tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68211588608394236272024-02-02T02:44:29.267-08:00101 Thingees...Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-74502989031340757972012-10-18T14:05:00.001-07:002012-10-18T14:05:31.494-07:00Family Portraits I have this thing where I loathe a family portrait. I don't enjoy the very sterile looks you get in a portrait studio or even a charmingly posed shoot in the park, etc. It just isn't very me. I am more ODD. I love circus freaks (aren't we all a little freaky at heart). And I love oldey timey stuff. And I love dressing up. So this is what a family portrait looks like at my house.<br />
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<br />Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-16689432423503166202012-07-30T14:56:00.000-07:002012-07-30T14:56:03.479-07:00The heat is on....Have you heard of this peanut butter? <br />
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What a great idea. I am a lover of a spicy peanut noodle and when I found out about this stuff, I HAD to try. Last night was the maiden voyage. Spicy capellini with broccoli and tofu. It was YUM! I love me some spicy stuff and this peanut butter packs a serious kick on its own, but is just right in a sauce.<br />
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I brought her to lunch today and she did not disappoint.<br />
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Buy it. Eat it. Love it. You can thank me later.<br />
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<br />Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-5579499006867596142012-07-16T14:05:00.000-07:002012-07-16T14:05:04.343-07:00Scones, How do I love thee?Lately of a Saturday morning, nothing can please me but a fresh hot scone and a cup of joe. I am partial to the Dreamy Creamy Scones recipe on <a href="http://www.smittenkitchen.com/">Smitten Kitchen</a> (having trouble linking directly to the recipe, so this will just take you to her site). She uses currants, which are far too closely related to the dreaded raisin for my taste. I have made them with chocolate chips and dried blueberries and I have not been disappointed. Also, just FYI- I didn't have any heavy cream this weekend, so I used 3/4 cup 2% milk and 1/4 cup grape seed oil. The weren't quite as decadent, but still very good.<br />
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<br />Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-70042214048196703432012-07-10T11:40:00.001-07:002012-07-10T11:42:19.277-07:00Back From Vacation...sigh....So last week was our extremely successful staycation. We did take a mini getaway for glamping north of Santa Barbara at <a href="http://www.elcapitancanyon.com/">El Capitan Canyon</a>. I highly recommend...or maybe I don't because I don't want the place overrun for pete's sake. I mean we just found it and all. :) <br />
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<b>Glamping on Sun-Tue</b>
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<b>Santa Barbara Zoo on Tuesday morning on the way back home</b><br />
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<b>Took the girls to see the Katy Perry movie on Thursday eve. </b><br />
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(Ok. Color Me Mine is kind of expensive but a TOTALLY worthwhile staycation splurge.)</div>
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<b>Saturday the hubs and me had a date night and FINALLY watched Bridesmaids.</b><br />
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<b>Sunday we had friends over and I cooked mole enchiladas and mexican chocolate pralines and it made me HAPPY.</b><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;">(the recipe I used and the photo above are from <a href="http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/">The Homesick Texan</a> blog. I myself being a homesick Texan I think it was apropos.)</span></div>
Recipes <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/marcela-valladolid/easiest-ever-chicken-mole-enchiladas-recipe/index.html">here</a> and<a href="http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/2010/02/mexican-chocolate-pralines-recipe.html"> here</a>...<br />
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I feel refreshed of spirit. It was nice not to deal with a flight and heavy packing and constantly trying to figure out where to eat. There is so much to do in SoCal. Nice to actually enjoy some of it.<br />
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CHEERS!Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-6495334210947918722012-06-25T11:54:00.002-07:002012-06-25T11:54:50.204-07:00Copy Cat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week I saw this picture of a Nicoise salad over on <a href="http://www.cannellevanille.com/">Canelle et Vanille</a>. It looked so pretty and doable. We had some good friends over on Saturday night and I played copycat. It went over big. My friend said, "It is almost pretty enough to take a picture of!" I had to admit that I already did. :)<br />
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Check out my pretty roasted chicken! It made me sooooo very happy to see that lovely crisped up skin. I varied the recipe a little (as is my usual) but mostly followed <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com.br/2012/04/best-roast-chicken-youll-ever-have.html">this</a>.<br />
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So I hate picking a chicken carcass, but I did my best. Knowing I had left plenty behind, I threw the whole picked over birdie into a pot of boiling water. Once it was chickeny, I added brown rice, carrots, tomatoes and the chicken I had picked off back in. Mmmmm....chicken soup for dinner tonight!<br />
