Monthly Archives: August 2011

The Height of Frivolous

Imagine a childhood so horrid that, when you reached adulthood, you felt justified in filing a lawsuit against your mother for “bad parenting”. Your childhood must have been pretty bad, right? Maybe she beat you – and not just a … Continue reading

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Hoecakes

The batter for these fluffy, skillet-cooked cornmeal cakes will keep in the refrigerator for up to two days. Make extra cakes to eat with syrup and butter at breakfast. Ingredients: 1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup cornmeal 2 large eggs … Continue reading

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No dumping allowed!!! from mssc

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Question of the day from Jenny

What is your favorite kind of soup?

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Saving the best

I was watching an episode of Rizzoli and Isles last week and Lorraine Bracco’s character (she plays Angie Harmon’s mom) said “I’m sick of not eating the good candy and always saving it for later. I want to eat the good candy … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Pretzel Fudge Brownies

Boy, would Trinity ever love these. We both like the Kellogg’s bar and this looks even better. 1 3/4 cups crushed pretzel pieces 6 tablespoons melted butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract … Continue reading

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Impeach the Teleprompter! from mssc

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Question of the day from Jenny

Do you have a green thumb?

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Take the Money and Run?

This would have been an amazing story for the shot alone. But it’s what happened the next day that is the big story now. Briefly, Nick and Nate are twins that attended a charity hockey event. There was a $50,000 … Continue reading

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Cucumber salad

This cucumber salad recipe is a favorite salad at family gatherings. It’s so light and refreshing and is a great topping to burgers in pita pockets. If eaten that way, it does get messy so grab a few extra napkins. The combination … Continue reading

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A little foosball game from mssc

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Question of the day from Jenny

What is the best vacation you have ever taken?

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Malaysian Pork Stew

This is a wonderfully flavored pork stew with warm flavors of curry, ginger and basil mixed with spicy cayenne pepper. If you’re serving to kids, cut the cayenne back to 1/2 teaspoon and add more to the bowls of the … Continue reading

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Pull Up A Seat

Yep, it’s that time again… School is starting!! I remember as a kid, I was excited about it at the same time I dreaded it. I loved going back and seeing friends, breaking out new supplies, meeting a new teacher … Continue reading

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Weight Watchers Baked Potato Soup

1 bulb garlic clove (large, 1/4-inch-slice cut off top) 3 lbs potatoes (rinsed, pierced with a fork, about 6 large baking potatoes) 6 slices uncooked turkey bacon 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream 6 tablespoons low-fat cheddar cheese, … Continue reading

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The new eye charts from mssc

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Question of the day from Jenny

Would you rather live without music or tv?

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Peggy

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Braingle

What Did They Do? I will give you the name of a very famous person, and your task is to figure out what that person is famous for.

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Cheesy Potatoes

I saw this recipe over at Mel’s Kitchen Cafe when I was browsing around this morning. This may become my new favorite website. She has so many things that look so yummy! This recipe popped at me because it’s similar … Continue reading

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Ingenius!

I am SO putting my pocket knife into my purse, rather than just keeping it with me in the truck!

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Question of the day from Jenny

Do you prefer shoes or sandals?

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One of my favorite episodes

The end of this one makes me cry every single time. I know it’s long but watch the last 4 minutes or so if you care to and are able. Sometimes I wish I lived back then.

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Braingle

Letterman or Leno? Test your knowledge of late night TV hosts David Letterman and Jay Leno.

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Let’s hear it for Chubby Kids! from mssc

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