Easy Salsa

Ingredients 1 Tbs Olive Oil (enough to cover bottom of pan) 3-4 cloves garlic crushed 1 small onion chopped 1 handful red pepper flakes 16 oz diced tomatoes 1 small can diced green chilies or 2 small jalapeno Cayenne or ground chipotle powder Black pepper salt cumin 1/2 lime -- juiced 1 or 2 handfuls … Continue reading Easy Salsa

Weekly Photo Challenge: Down

This week's challenge is down. Took this using my phone at the UF v Jackson State Game. Go Gators !!!

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Two of the Big Guy's favorite things are blueberries and cheesecake. I wanted to make him something special for Valentine's Day. I adapted this recipe Epicurean Mom's Berry Cheesecake Bars. Blueberry Puree 1 cup fresh blueberries, 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon juiced lime juice Combine ingredients in a small saucepan. Simmer for about 10 minutes … Continue reading Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Sky Watch Friday: Big Guy; Bigger Ocean

I took this on our last trip to Daytona Beach. It is one of my favorites of the Big Guy Walking on the beach. The beach and ocean dwarfs the Big Guy. Check out The Sky Watch Blog.

Dad Does the Right Thing

Michael Palomino was confronted with a very difficult decision after being made aware of a YouTube video of  his son and other teens beating another teen.  Palomino became aware of the video after family members notified him of it. Palomino, a law enforcement officer, decided to turn in his son Raymond. Palomino believes that he … Continue reading Dad Does the Right Thing

Thought for the Day

“If this is going to be a Christian nation that doesn't help the poor, either we have to pretend that Jesus was just as selfish as we are, or we've got to acknowledge that He commanded us to love the poor and serve the needy without condition and then admit that we just don't want … Continue reading Thought for the Day