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I find myself at a point of circling back. I think I got off track this past year. I started buying a lot of STUFF again and I don't think I am necessarily any better for it. I feel the need to purge and read a lot about the simple life. I find that reading is one of the best ways to keep myself grounded. My biggest start...I am trying to eat and give my family as much real food as possible. I am reading lots of labels and making myself make things from scratch, even if it would be easier just to buy a mix. And I like it. And I feel better about myself. I think I want to blog here more again and get back to finishing my list. I may change some things...We'll see.Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-24884852327532584262012-03-05T15:17:00.002-08:002012-03-05T15:22:01.124-08:00Make Pickles<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvlyxR0nLJhpYnHrssCCNRYFEpr25UZgHPJuqfU5_WzgQFIpaVv4gn9ZEWw2alGa7FSuluBE_l2mqqjntobquhqjDYTFUGo5wAyS2pvQxSTIe4EwzPorDJXUq3NleAvX7PJMMSzsirM86K/s1600/002.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvlyxR0nLJhpYnHrssCCNRYFEpr25UZgHPJuqfU5_WzgQFIpaVv4gn9ZEWw2alGa7FSuluBE_l2mqqjntobquhqjDYTFUGo5wAyS2pvQxSTIe4EwzPorDJXUq3NleAvX7PJMMSzsirM86K/s320/002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716557257369867810" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwun1LBM849xd0mMvBI2BCIz0tqo8HXyAFDV3pMuv1qAUkN3g8Sg9_tNBI8HgxJmDgDCHPBVT05uqt_dxiMQOt8JFZQHTnY2B1haR_xpNSBjCqmKbqdBG7vyPpCzgXiC2q132xBOKqoRN5/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwun1LBM849xd0mMvBI2BCIz0tqo8HXyAFDV3pMuv1qAUkN3g8Sg9_tNBI8HgxJmDgDCHPBVT05uqt_dxiMQOt8JFZQHTnY2B1haR_xpNSBjCqmKbqdBG7vyPpCzgXiC2q132xBOKqoRN5/s320/003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716557252104746498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>I realized I kind of already make pickles. I like to slice cucumbers and marinate them in a sauce of soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, garlic powder and sriracha sauce. So this time I bought pickling cucumbers and sliced them spear style and packed them into a sippy cut that has gone stoopid and frustrates my kids. I put them in the fridge on Saturday afternoon and I plan to try one tonight.Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-1862839466492102842012-02-16T11:19:00.000-08:002012-02-16T11:26:42.134-08:00Fascinating FascinatorI forgot that I already made a fascinator hat. I recently threw my bestie a baby shower and our activity was to craft hair flair or fascinators. Super fun project by the way. I suggest you try if you are looking for some kind of lady date craft for you and your gal pals. I purchased a crap ton of craft felt, ribbon, bling and barrettes up to the craft store. Paired with scissors, thread and glue guns, we all went to town. If you need some inspiration, I suggest you look up fascinators on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWak_FqP9Lgv6p1ZyMjkmlZBiwc4zoSNz04YWGAfZICAKjBoXORqtwbFuMtzudT2j0qILO5rI-sH32tAwuKBTRQVXQ976tP8WihnsvJDzgWn5bpQzc4tiaj8_JqatvefZmS8UdVckQGia7/s1600/IMAG0138.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWak_FqP9Lgv6p1ZyMjkmlZBiwc4zoSNz04YWGAfZICAKjBoXORqtwbFuMtzudT2j0qILO5rI-sH32tAwuKBTRQVXQ976tP8WihnsvJDzgWn5bpQzc4tiaj8_JqatvefZmS8UdVckQGia7/s320/IMAG0138.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709816774596567650" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirIOmV7XPNr3TIbboNdES3AIjqn8TUXBpVsxibkkBES5byWfKbKGaesXRmjWIP5s9Gnq3W5EpWbpayBdd8LSrMD3bTHV8mT0Dil41zAFM2gr01tx0DOMVguVx7nwaETFoZhGahKvowkDBA/s1600/casie+sarah.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirIOmV7XPNr3TIbboNdES3AIjqn8TUXBpVsxibkkBES5byWfKbKGaesXRmjWIP5s9Gnq3W5EpWbpayBdd8LSrMD3bTHV8mT0Dil41zAFM2gr01tx0DOMVguVx7nwaETFoZhGahKvowkDBA/s320/casie+sarah.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709816771119322658" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here are pics of me wearing my lovely fascinator hat. I went with basic black (very unlike me to go basic) but I really like it.Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-40015805300944685432012-02-07T11:29:00.000-08:002012-02-07T11:35:57.913-08:00FUNNEL CAKE IS GOOD!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqjE1CQK3HZlwqWr4Ytu4KsSM0303KhKef9lMIRvOxMoUJjXAKozIwb5bDZIF0cA65ZveFxzCKzuqt_AuR0j5RB8qiL0LiXcSe_lx0vB069PVAAuCJkVS7mQQEXoasQeQKDydOx5nvxs0/s1600/100_1645-761697.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGqjE1CQK3HZlwqWr4Ytu4KsSM0303KhKef9lMIRvOxMoUJjXAKozIwb5bDZIF0cA65ZveFxzCKzuqt_AuR0j5RB8qiL0LiXcSe_lx0vB069PVAAuCJkVS7mQQEXoasQeQKDydOx5nvxs0/s320/100_1645-761697.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706479313935278674" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br />So I bought a funnel cake kit from a school fundraiser my daughter was participating in. It has been sitting on my counter for quite some time.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_gVrC0ZUmwW2ED5B_68U1mnOIeb9mRMafK3KeK5jLcjGBMvbf9Td75mCI9NqLpxUgKqU84EPPqjuhdCPG-aFkwE-DqpFxqye5KIcerwdd9EC21dqUJks3fqcZLhdRGsonFIblbBzw9ZR/s1600/funnel+1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_gVrC0ZUmwW2ED5B_68U1mnOIeb9mRMafK3KeK5jLcjGBMvbf9Td75mCI9NqLpxUgKqU84EPPqjuhdCPG-aFkwE-DqpFxqye5KIcerwdd9EC21dqUJks3fqcZLhdRGsonFIblbBzw9ZR/s320/funnel+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706478975872352290" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br />I guess I was waiting for that perfect funnel cake moment to come along. I finally realized that there is no time like the present for funnel cake. It was really easy to make. I just poured the batter into the funnel pitcher and made swirlies in hot oil. I used a metal spatula to flip the cakes so they would be golden brown on both sides and I dusted them with cinnamon sugar. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2p8PfeTcdVRUVGWQgiZwkzKtCO6KNT4Mc6Ltr3ghRZEAuZjh9x9oi9kbxCDS71a7YdqPu6egecvZzGVcehAMPLcoMadEdixSXuVnCyp4ZcHoDI-IvcnHF7cEr2NHRZlsw8SVmKjzWAtus/s1600/funnel+2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2p8PfeTcdVRUVGWQgiZwkzKtCO6KNT4Mc6Ltr3ghRZEAuZjh9x9oi9kbxCDS71a7YdqPu6egecvZzGVcehAMPLcoMadEdixSXuVnCyp4ZcHoDI-IvcnHF7cEr2NHRZlsw8SVmKjzWAtus/s320/funnel+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706478975542345938" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br />To say that this is delicious is TRULY an understatement. The good news is, I have the pitcher. Armed with a batter recipe and some hot oil, I can do this ANYTIME. Friends, wear your stretchy pants. Momma's got a new dessert on the menu!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXopjbZ7wFwOMl-5k9ZuNZzZZW_r3fQ6vQj_fKI9k4FRl89bJz8HpYHv7_ktsv31axnbj6ANCygIYnmjNZB4uugHbz-E9Swcw9LHWmbTxjrYEEG5zT3E94qNbiRRDBlBRJLNYaptN_X2b0/s1600/funnel+3.