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My dad grew up in the South. Near Meridian Mississippi. Because of him, even though I grew up in San Diego, when I get tired or sick, I speak with a Southern accent. My grandma would cook me rabbit for lunch (which she killed that morning) and serve it with sweet tea. I learned that RC Cola and a Moon Pie is an acceptable meal. And y’all is a term you hear from people that care about you. But for those that aren’t aware of what it is like to be Southern, take a gander (take a look) at some of these: 04/18/2024

My dad grew up in the South. Near Meridian Mississippi. Because of him, even though I grew up in San Diego, when I get tired or sick, I speak with a Southern accent. My grandma would cook me rabbit for lunch (which she killed that morning) and serve it with sweet tea. I learned that RC Cola and a Moon Pie is an acceptable meal. And y’all is a term you hear from people that care about you. But for those that aren’t aware of what it is like to be Southern, take a gander (take a look) at some of these: 04/16/2024

My dad grew up in the South. Near Meridian Mississippi. Because of him, even though I grew up in San Diego, when I get tired or sick, I speak with a Southern accent. My grandma would cook me rabbit for lunch (which she killed that morning) and serve it with sweet tea. I learned that RC Cola and a Moon Pie is an acceptable meal. And y’all is a term you hear from people that care about you. But for those that aren’t aware of what it is like to be Southern, take a gander (take a look) at some of these: 04/13/2024

April 14th - National Dolphin Day:Enjoy your day!Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal. 04/14/2024

Let me explain, most of my life I was influenced by the Chesapeake Bay as far as seafood.  Steamed Blue Crabs, Crab Cakes, Oysters and how we prepare most seafood, Old Bay Seasoning!  Problem when I make my seafood in the house the smell I love others not so much, here is what I use to steam seafood, beer, vinegar, Old Bay and water, been around the bay you know the smell.  Decided to move my steamer pot outside but needed a burner, answer GasOne Propane Single Burner Camp Stove with High Temp Paint & Red QCC Steel Braided Regulator with Height Adjustable Legs.Lighthouse Seafood on 466 has a nice selection so started there for Stone Crab Claws, Winn Dixie for corn on the cob, Sprouts for Peewee Dutch Potatoes and Publix for sweet cole slaw.  Total Wine and Spirits for the beer and a gre... 04/14/2024

Trivia question answers for Friday April 12, 20231. In what year were Skittles candy first sold in the US? 19742. What is the world's largest island? Greenland3. In the Southern Hemisohere, summer begins in what month? December4. What name is given rain with a particularly low pH? Acid rainTrivia questions for Saturday April 13, 20231. Approximately how many horsepower can one horse produce?2. In what city did the TV show "Full House" take place?3. What was the original name of the game Pac-Man prior to its release?4. What is a fairy ring made of? Enjoy your day..  04/13/2024

Friday for good Catholic is always fish for dinner... I have grown up as an Altar Boy, Catholic Grammar Schools and Catholic High School. Diane has grown up as a good Italian Catholic so having Fish on Friday is pretty much an understood.Instead of the standard baked/fried fish sticks and baked/fried potatoes I opted for baked Salmon with baked vegies and mashed potatoes. So, what did you have for dinner tonight? Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no on... 04/12/2024

This Week…Birthday Wishes to a President.  My elementary school was Thomas Jefferson Elementary. I have no idea what it’s called now.  Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. Thomas JeffersonMy fascination with President Jefferson began on my senior trip when we visited Monticello, his home, and plantation.   In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. Thomas JeffersonEven though our group had to leave, I knew that I would return someday. What held my attention was The Great Clock. He was not just our third President. He was also the author of the Declaration of Independence, the Founder of the University of Virginia, and an inventor.  Ex... 04/13/2024

Our Monarch Caterpillar Nursery The nursery is doing well and so are the 10 Monarch Caterpillars, doing what caterpillars do. The Monarch Butterfly visited our back patio several weeks ago and spent quite a bit of time landing on the milkweed plants repeatedly. We didn't see any eggs left behind but that may simply have been our vision as Monarch eggs are supposedly quite small. A couple weeks ago my wife saw a couple of very small caterpillars on one of the milkweed plants and now there are 10 (there were a couple others but they didn't make it for long). They have grown pretty substantially which we hope will help at least some of them survive and move into the next phase (chrysalis), and not become a tasty meal for one of the many birds in our yard. I suspect the mortality rate for c... 04/12/2024

Earth Month is a time dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting actions to protect our planet.Throughout April, various events, campaigns, and initiatives are organized to educate people about sustainability, conservation, and the importance of preserving our natural resources. It's an opportunity for individuals, communities, and organizations to come together and take meaningful steps towards creating a greener and more sustainable world. Whether it's participating in clean-up activities, supporting eco-friendly businesses, or learning about renewable energy, Earth Month encourages everyone to make a positive impact on Mother Earth.Taking better care of Mother Earth involves both individual and collective actions. Here are some ways you can help: 1. Reduc... 04/12/2024

