So...whats for dinner?
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Yay for Sharon, and you Eric! I hope she finds the job to be calm enough that it doesn't sap her re-newed energy. The good news is that being around adolescents is always energizing.
I have really been missing my job (tho it was really two jobs, which I could no longer manage with my new lower energy level....and poor sleep), then my principal called early this AM to vent, and get my clinical opinion and resources for some of the kids/families who have not been doing well since I left.
Makes me sad, a little guilty for abandoning everyone for my own needs (tho really necessary), and sort of relieved that I don'tbhave to face those challenges every single day after a bad night's sleep! How's that for major ambivalence!! So at least if I can help her out sometimes, and do weekly consultation with the person who is replacing me. That will be plenty....
DH and I are "rug doctoring" our family room rug which has seen nothing but a vacuum for three years. Keeping my fingers crossed that any Lacey "remnants" come up well.
Kay, I love the idea of squash/leek soup. I like it better than using the leeks for potato/leek soup. I will check to see if I can freeze it... and if so will make it today, to clear out some of the produce in the fridge.0 -
Lacey...don't feel guilty....in my 3rd job (emergency response), they pound into us to take care of ourselves first...that if we go down we can't help others....and the other responders have one additional person to handle.
The class is one section of high school AP physics, so the kids should be pretty good to have.0 -
Here's a pumpkin recipe that sounded really good to me
http://mobile.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/08/pumpkin-pasties-harry-potter-recipe.html0 -
Eric, I bet Sharon enjoys teaching that class. AP classes can be a challenge and not just because of the scholastic level. About 15 years ago I got in touch with my high school physics teacher. When I was a senior our school college prep program was on of the top in the state. It had been chosen by MIT to test a new physics textbook and this one class was the test group and we had been selected as the top 15 students in the senior class. He told me we were a special challenge not just because of the textbook program but because of the mischief we got into. Said we were the most ingenious group he ever had. His was one of only two high school classes that ever managed to challenge me....the other was drama. And he and the drama coach were the only two teachers that figured out that I was the inciter behind some of the more notorious stunts.
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She has taught AP physics before and loved it. Kids from a decade ago still will say high to her and thank her.
If the position turns into a full time one, it will be a 4 honors and 1 AP physics class at the school district's college prep high school.
She's a nuclear engineer by training, so she's good with the content...gotta brag on her a bit!
It sounds like you also had the "sneaky, smart and a sense of humor trait" too. :-)0 -
Eric, The sad thing is that those two teachers and the head of the Drama Tepartment in college were the only three teachers that ever managed to get me to apply myself to my studies. I had a B+ average and studying meant reading the text the night before the test. I suppose that it says something about me that my favorite type of humor has always been the pun.0
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Chabba, that sounds a lot like me.
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Tonight's dinner was a simple chicken soup with some diced veggies and Greek pasta. We both wanted something light after so much restaurant food. Gave me time to make the "house" granola for husband's breakfast. I made him chop the fruit though. That is the tedious part.
*susan*
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Eric,
So happy to hear that Sharon is regaining her energy! It is so frustrating to not be able to do the things that you want to do... Congrats to her on her new job and WOW..... a nuclear engineer!! She definitely has earned those bragging rights!!
Chabba,
Didn't have you pegged as a trouble maker... Lol!! The smart ones are usually the most diabolical! I'm sure you all gave them a run for their money back in the day!! HeHeHe....... Would love to hear of your capers!
Tonight was Michelle's Waldorf Salad (very, very good) and Cheese Steak sandwiches. Would love to call them Philly Cheese Steaks but I'm certain they are not authentic the way I make them! Have to meet strict criteria to put the Philly stamp on it, right Kay...Lol!!!
AuntieNance,
Those Pumpkin Pasties look really good!!!! I am definitely in the mood for pumpkin something.... I think because it turned turned cold here so it feels truly like fall.....
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Seaside, if you make them before me, please let us know how they were!
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Nancy,
Will do!! As a short-cut I wonder how it would be to use a refrigerated Pillsbury pie crust... I haven't ever made a crust from scratch before but, maybe it's time I give it a whirl... What's the worst that can happen?!!! Famous last words...lol!0 -
Eric, so glad Sharon is getting stronger, I wish we would hear from her.
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Seaside, I never participated in the "capers". I simpley planted ideas, a comment or an innocent question to get the perpetrators thinking. Rarely did the perpetrators even know where they got the idea.
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Chabba,
Even better!! Shear genius to influence the others while staying out of it yourself!! lol
Wish I had shared your planning.... I seemed to always be involved in different "activities" that seemed like a good idea at the time... And I was always in the group that got caught!! Learned my lesson after a bit that it was so much easier and less stressful to just toe the line..lol!0 -
I never got caught. :-)
I too wish Sharon would get on here.
Sharon is a nuclear engineer. Mickey (fiancee) had been accepted to med school and was going to be a pediatrician. I guess I was trying to be a kept man.
Dinner tonight was frozen yogurt....0 -
I am happy for Sharon, and being married to a nuclear has its, um, moments. Kind of like a Vulcan..... Ask what time it is, you will.get 11:02 not 11:00 or about 5 after! LOL actually most engineers are kind of like that. My DH is nuclear, and one of my DD is a chemical engineer. That's what keeps life interesting. LOL
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Glad Sharon is feeling better Eric.
