Everyday Mommy

• So, we’ve been inundated with news of a pedophile who, by all indications, brought about his own demise through the abuse of prescription medication (read: excess in all areas of life) and now folks are lining up to ‘claim’ him (see Jamie Foxx-BET awards, “He’s ours!”).  Oh yeah…now I remember…only white people are racist.  I have officially stopped watching the news because most of it is…not news.

• Obama…be afraid, be very afraid of what this man and the Democrats in Congress are doing to our country.  In a few short months he has managed to take over your insurance company, your bank and your car company.  Next it’s health care.  I’ve lived with government health care folks.  It sucks.  If you’re not terrified by all of this, you’re either dead or a liberal.  Great job, Castro Obama.

•  It seems that most of the world embraces universalism.  This fact floats to the surface every time some beloved figure dies, i.e. pop culture icon.  Farrah Fawcett died of cancer at the age of 62.  Her friend and former co-star Jaclyn Smith said,  “Now she has peace as she rests with the real angels.” We cannot know the spiritual condition of Ms. Fawcett nor whether she was prepared for eternity, but we can know that every human being will not enter heaven and, deceased humans do not become angels.  The problem with well-meaning comments like this is that they create false assurance of a peaceful afterlife.  Only those who trust in Christ and His finished work on the cross will see heaven.  “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.”  Matthew 7:13

•  Sharp turn here…I made Pastelón, or what some folks call Puerto Rican Lasagna last night.  The flavors were insane and the plantains just made the dish.  It was a great recipe and fun blog, too.  I’d really like to try this one.

•  I am kicking the Dr. Pepper addiction I’ve had for the last 30 years.  It’s not been pretty.

•  Hubby is going to Comic Con in a few short weeks.  Work related.  He’ll be surrounded by throngs of socially inept, relationally challenged comic book nerds who work at the Cookie Factory in the mall and live in their parents faux paneled basement decorated circa 1973.  They’ll be dressed in their homemade Green Lantern leotards, Star Wars storm trooper armor and Klingon outfits.  Oh…and, Tron.

•  Life has it’s seasons.  We’re currently in the season of breakage.  The A/C went out, the dishwasher died (on schedule…just after the warranty expired), the car is making a loud noise (please let it be the muffler) and the coil on the garage door snapped.   Yay for me.

•  Summer is here but my mind is on homeschool.  Looking at curriculum-n-stuff for fall.  I need something that will really, REALLY engage the kiddo who has an extremely vivid imagination but has zero interest in reading.  Last year was books, books, books and it was not our best year.  On the other hand, he adores the computer and is a wiz.  He taught my parents to use the computer.  Hmmph.

•  My nephew is like totally grown.  He’ll finish college this fall and is getting amazing grades.  He’s been working as a producer at the campus television station.  My brother would be so proud of him

•  I’m out of my favorite coffee.  Must make Target run.

•  It has taken me an hour and a half to write this.  Now you know why I’m not blogging right now.

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Raise your hand if you think that television has hit an all-time low and if you’ve ever considered just unplugging the thing.

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Not really blogging right now, but wanted to post some little thoughts here and there.  This is today’s…

I think that children’s clothing manufacturer’s should sell kids shirts and pants pre-stained.  They could offer different flavors, like ketchup, grape juise and the ever-popular cherry popsicle.  This would accomplish two things:

1.  It would save us mom’s the anguish of that moment when cherry popsicle juice drips onto the brand, new shirt we just bought for the big family picnic.

2.  Kids are going to stain their clothes with the above-noted substances anyway.

Well, alright then.

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Things are really busy now so I’m taking a blogging break for the summer.  I may post a little something here and there, but family is taking priority right now so I’ll see y’all in the fall!

jules

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I’m a foodie, but even this one’s too much for me.  Krispy Kreme Double Cheeseburgers.  Served with a side of Crestor and the Weight Watchers Hotline number.

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My apologies…no recipe today.  Putting up the pool and BBQing for friends tonight.  Have a wonderful weekend!

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“Your own wickedness will correct you,
And your apostasies will reprove you;
Know therefore and see that it is evil and bitter
For you to forsake the LORD your God,
And the dread of Me is not in you,” declares the Lord GOD of hosts.”

“For long ago I broke your yoke
And tore off your bonds;
But you said, ‘I will not serve!’
For on every high hill
And under every green tree
You have lain down as a harlot.”

Jeremiah 2:19-20

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Threw this one together last weekend.  Dee-lish!  And, great for lighter-fresher summer dining.

Jules’ Green Bean Salad
1 pound bag frozen green beans
Small red onion, sliced very thin
1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (add more to your preference)

Dressing:
Olive oil
1 whole lemon, juiced
1-2 pinches dried basil, to taste
1/2 tsp sugar
House seasoning (equal parts kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder)

Blanche the green beans 3 or 4 minutes in boiling, salted water. Drain quickly and cool right away under cold, running water.  Drain well.

In a salad bowl make the dressing by whisking olive oil, lemon, basil, sugar and house seasoning till emulsified.  I use 1 part lemon juice to 3 parts olive oil.  Eyeball it.  You could use apple cider vinegar if you don’t have lemons.  Taste and adjust seasoning to your preference.

Place green beans, onion, cucumber and grape tomatoes into bowl with dressing.  Toss well.  Add feta and toss.  Chill at least 1 hour.

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Yes, THAT Southern Living.  There’s a conspiracy, my friends.  I’m convinced that, unnoticed by even our highest levels of government (read: DHS), Southern Living magazine has been quietly taking over our nation, one household at a time.  I submit to you that this luxuriant yet gentile magazine has devised a method of reading our minds.  Permit me to give you an example.

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner.  The time of year when many of us dig out our shorts and swimsuits to enjoy the warm weather.  I, for one, also think of preparing lighter, healthier meals with more fresh vegetables and fruits.  The reason is obvious…I’d like to lose weight.  No sooner do I make my first stop at the farmer’s market when what should arrive in the mail?  A full-color mini-cook book with free “sample” recipes from Southern Living!  Page after page of photos.  Cookies, cakes and pies.  Promises of southern hospitality and charm oozing from it’s pages.  For a minuscule fee the Southern Living cookbook of my dreams will arrive in 7-10 short, business days.

Doh!  Foiled again.  Those darn Southerners…they’ll beat us Yankees yet!

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And, the winner of the delicious Cameron’s Coffee is Doug from Doug’s Blog. Your coffee is on it’s way, Doug!

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