Worm choppers
My favorite humor columnist, Dave Barry, used to mention his ‘research department,’ Judi Smith, from time to time. Judi is an actual person who actually works for Dave, evidently. I know that because once, when I sent Dave an email, I got a reply from Judi. She was very cordial when she indicated she might not contact the authorities if I would quit bothering Dave.
With yesterday’s ribbon-cutting, Camp Discovery is officially open! With a teepee, giant buildings blocks and planks, boat, play kitchen, marimba, rocks to climb, and more, your youngsters are sure to find something to spark their imaginations. The weather’s cooling a bit, too, so why not spend a little time outdoors?
Cheesecake Cookies
courtesy: Mamie Sheppard
These delicious cookies are easy to make, fast to get onto the table, and will disappear quickly. So, be warned: you may want to make a double batch and then hide half of them for you to eat by yourself!
Ingredients:
1 stick of unsalted butter
3 ounces cream cheese
9 tablespoons sugar
1 cup A/P flour, sifted
Milk (to wet your fingers)
¾ cup finely chopped pecans
Process:
Combine butter and cream cheese
Add sugar, then the fl ...
Gun Control
Gerry:
As the number of victims from mass shootings of innocent people by deranged individuals increases, the debate over gun control rages on. Those on the political left who would like to eliminate private ownership of guns in an attempt to stop the slaughter ignore the fact that a gun has no will of it’s own.
Saying Goodbye to a Quiet Man
This morning, Connie, Steve and I will say goodbye to our daddy, Jerry Gamel.
Daddy was a quiet man with simple tastes and uncomplicated needs. In conversation, he was prone to relating detailed stories that were full of names and details that reflected how he had spent a lifetime wryly observing everything around him.
Best Ever Gingersnaps
origin unknown
These are some truly great cookies, and one of the things I really like about them is that they are not as hard as the typical gingersnaps! You can play around with the spice ingredients if you like your ‘snaps to be even spicier!
Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup sugar, plus extra for coating
12 tablespoon ...
Mark your calendars for our next blood drive! The bloodmobile will be in our south parking lot from 4:00-7:00 P.M. on Friday, September 20th. Walk-ins are welcome, or call Ann Scarth for an appointment at 347-5983.
DVDs:
Rocketman
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Chicago Fire: Season 7
The Secret Life of Pets 2
The Last Black Man in San Francisco
Bronson
The Tomorrow Man
Alias: Seasons 3 & 4
The Hustle
Death Wish
The Mechanic
Primal Fear
Audiobooks:
Stars in Alabam ...
Divided we fall
Some of my earliest memories are of sitting on the floor in front of a 13” black & white television, watching grainy, poorly focused video of the assassination of John F. Kennedy, played over and over. Since I was a few months shy of my third birthday when that event occurred, it’s possible that what I remember are reruns of that horrible crime, televised during the months that followed.
When Phones Aren’t Friends…
A majority of us have drawn lines in the dirt, emphasizing the point beyond which we simply will not be pushed by pesky, ever-encroaching technology. Most of us gradually fold, however. In retreat mode, we still draw lines, but they are evermore faint, each drawn with diminishing enthusiasm.
I was a stubborn hold-out when smart phones came along.
We have lived in our home for 41 plus years. We had a new and unexpected mess this week. We have had wild hogs come to visit and leave a huge mess in our yard. Hopefully, we can find a solution soon as they are very destructive. I would suggest that the people in town STOP putting corn out for the deer.
