Sunday, December 21, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Made me Laugh
This is an article submitted to a 1999 Louisville Sentinel contest to
find out who had the wildest Christmas dinners. It won first prize.
As a joke, my brother Jay used to hang a pair of panty hose over his
fireplace before Christmas. He said all wanted was for Santa to fill them.
What they say about Santa checking the list twice must be true because
every Christmas morning, although Jay's kids' stockings overflowed, poor
pantyhose hung sadly empty.
One year I decided to make his dream come true. I put on sunglasses and
went in search of an inflatable love doll. They don't sell those things at
Wal-Mart. I had to go to an adult bookstore downtown.
If you've never been in an X-rated store, don't go. You'll only confuse
yourself. I was there an hour saying things like, 'What does this do?' '
You're kidding me!' 'Who would buy that?' Finally, I made it to the
inflatable doll section.
I wanted to buy a standard, uncomplicated doll that could also
substitute as a passenger in my truck so I could use the car pool lane
during rush hour.
Finding what I wanted was difficult. 'Love Dolls' come in many
different models. The top of the line, according to the side of the box,
could do things
I'd only seen in a book on animal husbandry. I settled for 'Lovable
Louise.' She was at the bottom of the price scale.
To call Louise a 'doll' took a huge leap of imagination.
On Christmas Eve and with the help of an old bicycle pump, Louise came
to life.
My sister-in-law was in on the plan and let me in during the wee
morning hours. Long after Santa had come and gone, I filled the dangling
pantyhose with Louise's pliant legs and bottom. I also ate some cookies
and drank what remained of a glass of milk on a nearby tray. I went home,
and giggled for a couple of hours.
The next morning my brother called to say that Santa had been to his
house and left a present that had made him VERY happy,
but had left the dog confused. She would bark, start to walk away, then
come back and bark some more.
We all agreed that Louise should remain in her pantyhose so the rest of
the family could admire her when they came over for the traditional
Christmas dinner.
My grandmother noticed Louise the moment she walked in the door. 'What
the hell is that?' she asked.
My brother quickly explained, 'It's a doll.'
'Who would play with something like that?' Granny snapped.
I kept my mouth shut.
'Where are her clothes?' Granny continued.
'Boy, that turkey sure smells nice, Gran,' Jay said, to steer her into
the dining room.
But Granny was relentless. 'Why doesn't she have any teeth?'
Again, I could have answered, but why would I? It was Christmas and no
one wanted to ride in the back of the ambulance saying,
'Hang on Granny, hang on!'
My grandfather, a delightful old man with poor eyesight, sidled up t o
me and said, ' Hey, who's the naked gal by the fireplace?'
I told him she was Jay's friend.
A few minutes later I noticed Grandpa by the mantel, talking to Louise.
Not just talking, but actually flirting. It was then that we realized this
might be
Grandpa's last Christmas at home.
The dinner went well. We made the usual small talk about who had died,
who was dying, and who should be killed, when suddenly Louise made a
noise like my father in the bathroom in the morning. Then she lurched
from the mantel, flew around the room twice, and fell in a
heap in front of the sofa. The cat screamed. I passed cranberry sauce
through my nose, and Grandpa ran across the room, fell to his knees,
and began administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
My brother fell back over his chair and wet his pants.
Granny threw down her napkin, stomped out of the room, and sat in the
car.
It was indeed a Christmas to treasure and remember.
Later in my brother's garage, we conducted a thorough examination to
decide the cause of Louise's collapse. We discovered that Louise had
suffered from a hot ember to the back of her right thigh.
Fortunately, thanks to a wonder drug called duct tape, we restored her
to perfect health.
I can't wait until next Christmas.
PS FROM ME: DO NOT GOOGLE "BLOW UP DOLL PICTURES".....Wow.....
find out who had the wildest Christmas dinners. It won first prize.
As a joke, my brother Jay used to hang a pair of panty hose over his
fireplace before Christmas. He said all wanted was for Santa to fill them.
What they say about Santa checking the list twice must be true because
every Christmas morning, although Jay's kids' stockings overflowed, poor
pantyhose hung sadly empty.
One year I decided to make his dream come true. I put on sunglasses and
went in search of an inflatable love doll. They don't sell those things at
Wal-Mart. I had to go to an adult bookstore downtown.
