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2008-05-10

Personality Type  

I am an INTJ personality type. This is pretty funny.

Reading the description I found several common phrases that are part of my personality.

"Does it work?" This is how I evaluate everything - day-to-day routines, relationships, religion, recipes, simple tasks. Everything.

"INTJs know what they know, and perhaps still more importantly, they know what they don't know." This is me. I have always been very aware that I don't have to know everything, but it is good to know what I do and don't know and where to find information on what I don't know.

" INTJs sweat the details or, at times, omit them. 'I've made up my mind, don't confuse me with the facts' could well have been said by an INTJ on a mission." Again, this is me. I figure out every little detail, then I steam ahead and often ignore the details.


There are lots more examples of my personality in the INTJ analysis. And to make sure it wasn't just one of those things where everyone will see themselves in every description, I read the other descriptions looks for "me" and they didn't fit.

Kind of funny that so much of my personality can be reduced to 4 letters. We all think we are so unique.

2008-05-04

Baby Bath  

Take a look at this baby tub. Yes, it is worth clicking. It will question what you think of baby baths.

2008-03-31

What do you think this means?  

City Law:

It shall be the duty of any owner or keeper of any dog or hoofed animal to restrain the dog or hoofed animal by means of confinement, collar and leash, or bridle from running at large upon any public place in the City, and to prevent the dog or hoofed animal from becoming a danger to persons or property, or from trespassing upon the property of another. (6.7.107)



Since it specifically said "hoofed animal" does that mean that it is okay to have a goat and walk it on a leash?

2008-03-30

Cool things  

Woopra

Go ahead and ask. What is Woopra?

Here is a cool little desk for the laptop. Apparently everybody doesn't actually want to put it in their lap. I like it there, but in case you don't check it out.


Do you need to spice up your space for spring? Check out these photo murals.

And what about a treepee for the kids?

That is the perfect place for your kids to read this summer. And here is a list of books for them to read.


While they are outside, they could study some clouds.

Taxes  

Have you done your taxes yet?

Almost. Is my answer. It will happen. I did part and tagged hubby for the next part.

2008-03-02

Pot Roast Gravy  

This Crockpot recipe takes about a half hour prep time and at least 6 hours of cook time. It makes enough to feed many.

2-3 lbs (or more) boneless country-style beef ribs
1 medium onion (diced)
6 stalks celery (sliced)
4 or more cloves garlic (crushed and diced)
1 1/2 sticks butter
1 cup flour
1 large container V-8
1 box beef or vegetable broth (optional)
3 bay leaves
Fresh Herbs, chopped - basil, rosemary, thyme, or oregano
dried basil and oregano
Salt
Pepper
Cayenne pepper
2 tablespoon vegetable oil


In a large skillet, brown the beef in the vegetable oil adding salt and pepper to each side. When it is brown, place in a large Crockpot on high. In the same skillet, melt 1/2 stick of butter and add onions and celery. Cook on medium until the onions start to turn translucent then add the chopped garlic. Cook for a few more minutes, but don't burn the garlic. Add the onions, celery and garlic to the Crockpot (for best results save the skillet until later). Pour the V-8 into the Crockpot. Add the fresh and dried herbs and the bay leaves. Fill the rest of the pot with water or broth. Add black pepper and cayenne if using. Cover and let it come to a boil. Once it boils, turn down to low and cook for 4-5 hours. Melt the reserved stick of butter in the skillet used earlier, or a in clean pan. Add the cup of flour to the butter and stir until well mixed. Add this mixture to the Crockpot and stir. Taste for salt and pepper. Let it simmer at least another half hour.

This is delicious served in bread bowls or over noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. It is a hearty, filling meal.

Fruit salad and optional smoothie  

1 medium orange, peeled and sliced into bites size pieces
1 medium apple, sliced into bites size pieces
1 medium pear, sliced into bites size pieces
1 medium peach, peeled and sliced into bites size pieces
1/2 cup of raspberries, sliced in half
1/2 cup of diced strawberries
1/2 cup of blueberries
1/2 cup of pitted and diced cherries
1/2 cup of blackberries, sliced in half
1/4 of favorite small melon, peeled and cut into bites size pieces

stir until all the fruit and berry juices are mixed together.
then its time to serve

here is the smoothie option from your fruit salad leftovers
put it into a smoothie maker or blender, mix until there are no chunks
pour into cups to serve