We’ve had another half foot of snow over the last two days, and as you can see, the weekend forecast doesn’t look much better…
If you’re stuck at home because of the weather, you might want to check this out; last Friday, a black bear named Lily gave birth to a single cub as the world watched via a live den-cam. We probably won’t see much of the cub before spring, but it has been very vocal. Here’s the link to this kewl black bear project: Lily’s Den Cam
I can’t see the top of my desk at work, so kewl stuff updates will be regularly irregular for a couple of months.
Here’s a fun fact for you; if, from lack of sleep, you attempt to make breakfast with your eyes half closed, you’ll find that chili powder does not taste at all like cinnamon when sprinkled on your oatmeal, even if they do both begin with the letter “C”.
This was the view from my kitchen window early this morning.
It’s currently 16° with snow falling at the rate of about an inch per hour. And they’re predicting wind gusts up to 40mph for this afternoon.
Winter wonderland my ass. We’re trapped. With three gassy dogs.
I’m guessing that from a male perspective, of all the ways a person might attain celebrity, this would be at the top of their wish list…
And it just goes to prove; if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is…
It’s been crazy busy at work the past couple of weeks, but I’m finally caught up for awhile, and preparations for our Christmas Eve gathering are now in full swing.
I spent yesterday with this bowl of cookie dough. Believe it or not, that bowl holds enough dough to keep me busy for 8 hours. It’s an old German recipe, and it’s difficult to work with, but it makes the most amazing pillow-soft melt-in-your-mouth cut-out cookies you’ve ever tasted.
This before picture of the cookie project is all I’ve got. In an attempt to create gold frosting I experimented with some food coloring, and the bulk of the cookies look like they’re covered with French’s mustard. So I won’t be sharing any after pictures for fear they’ll end up on a website that is the cookie equivalent of Cake Wrecks.
I’m going to blame it on my Twisted Transistor state of mind. I was too lazy to transfer my Christmas music to my Zen, so instead of Bing Crosby and Burl Ives, I did my baking, wearing an apron over pink flannel PJ’s, while listening to Korn. By the end of the day I’m pretty sure I looked like a deranged Energizer rabbit covered in flour and bright yellow frosting.
This afternoon will be spent making hundreds of meatballs which will simmer in a sauce of pineapple juice, green peppers, sugar and white wine vinegar.
But, before I go, I’m going to give you the link to Santa Sez again, in case you lost it. When you’ve had enough of the lunacy and ugly sweaters that come with the holidays, you can have Santa knock the tree over for you.
I wish you all the Happiest of Holidays!
9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980
Another inspirational photo for those of you still struggling with your light display…
Today I bake the pies and do as much prep as possible for tomorrow’s feast. There will be more food than we can ever eat at one sitting. And though I’m grateful to have a warm home and food on the table, tomorrow I will be surrounded by the people that I’ve no doubt will always have my back, and for that I am truly thankful.
And listen, I know you don’t need reminding, but I’m going to say it anyway; it’s been a tough year for many. So if you haven’t had to go to bed hungry at any time this past year, please think of those that have, and do what you can. The food banks are strained and the shelters overflowing. This is not the year to sit back and assume someone else is taking care of it.
I hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday!
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