If you've never been in an X-rated store, don't go. You'll only confuse
yourself. I was there an hour saying things like, 'What does this do?' '
You're kidding me!' 'Who would buy that?' Finally, I made it to the
inflatable doll section.
I wanted to buy a standard, uncomplicated doll that could also
substitute as a passenger in my truck so I could use the car pool lane
during rush hour.
Finding what I wanted was difficult. 'Love Dolls' come in many
different models. The top of the line, according to the side of the box,
could do things
I'd only seen in a book on animal husbandry. I settled for 'Lovable
Louise.' She was at the bottom of the price scale.
To call Louise a 'doll' took a huge leap of imagination.
On Christmas Eve and with the help of an old bicycle pump, Louise came
to life.
My sister-in-law was in on the plan and let me in during the wee
morning hours. Long after Santa had come and gone, I filled the dangling
pantyhose with Louise's pliant legs and bottom. I also ate some cookies
and drank what remained of a glass of milk on a nearby tray. I went home,
and giggled for a couple of hours.
The next morning my brother called to say that Santa had been to his
house and left a present that had made him VERY happy,
but had left the dog confused. She would bark, start to walk away, then
come back and bark some more.
We all agreed that Louise should remain in her pantyhose so the rest of
the family could admire her when they came over for the traditional
Christmas dinner.
My grandmother noticed Louise the moment she walked in the door. 'What
the hell is that?' she asked.
My brother quickly explained, 'It's a doll.'
'Who would play with something like that?' Granny snapped.
I kept my mouth shut.
'Where are her clothes?' Granny continued.
'Boy, that turkey sure smells nice, Gran,' Jay said, to steer her into
the dining room.
But Granny was relentless. 'Why doesn't she have any teeth?'
Again, I could have answered, but why would I? It was Christmas and no
one wanted to ride in the back of the ambulance saying,
'Hang on Granny, hang on!'
My grandfather, a delightful old man with poor eyesight, sidled up t o
me and said, ' Hey, who's the naked gal by the fireplace?'
I told him she was Jay's friend.
A few minutes later I noticed Grandpa by the mantel, talking to Louise.
Not just talking, but actually flirting. It was then that we realized this
might be
Grandpa's last Christmas at home.
The dinner went well. We made the usual small talk about who had died,
who was dying, and who should be killed, when suddenly Louise made a
noise like my father in the bathroom in the morning. Then she lurched
from the mantel, flew around the room twice, and fell in a
heap in front of the sofa. The cat screamed. I passed cranberry sauce
through my nose, and Grandpa ran across the room, fell to his knees,
and began administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
My brother fell back over his chair and wet his pants.
Granny threw down her napkin, stomped out of the room, and sat in the
car.
It was indeed a Christmas to treasure and remember.
Later in my brother's garage, we conducted a thorough examination to
decide the cause of Louise's collapse. We discovered that Louise had
suffered from a hot ember to the back of her right thigh.
Fortunately, thanks to a wonder drug called duct tape, we restored her
to perfect health.
I can't wait until next Christmas.
PS FROM ME: DO NOT GOOGLE "BLOW UP DOLL PICTURES".....Wow.....
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
My Sister on TV HISTORY channel tonight!
Tuesday, December 16 at 10PM ET/9C
This train running from Chicago to Seattle is the busiest passenger train in America. The route passes through America's longest tunnel where Matt finds out how the railroad keeps passengers from choking to death and how to keep the tracks from flooding. In the Cascade Mountains he learns what it takes to the keep the rails clear of snow drifts over a dozen feet high! This episode covers how James J. Hill built the Great Northern Railroad; and the Wellington avalanche disaster. It features some of America's most beautiful scenery in Montana's Glacier National Park.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
If I were writing a motivational newsletter
When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself. Suzuki, Shunryu
What's the difference of never knowing at all?
When every step I take is always too small.
Maybe it's just something I can't admit but lately,
I feel like I don't give a shit.
Motivation such an aggravation,
Accusations don't know how to take them.
Inspiration's getting hard to fake it.
Concentration never hard to break it.
Situation never what you want it to be.
What's the point of never making mistakes?
Self-indulgence is such a hard habit to break.
It's all just a waste of time in the end.
I don't care so why should I even pretend.
Motivation such an aggravation,
Accusations don't know how to take them.
Inspiration's getting hard to fake it.
Concentration never hard to break it.
Situation never what you want it.
Nothing's new, everything's the same.
