Info and a HELP Request

Goooood Evening friends! I wanted to let you know that starting tomorrow, I will be joining Kathryn at Just A Thought (see my sidebar,) for an A-Z post during the first 26 days of July. You can join in too! She has a button on her sidebar if you are interested. ***************************** A little housekeeping now---- I am not able to see my Followers when I pull up my blog to read comments. AND I can't see yours either Or join a blog . I noticed on my dashboard tonight that I have two new Followers!!!! Yea!!! If you happen to be those people would you let me know via e-mail or comments. Please. This will be the only way I'll know who you are. If ANYONE out there in blogland can tell me how to get them back so I can see them, please let me know. I have tried EVERYTHING I know and that includes Blogger---but that is like talking to NOONE!!!!! Mr. K has even tried but to NO avail. ************************************ See you tomorrow with the letter "A." ~Keep on Dreaming~

Having Fun

Today's trivia continues yesterday's "picnic" theme. Picnics are social events involving food, families, friends and fun. They take place at parks, beaches, festivals, backyards, tailgates and many other places. The word "picnic" was first introduced in English in 1748. The 19th century brought the "Picnic Society" a wealthy group of Londoners promoting socal affairs. Each attendee was expected to bring a dish. The middle of the century was when picnics were associated with the outside. Picnics can range from casual, cozy or grand affairs. The food can be served on paper plates or china. Whatever is chosen the main ingred- ient to a picnic is FUN! Have a picnic today and have FUN! ~Keep on Dreaming~

Great Ideas from....

As I was looking through this

issue I ran across this idea:

Pack a "ready to go "picnic basket

and leave in your car for those

impromptu picnics. Add a blanket,

pick up food on the way and you

have the makings for a great

outing.

Miss Martha recommends having

ready in your basket:

Dishes/Plates

Glasses

Flatware

Pocketknife

Serving Spoons

Corkscrew

S&P

Napkins

Wet wipes

I recommend:

Plastic bags for trash

in case there isn't a trash

bin available

Wet washcloths in ziplock

bags ( to do before you leave)

She also has neat ideas for

using bandanas. My thought

is using the inexpensive ones

and not the 0nes for $12.50

at Levis.

www.matharstewart.com/bandanas

~Keep on Dreaming~

Ole'

Sunday Savor: Today we have an easy recipe for you to enjoy! Pull up a chair and relax. ****************************** Mexican Spaghetti From: My Kitchen *** 1--1 lb Lean Ground Beef 2--3/4-1 lb Spaghetti Noodles Taco Seasoning (to your taste) 3--2 small cans tomato sauce 4--3/4 C Picante Sauce 5--2 slices of cheese (opt.) *** Cook and drain the ground beef. Return meat to pan and add some water and the taco seasoning. Simmer until the water is gone. Cook and drain the spaghetti. In a large pot, place the meat, noodles and the remaining ingredients. Mix all together. Simmer on med-low heat for 10 minutes or until all the flavors have melded together. Stir occasionally. Let cheese melt over the mixture before serving. OLE' ~Keep on Dreaming~ ***WARNING--After posting BLOGGER changed the way I had written this!!!!!

Transformations

For our thrifty adventure today, I am going to show you what I did to two of my jumpers that I haven't worn for awhile.

Jumper A before (above)

A (after) above-- shorter.

This is jumper B (after)

and shorter.

It was about the same

length as A. I took about

5" off each jumper. Now I

can put them to better use.

They'll be worn with jeans

this Fall and Winter. Woo

hoo!

~Keep on Dreaming~

It's HERE !!!!

"Summertime...and the living is easy." This is by George Greshwin from "Porgy and Bess."

For those of you who love the

HOT weather--SUMMERTIME

has arrived!

It came in at 12:16 this

afternoon.

Wishing all an enjoyeable

Summer!!!

~Keep on Dreaming~

Yuck!!!

Big storm a coming . NO POST tonight! Hopefully one tomorrow!!!! ~Keep on Dreaming~

Out and about in the City

We went here

to see this...

There were a lot of these

Then we heard and saw this...

It was a great day to be

outside and enjoy music

and art.

~Keep on Dreaming~

Saling...

Last weekend we happened

upon a Garage Sale. This sale

was a benefit for a four year

old little boy with stage four

cancer! What a better reason

to spend money--hopefully

it will help the family.

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In pic one:

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A little black bag

A medium black tote

A purple scarf

Festive Glasses

A desk catch-all

In pic two:

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A old Scrabble game

At another time I'll

show you what I made

with it.

