Oh, Oh!

What could happen to the body if the pants remain at half mast.  The walking will become a shuffle way before its time.



A very interesting photograph showing how a teacher protects her class on a field trip in Israel.   The caption mentioned that in Israel they protect the children while in America, the Liberals want to make sure the children get condoms . . . Makes me wonder how the children will turn out living in such a 'screwed' up world.    



Just a lovely picture of a winter morning after a snow storm.   Peaceful , calm and serene a good way to start your day today.      We have a howling strong wind and more rain creating anything but peace and calmness to the day, . . . but on the other hand, we can find an easy chair and a good book;   or baking cookies and cakes would help to keep us busy which reminds me a friend sent a recipe for a Chive Vinaigrette which you might like to try on your next big salad . . .. 1/3 cup chopped chives/ 1/4 cup white vinegar and a splash of sherry vinegar (optional)/1 small shallot, coarsely chopped/1 tsp Dijon mustard/2/3 cup vegetable oil/1/3cup extra virgin olive oil/ . . . Puree first four ingredients in blender until smooth.  With machine running gradually add vegetable oil, then olive oil.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.    Now if I had a blender I might try making some vinaigrette dressing but I  haven't had one in years.   I make a salad dressing that is a bit more simple and very tasty . . . an old adopted Italian grandmother told me how to make a good dressing for a salad. . . all you do is add a little more oil than vinegar to your salad, shake the salt and pepper in and eat it all up.....how much?   Who knows she was a pinch and snip cook so you take an educated guess and find it is delicious.
So today, don't bother about the weather, it is going to be what it is no matter what we think it should be.    Dress warmly and don't set yourself up for a 'bug';   sniffles for Christmas is not in.    Don't forget to meet and greet your family and friends with a smile from the eyes which reflect your true feelings for the day;  and of course . . . hugs, hugs, hugs... one never gets enough of those.    As I often told my children , "You get out of life what you put into it . . . no more, no less"  . . . so work on putting a lot into your life today.     Hugs to all.