A quarter cup each of diced onions, green pepper and tomatoes stirred in olive oil with low heat. After a few minutes add pre-cooked lentils (about 3/4 cup) and stir. After all is heated add one chopped up cheese string finger and two eggs and scramble. Season with whatever moves you. A very hearty breakfast and easy and quick to make.
I'll do a bit of shopping for next week and then return to watch the Chargers. They have their work cut out for them.
It was great to have a four day work week, I'm looking forward to Christmas and New Year's and the days off it provides me.
I saw an interesting article on research being done in Michigan on vortex hydro energy.
http://www.vortexhydroenergy.com/
I've got 23 games of chess ongoing on Facebook's ChessPro. Anybody care to play?
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Saturday
In a few minutes I shall clean the house and pick up (ahem) Nancy's items left outside. I just now called her in from the front yard. Her coat is so full and she literally gleams from the sun's rays. Such a treat to have her as a companion.
I fell over my parked bike in the middle of the pitch black night about two weeks ago. I had a puncture wound in my left hand which is finally in the last phase of healing over. Antibiotics.....the whole works.....it could have been nasty so I'm grateful for the assorted bruises and scrapes rather than an ambulance ride.
I get such a good feeling when I read about the good that Kiva loans do. I also sponsor a young Filipino boy through another organization. His parents are dirt poor and so appreciative of this support. I'm going to add some kind of monthly stipend for the family. They have some kind of small store business and I'm sure whatever amount I decide upon will be of help. So much poverty in this world, but it's better to hope than to hope less.
Joy and I spent a quiet Thanksgiving together. I bought some marinated chicken from a local market however, what I thought were chicken breasts was some other part and tasted bad. So we savored the potatoes and green beans. There's always next year :)
I fell over my parked bike in the middle of the pitch black night about two weeks ago. I had a puncture wound in my left hand which is finally in the last phase of healing over. Antibiotics.....the whole works.....it could have been nasty so I'm grateful for the assorted bruises and scrapes rather than an ambulance ride.
I get such a good feeling when I read about the good that Kiva loans do. I also sponsor a young Filipino boy through another organization. His parents are dirt poor and so appreciative of this support. I'm going to add some kind of monthly stipend for the family. They have some kind of small store business and I'm sure whatever amount I decide upon will be of help. So much poverty in this world, but it's better to hope than to hope less.
Joy and I spent a quiet Thanksgiving together. I bought some marinated chicken from a local market however, what I thought were chicken breasts was some other part and tasted bad. So we savored the potatoes and green beans. There's always next year :)
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The Night Before Thanksgiving
It was the night before Thanksgiving and glad to be alive, glad for my children and grandchildren too, turkeys were frozen no need to awake, just wait for tomorrow and savor the bake. Avery and Dylan you're enfolded in love, you're held gently in a giant velvet glove. Nephews and cousins isn't cool, playmates will soon be there for you?
I am thankful for my children and the mates which they chose.
I am thankful to be earning a living.
I am thankful that I am an American.
I am thankful to be where I am and what I know.
I am thankful to experience love in such a variety of ways.
I am thankful for brave people who are much braver than me.
I am thankful for my children and the mates which they chose.
I am thankful to be earning a living.
I am thankful that I am an American.
I am thankful to be where I am and what I know.
I am thankful to experience love in such a variety of ways.
I am thankful for brave people who are much braver than me.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Mistake
Yesterday I strolled into the drivers room confident that everything was well. When I went to sign in I was advised I was 18 minutes late and my run had been assigned to someone else. My mind had quirked and I thought that 1:50 p.m. was the report time, but that was the report time to the bus location NOT the drivers room where I was to have shown up at 1:28 p.m. Aside from money loss and a slight reprimand no harm done.
Irksome though.
Going to work shortly (at the correct time); still working on the eighteen games of chess.
Nancy has had her park walk and run in our cul-de-sac.
It was good to read Megan's blog once again.
The Wyoming clan sounds well.
Time to go.
Irksome though.
Going to work shortly (at the correct time); still working on the eighteen games of chess.
Nancy has had her park walk and run in our cul-de-sac.