It keeps on dragging me down, it's getting kind of lame.
I'm falling further behind, there's nothing to explain.
No matter what you say nothing's gonna change my mind.
Can't depend on doubt until the end.
It seems like leaving friends has become this years trend
and though I can't pretend, a Friend would be this way
It's not the same but who's to blame,
For all those stupid things I never said.
Motivation such an aggravation,
Accusations don't know how to take them.
Inspiration's getting hard to fake it.
Concentration never hard to break it.
Motivation such an aggravation,
Accusations don't know how to take them.
Inspiration's getting hard to fake it.
Concentration
Situation never what you want it to be.
Never what you want it to be.
Never what you want it to be.
What's the difference of never knowing at all?
When every step I take is always too small.
Maybe it's just something I can't admit but lately,
I feel like I don't give a shit.
Motivation such an aggravation,
Accusations don't know how to take them.
Inspiration's getting hard to fake it.
Concentration never hard to break it.
Situation never what you want it to be.
What's the point of never making mistakes?
Self-indulgence is such a hard habit to break.
It's all just a waste of time in the end.
I don't care so why should I even pretend.
Motivation such an aggravation,
Accusations don't know how to take them.
Inspiration's getting hard to fake it.
Concentration never hard to break it.
Situation never what you want it.
Nothing's new, everything's the same.
It keeps on dragging me down, it's getting kind of lame.
I'm falling further behind, there's nothing to explain.
No matter what you say nothing's gonna change my mind.
Can't depend on doubt until the end.
It seems like leaving friends has become this years trend
and though I can't pretend, a Friend would be this way
It's not the same but who's to blame,
For all those stupid things I never said.
Motivation such an aggravation,
Accusations don't know how to take them.
Inspiration's getting hard to fake it.
Concentration never hard to break it.
Motivation such an aggravation,
Accusations don't know how to take them.
Inspiration's getting hard to fake it.
Concentration
Situation never what you want it to be.
Never what you want it to be.
Never what you want it to be.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
What Movie Is Your Christmas Most Like?
Your Christmas is Most Like: A Very Brady Christmas |
 For you, it's all about sharing times with family. Even if you all get a bit cheesy at times. |
Saturday, December 06, 2008
PAY PAL PLUG IN
I LOVE the New Pay Pal plug in. It creates a ONE TIME use credit card for on line transactions! It is GREAT!! I LOVE it..Oh I guess I said that!
The plug-in installs in seconds. Download it for free and:
* Use Secure Cards to shop anywhere online
* Save and print your receipts
* Enter addresses with 1 click during checkout
* Avoid fraudulent websites
* Check your balance right from your browser
The plug-in installs in seconds. Download it for free and:
* Use Secure Cards to shop anywhere online
* Save and print your receipts
* Enter addresses with 1 click during checkout
* Avoid fraudulent websites
* Check your balance right from your browser
Saturday, November 29, 2008
The Heart of a Leader
I've been thorough numerous Leadership courses. I teach leadership. I have lived leadship. I'm a National Children's Defense Fund "Emerging Leader". I spent a week at their "farm"--Alex Haley author of roots old farm, learning how to breathe, listen and think as CDF wanted us too. (yes...I'm a dissident).
I spent a year with Michigan's Children as an Emerging leader learning how to communicate at the State Level with Bureaucrat's, and elected leaders.
I spent a year at the local level learning how local officials deal with things.
All Good Stuff...
HOWEVER..recently I've discovered..."The Heart of a Leader"..
.it is great inspiring stuff. http://heartofaleader.wordpress.com/ Author Thomas White. Never a disappointment. More than I can say of other involvements I've had. Check him out.
Friday, November 28, 2008
SCAM: I'm RICH!!
One more....
MY FAMILY NEED YOUR HELP
ATTN: DIRECTOR/CEO
TEL: 27-833-658-139 EMAIL; monicadan02@gmail.com
Dear Sir/Madam,
With due respect, trust and humility, I write to you this proposal,which I
believe would be of great interest to you. I find your contact while I was
doing a private research on the Internet for a reliable and capable foreign
partner that will assist my family and I to transfer fund to his personal or
private account and for investment purpose. I am MR,OGENE DAN the eldest
son of Late MR. JOHN DAN, who was the "Chairman" of the farmer's
co-operation in Zimbabwe.