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXopjbZ7wFwOMl-5k9ZuNZzZZW_r3fQ6vQj_fKI9k4FRl89bJz8HpYHv7_ktsv31axnbj6ANCygIYnmjNZB4uugHbz-E9Swcw9LHWmbTxjrYEEG5zT3E94qNbiRRDBlBRJLNYaptN_X2b0/s320/funnel+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706478977511534434" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-83253956222537711822011-12-07T14:47:00.000-08:002011-12-07T14:55:38.549-08:00Autobiography<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKR4ys0WT95OcXKyGXxlLGz_gL7YksmZP5Lk3Jy2oATn7Y-LXeERtQFcS1LvsoUjBPxcsq63o7_1qcq9sNS_AC3p697jTcaBpypNrG4Pe0p2wl5k8ALaZ3l404Hkwv0YF6UO5iRI8__Ne/s1600/me.gif"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKR4ys0WT95OcXKyGXxlLGz_gL7YksmZP5Lk3Jy2oATn7Y-LXeERtQFcS1LvsoUjBPxcsq63o7_1qcq9sNS_AC3p697jTcaBpypNrG4Pe0p2wl5k8ALaZ3l404Hkwv0YF6UO5iRI8__Ne/s320/me.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683522550367062642" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbvDH79i2c1INcsv2fV2SAFjRaWS02EMFyUrPPufXYQocGJxgMbkeiicmzRX-S3Yhfs0tLJ2S8wLOBaDhVJEJhi1-LBiYJPcDRF0qAhY0dmjGdOru0bmFrRzUYukXwKs9TPLMP0hgi-Sf/s1600/hepburn.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbvDH79i2c1INcsv2fV2SAFjRaWS02EMFyUrPPufXYQocGJxgMbkeiicmzRX-S3Yhfs0tLJ2S8wLOBaDhVJEJhi1-LBiYJPcDRF0qAhY0dmjGdOru0bmFrRzUYukXwKs9TPLMP0hgi-Sf/s320/hepburn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683522550171616834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>I went to visit my sister and on the way there and back, I read <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Me</span> by Katherine Hepburn. So lovely and quirky. Not only has Ms. Hepburn led a remarkable life, but her storytelling style is very interesting. The book is like a conversation. It goes back and forth in time. Certain people are introduced as if you already know them. It is kind of a whirlwind, but worth the read for sure.<br /><br /><br />*I have been meaning to post this since I got back. Today on my other blog, I picked Katherine Hepburn as the theme for tomorrow. Figured it was a sign to get off my keester. :)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Merry</span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Christmas!</span></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">*upon looking over my list, I find I have already done this one. Oh well, DOUBLE DONE!<br /></div></div>Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-74373727626984777292011-10-17T12:32:00.000-07:002011-10-17T12:40:59.807-07:00PHONE CALL!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeT5mBsbqFPEWlse-1wnQxASGfeavnXjIWYEtTzuGVwytWtI42nBRll1AmmHh_PKk_OtGqXOyQRqEmd_BURWHHlasnrJ8sRI7ogvS0shTCEyZiIvAln4KQYI7PD5EZhpMXFSNSBgNvquM9/s1600/history.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeT5mBsbqFPEWlse-1wnQxASGfeavnXjIWYEtTzuGVwytWtI42nBRll1AmmHh_PKk_OtGqXOyQRqEmd_BURWHHlasnrJ8sRI7ogvS0shTCEyZiIvAln4KQYI7PD5EZhpMXFSNSBgNvquM9/s320/history.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664548187065315714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Oh how I loathe talking on the phone. I fear it really. In the way that many people fear public speaking. I could public speak for days, but don't ask me to answer the phone. The heart just flutters in panic. Because of this, my husband is the social secretary in my family and many people have learned to text. Also because of this, when someone in my family calls me (since they have long since learned better), I panic and think there must be a tragedy. So most of those calls go liket this: Hello? DON'T WORRY. NOTHING IS WRONG. I JUST HAD TO ASK YOU A QUESTION.<br /><br />So, I finally called someone I haven't talked to in a long time. Kaitanya (the one in the middle) is my history. I did a lot of growing up with her and she and I kind of drifted apart in the college and 20's year. Thank heavens for Facebook. Now we are reunited and "it feels so good". I finally called her the other day. Unfortunately, it was to talk about something sad that happened, but I hope it has opened up a door to many more happy conversations in the future.Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-41742416006117502462011-10-07T16:04:00.000-07:002011-10-07T16:10:42.389-07:00I am not lazy...Just busy. Kid in kindergarten, admittedly other blog taking attention, not accomplishing a lot, blah blah excuses. I did just change two things on the list to reflect a more current desire of doing-ness.<br /><br />But I am super excited about my other blog which gives me and some other fabulous gals (all are invited to play) the opportunity to be creative in a way that is fun and easy. We are all having a blast and I think I have even made some new friends.<br /><br />I have advertised here before, but check it out-<br /><br /><a href="http://stylinggame.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">THE STYLING GAME</span></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFyAa6oN6pMtYKg49SlMJhZTsjEmmezpNi8rVyjwigvfiIr9TL4JVn4Cu_YpKpBCzsI9EcTm3G97fYyad2kJBA1pA5XNHzK_1pAva9H3uUYePfqUwqBAtUkt6n4xi8HbUCjEolaOArNg8Y/s1600/the+women+one.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFyAa6oN6pMtYKg49SlMJhZTsjEmmezpNi8rVyjwigvfiIr9TL4JVn4Cu_YpKpBCzsI9EcTm3G97fYyad2kJBA1pA5XNHzK_1pAva9H3uUYePfqUwqBAtUkt6n4xi8HbUCjEolaOArNg8Y/s320/the+women+one.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660890934454546770" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />*this is me on my other blog today.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-64927771122746354442011-09-20T13:49:00.001-07:002011-09-20T14:06:53.984-07:00CRAFT ROOM!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnS7YwDcJkAx003LJPkAwBRRDyna_uqMIlWHW47PCkMPHlJrTaN5rXkt2dnWGJrnl8Tr-Plu0UgZl6U-_xmmEBR2uJo5OomG3Hp2hpiiWtHXnmxi6wpXKTlz1pmsH5_EtwAj38CqboYexA/s1600/closet+room+12.