It was good to read Megan's blog once again.
The Wyoming clan sounds well.
Time to go.
Friday, November 21, 2008
End of the work week
Am listening to some KUNC jazz (McCoy Tyner) while I blog...I have the most wonderful work schedule; split shifts which allow me to go home and take care of Nancy (Joy also is obviously included :)
I joined Weight Watchers for 10 weeks......butt naked I was at 304 lbs at the time of enrollment........and NO I wasn't such at weigh in time! ( I did a weight check prior to going to the meeting.....you BAD people! )
I've got 18 games of chess going thru Facebook (18)..... it's fun, because I spelled out the situation that I may make four moves within an hour or one within twenty-four or forty-eight.
The state of the national economy is unbelievable. To think my off-spring must go through a recycling process of the the 30's is unthinkable. My solution is borrowed from the Rotary Club:
The 4-Way Test
Of the things we think, say or do:
1.
Is it the TRUTH?
2.
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3.
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4.
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
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This mentality should be plastered on every wall of every high school, grade school, and every institute of higher learning everywhere and tattooed on the foreheads of every CEO in the world.
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From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world's most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is The 4-Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. This 24-word code of ethics for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy
I joined Weight Watchers for 10 weeks......butt naked I was at 304 lbs at the time of enrollment........and NO I wasn't such at weigh in time! ( I did a weight check prior to going to the meeting.....you BAD people! )
I've got 18 games of chess going thru Facebook (18)..... it's fun, because I spelled out the situation that I may make four moves within an hour or one within twenty-four or forty-eight.
The state of the national economy is unbelievable. To think my off-spring must go through a recycling process of the the 30's is unthinkable. My solution is borrowed from the Rotary Club:
The 4-Way Test
Of the things we think, say or do:
1.
Is it the TRUTH?
2.
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3.
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4.
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
_____________________________________________________________________________
This mentality should be plastered on every wall of every high school, grade school, and every institute of higher learning everywhere and tattooed on the foreheads of every CEO in the world.
______________________________________________________________________________
From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world's most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is The 4-Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy. This 24-word code of ethics for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Getting ready for Monday
The Chargers lose to the Steelers. I watch some numb nut #27 give a chip block/tackle (HELLO?) with three seconds on the first half game clock and I go ape ..............calming myself, I realize I can't do anything about it.........I take Nancy to the park and return to watch the Chargers lose...........oh, how I have issues....never mind..........
Joy surprised me with a BOSE Radio for our anniversary.....very cool....very, very cool.......
I've heard The Angler is an important book to read........
Life is good........I'm always seeking self improvement (though not necessarily accompanied with the necessary motivation from said self).
OH, how we love Avery and Dylan!
Joy surprised me with a BOSE Radio for our anniversary.....very cool....very, very cool.......
I've heard The Angler is an important book to read........
Life is good........I'm always seeking self improvement (though not necessarily accompanied with the necessary motivation from said self).
OH, how we love Avery and Dylan!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Inspiration
Determining Your Own Future
“We are face to face with our destiny and we must meet it with a high and resolute courage. For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live in the harness, striving mightily; let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.”—Theodore Roosevelt
Why is it that so many people who exercise and diet year after year remain overweight and lacking in muscle definition? They go through the motions, thinking that success is merely the combination of the right exercises and the right foods. Although that is definitely part of the route to success, the truth is that you cannot get the results you want unless you begin with the goal clearly defined in your mind.
The whole key to making miracles happen in your life, whether in your fitness, your career, or your marriage, begins exactly the same way—with your intention. First, you must establish order through mentally picturing what it is that you want to achieve. Then you add power, life, vitality, radiance, and passion to the mental image by breathing life into it.
We become what we think about with deep, vivid emotion. To merely think a thought does not give it transformative power. But to think a thought backed by an abundance of passion, enthusiasm, and life-affirming emotion puts it into the realm of the extraordinary.
This is the way of the transformed life. You, and you alone, determine what you want in life. And you alone—with faith, courage, and perseverance—make up your mind that nothing will prevent you from reaching your goal.
