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Friday, October 3, 2014
Carmel Highlands - October 2014
Sitting here in our villa at Carmel Highlands with a wonderful view, drinking a cup of coffee, writing and doing my thing. Dick is asleep. Woke up this morning at 5:19 am, went outside where there were at least a million stars in the sky. Wow, came back in and Dick and I talked for a couple of hours reminiscing about old times, trips, family, how many states and countries we have visited, friends and careers which took us to many interesting places. I would not trade it in. Life's road trip with it's many twists and turns.
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Saturday, August 16, 2014
Alaska trip 2014
Oh my Gosh, what has happened in these past days is unbelievable. First let me tell you about now. I am on the ship in our room with a view of the mountains, wearing Uggs and wrapped in the wool pashmina that Christine gave to me, burgundy, the one that was so beautiful and big that I thought that I would never wear it. I am wrapped in it now with my leggings and all. Dick is finally asleep in bed in the room. He has been doing very poorly breathing since getting out of the hospital in Dawson City. I am surprised that he made it this far after Whitehorse last night, he had a rough night. These long early days have taken their toll. Yesterday, nine hours on tour bus from Dawson City to Whitehorse, a very long journey indeed. Then today about 5 hours by coach to the train from Whitehorse to Skagway. I just watched a helicopter land, with the view in the background, fresh air green forests and mountains.
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Will
Somewhere over the rainbow way up high, there is a young man by the name of Will. The sunshine of my life, most always smiling and happy. The memories of a lifetime, seventeen years in our lives on earth. The impact he had on so many people that had the pleasure of knowing Will. The twinkle in his eyes, so kind, polite and generous. A true son and friend. He lived with the courage to help friends through difficult times. This is the last day of May, your birth month, Will, take care and be safe where ever you are today and always. Love Mom
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Friday, May 30, 2014
Aly's Vegetable Won Ton Recipe
Aly's Vegetable Won Ton Recipe
Perfect every time
4 cups cabbage, shredded
1 heaping cup carrots, shredded
3 green onions, minced or 1/2 cup pre-chopped
2 Tbsp. Fresh cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove minced
1/2 Tbsp. Soy sauce
12 won ton wrappers
1-2 Tbsp. Coconut oil or canola oil
1-2 Tbsp. Water
1. Combine cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, garlic, soy sauce and oil in a bowl and mix well.
2. Put a small spoonful of filling in each won ton wrapper.
3. Fold to make triangle, then fold in the sides. Repeat for each won ton.
4. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, until hot.
5. Place won tons gently in pan and cook until bottoms are crusty and brown, about 3 minutes.
6. Pour water into pan, cover, and steam for about 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and serve.
Perfect every time
4 cups cabbage, shredded
1 heaping cup carrots, shredded
3 green onions, minced or 1/2 cup pre-chopped
2 Tbsp. Fresh cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove minced
1/2 Tbsp. Soy sauce
12 won ton wrappers
1-2 Tbsp. Coconut oil or canola oil
1-2 Tbsp. Water
1. Combine cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, garlic, soy sauce and oil in a bowl and mix well.
2. Put a small spoonful of filling in each won ton wrapper.
3. Fold to make triangle, then fold in the sides. Repeat for each won ton.
4. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, until hot.
5. Place won tons gently in pan and cook until bottoms are crusty and brown, about 3 minutes.
6. Pour water into pan, cover, and steam for about 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and serve.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Milestones Missed
Milestones Missed
Will, my son, you're twenty one. Sadly, another milestone missed. Similar to the others, getting your driver's license, turning eighteen and voting, graduating from high school, going to college, finding the love of your life and soulmate.
All that is left for us to cherish are memories of your childhood, wonderful memories, our trips to your favorite places Kauai, Disneyland, San Diego, England. Water Polo games, you were so good, proud parents we are. Playing with your sister, nephews and nieces and cousins hiking outdoors, go carting, water slides, so full of life.