My Father was among the few blacks that were murdered in cold blood by the
President Robert Mugabe Administration during the land dispute that just
happened in Zimbabwe. After the death of my Father, we decided to move out of
ZIMBABWE because our lives were in danger because of the money that my father
kept in his hidden safe in our house. The amount contained in the safe is US $
14.5M
This money was meant for the purchase of new machines and chemicals for the
farms and establishment of new farms in Swaziland. Before his death, He is a
Major Share Holder of companies in Zimbabwe. After my Father died we moved to
South Africa and deposited this fund to his account oversea and for the safety
of our family. This money in a security company in a box as valuables belonging
to our foreign partner pending when we see somebody that will assist us transfer
We are presently in South Africa as Refugee and as such the law of South Africa
does not permit us to operate or open an account here in South Africa or be
involved in any financial transaction. That is why we contacted you to assist
us in this transaction.
We are ready to compensate you with 30% of the total fund for accepting to
assist us, contact me on the above phone number indicating your interest as
soon as possible, on receiving of your acceptance, I shall be glad to give you
more clarification on the modalities needed for smooth successful completion of
this transaction.
I anticipate your quick response.
Best regard.
MRS.MONICA DAN. MY ONLY SON MR .OGENE DAN.CALL
HIM TEL: TEL: 27-833-658-139(For and On behalf of my family)
20. NETMARK STREET JOHANNESBURG
SOUTH AFRICA
Reply me with this my private email address ; monicadan02@gmail.com
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/918781.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/715001.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/1063785.stm
MY FAMILY NEED YOUR HELP
ATTN: DIRECTOR/CEO
TEL: 27-833-658-139 EMAIL; monicadan02@gmail.com
Dear Sir/Madam,
With due respect, trust and humility, I write to you this proposal,which I
believe would be of great interest to you. I find your contact while I was
doing a private research on the Internet for a reliable and capable foreign
partner that will assist my family and I to transfer fund to his personal or
private account and for investment purpose. I am MR,OGENE DAN the eldest
son of Late MR. JOHN DAN, who was the "Chairman" of the farmer's
co-operation in Zimbabwe.
My Father was among the few blacks that were murdered in cold blood by the
President Robert Mugabe Administration during the land dispute that just
happened in Zimbabwe. After the death of my Father, we decided to move out of
ZIMBABWE because our lives were in danger because of the money that my father
kept in his hidden safe in our house. The amount contained in the safe is US $
14.5M
This money was meant for the purchase of new machines and chemicals for the
farms and establishment of new farms in Swaziland. Before his death, He is a
Major Share Holder of companies in Zimbabwe. After my Father died we moved to
South Africa and deposited this fund to his account oversea and for the safety
of our family. This money in a security company in a box as valuables belonging
to our foreign partner pending when we see somebody that will assist us transfer
We are presently in South Africa as Refugee and as such the law of South Africa
does not permit us to operate or open an account here in South Africa or be
involved in any financial transaction. That is why we contacted you to assist
us in this transaction.
We are ready to compensate you with 30% of the total fund for accepting to
assist us, contact me on the above phone number indicating your interest as
soon as possible, on receiving of your acceptance, I shall be glad to give you
more clarification on the modalities needed for smooth successful completion of
this transaction.
I anticipate your quick response.
Best regard.
MRS.MONICA DAN. MY ONLY SON MR .OGENE DAN.CALL
HIM TEL: TEL: 27-833-658-139(For and On behalf of my family)
20. NETMARK STREET JOHANNESBURG
SOUTH AFRICA
Reply me with this my private email address ; monicadan02@gmail.com
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/918781.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/715001.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/1063785.stm
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Parole/Probation Stories TAKE A WHIZ
Yes, there really are fake "accoutrement's" out there to help people pass urine tests. In the "Field" they are called "drops" as in ..."I have to drop someone" meaning, I have to take a urine sample from a client.
While in Saginaw, one of my co-workers detected something rather ODD. The..Um..well...SKIN TONE of the individual did not match the SKIN tone of his whizzzer. I found this article today..somehow..prosecution of the manufacturer's makes me sad. I don't know why.
Reminds me of a Black Client that had VERY VERY long fingernails. At a "drop" for her..she was..well Messing around down there too much...when..OOPS...out pops a Balloon FILLED with..Pee. Evidently NOT hers...and yes...THAT pee in the Balloon was tested--it was "dirty" also. Dirty pee means that drugs have been detected. Not a good thing if you are under Court order NOT to have drugs in your system.
