The Gypsy on Adventure

Wisdom from the Cat in the Hat

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It's a joke but I thought it was funny!

To my darling husband,
Before you return from your overseas trip I just want to let you know about the small accident I had with the pick up truck when I turned into the driveway. Fortunately not too bad and I really didn't get hurt, so please don't worry too much about me.

I was coming home from Wal-Mart, and when I turned into the driveway I accidentally pushed down on the accelerator instead of the brake. The garage door is slightly bent but the pick up fortunately came to a halt when it bumped into your car.

I am really sorry, but I know with your kind-hearted personality you will forgive me. You know how much I love you and care for you my sweetheart. I am enclosing a picture for you. I cannot wait to hold you in my arms again. Your loving wife.

P.S. Your girlfriend called.

Sigh

All my friends are retireing and it makes me sad! Maryanne has been a part of my life for 24 years...I am going to miss her!

Holiday Layered Jello Recipe

Here is the Recipe for the layered Jello. First layer:  (Usually done night before)

• 1 ½ Cups boiling water
• 1 large Cherry Jello
• 1 14 oz can crushed pineapple
• 1 14 oz can jelled whole berry cranberry sauce

Dissolve jello in boiling water.  Once dissolved, add the crushed pineapple (partly drained) and then the cranberry sauce.  I break up the cranberry sauce with a spoon while stirring so there are no chunks. Pour into pyrex rectangular pan 13x9.  Let set overnight.

Spread one pint of sour cream over the layer of set Jello.  Return to the refrigerator while you prepare the Top layer.

Top Layer:

• 1 ½ Cups boiling water
• 1 large Strawberry Jello
• 1 bag frozen strawberries Slice strawberries while they are partly frozen. 

Then put in microwave to defrost. Dissolve jello in boiling water.  When the Jello is dissolved add strawberries.  Pour over sour cream.  Cover and put in refrigerator until set. So the name of this is actually called Raspberry Cranberry Jello. 

The top layer is supposed to be Raspberry Jello with frozen Raspberries added.  But the seeds in the raspberries get stuck in my teeth so I changed it to Strawberries. I hope you enjoy. Jen

Granary Burial Ground

Granary Burial Ground
Originally uploaded by roxieffcc.

This is where ALL of our paths will lead...I just hope my final place is as beautiful as this!

Bell Pepper Nachos

Prep Time: 15 min. Cook Time: 5 min. Serves: 14

Ingredients
2 medium green bell peppers
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium yellow bell pepper
2 ripe medium plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Per Serving Calories: 70 cal

Scope of the week...

Don't be too worried if things don't seem to go according to plan, Gypsy. Mars is retrograde in your sign, which is going to cause delays, but it also enables you to backtrack and complete anything unfinished.

This includes issues associated with your relationships, as well as other projects that need a little more attention. You may discover some subtle reasons why you've been reluctant to take the next step.

Certain emotional patterns may have been holding you back, and you now have a chance to unravel them. Monday is a really good day for inspiration. This is especially so if you've been thinking of redecorating your home. Browse around and get an idea of what you'd like to do, but don't get down to it too quickly. Give yourself a few days to mull it all over before you purchase the things you need.

The Sun squares Saturn in Virgo on Friday, which may create a conflict between what you really want to do and what you feel you ought to do. Go with the flow and you may be able to find a compromise. Mercury moves into Sagittarius on Saturday, which highlights your work and health zone. It's time to reorganize your priorities.

A little unhappy Crackers

Lets see if I can get the video to work ....

A perfect Lazy day

Have to say I always have mixed feeling on this day, I am incredibly happier than I have ever been, but I always feel a bit sad for the day. I was 45 minutes late for my wedding, which proved to me I really didn't want to do that. But the pressure I felt I went through it anyway. And then stayed for 20 years to get my kids raised. Today, I would have been married 28 years if my ex wasn't such an ass.

But I guess I am MORE grateful because I now have the Worlds Greatest Boyfriend who adores me, and makes my life complete. He makes my world so much better...so I can't really be sad too long! We were friends for over 16 years before we got together, with a friendship that meant a lot to us. He makes my life so much better, he makes me laugh really hard, he keeps me amused. That is hard to do!

Today was mostly spent by my raging fire the WGB kept up for me. I made a healthy soup today but I always seem to make a bit too much since I am the only one eating it. I knit on my manly scarf and started a blanket for his daughter for Christmas.

It was a nice day. What a great day to sit around without any make up on...however, the bad thing, I woke up with a bladder infection and had to send the WGB out to get me Uristat to stop the pain until I can talk to the doc on Monday! I could go to urgent care, but I don't remember which antibiotic is the one I can take since I am allergic to every thing! Those things hurt like a muther! I forget that every time and am SO surprised when it comes on so fast!

Another Lazy Day!

Today I decided to go straight with the hair. I am getting...all but the back the back looks screwed up! LOL But it is what it is and I must just keep trying!  I think with this cut it looks much better straight, so I have decided to do it straight until the back completely grows out...I don't really like the back now...go figure! I can never make up my mind. But with the gray in my hair...or the way my face is aging...or the moon is in the wrong spot...I just don't like it and feel really ugly with the curls!