whoa!

GMTA !?!

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha !!

that was totally unintended...

<snicker!>

hey Twink ... they do have a 3qt for $12 ... but heck - for $4 more bucks .. .a bit more goodies in the stew ... mmm!! good!!

rutabaggies, taters, carrots, onion, celery ... beef stew - "cubed" ... but will wait until Wednesday ...

lots to do today - and have leftover pizza from last night ... and cheese to make grilled cheese later ... and some chicken chunks ... THEN time to shop ...

I did tell you that I'm seeing my neuro on Thursday?? and a 4-page MS questionnaire to complete?? going to copy it - answer it myself .. and then all the neuro has to do is review and add to my answers ... so she can sign and I can take it back with me ...

they've (the doctors) said (in the past) .. you go ahead and fill it out and we'll sign it ... so, I'm going to be proactive on this!! right??

Hi everyone. It took me 15 minutes to read all of the posts that I have missed since last night. I also cheat when I try to name everyone by looking at other posts that have done so or scolling back.

I only graded papers this weekend, so I now have exams from two classes to read and grade this week. I spent most of the weekend reading. I actually read 2 novels. It has been awhile since I have done that. It is cold and sunny here in Central Illinois, Most of the trees are now bare. I have taught one class this morning, and I am ready for my graduate seminar this afternoon. We are looking at the relationship between the president and the judiciary. I wonder what kind of judges Obama will appoint?


Sandy, It does sound like your mom may need someone to check on her daily to see if she is taking her meds. Hope she is ok.

Sox, Hope all turns out ok. Saying prayers for you.

Kelly and Kay, Reading about your cats is pretty funny. Now you know why I so love those sneaky creatures.

Hey Twinks! Can I come for Thanksgiving? I have never been to Utah.

I do not have time to respond to everyone. Have to go eat before class.

Have a good day!

me too, Twink, me too ... there will be SO many people there that you won't notice me!!!

Right now my tiger kitty is having an episode which I call "the zips". You know the unexplained running around at top speed for no particular reason that makes you go "what in the world!" She's not really chasing anything and really don't know why she does it sometimes.

Have chicken and dumplings slow cooking right now. Well, the chicken part at least. Will be a few more hours before I add the dumpling part. Already smells good, which is always a good sign.

I have been way too busy this morn, so am taking a slight break. It's sunny and 41 degrees~ woohoo! I have stew beef in the slow cooker for beef and noodles tonight.

I'm kind of like Frank; I look at a recipe and kind of tweak it to my own liking.
I just wish my DH could cook! He says he can as long as he has money in his pocket for take out. GRRRRRR.

Ok, mom is on her way home. They said her dilantin levels were too low and they up'd her dose. Her ct scan was normal. She's staying at my sisters tonight but is already wanting to go home. haha

Thanks for the prayers. I am still sick to my stomach over her being alone. Ugh

LOL, Fin.....my tiger kitty has those, too! I can always tell when he's been up to his business when I'm out 'cos all the rug runners in the halls are bunched up like accordians!!

My MIL used to make the world's best chicken and dumplings. And she'd do it from scratch. Make that dumpling dough and cut it into strips......yum. I tried so many times to do it but just couldn't get it right. I think that secretly made her happy!! Can I have your recipe?

My chicken and dumplings is kinda like cheating, LOL. I slowcook

1 lb chicken
1 can cream of chicken
1 can cream of mushroom
1 large can chicken broth
1 onion chopped.

I change the spices, but generally seasoned salt, cracked pepper, and parsley.

The dumplings are actually those pillsbury biscuits you can buy at the dairy section of the grochery store. I found the buttermilk ones to be the best. I just pull little bits of dough and put into the pot. 1/2 hour before serving if on high, 1 1/2 hour if on low.

Anyhoo, on a more somber note: My local art store is closing!!! There's a couple of other places nearby that I can get stuff from, and there's always online. But the people who worked there were great! Gonna miss that place.

thanks ... I'll be RIGHT over, Jenn!

mmmm, good!!

sorry about the art store ... I know the feeling when my local quilt shop closed in September ... I'm still going thru withdrawals!! haven't purchased ANY fabric for over 3 months! (yes, I know - I still have plenty!)