Mason’s Scarlet Punchers, those intrepid women “of a certain age,” who absolutely insist on enjoying life to the fullest, are happy to report that April’s “field trip,” (literally!) to the home of Kacey Butcher, was a huge success. Meaning we made it up her driveway! I mean! No - the wildflowers, like the hospitality AND the white bean chili, were picture-perfect.
Soft Molasses Cookies
courtesy: GENIOUS Kitchen
I predict that these cookies will become a staple in your home and cookie jar. It make a lot of cookies: around 40 or more, so there will be plenty to go around. They get better as they age a bit, so keep the extras in a sealable container for up to a week or until they’ve all be devoured!
Ingredients:
¾ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar to be used as coating for the dough balls
1 large egg
½ cup mola ...
If you have children ages 2-6, don’t miss out on Storytime on Mondays at 10:30 A.M. Carol Lampman, a certified teacher, does a wonderful job reading the stories and leading the crafts and activities. We have a regular little group that comes, and it’s an excellent opportunity for early childhood socialization and pre-school readiness--plus, it’s FUN!
DVDs:
Welcome to Marwen
On the Basis of Sex
Pinocchio
Glass
Patrick
Victoria: Season 3
The Kid Who Would Be King
Nancy D ...
Super(glue)man
If you’ve been paying attention only to news that is actually somewhat relevant and pertinent lately, provided you’ve been able to find any, you might have missed a fantastic little tidbit out of Los Angeles last week. A couple of knotheads climbed the globe at Universal Studios and Super Glued themselves to it.
Doing the Right Thing…
In wildest dreams, it never occurred to me that one day I’d write a piece referencing three bigger-than-life personalities. This day, I am.
Two of the three are valued friends whose names are well-known in Texas, and the third I’ve never met.
There’s nothing gained by keeping readers in suspense (as if I ever do), but here’s the trio: Dr.
Welcome May. Do you remember May Day festivals at school when we danced around the may pole? This involved the tether ball pole and lots of crepe paper. Some years we had costumes. I remember a swim suit costume with crepe paper wings that transformed us into butterflies. I hope students today have fond memories of elementary school that are not test related.
John and I decided last week to make the trip to 700 Springs Ranch south of Junction to see where the South Llano River begins.
While strolling in the pasture one day
In the very merry month of May
I was taken by surprise
By a rattling over yonder
And jumped a hundred feet the other way.
Yes, tis the season.
Earth is on the move.
Freezes finished their tour.
Warmer days.
Cool nights.
And some mornings…still.
Merry weather for that with a feather.
Nest-building madness abounds.
Lizards languish in the sun.
Snapping turtles and armadillos.
Usually smashed on the road.
May, May, May.
T ...
Blaming Others for Our Own Woes....
From the time that we're children, we're taught that there are certain behaviors that are important to our growth as small human beings. Whether from our parents, our family members or our friends, we are constantly being taught lessons that help us to become better people.
- Don't lie.
- Share with others.
- Always be polite and respectful.
- Take responsibility for your own actions.
The lies were always the easiest to get caught doing.
The Wolf Whistle
One afternoon some time ago I was coming out of Lowe’s grocery, carrying two big jugs of tea when I heard a piercing Wolf Whistle, splendidly done. Now Wolf Whistles come in varying levels of quality, from the beginning sophomore to the New Jersey construction worker or a Marine.
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Paula Deen’s Lemon Blossoms
courtesy: cookingwithserena.com
Here’s a recipe you can whip together pretty quickly and show up at your next social event with 4-5 DOZEN marvelous little treats! I can assure you that you’ll be the hit of the food party and have folks asking you for the recipe.
Ingredients:
4 large eggs
3 ½ ounce package instant lemon pudding mix
18 ½ ounce package of yellow cake mix
¾ cup of vegetable o ...
