My Own Thoughts

Did you know President Bush read a book a week while in office? Read about his reading challenge with Karl Rove. how to get started submitting poetry very good page with excellent and simple ideas Book to buy if I am going to continue to write on GT Nicholson and Mohler’s article Shakespeare in Slow [...]

Now a confirmed atheist, I’ve become convinced of the enormous contribution that Christian evangelism makes in Africa: sharply distinct from the work of secular NGOs, government projects and international aid efforts. These alone will not do. Education and training alone will not do. In Africa Christianity changes people’s hearts. It brings a spiritual transformation. The [...]

I am working on a paper which is supposed to be published next year. The stated length was 3,000 to 5,000 words. Presently I have 6,300 words. In addition, there is at least one other section that I want to add (though I think I should add two). I could make it a bit shorter [...]

Reuter’s Health had a post: “Adults with a sibling who’s suffered from a mental disorder may themselves be at risk of depression, a new study suggests.” Er, duh. If you have a major issue in your life, one that involves someone you love, one that is ongoing, then you are more likely to have depression. [...]

Andrew Luckabaugh could hardly contain himself. The Fairfax County 9-year-old was aboard a Boeing 777 at Dulles International Airport, bound for the North Pole. Soon, he would be meeting Santa Claus and telling the big guy what he wants for Christmas this year. Read the rest. The whole song about “so this is Christmas” just [...]

Unto us a child is given. Celebrate!

Christmas eve is not as fun when your kids are almost grown. They have no big wants. They have money (from birthdays and Christmas.) They’re not into anything they don’t already have. So what do we give them for Christmas? This year E got a magnetic sculpture made of a strong magnet and bolts. This [...]

That’s what the Anchoress, I believe it was, said about President Bush. And The Washington Times makes clear one of the reasons why: Mr. Bush, for instance, has sent personal letters to the families of every one of the more than 4,000 troops who have died in the two wars, an enormous personal effort that [...]

2 red peppers 2 red onions 2 TBS butter 6 oz each: broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini 10 oz blackeyed peas 2 carrots 2 TBS olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayene 3 TBS red vinegar Melt 2 TBS of butter and cook the red onions in it. (about 3 min) Slice [...]

This recipe makes a lot of dough. And it is delicious. You need a 1/2 c cold coffee. The better the coffee, the better the cookies. Last time I made this, I went and got a cup at Randall’s because they were giving it away free. 1 c butter, softened 1+1/2 c sugar 1 c [...]

Nappa cabbage, shredded or torn green onions, optional 2 pkgs Ramen noodles- raw, not cooked, and crunched up 1/4 c sesame seeds 12 oz pkg spiced almonds Dressing: 1/4 c oil 1/4 c sugar 1 tsp pepper 6 TBSP rice vinegar R really likes this.

Pappa Wayne likes high scofield numbers. There is a revised version following it that people who are not from India or still have their taste buds can use. The Volcanic Version: 2 lb box Velveeta cheese 1 med red (purple) onion, chopped 8 oz Pace picante sauce, hot 1 can (10-12 oz) RoTel chopped tomatoes [...]

She’s 90 now. 8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded) 8+ oz whole kernel corn, drained 8+ oz pinto beans, 1/2 drained 8+ oz black beans, drained 8+ oz garbanzo beans, drained 1/2 c green onion tops, sliced 1 TBSP chili powder 1/4 tsp ground cumin To the top add batter from 1 pkg Jiffy cornbread mix. [...]

Amaze your friends with homemade brownies. 2 sticks butter, softened 2 c sugar 4 eggs 1/2 c cocoa or 1/2 c Nestle Quik 1 + 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 tsp salt 1 c nuts 1 + 1/2 c flour Mix. Bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.

3 c bisquick 1 lb sausage 1 lb grated cheese 3/4 c water or bullion cook meat drain make balls 15 minutes at 350 degrees Good stuff. Great comfort food. Good breakfast/brunch snack too.

If you don’t believe me, go read my husband’s blog post. Yes, that’s a picture of me.

Be sure you see the whole thing.

Go see it at Doug Ross’ place. If you’re a stunt double for Chuck Norris, this is for you.

E should be an automatic admit to A&M. All of his required stuff is in and processed. (Some of that took a long time.) So he should be good to go. Now, we’ll wait to hear from UT and UNC.

I know you think this is about 2009, but it isn’t. It’s about 2008. There are eleven more days in the year. I want to do well at salsa class Monday night and have fun. I want to finish a first draft of my paper by Wednesday. Then do a rewrite by Saturday. Then send [...]