A Word to Graduates or Life After Graduation

I have attended a lot of graduations both as an educator and from personal experiences. I can only remember the message from one speaker. Really that was just one fragment of the speech: “Life after graduation can be tough. Making it to graduation proves that you have the ability endure.” Making it to graduation is … Continue reading A Word to Graduates or Life After Graduation

Crazy Random Week

I have intended to write several posts this week. It seems my week had a lot of blog worthy randomness. Since I didn't get it written and it is already Thursday night I'm going to roll it all into one stream of consciousness type thing. Random tidbits for the week: Police in Sherman Oaks, CA … Continue reading Crazy Random Week

D-Day

Due to my crazy schedule I almost missed posting something. Many thanks to the Big Guy's grandfather and others who were there on June 6, 1944. General Dwight D. Eisenhower's message to the troops before embarking: Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward … Continue reading D-Day

Grilled Bananas

Made these for dessert the other day. Ingredients: 1 banana per serving Toppings/Filling for bananas Foil Instructions: Heat grill You will need 1 sheet of foil for each banana. You need enough to wrap it. Peel banana and slice in half. Add toppings. Roll up in foil Grill for 5-7 minutes or until warm Variations … Continue reading Grilled Bananas

Rosemary-Feta Burgers

Burgers are one of our favorite things to grill. OK, maybe mine is actually steak but burgers fit our budget better. For Memorial Day I made Rosemary-Feta Burgers on homemade buns with grilled veggies. Oh yes and for dessert we had grilled bananas. One of the things I like about the grill is that it … Continue reading Rosemary-Feta Burgers

Need a laugh?

Check out this recipe for ice cubes on Food.com. Be sure to read the comments.A few of my favorite comments:I harvest my own free-range water, so the idea of putting it in a plastic tray and a commercially made electricity-wasting freezer disgusts me. I prefer nature's method, waiting until the temperature outside drops below freezing.This … Continue reading Need a laugh?

Memorial Day

I Fought for You Thank you to all who have and are serving this country.