Ha ha, good for you.
Wishing the best for your friend. My mother has Parkinson’s (she is 89). I worry every day about a fall, as she has trouble getting her feet to move sometimes. She has fallen before, but without serious injury. But I’m afraid it’s coming, it’s a terrible disease.Good Wednesday Morning
We are at a cool 44° with warm sunshine that will get us up 76° by midafternoon. Something is going on in the Gulf because I got an email notification of a "gale watch" that extends south of my from Tarpon Springs to a little North of me at the Suwannee River. The extends out 20 miles from the coast. Small craft should avoid going out.
May God bless all today and everyone stay safe and in good health. One of my best friends on earth who I have known all of my life will undergo surgery at 10:00 this morning to have a rod placed in his back from T8 to T11. He fell and fractured his back last week and and has not been allowed to move since. The cause of his fall was Parkinson Disease which cause his imbalance. To complicate that he has a blocked bowel and they had to clear this before surgery.
It is hard to see him flat on his back because he is one who has always been so active in life. Hunting, fishing and sports were a big part of his life. We played ball together during our youth and soft ball for many years. So a lot on his plate and he has my continued prayers.
Thank you for the kind words, this is his pattern also. Falling and losing his balance. It is sad to see a man deteriorate like this especially one who was so active and full of life. Always a smile and always a good word to encourage.
Good Wednesday Morning
We are at a cool 44° with warm sunshine that will get us up 76° by midafternoon. Something is going on in the Gulf because I got an email notification of a "gale watch" that extends south of my from Tarpon Springs to a little North of me at the Suwannee River. The extends out 20 miles from the coast. Small craft should avoid going out.
May God bless all today and everyone stay safe and in good health. One of my best friends on earth who I have known all of my life will undergo surgery at 10:00 this morning to have a rod placed in his back from T8 to T11. He fell and fractured his back last week and and has not been allowed to move since. The cause of his fall was Parkinson Disease which cause his imbalance. To complicate that he has a blocked bowel and they had to clear this before surgery.
It is hard to see him flat on his back because he is one who has always been so active in life. Hunting, fishing and sports were a big part of his life. We played ball together during our youth and soft ball for many years. So a lot on his plate and he has my continued prayers.
"Peppercorn" or spiced holiday cookies. Nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger give it the spicy flavor. Usually includes a hard shell and powdered sugar coating. I ate many back in the day and during holiday visits to Germany in 2012. Extremely popular over there and parts of US this time of year.
Thank you, that is very thoughtful of you.
Hoping for the best results for your friend.Good Wednesday Morning
We are at a cool 44° with warm sunshine that will get us up 76° by midafternoon. Something is going on in the Gulf because I got an email notification of a "gale watch" that extends south of my from Tarpon Springs to a little North of me at the Suwannee River. The extends out 20 miles from the coast. Small craft should avoid going out.
May God bless all today and everyone stay safe and in good health. One of my best friends on earth who I have known all of my life will undergo surgery at 10:00 this morning to have a rod placed in his back from T8 to T11. He fell and fractured his back last week and and has not been allowed to move since. The cause of his fall was Parkinson Disease which cause his imbalance. To complicate that he has a blocked bowel and they had to clear this before surgery.
It is hard to see him flat on his back because he is one who has always been so active in life. Hunting, fishing and sports were a big part of his life. We played ball together during our youth and soft ball for many years. So a lot on his plate and he has my continued prayers.
They look mighty good. Had never heard of them, but maybe I've had them without knowing the name. Had an Aunt who was German (my Uncle was a full-bird and they met over there after the war when he was there for a few years)....she was an incredible baker.
My Grandpa died from Parkinson's and now my little brother has it. Was diagnosed about 6 years ago at the age of 52 or 53. Way, way too young. Lot of medication these days that they didn't have back in the 50s with Grandpa, but from what I know/read it makes it bearable but just delays things. My brother has lost about all movement, etc with his right hand/arm.Good Wednesday Morning
We are at a cool 44° with warm sunshine that will get us up 76° by midafternoon. Something is going on in the Gulf because I got an email notification of a "gale watch" that extends south of my from Tarpon Springs to a little North of me at the Suwannee River. The extends out 20 miles from the coast. Small craft should avoid going out.
May God bless all today and everyone stay safe and in good health. One of my best friends on earth who I have known all of my life will undergo surgery at 10:00 this morning to have a rod placed in his back from T8 to T11. He fell and fractured his back last week and and has not been allowed to move since. The cause of his fall was Parkinson Disease which cause his imbalance. To complicate that he has a blocked bowel and they had to clear this before surgery.
It is hard to see him flat on his back because he is one who has always been so active in life. Hunting, fishing and sports were a big part of his life. We played ball together during our youth and soft ball for many years. So a lot on his plate and he has my continued prayers.
Think I'll stick with my once-daily K-Cup breakfast blend for now.
My granddaughter is at UK and is going through the same crap. It costs $6,700 for dorm and food ticket a semester and she could be doing that from home. Why pay to be on campus?
Well said, Bert. I'm going to counsel my son to take a break - or at least dial things waaaay back - until full classes in person resume. Who cares if he gets out six months or a year later? College is supposed to be a rich time of life filled with more than just the teacher's words rendered through a device. I'd hate to see him cheated out of that full experience.
lol. That's a good point Ben. Unfortunately, I'm one of those fools who actually saved for years and paid for all my kids' college -- two graduates and my son so far -- so Biden's plan to 'forgive' student debt will only emphasize that responsibility is out of fashion.
Wonder if after they drink a cup they say" Man this $hit's good"!!!!!
Directly translated, Peppernut.
Do any of the D have traditional meals for Christmas Eve. We have a special meal every year after we go to church for our candlelight service. We have 3 services 1) 3:00 2) 4:30 and 3) 6:00. We usually go to the second one which gives us a little time to prepare our Christmas Eve meal.
Our meal is the same every year and has been for as long as I can remember. I make a very simple oyster stew and we serve it with toasted Cuban bread with plenty of butter. I also make a cream of potato soup if one does not want oysters. I just substitute potatoes and bacon for the oysters.
I go to the seafood market and pick up a fresh shucked oysters. No canned ones or frozen. They have to be fresh, right out of the shell. The recipe is very simple with basic ingredients. It is important to include the liquid from the oysters. This is per serving.
Bring your half and half to a near boil (don't boil) and add oysters and butter. Remove from heat and let is set until the oysters curl and are cooked. That only takes a minute or so.
- 2 cups of half and half
- 1 cup oysters, liquid also
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp celery salt
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Tabasco Sauce
Yep, and tax payers will pay for it. Taxes will probably go through the roof in the coming year/s.
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