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The Aletheon
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1. Introduction to The Aletheon
the final two years of a lifetime that had been utterly devoted to the Communication
of Truth, Avatar Adi Da created His supreme Scripture — The Aletheon — a book of oceanic depth
and magnitude. Month after month, Avatar Adi Da sustained a vast flow of spontaneous
writing moved by His indefatigable Impulse to "say everything" to everyone.
Avatar Adi Da eventually chose to name this book The Aletheon (pronounced
a-LAY-thee-on). The title was based on an ancient Greek word for "Truth" ("Aletheia").[1]
Thus, on the simplest level, this book is "the Truth Book".
The Aletheon is one of Adi Da's "Five
Principal Books of Comprehensive Address".
The Aletheon, The
Gnosticon, and The Pneumaton comprehensively
cover the wisdom and practices associated with the
advanced stages of life (fourth through seventh stages):
The Divine Avatar's work
on The Aletheon ended on the very day of His Divine
Mahasamadhi. On November 19, 2008, He said that He felt His writing of The
Aletheon had come to completion. After that, He never again raised a pencil
to write more for the book except on the morning of November 27, when He called
for the title page of The Aletheon and finalized the wording on that page,
thereby forever bringing to a close His final great writing-labor of love.
final and greatest Instruction by Avatar Adi Da spans over 2300 pages, and
is published in two editions:
eight-volume boxed paperback set. Recommended for ease of study, includes
an attractive slipcover.
September 2009 editionorder
single, hardbound book in a slipcase (limited edition).
2009 editionorder
2. Excerpts from The Aletheon
You can read excerpts from The Aletheon
3. Table Of Contents for The Aletheon
Aletheon is divided into seven Volumes.[1] Spread
across these volumes are twenty-seven numbered Parts, along with three unnumbered
Parts (First Word, Prologue, and Last Word).
a more detailed Table Of Contents, click here.
4. Adi Da's Earlier Writings and The Aletheon
Da has written many extraordinary and comprehensive books
before The Aletheon — most notably, The
Dawn Horse Testament, which remains the single, most comprehensive description
of the Way of Adidam. The early years of Avatar Adi
Da's active Teaching-Work had been an astounding demonstration of His willingness
to submit Himself to ordinary egos, and to work by reflecting egos to themselves.
What is unique about The Aletheon is that it was written after the
Ruchira Dham Event (April, 2000) — Adi Da wrote it while in the final
stage of the seventh stage of life: Divine Translation. Thus, the Viewpoint expressed
in The Aletheon is extraordinarily pure and different from His earlier
Writings. He had utterly relinquished His previous mode of Self-Submission, and
made only His own purest Communication of Truth.
some sense, I As I Am First Appeared here in the year 2000. In some sense,
I As I Am Was only "on the way" to here before the Ruchira Dham Event..... A
Profound Process Began, Which has Been Unfolding since That Great Event of Yogic
Death.... The Happenings That have Occurred since the Divine Avataric Event at
Ruchira Dham Hermitage Are All Outer Signs of the Divine Avataric Process That
Is the Direct Self-Revelation of My Divine Self-Nature, Self-Condition, and Self-State.
Avatar Adi Da SamrajThe
Boundless Self-Confession
Divine Avataric Self-Revelation-Word Became a completely different kind of Utterance.
Most essentially, My Divine Avataric Self-Revelation-Word has Become The Aletheon.
Avatar Adi Da Samraj
Aletheon is not merely a Book of Teachings. Yes, It is Teachings, but It is
a Self-Revelation of My Own Person and State. So The Aletheon is of Me, As
Me, about Me and Is Me.
readers will also find The Aletheon to be much more accessible in the manner
of its writing — making it more suitable for interested public than "graduate
level" texts like The Dawn Horse Testament (which require significant
schooling in Adi Da's technical language to reap the greatest benefits). Here
is what one reader of The Aletheon writes:
The Aletheon in its entirety is pure ego-dissolving intimacy with Bhagavan
Adi Da Samraj. I distinctly felt how immersion in this Text is direct Communion
with Him, in His Room. Each day of study was an ordeal and ecstasy of conformity
to His Pattern He simply Requires the subordination of the I-other paradigm,
I couldnt bring me into the conversation! And I discovered how depthful participation
in His Aletheon-Transmission actually prepared the nervous system to fully
receive the Divine Self-Confession of Reality Itself, Appearing as Bhagavan Adi
5. A Video Presentation on The Aletheon
Here is a 2-part
video presentation on The Aletheon, by Adi Da's senior editorial assistant,
Jonathan Condit.