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnS7YwDcJkAx003LJPkAwBRRDyna_uqMIlWHW47PCkMPHlJrTaN5rXkt2dnWGJrnl8Tr-Plu0UgZl6U-_xmmEBR2uJo5OomG3Hp2hpiiWtHXnmxi6wpXKTlz1pmsH5_EtwAj38CqboYexA/s320/closet+room+12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654550225681577346" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Well, of course I would love it if it was fancier and prettier. And all of that may happen over time, but I believe I have finally organized my craft room/closet/de</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">n of happiness an</span></span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA84-Ua8RJIEVGB6od5aAYH5PXfYhwz86RsyP5DlEIWnSbcjdU378J8Q_i1xPn7zmPUfXasW_1B8S0BzmvHqAgchCB6efl2Jj4jTrhUzr6Zi-jVWh_lhyVBDUB56jJPk_ZVHrlD5kkGaQO/s1600/closet+room+3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA84-Ua8RJIEVGB6od5aAYH5PXfYhwz86RsyP5DlEIWnSbcjdU378J8Q_i1xPn7zmPUfXasW_1B8S0BzmvHqAgchCB6efl2Jj4jTrhUzr6Zi-jVWh_lhyVBDUB56jJPk_ZVHrlD5kkGaQO/s320/closet+room+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654547675062551346" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">d here are the </span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">pics t</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">o prove </span></span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3JXvt3hyS9m6F0oU6ppY0l5uTboDvLYUNuGfBuSjEyCe1YTAeXjDDb3IJpU2uq6fBr5BdCjfxrKelp9z_oxsxGrnI6D2zcrg1NKPbxoRDOu-miZiDik4VsI87sCFY8_C1zjJoJVg3vbH/s1600/closet+room+2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3JXvt3hyS9m6F0oU6ppY0l5uTboDvLYUNuGfBuSjEyCe1YTAeXjDDb3IJpU2uq6fBr5BdCjfxrKelp9z_oxsxGrnI6D2zcrg1NKPbxoRDOu-miZiDik4VsI87sCFY8_C1zjJoJVg3vbH/s320/closet+room+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654547667627574386" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">it.</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZqiiuJ9epaqCY00CzotcYYH5fvd-nkgNyx2sGmuUbOHiGidrvmDapWUhbd6jWwzxGD51JRPkl8nLHEpKu5vQClTAglXwhRDgenDhHTZQGP8c8la7kug7iGwGR6YUYgMURhUCGz5SZ0tb/s1600/closet+room+11.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZqiiuJ9epaqCY00CzotcYYH5fvd-nkgNyx2sGmuUbOHiGidrvmDapWUhbd6jWwzxGD51JRPkl8nLHEpKu5vQClTAglXwhRDgenDhHTZQGP8c8la7kug7iGwGR6YUYgMURhUCGz5SZ0tb/s320/closet+room+11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654550222115404562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ4mvDjQrhdkNWObAQp7xW6xNWAQv-ytl1L_oFv4MV7tfsoaulH5BBvmFWJABV4zdPuyYqtc3ETySkBpRlnUetaDOWYRa9TFVcItwZsq1CmhHdQ4qN5NHc3N1ugjninup97P6hUOQJ49bU/s1600/closet+room+10.jpg"><img style="float: left; 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margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioJ2veejWPb7tk9MyqUalviSF_wTBTVD0pQPFBYoHOUtTHRh_lOH_YfWdFfTyiZen0miXC303BkLnFanIWoaukCGZ7q_O0OyteoZcsQlVwkWc8tQrLIZ_tAxcwleb4SEu7IohSj_L7HwZm/s320/closet+room+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654547682509401458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span>Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-52994856620228976342011-09-07T14:37:00.001-07:002011-09-07T14:44:09.688-07:00Is this too lame?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpIpHzYopaucsJjA2q2epvgun5OW3spEnxWrDDbP0WqQmIhh_43zPbC2OM_V1aq1kxPlFkSLb-K0t8sfeEzN4gNpLCHyzOe55tmAtJb-Dd5FodM2rxbYtIJoq2eaox-40us8JuSvD16EX/s1600/paper-chain-people-boy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 169px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpIpHzYopaucsJjA2q2epvgun5OW3spEnxWrDDbP0WqQmIhh_43zPbC2OM_V1aq1kxPlFkSLb-K0t8sfeEzN4gNpLCHyzOe55tmAtJb-Dd5FodM2rxbYtIJoq2eaox-40us8JuSvD16EX/s320/paper-chain-people-boy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649736627435842706" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Well I finally got around to doing the paper doll cut out thingee I wanted to do. Now while the attached examples are no indication of artistic merit on my part, I did figure it out. It is really easy, I just had never done it before. I would love to be able to cut out lovely intricate cukoo clocks or something, but I guess this is a good start.<br /><br />These are supposed to be witches but they kind of turned out looking like trees.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvnA_LiZtL1Ot7jztUej_pZ6Dlz3i2RoRLRuY51gg8SO1OLMvpI1xuvKQhwaDRMnDga0EESr0prphIstCxYpE2rdN2vc4uejtbeG0KboOfPv-YotBir1RWPYrRPXHFTElJUii0bun_G8q/s1600/witch+cut+outs.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvnA_LiZtL1Ot7jztUej_pZ6Dlz3i2RoRLRuY51gg8SO1OLMvpI1xuvKQhwaDRMnDga0EESr0prphIstCxYpE2rdN2vc4uejtbeG0KboOfPv-YotBir1RWPYrRPXHFTElJUii0bun_G8q/s320/witch+cut+outs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649735953669613106" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />These are supposed to be people but they kind of look like they are from another planet.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2j3B-cPUljE084qD_zcEnKtODnvGp2qIAInHKZWZ6kXED-X9Jl25yCkp97glr0LbLk7q0a-EeYUp483VzdRHZ5U-M6ncycfpp4M9poAm1lR6QvA3KVCVjmwj5cxVWh0f1_poPfLPcykhT/s1600/alien+head+cut+outs.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2j3B-cPUljE084qD_zcEnKtODnvGp2qIAInHKZWZ6kXED-X9Jl25yCkp97glr0LbLk7q0a-EeYUp483VzdRHZ5U-M6ncycfpp4M9poAm1lR6QvA3KVCVjmwj5cxVWh0f1_poPfLPcykhT/s320/alien+head+cut+outs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649735955437601970" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Sorry my posts have been so sparse, but I have NOT forgotten this blog.Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-46352544121055339702011-08-23T12:33:00.000-07:002011-08-23T12:38:31.115-07:00Book Review<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcp1m0X7fhr_dFzafpCpljT1PCYiSYRQWawyS4ItQU1rBr3Q_FSFyWH8Y4dQZvOIbyswHtvnVBatq0Z_qiNhtc1vh7wzR3aMM0th9EaYg2jX8SeLYWRECxwSsE0JNSTINSnkv0L02bNMGX/s1600/bookcover.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcp1m0X7fhr_dFzafpCpljT1PCYiSYRQWawyS4ItQU1rBr3Q_FSFyWH8Y4dQZvOIbyswHtvnVBatq0Z_qiNhtc1vh7wzR3aMM0th9EaYg2jX8SeLYWRECxwSsE0JNSTINSnkv0L02bNMGX/s320/bookcover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644138036757435890" border="0" /></a>
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<br /></div>Sleeping Naked is Green is a hilarious book. What I like best about it is that it understands that sometimes this eco stuff (while really important) is a pain in the butt. And sometimes eco people (while brave and wonderful) can be really self-important too. I think the point of the book is do your best, but don't take yourself so seriously that you make people want to avoid your calls. My favorite part of the book is when our heroine returns after a business trip and finds out what happened while mom and sis house-sat (all the while trying to keep the green rules). Highly recommended by yours truly!
