One accomplishment over the holidays was that I sewed hockey pajamas for the twins -- Blue for Ben, of course. And with the extra fabric, I made them each a pillow to match. We actually won Reid's hockey PJ pants in the raffle, and the red long-underwear shirts were bought at the mall. But I couldn't resist the snuggly warm flannel with the hockey designs at Jo-Ann Fabric!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Hockey Pajamas
One accomplishment over the holidays was that I sewed hockey pajamas for the twins -- Blue for Ben, of course. And with the extra fabric, I made them each a pillow to match. We actually won Reid's hockey PJ pants in the raffle, and the red long-underwear shirts were bought at the mall. But I couldn't resist the snuggly warm flannel with the hockey designs at Jo-Ann Fabric!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Fiddling with White Elephants
The "Fiddlers Three" played for the Lions Club (rescheduled) Christmas Dinner party tonight. Afterwards, a white elephant auction was held and the fiddlers got in on the bidding action! Dorito bought 2 Disney movies, Polar Bear bought a 1999 bottle of Coke for Meggar, and Winger won an oven mitt and a 3 pound box of cookies! We were chuckling at their bidding styles:
Winger = non-stop vocalizing and explaining his bids to those seated near-by,
Polar Bear= shy with only a slightly-raised hand, and
Dorito = sudden outbursts of raising his hand with a big smile and little giggle.
Winger = non-stop vocalizing and explaining his bids to those seated near-by,
Polar Bear= shy with only a slightly-raised hand, and
Dorito = sudden outbursts of raising his hand with a big smile and little giggle.
Inauguration Day
Today is the Inauguration of our 44th American President. There is a wonderful TV ad showing in Chicago on the Black Entertainment Network
that puts the right perspective on Barack Obama's accomplishment. It was only possible because his own mother chose life. Every child deserves the same - regardless of the color of his skin.
that puts the right perspective on Barack Obama's accomplishment. It was only possible because his own mother chose life. Every child deserves the same - regardless of the color of his skin.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Martin Luther King Jr. legacy
I love this quote from Dr. Alveda King, niece to Martin Luther King, Jr. --
"African Americans are pro-life and favor procreative marriage. As we see the dawn of a new year and a great milestone being passed, blacks across the country should let our new president know that we want babies in the womb protected and traditional marriage respected. The accomplishment of an African American holding the nation's highest office will be of little value if the black community continues to be destroyed by the horrible plague of abortion."
"African Americans are pro-life and favor procreative marriage. As we see the dawn of a new year and a great milestone being passed, blacks across the country should let our new president know that we want babies in the womb protected and traditional marriage respected. The accomplishment of an African American holding the nation's highest office will be of little value if the black community continues to be destroyed by the horrible plague of abortion."
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Mexican Treats for Book Club
These"Christmas Rolls" are taken from Chapter 1 of "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquirel. I made them for our monthly book club tonight. They have a spicy mixture of chorizo, onions, sardines, oregano, and serrano chilies (which my friend Joe Serrano grows in his backyard each summer for his kids' sake). As the story goes, you may cry over the chopping of the onions. And the simmering aroma in the air may remind you of Christmas in kitchen's past. I love recipes and culinary fiction or culinary memoirs. I also took Luzon wine from Jumillo, which was recommended by the Wine Shop lady for its smoky flavor to complement the rolls - Excellent! The title: "Like Water for Chocolate" is a saying that means the boiling water/milk is ready for you to melt in the chocolate--either to refer to someone who is boiling mad or boiling with passion. I can relate to Tita! It was a great treat for me tonight to discuss this book, even though another member *detested* the story. The magical realism was not to her taste. I also brought Vee along, and I think she liked meeting our 6 regular members and will join our book club for the whole year!
Christmas Rolls
1/2 chorizo sausage (I used 1/2 pound)
1 can sardines
1 onion, finely chopped
1 can chiles serranos (I used fewer)
Oregano, (I used 1/2 t. ground oregano)
10 hard rolls
Simmer the onions and chorizo sausage slowly so as not to burn. Add sardines, serrano chiles, and oregano. Let mixture simmer to combine flavors. Allow to stand on counter until serving time. Stuff into hard rolls, allowing sauce to drip over the edges.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Bantam Hockey
The Saints Bantam team traveled to St. Louis for the MLK RiverCity Tournament. They finished in 3rd place! and enjoyed their time at the hotel breakfast buffet. Dorito spent a lot of time in the "Rule Room" playing PS-2 games with Aaron and Cody, et. al.
Taking a Break
As you can see, this blog lacked my attention from Dec. 12 - Jan. 12. The busy-ness of family life at Christmas time is my best excuse. I was too stubborn to admit the hockey and school schedules were overwhelming me. Since I need to continue writing for my own sake, I will try to pick up the peices. Everyone will know I'm not perfect.
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