Men guilty of selling prosthetic for drug tests
Posted by Tracey Coyle
Published: November 25, 2008 - 7:57 AM
Two men whose company sold a device known as the Whizzinator that helped men cheat on drug tests have pleaded guilty in federal court in Pittsburgh. George Wills and Robert Catalano each pleaded guilty Monday to two conspiracy counts. They owned the California-based Internet company Puck Technology.
The Whizzinator is a prosthetic penis that comes with a heating element and fake urine. U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan's office says the goal of it and another device called Number 1 was to help people pass drug tests.
The devices were sold from 2005 to 2008. The California men are scheduled to be sentenced in February and face up to eight years in prison, a half-million-dollar fine or both.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Bail outs Suck CITIGROUP
I have refrained from talking 'tics on here. Didn't want to get into the dicyness of the real world here. HOWEVER...I think Bail out plans SUCK. Granted, I live in Michigan. (Here, grab a tissue as you cry for me).
WASHINGTON – The government unveiled a bold plan Sunday to rescue Citigroup,
injecting a fresh $20 billion into the troubled firm as well as guaranteeing
hundreds of billions of dollars in risky assets.
I have been in EXTREME Credit Card debt. We worked our way OUT OF it. By PAYING FOR it...when CITIGROUP...the SAME company BEGGING for a bailout was charging us usury of about 29% interest because we had 2 late payments. We STILL paid off what we owed. HELLO????? Maybe we should NOT bail Citigroup out. They are a PRIVATELY held company. LET them experience what every household in America has had to do: PAY YOUR BILLS!!!
I've had the foreclosure demons at my door. I KNOW what it is like to work with Attorneys trying to get out of foreclosure..You know what??? IF I DIDN'T PAY THE BILL I WOULD HAVE LOST THE HOUSE!!! That is how it is supposed to work!! I didn't go on a multi million dollar vacation because I knew SOMEONE else was going to pay the bill. THERE WAS NO ONE ELSE TO PAY THE BILL@@@!!!!
CITIGROUP helped Enron commit fraud. (You can if you want J.P. Morgan Chase Agrees to Pay $135 Million to Settle SEC Allegations that It Helped Enron Commit Fraud
Citigroup Agrees to Pay $120 Million to Settle SEC Allegations that It Helped Enron and Dynegy Commit Fraud http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2003-87.htm )
"These two cases serve as yet another reminder that you can't turn a blind eye to the consequences of your actions — if you know or have reason to know that you are helping a company mislead its investors, you are in violation of the federal securities laws," said Stephen M. Cutler, Director of SEC's Enforcement Division.
Part of me freaks out about this..because in ONE weekend..all banking could change, our money system change, and the "new world order" be implemented. Yes..that is the fear my backgroud of Baptist stinkin thinkin has given me. Frankly, I'm still scared shitless.
...and STILL don't believe companies should be bailed out. MAYBE...if they hadn't been charging me and everyone else 29 percent INTEREST they would be able to make it...Charge THEM 29 Percent...see if THEY stay afloat???
The action, announced jointly by the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., is aimed at shoring up a huge financial institution whose collapse would wreak havoc on the already crippled financial system and the U.S. economy.
WASHINGTON – The government unveiled a bold plan Sunday to rescue Citigroup,
injecting a fresh $20 billion into the troubled firm as well as guaranteeing
hundreds of billions of dollars in risky assets.
I have been in EXTREME Credit Card debt. We worked our way OUT OF it. By PAYING FOR it...when CITIGROUP...the SAME company BEGGING for a bailout was charging us usury of about 29% interest because we had 2 late payments. We STILL paid off what we owed. HELLO????? Maybe we should NOT bail Citigroup out. They are a PRIVATELY held company. LET them experience what every household in America has had to do: PAY YOUR BILLS!!!
I've had the foreclosure demons at my door. I KNOW what it is like to work with Attorneys trying to get out of foreclosure..You know what??? IF I DIDN'T PAY THE BILL I WOULD HAVE LOST THE HOUSE!!! That is how it is supposed to work!! I didn't go on a multi million dollar vacation because I knew SOMEONE else was going to pay the bill. THERE WAS NO ONE ELSE TO PAY THE BILL@@@!!!!