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<br />And here is the blog the book is about. She no longer updates on a regular basis, but if you have never read it before, it is all new to you.
<br /><a href="http://greenasathistle.com/">
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<br /></div>Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-69298658090073032432011-08-16T16:47:00.001-07:002011-08-16T16:51:37.341-07:00I will post...I promise...<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a random picture for your viewing pleasure. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaJDGacxtaN3gMi6Gz8BSHUObQDoLKiLCHj7wMym2SS_6DLQBlnej_Tv5J8etio3LOP0L_J4tXRnkoQqbsWHJ4KFJQ5RRxRuaGZv8A-YwStiUczryRwXnFT-W4xwPLqIMmEENnxBvInoi/s1600/zelda+with+pigs.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZaJDGacxtaN3gMi6Gz8BSHUObQDoLKiLCHj7wMym2SS_6DLQBlnej_Tv5J8etio3LOP0L_J4tXRnkoQqbsWHJ4KFJQ5RRxRuaGZv8A-YwStiUczryRwXnFT-W4xwPLqIMmEENnxBvInoi/s320/zelda+with+pigs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641605445973446130" border="0" /></a>
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<br />And in the meantime, you can always check out my other blog.
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<br /><a style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);" href="http://stylinggame.blogspot.com/">www.stylinggame.blogspot.com</a>
<br />Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-32423598114436742352011-08-01T12:08:00.000-07:002011-08-01T12:35:06.536-07:00Slight change to the original idea...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSuITrxutPwvJz3jBjXowbvW318yYH-DD4HtzxVNeEhZFm5thGox75Syes-VxlZMVsnISs_f9QrLQQG0DF4-4yaLJO7GuaLpee4haXA6P-yzpfI65dRQWS2sV8YwzK4k2IYu6FuinSDKaF/s1600/dr.+pepper+syrup.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSuITrxutPwvJz3jBjXowbvW318yYH-DD4HtzxVNeEhZFm5thGox75Syes-VxlZMVsnISs_f9QrLQQG0DF4-4yaLJO7GuaLpee4haXA6P-yzpfI65dRQWS2sV8YwzK4k2IYu6FuinSDKaF/s320/dr.+pepper+syrup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635969456886602418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Invent a new cookie recipe is what the list says, but I suppose as the maker of the list, I have the option of improvising. I have tried to come up with a few cookie recipes, but basically I like chocolate chip cookies, and <span style="font-weight: bold;">absolutely</span> I don't enjoy any chocolate chip cookies as much as I like <a href="http://101thingees.blogspot.com/2010/05/big-visit.html">MY</a> chocolate chip cookies. I have no need for a new cookie recipe, but I don't have a go-to for cake. NOW I DO. So I am checkin' cookie recipe off the list, cuz I think this idea was brilliant.<br /><br />Chocolate Cherry Dr. Pepper Cake<br /><br />Ingredients:<br />3 cans Diet Cherry Dr. Pepper soda<br />1 dark choclate boxed cake mix<br />powdered sugar<br />chocolate chips<br /><br />Mix one full 12 ounce can of the soda into the chocolate cake mix. Once you are good and mixed up, you are done. NO MORE INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE. Pour into a oiled and floured cake pan (I made a sheet cake) and bake as directed.<br />While the cake is baking, pour another can of soda into a sauce pan and add a bunch (I basically used half of my powdered sugar bag) of powdered sugar. Stir the mixture up until no lumps and boil until it is a syrup.<br />When the cake comes out of the oven, use a butter knife to put holes all over the cake, then pour the syrup on top. I made two cakes and this batch of syrup made enough for both, so if you are making one cake, either only use half or maybe half the syrup recipe?<br />Then put some chocolate chips in a bowl and moisten with some more soda (not too much or it will be too runny- better to have to add more soda than to have too much). Melt the chips and soda in the microwave till you get a smooth frosting texture.<br />Spread the melted chocolate over the top of the glazed cake. The chocolate does a nice job of hiding all the holes you poked.<br /><br />Now you have a delicious cake. I took this to a birthday party at a restaurant last night and even the waitress had a fit over it. This is so moist and rich. You would never know that there is not butter or eggs involved.<br /><br />p.s. Sorry for the approximated measuring. This is just how i cook.<br />p.p.s. Sorry that the only picture I have is of the "morning after" syrup sitting on my stove.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGj_mmvzDf3xA36NeTeslsLgsFLMPZV-U8UR0ilWuR-ZZsQY85jjl4MuYzRsG0TMHeOKJqAXh_uQr11RvkOWqvQCmtLiQS2kf1ptvhU-tyzWV_QUtNMXTS7P5H2lL7hZud9soAhsyCWWZL/s1600/image_drpeppercherry_calendar1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGj_mmvzDf3xA36NeTeslsLgsFLMPZV-U8UR0ilWuR-ZZsQY85jjl4MuYzRsG0TMHeOKJqAXh_uQr11RvkOWqvQCmtLiQS2kf1ptvhU-tyzWV_QUtNMXTS7P5H2lL7hZud9soAhsyCWWZL/s320/image_drpeppercherry_calendar1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635970221288943842" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-16219096477420615042011-07-25T12:35:00.000-07:002011-07-25T12:39:10.262-07:00WHAT??????!!!!!!!!Ok, so I basically have a black thumb but I have been trying to garden a little because I fancy myself a farmer at heart (even though I would be a starving farmer because I SUCK at it). But yesterday on my every so many days stroll past the ole Zuchini plant, this is what I found:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpHxYMAqK6o5MWyKludZCZHaS0ax59Avdats1ZieKT0ocGEAX-R2WOZzZvt9LHASDEiH7j_ru4WV9uC3ukYaQ7eADcX23XZA8OfgG0AshpCK32j8_lEOpalr6DH5bs68-uvfN99vVNn83/s1600/zuchini.