Tucked away in the Rocky Mountains along the Little Thompson River lies The Tubs. Over the years the river has carved away the granite, making these small, cascading pools. Accessible only to the residents of the Pinewood Springs property owners association, this is a great location to listen to the running river and even take a swim. There is also a playground and picnic benches adjacent to the river so you can make it an afternoon of fun. 04/12/2024

.      The Baltimore Orioles have started fast at 8-4 .Their Lineup has 6-7 Number  1 Draft Picks , which probably is an MLB Record. This young group of O’s are also being called the Comeback Kids ! They have am amazing ability to snatch a game from their opponents very late in the Game ! The Pitching haslooked very good with Burnes , Kremer and GraysonRodriguez and are among the top Starters in ERA’s.Three of their DC1’s are basically playing their first fullSeason in 2024 - Colton Cowser, Jackson Holliday &Jordan Westburg . And even more amazing is there are another group of Top Prospects in the high Minors . Hope to see you all at the Yard as CharmCity is the place to be this Summer ! 04/12/2024

So our dinner at Talula's Table was wonderful. The table was beautifully set, there are only two tables in the restaurant/shop. We got there a little early, to make sure everything was ready for when our guests started arriving. Menus were on the table.Spring 2024 Salmon MosaicAvocado, Aguachile, Radish & Citrus-Tortilla Española The Elusive Farm Egg and Potato Torte, Romeso Crema-Truffle HunterCrisp & Tender Braised Pork Croquettes, Truffle, Maitake & Mustard Greens-Parisian GnocchiSpinach Fondue, Parmesan & Bright Artichoke-Dorade RoyaleMediterranean Sea Bream, Bagna Cauda & Vegetable Tournée-Roasted Ribeye of BeefOnions Galore, Buttery Bone Marrow Bordelaise & Chimichurri-Our Cheesemonger’s Pick, Wine-Soaked Cherries, Olive Oil and Focaccia Crisp-Key Lime GetawaySalted Graham & Cocon... 04/12/2024

Heck with soda, it's Friday and I'm ready for my weekly Barley Pop!It seems like it's been forever since I've had an "easy" week where I've said "Friday already?".When I woke up this morning I thought it was Saturday. The realization that It's back to the salt mine this morning was hard on me. Have you ever had one of those days where you forgot (momentarily) that it was a back to the salt mine day? 04/12/2024

April 13th - National Scrabble Day:Enjoy your day!Directions: Click on the link below.  Your puzzle will open in a new window.To locate a word, please hold down the left side of your mouse while dragging your cursor over the letters of that word. Release your hold when all of the letters of the word have been selected. If your response is correct, the word will change color on the word list.Please check back for future daily puzzles.Enjoy and have a great day!Click Here To PlayIf you are looking to purchase a property or home on Long Island, New York, I hope you think of me, Linda Blumenthal. 04/13/2024

Trivia question answers for Thursday April 11, 20231. What is a group of deer called? A herd2. Which beverage was promoted during the 1990's by three frogs croaking out its name? Budweiser3. What is the largest cultivated crop in the United States? Corn4. What English word has the most definitions/ meanings? RunTrivia questions for Friday April 12, 20231. In what year were Skittles candy first sold in the US?2. What is the world's largest island?3. In the Southern Hemisohere, summer begins in what month?4. What name is given rain with a particularly low pH?Enjoy your day..  04/12/2024

Now in all fairness, I am always wondering who comes up with these National Days... I had to smile because in our home for the past 29 years it has been National Pet Day every day not just on April 11th:) What are your thoughts about this subject? Either way our pets appreciate that we treat them every day with love and kindness. They in turn give us the same love and affection. Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to m... 04/11/2024

Friday Fun…What Says Spring to You?? Patricia Kennedy wrote a post Picco’s Walk in which she talked about seeing the Cherry Trees but the Redbud trees signaled SPRING to her. For many, it may be the tulips and daffodils beginning to poke their heads through the soil.                                                                 Azaleas   Some see robins in their area and that signals Spring  For me, it’s the appearance of our Texas Bluebonnets and the azaleas!  When these make their appearance, I know it’s time to put the heavy jackets away, break out my flip-flops, and get more allergy medicine!   What about you? What signals SPRING for you??? 04/12/2024

This is like a coming soon post about a dinner we are attending/hosting this evening.We are very lucky to have a wide group of friends and to live where we do. Firstly, friends - most people know a small group of people, well Annie is one of those people I discovered when we got married who stays in touch with everyone she knows, I would say 70% of our guests were from her side. Many of those friends are wine collectors, her previous partner who died loved wine and introduced Annie to many of his friends, and they have remained friends. We attend a monthly dinner with some of these and the wines tasted are wonderful, as well as some great food. In fact Saturday we have one of those dinners, which are mostly in New Jersey as most of the people live in New Jersey.But today, we have ten fr... 04/11/2024

🐈Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy 4-18-24☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREEI know that there are many cat lovers in the Rain, so now you can follow the adventures of Tango, Trey, and Tom Boy if you love pictures of cats!  I welcome all to share photos of your cats along with your comments.☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE 04/18/2024