Carolina. The list is forever with the awards he has received. I think some of you love the old barns and houses in the countryside - well, that's what he paints, and they are beautiful. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Bob Timberlake, besides being an artist, also has his own line of home accessories, books, and gobs of other things. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">If you are a fan of his, this is just an FYI - he is having an Open House for Christmas at his store in Lexington, NC on 12/10. You can probably get all the info on his web site. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I bought some animal critter ornaments from his store for my twig tree. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I shopped mostly for things to accessorize with what I already have and to jazz it up a little bit. I found a small bag of potpourri called "Primitive Fixins" that was put together in West Virginia. I'll add that to the pinecones and woodland gatherings I found in my woods. There is this store I visit ALL THE TIME when I go to Blowing Rock called "The Last Straw", (<span class="serp_results_site"><span style="color: #006600;"><a href="http://www.thelaststrawinc.com/">http://www.thelaststrawinc.com/</a>). </span><span style="color: black;"> I bet I stayed in there for a couple hours, maybe longer. I feel like I knew the staff by the time I left. There was just so much stuff for the holidays and they had it displayed just magnificently. It took a great deal of time to study it all and figure out how I was going to put it together when I got back to my place. The aromas were out of this world. I broke down and bought a little spray bottle of Orange Zest - ummmm, talk about a holiday smell! The staff suggested one of their candles called, Aroma Naturals that has an orange, clove & cinnamon smell. I bought a 3" x 3.5" pillar candle and the burn time is 60 hours! Another heavenly Christmas smell!!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know this post is long ~ I just had a wonderful time and I could write forever about my trip; just know, it was good. I needed that trip alone, to lounge around in a hotel room, to shop, and to just BE! Now tomorrow, I'll BE back to the grind, but full of holiday inspiration. <em>Debi</em></div>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-81209937312055709062011-11-27T07:11:00.000-08:002011-11-27T07:11:05.236-08:00Christmas Tree<div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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This is my Thanksgiving assistant ~ I have no doubt she will pull through for me and assist me with all of my dinner needs. She will be cooking a chocolate cake and a cheesecake for me, rolls, a cheese tray with crackers, potato salad and goodness knows whatever else she has stashed around her pantry. By request, I will have to do the turkey, creamed potatos, and the usual other sides. She has quite a following of people, so I hope she does not tire out or run out of things; I've used her quite a bit and have never seen that happen. She is quite reliable. <br />
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The turkey recipe is one I saw years ago on a Food Network show. It's a turkey fixed on one of Tyler Florence episodes. I'm glad I saw him make it, otherwise it might have been a little crazy on that first try for me. The title of the recipe is a Maple-Roasted Turkey with Sage, Smoked Bacon, and Cornbread stuffing. You can find the recipe here: <br />
<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/maple-roasted-turkey-with-sage-smoked-bacon-and-cornbread-stuffing-recipe2/index.html" s_oid="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/maple-roasted-turkey-with-sage-smoked-bacon-and-co" s_oidt="0" target="_blank"><span style="color: #551a8b;"><b>Maple</b>-Roasted <b>Turkey</b> with Sage, Smoked <b>Bacon</b> <b>...</b> - Food Network</span></a>. I have always had good luck with it, so it's always my go-to recipe for Thanksgiving. <br />
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I have company coming to have dinner with us. I always purchase extra plastic Ziploc containers for left-overs so friends have a little something to take home with them. There's always so much left, especially those desserts (get them out of the house). Target already had their "limited edition" containers out; I mean really! I was at the grocery last night and the deli section was stacked chest high in pumpkin pies - buy one-get one. It makes me feel guity as all get out, but we just don't eat pumpkin pie here. I feel I let the pilgrams down a little bit not having it on the table as tradition goes.<br />
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I don't like the idea some of the larger retailers choosing to open on Thanksgiving day. People will still shop the next day, they will come whether you open up at 12:00 a.m. or at 9:00 a.m, AND, there will always be a sale. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3574343931595223633.post-18818433774196869772011-11-18T18:50:00.000-08:002011-11-18T18:50:01.546-08:00Empty Nesting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img class="rg_i" data-src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS6QS_yS3MYGa7cBfBAiVAI6sQB4npNHUBvVTMC2Vg2CRkbFMDkOYumwXDpng" height="125" name="fJeiOg6rw-IS5M:" onload="google.stb.csi.onTbn(0, this)" sb_id="ms__id602" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS6QS_yS3MYGa7cBfBAiVAI6sQB4npNHUBvVTMC2Vg2CRkbFMDkOYumwXDpng" width="188" /></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><div style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></div><span style="color: #783f04;">I didn't know what else to do, but just come in here and write down what I'm feeling. This empty-nesting is for the birds ~ what a statement, for real!! You know, I wanted my girls to find great guys - men with passion for life, fire and spit, guys who make them melt and their knees buckle. Daughter #1 has found that kind of fella and has already flown from my coop. My gal with imagination and drive, left me holding the glue gun and tinsel to figure it out for myself. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Daughter #2, might have found that fella with the fire (that's yet to be seen). They just left for the evening, headed out around the pond and on up through the woods out to the main road. I watched until I couldn't see anymore lights. My horsey girl who gets under my skin has taken her sweet time, and low and behold has found her a fella and he has taken my place in the barn. Go figure....</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">I put on my 70's music that THEY had to help me load on all these IPODS, and mini things and wires and such, but I got it going. I thought it would lift my spirits. I'm waiting on hubby to come home so we can eat this spaghetti meal. Daughter #1 and boyfriend are coming by to eat a little too. I was telling her how empty I was feeling and she just thought this was a hoot. It's very unlike me to feel like I don't know what I'm supposed to be doing, but I do. I could get started on holiday cleaning this evening. It looks like Santa came and all the reindeer made a bee-line through every floor in this house and kicked things everywhere on their way out.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">I'm thinking I'll just pour myself a little glass of vino and watch the pretty fire and listen to Eric Clayton, Neil Young.. somebody I know the words to. I remember when they were little girls and I just wanted some time to myself. How I wished for a babysitter to please just come for a while and I would run around like a chicken with its head cut off running errands - just trying to stay caught up. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">With this new guy taking up my precious daughter's time and me getting the boot, it's just a weird feeling, like I've lost touch with her. How do you Moms before me do this? I really don't like this. Is it about control issues?? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;">Did you know there are just tons of information on "empty nesting" out there. I googled it just to see what was going on with it and WOW ~ support groups, blogs, help lines, OMG! I'm not at that point - it's just tonight it feels different. It's the creepy silence. We are a loud family when we're together- sometimes organized, but more often unorganized, chaos. Everyone speaks at once, dogs are trying to get in on it, etc. I know I'll figure it out, but a quiet house is very different house. </span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04;"> <em>Thanks for your ear this evening ~ Debi</em></span>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.com13