I had a pretty good meal last nite. My friend had brought me a ton of tomatoes. I made a tomato sauce and then stuffed green peppers. they weren't quite done, the green peppers could have been a bit softer but the flavor of italian sausage, ground beef, crumbs and such was good. I made kale chips (there are never enough), had some grape leaves from the Arab market and goat cheese. My fam likes the unusual things and do the dishes nicely if i cook a great meal. They'll do the dishes but i kind of have to yell at them. Actually they are getting pretty good and getting 'em done, efficiently and thoroughly.. They like to stay for dinner and invite their friends.
I am kind of famous - the friends will nicely ask if there is enough for them to stay and eat.
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I'm now in the process of using up everything in our freezer for meals so that I don't have to drag it back to Florida from NC when we leave at the end of the month. I hesitate to leave things in the freezer for fear there will be a power outage during an ice storm.
Last night we had a pork loin with sweet potato and broccoli, and a salad. Pretty simple but good. I used some apple butter bbq sauce on the pork loin and it was delicious. Our little town here is famous for apples so when they are in season, we get all kinds of creative things made from them.
Tonight I think I'll make stuffed peppers or a meat loaf...haven't decided yet.
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Kaara, the apple butter bbq sauce sounds really good, especially with pork.
Tonights dinner is chicken leek pie with the remains of a rotisserie chicken.0 -
Hi everyone! So many post I can't keep up. Really sick with something don't know if I have pnemonia or not but feels like it, just wanted to pop in and say hi won't stay I don't want you to catch it!
. ha! Eric- Glad Sharon is feeling better these days. Youve been a great DH to her!
Wish I had some chicken noodle soup!
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Debbie- I wish I could bring you some soup
Hope you get some rest and get to a Dr to get some meds. Hi to everyone! I have been reading as much as I can and never seem to have time to post. DS #2 had his teeth out last Thursday and did an amazing job. He talked through the entire thing and was not upset at all- we were amazed. Life has just been busy with DS 1 starting learn to skate in the hockey program and finishing soccer season at the same time. I did the Making Strides walk on Sunday. God I hate that walk. It is a very windy day here and the temps are pretty cool and DS has soccer tonight, so I am making a beef stew in the crock pot for when we get home.
I hope everyone is well- Eric so glad Sharon is doing so wonderfully!
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Apple, Dou.DS like you have it under control and that recipe sounds great.
Deb, hope you feel better.
KAARA, that Apple butter bbq'd sound so good too.
Laurie, too bad the walk wasn't warmer.
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Oh, I hope you feel better soon, Debbie....also wish I could send you some soup!
Laurie, Bravo to courageous little DS2!
Susan thanks for that great review of Rendezvous. Will have to put it on my list of special places to go! I knew Central square many years ago, too....like the early 70's. S nice to see it reviving now!
Our rug shampoo effort in the family room worked pretty well, and now I am working on my menu for our guests Saturday (our houseguests as well as another of our college friends and her DH) since we will be in Football mode (ND/BYU).... then food for the rest of the one couple's stay here. Have never made lulled pork, but it sounds like a good idea, and maybe a veggie chili, and some cole slaw. Just finished stripping corn kernels to use for my black bean and corn salsa. Saw a leprachaun (fighting Irish, get it?) pie recipe which is not exactly the ingredients I use in our regular diet, but it will be good for gimmickry!
Then I also think I'll pick up another dessert from Trader's. I may be all set!
Using the crock pot for the pulled pork, and crossing my fingers since I have never tried making this before.....looks pretty fail-safe, tho.
Have a good evening everyone. The hype about the debate is wild! I feel the media is turning this into the super bowl! In reality it is much more important!0 -
Lacey, what an apt description of the hoopla over the debate tonight.
Dinner tonight is pasta with Italian sausage and red sauce. And roasted veggies.
Debbie, so sorry you're not feeling well.
Eric and Moonflower, what does a nuclear engineer do?
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i'm waiting to eat.. everything is fixed but mr. apple is at taekwando with the girl child.. then son #2 has to go somewhere.. in the car. i guess I'll volunteer.
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HOLY CRAP, we just had a 4.5 earthquake
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Is that what that was?
*susan*
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Saw my BS, she clinically evaluated me, cellulitis is gone, no biopsy is necessary, she said nothing would show up anyway and then you would have to deal with the healing of that. I agreed. It is what it is, tata will just have to look and feel the way it is because of the radiation compromising the lymphatic system in the breast, it may get better. She wanted to see me in 3 months, I said I will see you after my next mammo, she was ok with that but gave me a lecture on how to take care of my tata to avoid anymore trouble. I said I will be super duper carefull.
Next mammo is in July.
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deb,
Cute avitar! Are those your cats? Hard for me to tell how you feel about today's news. Can you put your concerns aside? I hope you feel that this is 'nothing' [which means NOT cancer] and can put this scare behind you.
*susan*
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Any damage? I hope all is well. Earthquakes really get scary when they hit 6.5 or 7!
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