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitpHxYMAqK6o5MWyKludZCZHaS0ax59Avdats1ZieKT0ocGEAX-R2WOZzZvt9LHASDEiH7j_ru4WV9uC3ukYaQ7eADcX23XZA8OfgG0AshpCK32j8_lEOpalr6DH5bs68-uvfN99vVNn83/s320/zuchini.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633376659915245762" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />WHAAAATTT???!!!<br /><br />When did this happen? I think magic zuchini elves welded this onto my plant in the middle of the night. How do you go from nothing to giant so fast? I don't pretend to understand.<br /><br />Also, please check out the new blog I have with my best friend. It is lots of fun!<br /><a href="http://www.stylinggame.blogspot.com/"><br />The Styling Game</a>Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-91105020595866378592011-07-18T15:51:00.000-07:002011-07-18T15:57:38.151-07:00To Kill a Mockingbird<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn0xNwo5LoGxN1wC8MK0UwS_a-zacLm5yyc7f-KARrKjSDT-dqdvJxFEnbMJ6osPXplDT7aHny1L-jfKP-kK0m80c_EmF_nha1zheTbaczVgDa1FQrOych6uzf7BJ1wQ2bFCdVRkSJlsE0/s1600/To+Kill+a+Mockingbird_.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn0xNwo5LoGxN1wC8MK0UwS_a-zacLm5yyc7f-KARrKjSDT-dqdvJxFEnbMJ6osPXplDT7aHny1L-jfKP-kK0m80c_EmF_nha1zheTbaczVgDa1FQrOych6uzf7BJ1wQ2bFCdVRkSJlsE0/s320/To+Kill+a+Mockingbird_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630829210111148130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>So beautiful. I am spellbound. I understand why people name their kids Harper and Scout after reading this book. It is so amazing. I love it when a book haunts me. This one will for a long time.<br /><br />P.S. I have done 27 of the items on my list. More than a 1/4 of the way through.Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-27660283328233606832011-07-13T11:02:00.000-07:002011-07-13T11:10:11.999-07:00A harvest<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzGGUoou4hQY8m3Fo5BC-JFlNZdjSTaAWbKY-Y6-Aui_EBl5VwuCLhzSYxJn1kIl4YSJx8r6zRx_J_JV5CSNEzoN9z-_4oiWWsdJl5ZxCLVT28eg6MVGgQXBelBQKizwqn94RYIrYuWFR/s1600/plum+tree.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCzGGUoou4hQY8m3Fo5BC-JFlNZdjSTaAWbKY-Y6-Aui_EBl5VwuCLhzSYxJn1kIl4YSJx8r6zRx_J_JV5CSNEzoN9z-_4oiWWsdJl5ZxCLVT28eg6MVGgQXBelBQKizwqn94RYIrYuWFR/s320/plum+tree.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628899196692611026" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJo8smp_TQnORnStcYVYPAB6ijuRMIq_iUXR9z_E7UUrSHCEJLDvAcvbJAEa4duRSC8zfXEwq0veySc3nktfCidFbbpdgNVbJE_Bn2WDMFy46TPeQ1o1mX99vpk8PPDcpjcK7BMS_3Oadt/s1600/bucket+o+plums.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJo8smp_TQnORnStcYVYPAB6ijuRMIq_iUXR9z_E7UUrSHCEJLDvAcvbJAEa4duRSC8zfXEwq0veySc3nktfCidFbbpdgNVbJE_Bn2WDMFy46TPeQ1o1mX99vpk8PPDcpjcK7BMS_3Oadt/s320/bucket+o+plums.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628899197614252194" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Our plum tree has not been raped by the evil squirrels (unlike her poor sister the peach tree)! We got a mess o' plums up in here.<br /></div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-ZvM1cCpSyC6VIrjIc2G3rWnEAUFjp9h929g_tBYvirDqgiWTdul8QtGwvh5FqB3BhGq9twDH_7oBEq9I6nd-yfANXvzgzNtHV0TddBUJ9ygdoXg8IXjXyJ4bD-lRcn1nu2q09yZ2HbS/s1600/sparkle+fingers.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-ZvM1cCpSyC6VIrjIc2G3rWnEAUFjp9h929g_tBYvirDqgiWTdul8QtGwvh5FqB3BhGq9twDH_7oBEq9I6nd-yfANXvzgzNtHV0TddBUJ9ygdoXg8IXjXyJ4bD-lRcn1nu2q09yZ2HbS/s320/sparkle+fingers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628899206911835410" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESgVCrOU0ZFodKzQSUvrPWcENx-x0lR9sgVwVjOae-aKwVbj2j4bfkW_JaT4oCxDKTho2WZdq2bEp71B9aFX9GU-LBz1UU2-3Ugy54jDv3zjHNSuq5biev1hleS7-VnSNuOTR2dz857TQ/s1600/sparkle+toes.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESgVCrOU0ZFodKzQSUvrPWcENx-x0lR9sgVwVjOae-aKwVbj2j4bfkW_JaT4oCxDKTho2WZdq2bEp71B9aFX9GU-LBz1UU2-3Ugy54jDv3zjHNSuq5biev1hleS7-VnSNuOTR2dz857TQ/s320/sparkle+toes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628899206994261906" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Also, on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">recommendation</span> my dear friend Renee at <a href="http://reneeseastofeden.blogspot.com/2011/07/salon-effects-by-sally-hansen-so-far.html">East of Eden</a>, I am trying out some Sally Hansen nail effects. I thought they would be good for the girls, who like to have painted nails but do not so much have the patience for the nails to dry (thereby negating entirely the painting of the nails- not to mention the mess). First off, they are expensive- it was $10.49 for one box. However, with careful application (aka it took forever), I did both of the girls' hands and my toes and still have a few left over. So far they have survived a night of sleep and a morning shower. I am enjoying my toe glitteriness and the girls love it. We shall see how it goes.Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-54277744553927876442011-07-11T12:00:00.001-07:002011-07-11T12:00:44.588-07:00I have been on vacation...But I am back today and I am sure I will be motivated in just no time at all to make a proper post.<br /><br />TTFN!Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-25042528329870500942011-06-27T12:00:00.000-07:002011-06-27T12:14:19.941-07:00I painted my shoes!I have been wanting this pair of yellow shoes forever. Nevermind. I can't find them online anymore. They were Seychelles, they were yellow, they were fabulous, they were expensive!<br /><br />So left to my own devices with some internet tutoring and a pair of ivory shoes I don't wear much, I set off about making my dreams come true.<br /><br />Here is a pic of one shoe with one coat of yellow (it ended up taking three coats) and one shoe as they started.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoQjxxqYlF8wJh3fwHtjCe6ovW0WR5ubmSbg_V704kb_7Z8grgpHcZYZ9d2lfPhukgxIkVxYQk166lVRs8mQ65tkNa7pRk8Eq8t-E0Xh0hR4qM7yHJRnyb8tN53rAsJ4TwB87uWXOs5zXw/s1600/pre+yellow+shoes.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoQjxxqYlF8wJh3fwHtjCe6ovW0WR5ubmSbg_V704kb_7Z8grgpHcZYZ9d2lfPhukgxIkVxYQk166lVRs8mQ65tkNa7pRk8Eq8t-E0Xh0hR4qM7yHJRnyb8tN53rAsJ4TwB87uWXOs5zXw/s320/pre+yellow+shoes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622979641664819570" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here are the finished shoes from my point of view.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2kYK31i7KZMS0weZEauMRkr37JFPb9s3oCFGOsaqdqE2shONVs1xf6_v-vkvOPD29cqq7uCluPUwoD8UOfcDELPiuWZXsiLp499Q519SduTUdsGyGgOHwUEqby8m638x3f9rjhhKOXjOa/s1600/yellow+shoes.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2kYK31i7KZMS0weZEauMRkr37JFPb9s3oCFGOsaqdqE2shONVs1xf6_v-vkvOPD29cqq7uCluPUwoD8UOfcDELPiuWZXsiLp499Q519SduTUdsGyGgOHwUEqby8m638x3f9rjhhKOXjOa/s320/yellow+shoes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622979110771331170" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Here is a sort of blurry pic of me rocking the shoes.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyrpEgQsRA9_Vi9IMiAz3GodjdVaZnuVvlaif_LU1EEpvYaWE8Jyb6TLn0aWjTZ0AYvgauvaHxqmdiS0Nj_FWkWYc189bVD_rm9KO-tAIjmwOJ6VRt2fGstb21xbg1aPmTESWIBZ_dL-nt/s1600/whole+outfit.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyrpEgQsRA9_Vi9IMiAz3GodjdVaZnuVvlaif_LU1EEpvYaWE8Jyb6TLn0aWjTZ0AYvgauvaHxqmdiS0Nj_FWkWYc189bVD_rm9KO-tAIjmwOJ6VRt2fGstb21xbg1aPmTESWIBZ_dL-nt/s320/whole+outfit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622979640026011186" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Basically, you take acrylic paint and mix it with acrylic fabric medium. I would suggest you purchase or use a shoe that has a color that you would not mind showing through a little because the color remains a bit translucent (at least it did with yellow). I actually applied the paint with balled-up paper towel because I forgot to buy sponge brushes at the fabric store and I was too lazy to go back. I had to let the shoes dry about 5 days before I chanced wearing them and even now they are a tiny bit tacky to the touch so I wouldn't suggest this technique on shoes you plan to wear in particularly dirty/dusty areas. I have worn them out in the world once and they fared just fine.<br /><br />Happy almost July 4!Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-61368087111636976672011-06-13T10:23:00.000-07:002011-06-13T10:37:02.319-07:00Use it up. Wear it out. Make it do or do without!I sort of really love that mantra. I can't say that I always live by it. Being a working mom makes me often err on the side of convenience. In this case however, I am happy to say that I made it work!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CUctFcd-x8xdMm8n53rLX2qav6GQyEruzBlVV5pkk7Cxv0Qsf97JHTkdHsDPuHMxT7HFuqS93DlISLeAZQ8lY9_pfqlALhmc5VbpjeaMTPKaboNcandSINVwM83LnbiN38Lo6eGlgjx-/s1600/undone+shoe.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CUctFcd-x8xdMm8n53rLX2qav6GQyEruzBlVV5pkk7Cxv0Qsf97JHTkdHsDPuHMxT7HFuqS93DlISLeAZQ8lY9_pfqlALhmc5VbpjeaMTPKaboNcandSINVwM83LnbiN38Lo6eGlgjx-/s320/undone+shoe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617759111553057058" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I have a pair of very lovely deep red patent leather mary janes that were unfortunately assaulted by the doggy that we tried to adopt about 6 months ago. He only got one, but boy did he do it up on that one. I love those shoes and have been really sad not to have them, so I decided that something must be done. I am a resourceful gal. I knew I could come up with something.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd-45sLgm5CkLY5G-MQoa0nish2YmbPbG3YaPFAbNnN8PnJhIHVsixOvQUgNga064DPpOKVWZ74AA9dWXEksHZD5x8SZUfBC4yxs9ZY7m0DATvu0rfGeaFBlH5nPYCzHZeh0fzLKZJ6_jc/s1600/undone+close-up.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd-45sLgm5CkLY5G-MQoa0nish2YmbPbG3YaPFAbNnN8PnJhIHVsixOvQUgNga064DPpOKVWZ74AA9dWXEksHZD5x8SZUfBC4yxs9ZY7m0DATvu0rfGeaFBlH5nPYCzHZeh0fzLKZJ6_jc/s320/undone+close-up.