Penguins fans worst nightmare - Hossa and the Blackhawks vs. the Flyers

Penguins fans worst nightmare - Hossa and the Blackhawks vs. the Flyers

Sleep where are thou?

For the last few days I've been having a hard time getting to sleep. It's not because things are bad however, it's because things are changing and I honestly know it's for the better. Directions, instructions, ambitions, all are involved in my thoughts right now and making me a little too wired. I've been adjusting to the change in my work schedule and with that change has been almost a revitalization to our homeschooling. It's crazy how working a 2nd shift can interfere with school, but, it really does, especially when there are activities at night.

Some other random thoughts......as I've sat back and finally had a chance to read the Healthcare Reform Bill I am a little disappointed. I am definitely pro-"get the healthcare industry, the bloodsuckers" but this bill didn't really do that. The cost of medicine, the cost of care, the cost of appointments. Those are the issues I have zero tolerance for. I hope it is only a start. I also hope to stop hearing the word socialism. Had to throw that in there. I also admit I just watched Sicko, but, I've previously wrote of my own bizarre healthcare issue. Makes you afraid to ever get sick. I know most Republicans hate Michael Moore. I don't like him or hate him, he just is and I watch his films and walk away with what I want. Hillary.....wow honey......I was a big supporter for years and what I thought I heard was confirmed. That does not sit well with me at all.

Slipping in the shower really does happen...........I still cannot believe that happened. I mean really, who does that. Well, it really is more common than we think it is. My knee is pretty messed up but healing well. Not as bad as I thought it would be.

One thing I am is honest. People may not agree with what I have to say but I feel the way I feel and you'll never have to really wonder. I don't do phony well. One thing I will always be is my daughter's advocate. I will always look out for her well being especially with people who don't have hers in mind.

Sleep, where art thou? I have no clue! I just need to go to sleep soon for a busy day tomorrow.

Good Friday

How many of you parents have heard that from your kids regarding going to Easter Service? I have heard it the last two years. Easter is more fun.......we get candy and eggs and we are at that difficult age where getting is a focus. I don't like it but I know it will pass.
So this week I heard that again as I am prepping myself for service Good Friday. This year I had an answer. If we don't have Good Friday then we don't have Easter.
We make no mistakes about it in this house what Easter is really about. We don't worry about a bunny. I can't spin the bunny. I can spin Santa, but, not the bunny. It has nothing to do with the resurrection. I do make sure she does not tell other people's kids however.
We have read it over and over again in our Bible's.....what happened Good Friday, but, seeing a visual really hammers it home. I posted one on my page on facebook that combines Nichole Nordeman's song "Why" with a video. Pretty powerful stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14tZRDdwggU


Happy Resurrection Day everyone!!!! He Is Risen!!

Vegetarian Shepherds Pie

I use 6 burgers from BJ's the bigger ones. You can also use a package of Morningstar or Boca Crumbles. Since vegetarians products don't contain fat I use olive oil to cook them.

Saute burgers/crumbles with red onion and salt and pepper
Once done put in the pan you plan on baking with. Layer with corn (the Pens-Mario's wife actually) also use peas. I don't like peas.
Mashed potatoes on top.
Bake til heated through since everything is already cooked.
Very simple to make and easy to fix. Very tasty!!!!

I know it's hard but..........

but sometimes, people just don't agree with me!!! Shocking I know since I am always right - yes that is a joke so please........don't email me now reminding me that I can be wrong. While I may be a smartie pants, I am not an idiot. No pun intended. OK, well, maybe a little pun.

Seriously though, over the years I've had to bite my tongue about things as not to start arguments with people I know (I won't say friends as that's not always true)so is it that hard on the flip side. Seems to be. At times, I have to admit, it has given me a good laugh because I'm sharing my opinions and listening to the "you can think what you want but you are wrong and I'm right" and it has been a bit amusing. Other times, it's just downright irritating. It's starting to get more irritating then amusing.

Here's an idea.....don't click, don't read, just (as my friend from work would say) Keep It Moving. I do it all the time. Hourly even when I'm on facebook.

So deep breath..........ready.........people aren't always going to agree with what I say or what you say, or what I think and how you think, and there are gonna be times when you know what, I just don't care and neither really should you. If you honestly feel strong in your beliefs you don't have to always defend them. You don't have to attack someone else either. It just is.

Sitting and Waiting

I guess I'm waiting for a few things. The first is the promised snow we are supposed to get. Not seeing it. Been snowing all day and still not too much on the ground. Disappointing. I spent most of the week getting sadder and sadder because I love the look of snow on the ground. Everything seems so clean. I was sad seeing all the brown, not even the green of spring with colors, just brown from dirt. Ick!

Rough day with the kid today. She has my temper and man she is so stubborn.....just like her daddy. That's a joke, just like her mom. The two of us together.......sometimes we just push each others buttons, that was today. But this shall pass. They always do.

Some Things I've noticed since I stopped smoking

1. Smoking really really smells! I seriously feel like Doug from Up. There are certain people who just wear it on them, never thought I would turn into one of "those" ex-smokers. I don't always say it, but, man, it can be nauseating.

2. I love, LOVE chocolate covered pretzels, especially ones made by a friend named Paula who first dips them in caramel. Then I hear she has to cut the wax paper off, at least she does it. I am way too lazy. Hey there's one in my hand now :O).

3. I love, LOVE chocolate strawberries. I really never have before but I seem to really really like them now. Who knew?

4. My patience is quite thin so please PLEASE, stop pushing your luck. You know who you are.

5. People drive like idiots on 95. I don't get it, long straight road with no lights from Maine to Florida (I think it's that long. I'm sure someone will correct me if it isnt and when you do please read #4 again) yet breaking is constant. What are these people thinking? I can't just blame Philly people because New Jersey people are just as bad.

6. I get out of the door sooooooo much quicker. I also get dressed quicker in the morning.

7. I have the absolute hardest time waking up in the mornings. On those mornings please remember #4.