CITIGROUP helped Enron commit fraud. (You can if you want J.P. Morgan Chase Agrees to Pay $135 Million to Settle SEC Allegations that It Helped Enron Commit Fraud
Citigroup Agrees to Pay $120 Million to Settle SEC Allegations that It Helped Enron and Dynegy Commit Fraud http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2003-87.htm )
"These two cases serve as yet another reminder that you can't turn a blind eye to the consequences of your actions — if you know or have reason to know that you are helping a company mislead its investors, you are in violation of the federal securities laws," said Stephen M. Cutler, Director of SEC's Enforcement Division.
Part of me freaks out about this..because in ONE weekend..all banking could change, our money system change, and the "new world order" be implemented. Yes..that is the fear my backgroud of Baptist stinkin thinkin has given me. Frankly, I'm still scared shitless.
...and STILL don't believe companies should be bailed out. MAYBE...if they hadn't been charging me and everyone else 29 percent INTEREST they would be able to make it...Charge THEM 29 Percent...see if THEY stay afloat???
The action, announced jointly by the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., is aimed at shoring up a huge financial institution whose collapse would wreak havoc on the already crippled financial system and the U.S. economy.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Meyers- Briggs personality on line test
Do the Test!! http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm
I AM...ENTP
Found in about five out of every hundred people
open attitude, they often bring a fresh, new approach to their work and their lives
ENTPs are nothing if not unique. Brave new associations flow freely from the unconscious into the world of the living. Making, discovering and developing connections between and among two or more of anything is virtually automatic. The product of intuition is merely an icon of process; ENTPs are in the business of change, improvement, experimentation.
they are usually extremely quick and accurate in their ability to size up a situation.http://davefaq.com/Docs/ENTP.html
intuitively understand people and situations puts the ENTP at a distinct advantage in their lives. They generally understand things quickly and with great depth. Accordingly, they are quite flexible and adapt well to a wide range of tasks. They are good at most anything that interests them.
ENTPs are idea people. Their perceptive abilities cause them to see possibilities everywhere. They get excited and enthusiastic about their ideas, and are able to spread their enthusiasm to others. In this way, they get the support that they need to fulfill their visions.
they are quite rational and logical in reaching conclusions. When they apply Thinking to their Intuitive perceptions, the outcome can be very powerful indeed. A well-developed ENTP is extremely visionary, inventive, and enterprising
fluent conversationalists, mentally quick
upbeat visionaries. They highly value knowledge, and spend much of their lives seeking a higher understanding. They live in the world of possibilities, and become excited about concepts, challenges and difficulties. When presented with a problem, they're good at improvising and quickly come up with a creative solution. Creative, clever, curious, and theoretical, ENTPs have a broad range of possibilities in their lives.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
He's Fifteen!
In all the excitement of getting ready for TKD last weekend, I forgot to post some pictures!!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Government by the People, for the People
President-elect Obama has just launched a new transition website where they are soliciting thoughts on policies you want to see carried out over the next four years. This provides our opportunity to President-elect Obama to know what we want him to make good on.
You can fill out a survey...state what you want! From the website:
An American Moment: Your Vision
Start right now. Share your vision for what America can be, where President-Elect Obama should lead this country. Where should we start together?
Visit President-elect Obama's new transition website, change.gov.
http://change.gov/page/s/yourvision
You can fill out a survey...state what you want! From the website:
An American Moment: Your Vision
Start right now. Share your vision for what America can be, where President-Elect Obama should lead this country. Where should we start together?
Visit President-elect Obama's new transition website, change.gov.
http://change.gov/page/s/yourvision
Monday, November 10, 2008
PORK CHOPS
PORK CHOPS
1. 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2. 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
3. 1/4 teaspoon salt
4. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
5. 4 boneless pork loin chops
6. 1 tablespoon butter
7. 1 tablespoon olive oil
8. 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
9. 2 tablespoons orange juice
10. 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
11. 4 sprigs fresh thyme
1. In a small bowl, combine crushed thyme, sage, salt, and pepper. Rub evenly over pork chops.
2. Melt butter and olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Cook pork chops for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once. Remove from skillet and keep warm in preheated oven.
3. In the skillet, combine raspberry jam, orange juice, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until sauce is reduced to desired consistency (sauce will thicken as it cools). Spoon sauce in a pool onto a serving plate, and top with pork chops. Garnish with sprigs of thyme.
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