Friends

Just off the phone talking with a friend I've known for years! Have thought of him often but time, distance, (no excuse!!) you name it and we haven't talked. Sent him a Christmas card in 2006 to his old address- of course, it was returned to sender- undeliverable. Left it in my car to ask my bro the correct address and you guessed it, it ended up under the seat - lost. Told him today and we got a laugh.
So great to hear his voice. He is always gracious and kind. I loved when he said "Be well" as his good by.
Much love to you - as usual, Richard.

Captions Requested

I absolutely love this whimsical picture of M&M. I could think of a dozen captions - any thoughts from "all" my readers?

The Bride and the Groom!

MiHwa and Mark!

My Heart Skipped a Beat

We just received these pictures from MiHwa and Mark a bit ago - my heart actually did skip a beat! Love you both more than we can ever say. xx

A Favorite Corner

This arrangement over our chiffonier is one of my favorites. Too bad that the color is not true of the walls in the pic - they are much richer green. Never tire of looking at this corner in our bedroom. I realize the picture looks a bit high but in order to get the picture, I had to remove my Hon's wooden jewel box which sits at the lower left corner of the print.

Vegetarian Chili

So was in the mood for something cozy warm to eat today and decided on chili - ran down and bought ground beef and then thought of my veg. chili we like so much.
As usual, will scan and post recipe and pic but for now the ingredients are: brown bean and Kidney beans, Veg soup, salsa, medium zucchini, 1 tsp paprika, tomato soup, chili powder, garlic, onions, celery, mushrooms,carrots, canned tomatoes & some of my frozen Romas, black pepper.Will take pic and show it when I serve it tonight. That's all folks.
Update: Ok, sorry once again - I know I should include the method.
Saute garlic and onion, celery and mushrooms. Once they are tender, add the chunks of Zucchini.If you cut it in 1"cubes, it does not go all "mushy". I have the carrots steamed ahead so they get tossed in after the zucchini. "Add the rest" How's that for detail? I like to let it heat in a crockpot on LOW for as long as I have time - really mellows the flavors.
Last night I topped it with Parmesan for a change. Today I'm making cornmeal muffins but sometimes I put my chili in a 9 x 13 and spread the cornmeal batter over and bake. Now that's nummy!

Time Flies

Wow- can't believe how fast the weeks go by - kind of thought they may drag when I retired.It's Friday, not that it matters, I have very little schedule to my life. That's OK, too, a nice change from being overrun by Life.
Excited to get an email from a friend I met in Oct. 2006 - she will be in town soon and we plan to meet again - time flies- haven't seen her since mid Nov. A little spark in a quiet existence.