Thursday, July 2, 2015

Five Thoughts

Hi,

I am about to hop into bed. It's Thursday night, early, but I am sleepy so I made my Willy Nilly post early so I can have it ready to roll for Friday!! But, Tanya is in the process of moving from her home to a new one and took the month of July off. So, no Willy Nilly for a whole month. But, there is Five On Friday which is a fantastic meme and in the same theme.  

1. I lost a friend last night. Her name was Tammy. She came to work for us as a caregiver/housekeeper when Elbert was so sick. She was a little bitty thing but she managed my 6' 2" hubby just fine. She became part of the family. Her life was cut way too short. She was only 55. But, you see, she smoked. After her lung cancer was diagnosed she quit for a little while. And, then she started smoking again. She just could not give those cigarettes up. I hope her daughters and the grandchildren have learned to not do as Grandma did but do as she would have wished them to do. We'll miss her. Bless her heart... 


2. I occasionally get compliments on my headers. I like trying new things and as soon as I discovered Picmonkey I just had a ball. Right now I have a large folder of headers already made up and ready to use. I'm glad you like them 'cause I have fun doing them.

3. I am watching the osprey nest very closely. There just seemed to be strange things going on, up there on top of that cell tower. Lots of wing flapping, birds sitting on posts not on the nest. So, I get out my journal from 2014 and there on page July 4, 2014 I read where I had witnessed the mama osprey teaching the baby to fly. They are right on cue this year. And, once the baby flies, the family will disappear until next spring. 


4. Leslie kept after me about needing some new pants. No, it's the other way around. I kept after Leslie that he needed new pants, some a tad longer in the leg, maybe. That man's pants were ... oh, what is it that the saying used to be 'treading high water'. So, we went today and now he has three new pair of pants size 32x30, not 32x29, thanks to me. For those of you who don't know... Leslie is my gentleman friend. Evidently his late wife used to do the shopping!!!

5. The previous post was about a corn on the cob/4th of July party I had in my apartment. If you'd like to read about it click HERE . I had some good comments. Some wanted to know if that corn was good and Yes, it was. Leslie 'roasted' it in the microwave while I got the other food ready. I am in love with fixing it in the microwave. I just whack off each end of an ear. Be sure you cut the bottom off up to where you can see a few kernels. Pull off the outer shucks but leave the newer ones on the corn. Wrap it in a piece of paper towel and zap it for 2 minutes.  Since we had several to do and we were doing one at a time, the cooked ear (wrapped in paper towel) was placed on a cookie sheet and covered with a towel. We did a dozen that way. And, one of the guest was 20 minutes late and would you believe it.... that corn was so piping hot that I could scarcely hold it to pull the rest of the shucks off and then roll the paper towel around it to rid it of silks. Oh they were good alright. Butter, salt. Yum. 
                                                                                                         Have a Happy and Safe 4th
                                                                                                                              

18 comments:

  1. My goal this summer is to eat as much fresh summer corn as possible. It is great that you are keeping an osprey diary. I'm sorry to hear that your friend passed away. I hope that you have a better weekend ahead of you.

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  2. Oh I love corn on the cob! I haven't ever fixed it in the microwave, so I'm happy to read how to do that. Sounds quick and easy! Just the kind of cooking I like these days! :)
    I love your header. Have a wonderful July 4th!

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  3. So sorry to hear about your friend, sending virtual hugs across the Atlantic x

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  4. Sorry to hear about your friend who was so young. I am a great fan of corn on the cob, I must try doing in the microwave I usually BBQ it. Have a great weekend.

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  5. It was sad to hear about Tammy's passing. She was such a good soul and was so good to Dad! I am so happy you are getting to see all that activity in the osprey nest! Glad your Independence Day party was a success too!

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  6. Very sad about your friend. (I feel funny writing her name since it is also my name. :) So cool that the osprey come back every year. Have a great 4th! Tammy

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  7. such sad news about your friend, your husband's caregiver, they do become like family!!

    i have seen on pinterest you can microwave corn, without doing anything to it. in the micro, nothing, nothing...one minute, out it comes, cut the large end, about 1 inch in, and the corn slides out without one piece of silk. google it, there is a video. i have not done it but it seems legit. we have jersey corn now and it is amazing!!! i always boil it, when the water comes to a boil, the corn goes in, the flame goes out, the lid goes on the pot and 7 minutes later it is perfectly done. i do add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the water. YuM!!!!

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  8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U10MkdbzS54

    here's the youtube, and you cook it 3 minutes!!!!

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  9. I love your 4th of July banner! And to be able to watch the osprey young fly must be a thrilling privilege. I must try the microwave corn on cob, thank you for the instructions.

    I'm so sorry to hear about losing your good family friend to this terrible disease.

    Have a good 4th of July, Latane,
    Dewena

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  10. So sorry about your friend. The osprey nest is fab, how wonderful to watch them every day. I hope you have a good 4th july!

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  11. Happy 4th July, so interesting to hear your news.

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  12. Never have heard of doing corn that way. My method is a pot of boiling water. Add the corn, bring to a boil, say the Lord's Prayer and its done. We had some the other night that was delicious. Have three more ears to eat with our cook out tonight.

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  13. I am sorry about your loss of Tammy. Smoking and cancer takes far too many precious lives. We had our first taste of 2015 sweet corn last night too. Absolutely yummy. Love this time of year when it comes to food. Happy Independence Day!

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  14. Your Leslie must be trim young thing at 32". I used to be 32, then 34 and now 36". I have some of those pants too - I call them long shorts, my wife calls them "short longs".

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  15. Your Leslie must be trim young thing at 32". I used to be 32, then 34 and now 36". I have some of those pants too - I call them long shorts, my wife calls them "short longs".

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  16. Talking about the corn got my taste buds all excited! However, I'm currently'stuffed' and couldn't eat another bite! Ribs and trimmings....homemade ice cream, etc.yum!

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  17. HI, I always love your headers!!!! Keep up the good work.... Sounds like life is GREAT for you. You certainly did the right thing when you moved, didn't you? There's always so much to do there!!!!! I'm sure Leslie appreciated you helping him with his pant-purchases... Men always need help in these areas... ha

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  18. So sorry about your friend, Latane. May she rest in piece. Cute Osprey! I love watching them. Hope you had a great 4th!....Christine

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