Z and I took the DNA test, back in January. I had to do mine over. So maybe in June I’ll get my results. Z’s got 15% Irish. Gee, I hope I’m Irish, too. The Irish folks know how to laugh and have a good time. They're a jolly bunch!
Teachers and Honor Rolls...
I face Old Glory, hand over heart, extending respect to educators wherever they serve, and at whatever “frazzle” level they are. Hopefully, their heads are above water in the “tides of March,” or victims of “ides” attributed to the same month.
Some are smiling at the prospect of spring break coming soon.
Cheez-it Chicken
This week’s recipe includes one of my favorite snacks, Cheez-It crackers. I think you will like the crunch and the “Cheezy-ness” that this dish offers. Cheez-its have been a favorite American snack since 1921, even lasting through the Depression. I like to serve with roasted asparagus and mashed potatoes (you can use instant potatoes.)
2 lbs.
God has put on a great show this spring. The bluebonnets and other wild flowers are gorgeous. One of the prettiest drives I have been on is between Llano and Mason. I know I have not been on all area roads, but this is a pretty one. Enjoy.
Lenten Lunches continue.
Bringing in the sheaves,
Bringing in the sheaves.
We shall come rejoicing,
Bringing in the sheaves.
One of the most popular hymns for Protestant Christians.
Inspired by Psalm 126:6.
Written in 1874.
With a wide range of renditions.
From Frank Zappa.
To characters on “The Simpsons.”
To Granny on “Beverly Hillbillies.”
We shall come rejoicing,
Bringing in the sheaves.
And the coastal hay.
And the wash off the line.
And calling up the cows.
Rejoice, rejoice.
As we bring anything to fruitio ...
Awards, Honors and Accolades,,, Oh My!
Every week, I have to do a juggling act with the items we have for that week's paper. I've often told folks that laying out each week's paper is akin to putting together a jigsaw puzzle where you don't always have the final picture for reference; and, the pieces keep changing shape and size.
Layout involves numerous elements: time limitations, relevance to readers, aesthetic appearance, availability of images and availability of space base ...
Spring is coming and with the warm weather many of us are itching to get out in our gardens. Not sure what design you want or what plants to use? The library is a great resource. We have titles from Texas wildscapes: gardening for wildlife to Greenhouses & garden sheds: inspiration, information & step-by-step projects--and more!
Kaput
As you know if you have an IQ higher than celery, the Lone Star State is overrun with hogs. Texas has feral hogs out its ears, and they do millions of dollars’ worth of damage every year. And despite the best efforts of Texans to shoot them, trap them, ambush them, rain death on them from the air, and even blow them up with binary explosives, there are more of them than ever.
We are in the almost spring mode. That place where you are so excited to get those plants out in the garden. And as it is almost spring we are still in winter weather with all the ups and downs of temperatures and moisture. So take some time and wait till after Easter to put those tender starts out into the ground.
There are two shows on television that give me motivation. One is “Hoarding” and the other is “My 600 Pound Life!” When I watch “My 600 Pound Life,” I lose my appetite! Really, this has me thinking and I no longer eat while watching this one. And the other one “Hoarding,” has me looking around the room for stuff to get rid of.