Resolve to stop thinking negative thoughts such as “I can’t—there’s too much for me to overcome.” Start saying, “I can! I will! Nothing will stop me!” Each day is a new day and a new start, so make yours happen positively.
Refocus your life priorities and make fitness a dynamic part of it. Then put your heart and soul into your workouts and you can achieve goals that are beyond your wildest dreams.—J.P. www.transformetrics.com
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Actions not words...........do the walk and walk and walk some more.
“We are face to face with our destiny and we must meet it with a high and resolute courage. For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live in the harness, striving mightily; let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.”—Theodore Roosevelt
Why is it that so many people who exercise and diet year after year remain overweight and lacking in muscle definition? They go through the motions, thinking that success is merely the combination of the right exercises and the right foods. Although that is definitely part of the route to success, the truth is that you cannot get the results you want unless you begin with the goal clearly defined in your mind.
The whole key to making miracles happen in your life, whether in your fitness, your career, or your marriage, begins exactly the same way—with your intention. First, you must establish order through mentally picturing what it is that you want to achieve. Then you add power, life, vitality, radiance, and passion to the mental image by breathing life into it.
We become what we think about with deep, vivid emotion. To merely think a thought does not give it transformative power. But to think a thought backed by an abundance of passion, enthusiasm, and life-affirming emotion puts it into the realm of the extraordinary.
This is the way of the transformed life. You, and you alone, determine what you want in life. And you alone—with faith, courage, and perseverance—make up your mind that nothing will prevent you from reaching your goal.
Resolve to stop thinking negative thoughts such as “I can’t—there’s too much for me to overcome.” Start saying, “I can! I will! Nothing will stop me!” Each day is a new day and a new start, so make yours happen positively.
Refocus your life priorities and make fitness a dynamic part of it. Then put your heart and soul into your workouts and you can achieve goals that are beyond your wildest dreams.—J.P. www.transformetrics.com
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Actions not words...........do the walk and walk and walk some more.
How the weeks fly by
Just read in my last blog how I put poppy seed pods in a 55 gallon barrel and that in a week I would spread the seeds around...WRONG, they're still in the barrel, perhaps today...........
It's a great day the temperature is at 79 degrees with a gentle breeze. I'm now working a Monday thru Friday bid which lasts through January 24th. It's a split shift where I work Mondays and Tuesdays early morning and mid-afternoons until 7:30 p.m.; WThF I start at 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. then return at 4:30 and off at 8:30 p.m. SWEET!
Joy is doing relatively well. She just doesn't have a sustained energy level. Her white cells counts are down, but so are her blood platelets so that's the quirk.
My shoulder is much better, but not the same. I've got some arthritis going in my right knee, but other than that things are well.
Still doing the crock pot thing, but lately I've just been cooking a large batch of lentils and extract what I need then place the remainder in the refrigerator. The basic dish I make is: lentils, chopped onions, brocolli, green pepper, tomato, jalapenos, one string cheese, large amount of cayenne pepper then microwave for two minutes, place a scrambled egg on top and chow down.
I am very happy and relived that Obama won. If he can stabilize the mess he has inherited I will be astounded. He actually speaks too!
It's a great day the temperature is at 79 degrees with a gentle breeze. I'm now working a Monday thru Friday bid which lasts through January 24th. It's a split shift where I work Mondays and Tuesdays early morning and mid-afternoons until 7:30 p.m.; WThF I start at 11:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. then return at 4:30 and off at 8:30 p.m. SWEET!
Joy is doing relatively well. She just doesn't have a sustained energy level. Her white cells counts are down, but so are her blood platelets so that's the quirk.
My shoulder is much better, but not the same. I've got some arthritis going in my right knee, but other than that things are well.
Still doing the crock pot thing, but lately I've just been cooking a large batch of lentils and extract what I need then place the remainder in the refrigerator. The basic dish I make is: lentils, chopped onions, brocolli, green pepper, tomato, jalapenos, one string cheese, large amount of cayenne pepper then microwave for two minutes, place a scrambled egg on top and chow down.
I am very happy and relived that Obama won. If he can stabilize the mess he has inherited I will be astounded. He actually speaks too!
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