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My very dear internet friend, Susan "Peachy" Keene called me with tragic news.
Her beloved husband, love of her life, best friend and soul mate unexpectedly passed away late this morning. Tim was only 55.
For those of you who pray, please lift Susan up in prayer.
If you don't pray, please send positive and loving thoughts.
She needs them all.
Peachy, even though I'm over 500 miles away, know that I'm here for you. If you need anything, just ask.
Love you. ♥
if she wanted to go outside and play in the 2' of snow.
Her reaction...
I then told her I spent an hour snow plowing a winding path for her all around our property.
Her response...
"I have absolutely no desire to run around a frozen maze like Jack Nicholson did in The Shining."
Oh well. I guess the tiny axe for her to carry is out of the question too.
((giggle))
Happy Friday, everyone!!!
:> )
It's a great day to make snow angels and eat Christmas cookies!
Hope your day is just as awesome!!
P.S.
Life's too short, so always make the best of it. Get yourself outside and enjoy the weather and stop complaining about it.
:> )
tonight we're in for a foot and a half of snow on top of the foot we already have!
But I'm ready...
((giggle))
If you don't hear from me tomorrow, we either lost power or we're digging out.
Heck, my guess will be both!
A good thing I've got some Christmas cookies left.
For all of you in the blizzard's path, happy shoveling!
Now where did I put the Bengay???
:> )
are the most thoughtful ones.
As my mama handed me the last gift bag under her tree, she said my sister and her worked on this together.
I reached in and pulled out this framed photo of me and Darla taken a few Christmases ago.
♥
wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room at the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock at night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in the manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke 2:7-14
That's what Christmas is all about.
Merry Christmas.
♥
You still here too????
Whew.
((giggle))
Happy Friday.
Be merry.
:> )
will make others happy too. He who has courage and faith will never perish in misery." ~Anne Frank
There is much sadness, despair and misery these days. At times it seems hopeless.
As a society, we seem to have lost our way.
But we don't have to give into it. We simply have to change it. The change begins from within. The change begins with you.
So be that light to others and pass it on.
♥
Between you and me, 2012 hasn't been the best year for us here at the Countryfolk homestead.
Recently losing my precious Darla and dealing with the complications from my mama's back surgery, I'm ready to kick 2012 in the shin, send it on its way and ring in a better 2013.
That being said, I am finally able to take the time to bake some Christmas cookies. But unfortunately, I will only be baking a few batches instead of my 400+ cookies. Oh well... But my hips and thighs will thank me.
You all know I am a Christmas cookie nut and I've been chomping at the bit to try this new recipe! (I posted the link a few days ago)
They are called "Dark Chocolate Shortbreads."
Well, I baked my first batch yesterday and I was not disappointed!!! YaY!!!
Santa will be pleased!!
"Ho! Ho! Holy Moly!
That's a good cookie!!"
Now they aren't a super sweet cookie, but man, they are rich! The bursts of coarse salt (I know... sounds weird, doesn't it?!) gives it that fantastic salty/sweet flavor!!
Here's what you'll need:
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel or coarse grained salt (I used coarse sea salt)
1/2 cup dark chocolate, cut into small pieces
Directions
Cream the butter and sugar.
Mix in the flour, cornstarch and salt.
Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients followed by the chocolate.
Shape the cookies as you like an place them on a parchment lined baking sheet with an inch of space between them.
Place the baking sheet in the fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Bake in a preheated 350F oven until they just start to turn a light golden brown, about 8-14 minutes, remove and let cool. (The shortbread will still be rather soft when it is done but it with crisp up as it cools.)
The next batch I bake, I plan to tweak it just a bit by adding more of the dark chocolate. Also, I rolled them into 1" balls, flattened them and baked them for 11 minutes. They came out perfect.
So if you're looking for a more "adult" Christmas cookie, I'd definitely recommend this recipe.
Happy baking and be merry.
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but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy." ♥
~Unknown
As we mourn and grieve with the families for their tremendous loss, please continue to lift them up in prayer.
Happy Thursday.
Be merry.
:> )
when all through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
Ummmm... I spoke typed too soon.
It's Christmas Mouse 2012
He's on top of the world!
(He's having a "Titanic moment" too.)
Being a Smart Phone Zombie, Christmas Mouse is puzzled by the candlestick telephone.
(He's wondering where the App Store pad is)
He's now insisting Grant Wood's famous painting American Gothic be "revised."
To this...
Sigh
He loves reading his pocket Constitution to George and Thomas.
He has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of a bigger pocket to carry his pocket Constitution in.
(Yes, the pursuit of a bigger pocket thing is in the Declaration of Independence. But only for mice.)
Checking in on Baby Jesus.
(He's doing just fine.)
♥
Christmas Mouse is in total awe of presidential greatness.
(Me too. But unfortunately for all of us they don't grow 'em like this anymore.)
So until next year.
If there IS a next year.
**Insert sinister laughter**
Let's see, we've got the end of the Mayan Calendar which could mean the end of the world as we know it, a possible Zombie Apocalypse, the "Fiscal Cliff," solar flares destroying the planet, even more horrible reality television shows, the return of the McRib Sandwich...
Who knows???!!!
**Cue the Twilight Zone music**
;> )
Happy Tuesday!
It's after midnight so it's officially Tuesday.
Man, I should have never had that cup of coffee this evening!
Next time decaf.
**giggle**
will never find it under a tree."
~Roy L. Smith
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