Archive for September, 2007

Gardasil Controversy »

I have a daughter who will be 12 in December. She’s currently homeschooled and most likely will be until she enters high school. At this point in time making sure she gets the Gardasil vaccine, that supposedly prevents cervical cancer, is not on my list of priorities. I’ve thought about doing a little research about […]

Missing: JOSIAH DAWSON »

JOSIAH DAWSON
Possible whereabouts: New Jersey area.
DOB: Mar 24, 2006
Missing Date: Sep 24, 2007
Age Now: 1
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WW: Leisurely Sunday Drive »


So Far This Week »

I have already learned…
Pay attention to your children when they speak. Especially your daughter when she tells you that a fly has landed in your coffee. The fact is, few flies actually swim very well and the chances are pretty good that even though you don’t see it when you go to take a […]

Spice Up Your Life »

…with Spicy Bean Salsa!

Ingredients
* 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas
* 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
* 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 cup chopped green […]

And while we’re talking fashion »

I feel it’s important I add my two cents.
Bigmama was recently talking fashion over at her blog and while she obviously has much wisdom to share on the subject, there was an article of clothing I think she inadvertently left out of the discussion.
I have almost no opinion on what style is “in” or what […]

Missing: Haleigh Breann Culwell »

HALEIGH BREANN CULWELL
Possible whereabouts: Montana area.
DOB: Jan 25, 1996
Missing Date: Jun 21, 2007
Age Now: 11
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WW: My.Word! My Boy is a Senior! »


Pizza Anyone? »

My face is a mess!
And this is normal for me on any given day, really.
My skin changed dramatically after one pretty severe sunburn in the Bahamas back in 1988. I freckled constantly after that. Freckles didn’t bother me so much. I convinced myself that they made me looked younger. I often dyed my hair red […]

Crockpot French Onion Soup »

Ingredients
2 quarts Beef Bouillon
1/4 cup Sugar
6 cups Onions; thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Flour
1/4 cup Butter
1/4 cup Cooking Sherry; optional
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Pour bouillon in crockpot; cover and set on high. Cook onions slowly in large skillet in butter; cover and let cook for about 15 minutes. Uncover and add salt, sugar […]