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Music Monday "Chances"

Five for Fighting; You'll recognize songs from F4F like 100 years and Superman. The latest "Chances" is gorgeous..

 

Enjoy.

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Friday Covet 4/23 Poetry Rings

I really like jewelry with inscriptions. It smacks of romance, whispers, and love.

This week’s Covet is from Atlanta, Ga based artist Delias Thompson on Etsy.  I am featuring the Set of Three Stackable Secret Poetry Rings.

Sigh. I’ve been looking into inscription rings for a while.. Most seem to have the messages inscribed on the top or inside of the ring.. Delias Thompson inscribes the messages on the sides of the ring.. Making the ring more wearable, and keeping the message private and intimate... 

 

They are available as a single ring or in stacks for longer messages or bits of poetry. Very affordable little treats for yourself or a love.

Delias Thompson is available on Etsy and other retailers listed on the website.

Hungry Wednesday "Fake Lasagna"

This recipe originally appeared in the March 2002 issue of Real Simple magazine called, ‘Fake it Don't Make it". Real Simple's January 2009 issue featured Readers' Favorite Recipes and this fake lasagna was printed again.

I love Lasagna, I just hate all the cheese. Being lactose intolerant doesn't make eating Lasagna any easier on the old tum-tum. Being able to make a delish meal under 30 minutes intrigues me.. so of course I tried it. This recipe boasts a 15 minute prep time and a total time of 55 minutes.

Last-minute lasagna

1 24- or 26-ounce jar pasta sauce
2 18-20-ounce refrigerated large cheese ravioli
1 10-ounce box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess water squeezed dry
1 8-ounce bag shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan

 Heat oven to 375° F.

Earth Day 2010

 

There is a movement going on right now, whether we choose to acknowledge it or not.

 

Our climate is changing at a terrifying rate. Our consumption of oil and fossil fuels has not abated even with gasoline in the four dollar price range. We have become a disposable nation.  As we lose more rain forests that we cannot regrow and watch the ice shelves melt away, many families want to make a change. Like ours, they feel everything we do counts.

 

Change can begin small.

 

We have a choice each day to be proactive.  My hope is to make creations that are reusable, natural, and earth friendly. I want to decrease my imprint on this planet and become a

 

My family is passionate about the environment, and tends to shy away from anything that is not natural or filled with chemicals. We take pride in making an effort to eliminate chemicals in our own home. Every little thing we do makes a difference.

 

How are you going to make a difference this year?

Music Monday 4/20 "Just Say Yes"

Music Monday Peeps.

My selection is arriving mid afternoon because I had important stuff to do today. ;)

Love Snow Patrol.

Have loved them for years.

This ditty is really good and I’ve been hearing it non-stop on sat radio.  

My choices have always sent a message. Can you hear it?

Enjoy.

Music Monday 4/12/10 "When I'm 64.."

Spring Break is over in the Low Country. Spent mine with my Man-Friend, First Born, Sweet Pea, and a chest cold. Ate some incredible meals prepared by said Man-Friend. A lovely Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quiche and omelets that were so delicious I wanted to drag them upstairs.

 

… MMMM well done Man friend. Kudos to you. Will you still make this lovely food when I’m 64?

 

Monday’s music pick is a unknown musician I found on Youtube playing an acoustic guitar version of Lennon and McCarthy’s “When I’m 64.” I think it is sweet.

Yay for Spring!  

 

Enjoy.