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617759089467375346" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />The first thing I did was cut off the chewed up patent leather on the heel of the trashed shoe (doggie also removed the tip on the heel). My first idea was to try duct tape painted to match. No pictures exist of this fail (because it was a FAIL). Then I got the idea to try ribbon. So I went to the craft store and what I found instead was this cool velveteen paper on the scrapbooking aisle. Almost perfect match! And it had this neat sort of rubbery backing that made it extra sturdy but also bendy.<br /><br />First I removed the tip from the shoe that had one (more on that later). Then I cut strips of the velvet paper and craft glued them to the shoe. Once they dried, I trimmed to fit and then at a total loss for what to do with the tips, I first tried cutting materials from old shoes I don't wear anymore to fashion new matching tips (nope). Then I decided to cut black felt to fit. It looked great. I put three coats of craft glue on the felt to make it sturdy and maybe a little moisture-proof. I am really happy with the results. I haven't worn them yet. June gloom lurks in California and I think these will have to be shoes worn when there is no chance of showers. Will update when I wear them out.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3ZT5k5433hYhkPusLWRM0ecBxervuIeV0wX-ompL1dzr57V3QNMJG79mXt2LE_TvWIdxG4Lkj4seuoTyyeI5uWwYIeDVvfHe8O2tgexDK-V7okBXkMhqeK4_Fp1FszQxah8ZAvWj5DBQ/s1600/fixed+up+shoe.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3ZT5k5433hYhkPusLWRM0ecBxervuIeV0wX-ompL1dzr57V3QNMJG79mXt2LE_TvWIdxG4Lkj4seuoTyyeI5uWwYIeDVvfHe8O2tgexDK-V7okBXkMhqeK4_Fp1FszQxah8ZAvWj5DBQ/s320/fixed+up+shoe.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617759076896878690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBEXT6Nij_KfuPmyIOvoQ1IDQwg2NFQXb2WcXbrvKj0yF1BRlbtopvO0NAfpdu7rahyphenhyphenVmJP0mfzdc9PxD6YgnVS34B7ZRIHzeMP59JW_uotI5aQmHzixfcOfjr0XFVSufO-l9IarMZjQTH/s1600/shoe+bottom.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBEXT6Nij_KfuPmyIOvoQ1IDQwg2NFQXb2WcXbrvKj0yF1BRlbtopvO0NAfpdu7rahyphenhyphenVmJP0mfzdc9PxD6YgnVS34B7ZRIHzeMP59JW_uotI5aQmHzixfcOfjr0XFVSufO-l9IarMZjQTH/s320/shoe+bottom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617759080852317602" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Whoopee!</div>Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6821158860839423627.post-90355653991801133442011-06-07T13:16:00.000-07:002011-06-07T13:20:36.316-07:00$5!?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbDFzINuNROV8XZke1GbDtCLpXygJwJ1rtNRp_-PuLrcxGfXnvqO4c6hYOtMQsSmDVRoDN17p84bCFcD8fyK_Jfzo3td0z8_yiTj4Vbmr8UmJj0URIrZTmvr9ykE7eOTi4nn0UVK_MOv0/s1600/dresser+excitement.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbDFzINuNROV8XZke1GbDtCLpXygJwJ1rtNRp_-PuLrcxGfXnvqO4c6hYOtMQsSmDVRoDN17p84bCFcD8fyK_Jfzo3td0z8_yiTj4Vbmr8UmJj0URIrZTmvr9ykE7eOTi4nn0UVK_MOv0/s320/dresser+excitement.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615574749136275298" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Look at my new $5 dresser. I am soooo pleased.<br /><br />Also, I had to make a vet costume for miss Z's preschool graduation. I think it turned out mighty fine.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-V2XtA1d6YGERLyiHiRLQF2PixpwasMZ1Q0ZaE6qFSrGV9ez-BduXAWGV668G-TNog-Y3CZdR0_ik4VxvgeA-NmMODxTfzLlxq2ztbOH3fyR8MMqFOoIXJfOC0l0C3_YhTW_-5A3UomW4/s1600/vet+pic+1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-V2XtA1d6YGERLyiHiRLQF2PixpwasMZ1Q0ZaE6qFSrGV9ez-BduXAWGV668G-TNog-Y3CZdR0_ik4VxvgeA-NmMODxTfzLlxq2ztbOH3fyR8MMqFOoIXJfOC0l0C3_YhTW_-5A3UomW4/s320/vet+pic+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615574759236976674" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMuG6DmPeN-Rqs9VfCinNnCKxsnc7pcf7DcxH23OcgSPDHODsH0NlfhBq8JKlOFlpwQ2MfJ_Reyzj1-IXncddvqv2FCaUrrJCreeai5JBwgWybWoKqQpPvICRo6EHPTDXnfF8jmJeBcXPT/s1600/vet+pic+2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMuG6DmPeN-Rqs9VfCinNnCKxsnc7pcf7DcxH23OcgSPDHODsH0NlfhBq8JKlOFlpwQ2MfJ_Reyzj1-IXncddvqv2FCaUrrJCreeai5JBwgWybWoKqQpPvICRo6EHPTDXnfF8jmJeBcXPT/s320/vet+pic+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615574783267717810" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />And I have decided my couch has too much in the way of brown-ness. Nothing is big enough to cover the whole thing so I have come up with the idea of being deliberately patchy. My hubz thinks I am insane. So far, I like it.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOo96ZSiAJhJ0RRfn6x1zidrIDyDOL451G6J4h942-OXSVWWqUYEhDL78pO4kqPoXRzkRCfZpBU-DmC_WeCrEBkS0Z3qwBdQKr8r_uCATU2niSRip_f4u2PM3OCIXRC6l41iaGZKCJKr3/s1600/sofa+revamp.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOo96ZSiAJhJ0RRfn6x1zidrIDyDOL451G6J4h942-OXSVWWqUYEhDL78pO4kqPoXRzkRCfZpBU-DmC_WeCrEBkS0Z3qwBdQKr8r_uCATU2niSRip_f4u2PM3OCIXRC6l41iaGZKCJKr3/s320/sofa+revamp.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615574755912971218" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Lonestarcasiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09495245009176908519noreply@blogger.com1