What a handsome young man you turned out to be, those green, green eyes, your beautiful smile your kind and gentle spirit. Shining so brightly with your life ahead of you. I am so sorry that will never happen for you. I love you and miss you, enjoy your twenty first wherever you are! love Mom
Will, my son, you're twenty one. Sadly, another milestone missed. Similar to the others, getting your driver's license, turning eighteen and voting, graduating from high school, going to college, finding the love of your life and soulmate.
All that is left for us to cherish are memories of your childhood, wonderful memories, our trips to your favorite places Kauai, Disneyland, San Diego, England. Water Polo games, you were so good, proud parents we are. Playing with your sister, nephews and nieces and cousins hiking outdoors, go carting, water slides, so full of life.
What a handsome young man you turned out to be, those green, green eyes, your beautiful smile your kind and gentle spirit. Shining so brightly with your life ahead of you. I am so sorry that will never happen for you. I love you and miss you, enjoy your twenty first wherever you are! love Mom
Thursday, March 27, 2014
WIS Cake for Cherrill Spencer
The cake that the WIS group had for Cherrill Spencer at her retirement party on March 26, 2014
Cherrill Spencer and WIS
Yesterday, I went to SLAC for Cherrill's WIS retirement. WIS has been going strong for 23 years now thanks to Cherrill and the planning team. There are 3 books of archives with articles, pictures and other information, oh what memories. Cherrill introduced me as the founder of the group.
It was so nice to be there. There was also a talk about Emotional Intelligence. I met a new person, Peggy. She is recently retired from sales and her husband is an insurance person. Cherrill is ready for new adventures. She plans to look for work as an experimental physicist, replace her 30 year old carpet, travel, volunteer at the symphony, paint the house and garden. I hope she and Rick can make it up here sometime to visit.
The drive yesterday was very challenging. Not only are the Peninsula and South Bay Area so crowded, it was raining, a good thing, sometimes pouring with windshield wipers on max speed. Went via 5 and 505, went about 40 miles out of my way. Cut through Hayward then over the San Mateo bridge and down 280. Left at 7:15 got there at 11:15. Went to visit Will at St. Bede's then over to SLAC. After the workshop visited with Cherrill for about an hour. Sierra is spending spring break in Morocco with a girlfriend from St. Andrews. Sierra likes it there.
Went to Mom's house for a visit. She is feeling much better. We had a very nice visit. She lives in a great location in SJ, right in the heart of it, no back roads, though, to escape the traffic. So I left at 3:45p and tougher it out via 680 to 80 to 505, road 27, i5, 99, Riego, Fiddyment to home, arriving at 7:15p. along the way rain and a Tornado, very atmospheric skies indeed.
Today it is cloudy and cool. Now off to "layer the day".
It was so nice to be there. There was also a talk about Emotional Intelligence. I met a new person, Peggy. She is recently retired from sales and her husband is an insurance person. Cherrill is ready for new adventures. She plans to look for work as an experimental physicist, replace her 30 year old carpet, travel, volunteer at the symphony, paint the house and garden. I hope she and Rick can make it up here sometime to visit.
The drive yesterday was very challenging. Not only are the Peninsula and South Bay Area so crowded, it was raining, a good thing, sometimes pouring with windshield wipers on max speed. Went via 5 and 505, went about 40 miles out of my way. Cut through Hayward then over the San Mateo bridge and down 280. Left at 7:15 got there at 11:15. Went to visit Will at St. Bede's then over to SLAC. After the workshop visited with Cherrill for about an hour. Sierra is spending spring break in Morocco with a girlfriend from St. Andrews. Sierra likes it there.
Went to Mom's house for a visit. She is feeling much better. We had a very nice visit. She lives in a great location in SJ, right in the heart of it, no back roads, though, to escape the traffic. So I left at 3:45p and tougher it out via 680 to 80 to 505, road 27, i5, 99, Riego, Fiddyment to home, arriving at 7:15p. along the way rain and a Tornado, very atmospheric skies indeed.
Today it is cloudy and cool. Now off to "layer the day".
