Working the last 2 nights and it is hard to be back. My knee is out of wack again and my back hurts. New changes at work depress me. Wish the management would just let us do our job without piling all the other stuff on us. And wouldn't it be great if we got compliments instead of told all the things we need to improve. They take a system that isn't broken and break it all the time. I just shake my head and count the days until I can retire.
2 more nights to go. I was charge tonight. No major problems. Just busy. Came home and watched the horney bucks chase the does through the trees. The does didn't look to interested, There were a couple of nice looking bucks out there this time.
Well, time for bed. I am mentally worn out. See you all later.
My MIL's nieces are here from Missouri. They are both chiefs so it is always wonderful when they come because they cook wonderful food and are fun to be around. My MIL always perks up. Yippy, none of Julie's cooking!
Yesterday they bought out the store to make homemade lasagna, the chiefs way. I make lasagna I heat the oven, put the box in and wait 90 minutes. They make the lasagna you spend at least 5 hours cutting, chopping, grating,peeling, slicing, browning, tasting, baking, laughing, sipping on a cold beer and whipping up a wonderful side salad lasagna. The results are much more impressive then the boxed one I usually serve and I have not seen my MIL eat such a large potion in months. And a salad! Plus the really great news! She made 2 and we froze one. We can have it again.
Ricks cousin is addicted to Menards our home repair store. Every time she comes we have to go to Menards. We have to walk every single isle. Its a hoot. They are leaving today and then tomorrow we have more relatives coming on for a couple of days and Saturday another. Of course this is my first day back to work so I will only see them for short periods.
Yesterday my van bit the dust again. We have been having trouble with the fuel rail. Thought we had it fixed, but as soon as the weather cooled priceless gas started shooting out all over. Rick tried to fix it which made him reek of gas which in turn gave me an asthma attack. So to replace it will cost us 500 dollars. Gee, what fun. Now what rock will I find that under. So we are down to 1 car. Hard to do when we are living in 2 houses. And our furnace which we put a new fan motor in now needs a new fan. Plus my dental insurance went up 120% and my medical. Can we say ouch here!
I walked Zoey in the woods and heard a loud crack. Looking up I was a branch coming down with a squirrel hanging on for dear life. It hit the ground with a thud. Poor little thing. It sat there stunned for awhile but then took off. Even Zoey looked concerned.
Well, time to pop in the shower and get over to my MIL's. I am hoping work goes well and the next 4 nights fly by. Have a great weekend.
The falling leaves
fell off of my trees
the falling leaves of
mostly green
They covered my lawn
No grass could I see
If they think I am raking them
well they are wrong
Because I didn't get my lawn mowed
for 2 months
The falling leaves look
better then that tall grass.
And if I am patient
and I can be patient
the falling snow
will hide the leaves
This is a song
about a lazy homeowner
who hates yardwork
and this is the end.
The end
Oh man, don't ya just love bad poetry? Its just so........well so bad :-)
Absolutely great tasting and low fat and healthy also. Here you go Jeanie.
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 to 1 1/2 pounds of chicken breasts cut into chunks
1/2 medium onion, chopped.
2 cups chicken broth (16) oz
1 can diced green chiles (4) oz
2 cans of great northern beans (15.5) drained and rinsed.
1 cup of white button mushrooms, quartered, ( I like the baby bella's also)
1 tsp cilantro, chopped.
2 tablespoon of southwestern seasoning, bam!
Heat the oil in a large pot over a medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside. In the same pot add the onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook until they are tender but not browned. Stir in the chicken broth, green chiles, beans, cilantro and seasoning. Return the chicken to the pot, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Top with shredded montary jack cheese and fat free sour cream. This is a phase 1 recipe for those doing south beach. Makes 6 servings.
My days seem long, but boring. I would rather be strolling along the path above. Oh well, time enough to do that. I was reading through my journal from last year looking for my white chili recipe. What a difference a year has made. I need to get back into that mindset of dieting and being happy go lucky. Gee, I used to have a sense of humor!
Today I stayed with my MIL while Rick did some things here that needed to be done to get ready for, horrors, winter. My MIL is much weaker, but true to how she has always been is extremely weak especially while your there. She needs maximum help to get her feet in bed and get out bed when I am downstairs. When I was upstairs cleaning up she pops and goes into the kitchen for a muffin. Hummmmmm. I told her to not wear us out too soon as she was going to need us for real in the future, but she just grinned.
She is talking alot about dying and getting close to the end. I think she is depressed. Upset BIL hasn't called in over 3 weeks and tired of the same boring routine. Not so bored she wants to go for a ride or do anything different, just bored. Still not having pain much, just occasionally. Thats good.
For supper I made beef stroganoff. You know what? Cooking is not all its made up to be. I don't mind cooking so much as thinking about what to cook. I want to be a chief. Have someone else do all the chopping and cleaning. Then I might like to cook. Who knows.
Well, I have to make this short. I still can't find my white chili recipe. Darn. I plan on having it for supper and I love the recipe I have. I know it in my archives somewhere. Ta all.
I got to the house after our walk yesterday and Ebony was in the middle of room. Zoey ran up, sniffed her and took off to smell something else. You should have seen this cat, it was so funny. You have all seen a cat stalking something.....extreme slow motion. That is what the cat did. Very slowly crouching down low she made her way across the room to under the table, slowly slowly probably thinking to herself....OK, make no sudden moves, no moves that will make that huge dog want to chase me. The second Zoey wasn't looking Ebony ripped off up the stairs and into the back bedroom closet where she stayed the entire time Zoey was there. Now how are they suppose to get along and get to know each other that way, LOL. Finally after about 4 hours I brought Zoey home. I was afraid the cat would have a burst bladder or worse yet use the closet. So all in all not to bad. I guess I don't have to worry about Zoey. She never really settled down at my MIL's though. Maybe today will be better.
Our supper was superb last night. Rick grilled some steaks and I made baked sweet potatoes and brussel sprouts with sauted pecan's on top. We had a delicious bread and apple pie for dessert though no one ate the pie as we were stuffed.
My MIL always say we cook too gourmet for her. What was gourmet about that? Although a good cook my MIL always only used salt and pepper as spices and usually make a roast, potatoes, gravy and a vegetable. She would boil the veggies to within an inch of their life. I like mine crisper and steamed. Never was fond of gravy and there is a way to make pork roast without having it dry as shoe leather. Salt....well occasionally. My MIL salts her salt. My MIL does however make the worlds best apple pie. I judge everyone by hers.
Rick gave me the sweetest card. We don't exchange gifts, haven't for years. Seems silly when we do it all year when we find something we think the other will like. More spontaneous and fun that way.
I forgot to set clocks back. Rick always did that. Usually I worked until they changed the date and would have to either work an extra hour, boo, or work one less. For some reason 13 1/2 hours was a killer. Its amazing what a difference one more hours makes.
Well, time to get off my butt and get the dog walked before we go to my MIL's. Still haven't heard from the BIL in weeks. Peace and quiet. We are having company at my MIL's so I am going to do some cleaning. It usually looks good but I have to vacuum and dust. I have the beds ready and I want to clean the upstairs bathroom. Hope everyone has a great day.