Football Foam decorations

In pic three:

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Close up of the bag and

tote.

~Keep on Dreaming~

Flag Day 2011

Today is Flag Day!

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In 1776, George Washington

and two members of the

Continental Congress asked

a young widow in her 20's---

Betsy Ross to make the first

American flag. She made it

with 13 stars in a circle shape.

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We have celebrated Flag Day

every June 14th since 1949

as requested by Congress.

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The 1st official celebration

was in 1877.

In 1916, President Wilson

signed a proclamation that

called for a nationwide

observance on June 14th.

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According to the original

Continental Congress:

Red--stood for Hardiness

and Courage.

White--stood for Purity

and Innocence.

Blue--stood for Vigilance

and Justice.

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The 13 stars and stripes

represent the 13 American

colonies. Today we still have

13 stripes but we now have 50

stars to represent the 50 states

of the Union.

~Keep on Dreaming~

A Little Catch-up

Lookie, Lookie!

A few weeks ago, I won a

giveaway at Mountain

Blessings.

Marla's hubby took her

on a trip to New Mexico

and she brought some

goodies back a couple of

them happened to be in

the giveaway!

There was Chai Tea Bath

Salts, Handmade Goats

Milk Soap, a jar gripper,

a trinket box, two tea

infusers, Vanilla lotion

and body wash.

My favorite scent!!!

Thanks Marla--Love

it all.

~Keep on Dreaming~

Food and Fun

Sunday Savor:

Here's an easy recipe for

you to enjoy. So pull up a

chair and relax!

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Easy BBQ Pork

From my Kitchen

5 boneless pork chops

Seasoning for the chops

(your choice)

Water

BBQ Sauce--your choice

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In a large skillet, place

chops--cover with

water and seasoning.

Simmer on med/high for

approx. 2 hours, turning

every half hour. After the

2 hours check for tenderness.

If tender remove from pan,

let set to cool them shred all

the chops. Set aside.

Empty water from pan, put your

sauce and the shredded chops

back in the pan and let simmer

for 1 1/2-2 hours on med/low heat

stirring occasionally. Turn off

heat 10 minutes before serving

and let it rest.

Enjoy on buns or bread!

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On another food note:

Last night Mr. Ken and I

shared a delightful meal

at a local Italian Restaurant

with our good friends Dan

and Nancy. (Acorn Cottage)

Each of us enjoyed a splendid

authentic Italian dinner! It

was delish!!!!

Chances

What are the chances that two blog buddies

would meet at a minor league baseball game??

I had the pleasure of meeting Mary Ann---of

Calamity Acres at our local minor league

stadium!!!

She and her husband Keith go regularly and

my family planned to go over the memorial

day weeeknd. When we both realized that we

would be at the same game , plans were under

way to meet. We exchanged seat locations and

prayed it wouldn't rain.

Well, it did spit and sprinkle a little little and

boy oh boy was it COLD!!!!!!!!!!!!

we managed to stay for all 10 innings AND the

FIREWORKS , everyone was glad to get in the car.

It was super fun getting to meet Mary Ann, she's

great and we had a lot of fun talking in the small

amount time we had.

Check out her blog she does have some adventures!!!

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This is my 350 post--boy do I talk alot!!!!!

Thanks for listening!!!!

TODAY...

Hello~~~ I spent the better part of the afternoon debating which to post--Sunday Savor or our grocery store trip. The store won out. We began our journey in the cafe, intending on having lunch. After we paid and found a table, I looked up and there is this woman and her teenage children going to the deli in their swimsuits! Now I know this is not unsual BUT in my opinion one should have more on than a sleeveless muscle shirt and their suit on at the store. Especially when one is a "bit" on the heavy side and body parts are spilling out the sides of the suit! Shorts would have been great too. On with lunch we went. As we were eating delish salads and fruits, Ken and I decided that since it was so hot today that pretty much NOONE cared what they looked like. Most everyone we saw had some form of swimwear on with bodyparts hanging out. Just wondering----??? Do people not look at themselves in the mirror before going out in public??? I realize also that everyone has days when they just don't care--I have them but it just seemed like EVERYONE had that feeling today. It's just too HOT!!!! Our next adventure at the store involved me. A fellow shopper tried to pick me up--not literally but you know. I was nice but moved quickly over to Ken who was at the meat counter. The guy went on his merry way and we continued to shop. Shopping was accomplished and we went home to take naps! Our trip to the store is usually not as eventful as today, but it sure made things interesting!!! :) :) :) :) ~Keep on Dreaming~