Friday, March 7, 2014
March 7, 2014 Aly coming home for Spring Break
Aly is coming home today for a week from school in Auburn. It will be so nice to have her home. We had some good rain storms this week, today is sunny and bright. Robert visited from Raleigh this week, he joined us at Carmel highlands, we had a terrific time. Cherrill is retiring from SLAC after 25 years. I will attend here retirement party on March 26. Also want to connect with other Bay Area family and friends. Time to get my day on, layer the day with work as a Covered California and Aflac Agent, a caregiver, wife and mom.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Reflections
February 14, 2014
Cloudy, mild, Millie resting on my lap. It is 7:23 am. Weather in south and east, lots of snow. Aly is still at Tim's house in Alpheretta, she came down with a cold this week after the flight back from Sedona. Dick is feeling better but still tired, he spent all day Tuesday at the clinic getting tests. It turns out he has a terrible virus that has to run its course.
There is a hawk flying outside and Billie is 'Talking'. Today, I have CCRC, June and an afternoon to work on the computer. Also want to walk Millie. The grass is green on the hill outside. It is so peaceful and beautiful with against the light gray sky. We need some more rain.
Cloudy, mild, Millie resting on my lap. It is 7:23 am. Weather in south and east, lots of snow. Aly is still at Tim's house in Alpheretta, she came down with a cold this week after the flight back from Sedona. Dick is feeling better but still tired, he spent all day Tuesday at the clinic getting tests. It turns out he has a terrible virus that has to run its course.
There is a hawk flying outside and Billie is 'Talking'. Today, I have CCRC, June and an afternoon to work on the computer. Also want to walk Millie. The grass is green on the hill outside. It is so peaceful and beautiful with against the light gray sky. We need some more rain.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Claude Monet and Best Friends
My best friend, Sloane and I spent the day yesterday having lunch in Auburn, CA. It was delicious. Especially, Sloane's Curry Chicken Sandwich, $8 at the Club Car Bar and Restaurant. The food and service was excellent. A nice way to layer the day with Poots!
Www.clubcarauburn.com
Finally, hung the Claude Monet picture from Sloane, it looks great, fits right in and is well coordinated with the pictures in the bedroom. All having similar gold frames.
Www.clubcarauburn.com
Finally, hung the Claude Monet picture from Sloane, it looks great, fits right in and is well coordinated with the pictures in the bedroom. All having similar gold frames.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Travel with Family
Will & NorNor
Monday, January 20, 2014
23-November-2013 Poipu, Kauai
23--November-2013
On patio at Poipu, guys are shopping for dinner it is about 4:30. Excellent memories of our times here in Kauai with Will abound. The gentle trade wind breeze, the clouds in the sky gently rolling along, the sound of the ocean with waves crashing softly ever present. The sound of the birds, the doves and kukui, chirps too. Especially the smells, fresh, tropical, earthy, gentle. All combined create a feeling of peace and tranquility of God's presence, knowing there is a plan and purpose for all of us. I am thankful to be here in paradise this day with my family and my beautiful friends rooster, hen, dove...
On patio at Poipu, guys are shopping for dinner it is about 4:30. Excellent memories of our times here in Kauai with Will abound. The gentle trade wind breeze, the clouds in the sky gently rolling along, the sound of the ocean with waves crashing softly ever present. The sound of the birds, the doves and kukui, chirps too. Especially the smells, fresh, tropical, earthy, gentle. All combined create a feeling of peace and tranquility of God's presence, knowing there is a plan and purpose for all of us. I am thankful to be here in paradise this day with my family and my beautiful friends rooster, hen, dove...
Richard's Recipes
From Richard's Kitchen
Chicken wing drummettes
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken drummettes (about 50-60)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Plus any other seasonings you might desire
Mix ingredients in a big bowl. Roll drummettes around to coat in the bowl. Place on 1 or 2 foil lines baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven at 450 degrees F until done (approximately 10 - 12 minutes)
Chicken wing drummettes
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken drummettes (about 50-60)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
Plus any other seasonings you might desire
Mix ingredients in a big bowl. Roll drummettes around to coat in the bowl. Place on 1 or 2 foil lines baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven at 450 degrees F until done (approximately 10 - 12 minutes)
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