Da working on The Aletheon in Glass Pear(February 18, 2007)
The page Adi Da is editing in the above
(February 18, 2007)
Adi Da's essay, "I Say This",
27, The Aletheon
6. More About the Etymology of "Aletheon"
literal meaning (from the Greek) of the word "Aletheon" is "unforgetting"
or "unconcealment". In Greek mythology, Lethe ("forgetfulness"
or "concealment") is the name of the river in Hades whose waters, when drunk,
would produce forgetfulness. (For those Greeks believing in reincarnation, the
River Lethe was a metaphor for our inability to remember past lives.) Thus, A-letheon
literally signifies a process of un-forgetting or un-concealing.
As Adi Da has described it since His earliest teachings, Truth is "that which
is always already the case". But what is always already the case is not at
all obvious to the ego, that process which dissociates from the Real. In addition to a Source that Reveals the Truth (Adi Da Himself), a process
of un-concealment is necessary (to counter, and finally undo and dissolve,
the ego and all its limited points of view). The Aletheon comprehensively
lays out the Revelation of Truth (and Adi Da as its Source), the nature of egoity (which hides the Truth), and the counter-egoic Way that undoes that which is hiding the Truth.
The ancient Greeks used the word aletheia
to refer to "truth" in a very specific sense: with the philosophical
understanding that (a) the truth is not necessarily obvious; and (b) the truth
is not found as the result of accomplishing a goal and bringing about a new state
of affairs, but as a process of uncovering something that is already present.
The twentieth-century philosopher, Martin Heidegger (in his seminal work,
and Time), restored the usage of the word, aletheia, to prominence
in Western philosophy. He criticized the last two millennia of Western philosophy (from Plato on)
for having degraded the notion of truth, reducing "truth" to mere factuality ("the sky is blue" is true, "the moon is made of green cheese" is not true),
and losing any association with a notion of ultimate truth (associated with a process of revelation
and unconcealment). Heidegger wrote extensively about the importance of a process
of unconcealment (aletheia) that would reveal the truth to a Dasein,
one who cares about discovering the true nature of his being. Heidegger was a
philosopher, not a Realizer; he could conceive of a process of unconcealment,
but could not fully elaborate or engage it (to completion) himself. In contrast,
Adi Da, as a fully Awakened Realizer, is in a position to write a book, The
Aletheon, giving every last detail of a process for completely unconcealing
the truth. As a Revealer, Adi Da is also in a position to provide a process of un-concealment
of the Truth through direct Revelation of the Truth, coupled with increasing understanding
and transcendence of the ego (the process concealing the Truth in every moment).
And Adi Da is in a position to provide the means (the Way of Adidam) for all human
beings to engage that process of un-concealment of the Truth, being the perfectly
authentic Dasein (Being, incarnated in the world).
Annotated Bibliography on the Concept of Truth in Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy for an
excellent exposition — particularly, the sections Aletheia in the Ancient Greek Thought.
General Introduction,
and Martin Heidegger on Truth (Aletheia)
as Unconcealment.
to Adidam Books


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Introducing Claude DebussyApril 29, 2011
So here comes my FAVORITE COMPOSER!! ❤
He is my most favorite composer in the world, of all times. Period. He is such an amazing guy! I am very looking forward to writing more about his incredible music.
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During the Awards Ceremony for the 2014 Class B-C State Speech, Drama & Debate Meet in the Glasgow High School gymnasium, Bridger Sanders was crowned the State Pantomime Champion.
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Why does it seem like once we hit adulthood, time just flies on by?
Days turn into weeks, weeks turn into months, and months turn into years so quickly.
I almost cannot believe that I'm sitting here, writing a post for our blog's third birthday.
And what an active toddler it has become!
The Cozy Apron has been an absolute joy for my husband and I to work on together for these past three years, now going into our fourth.
Our hope is that we've been able to not only bring you some nourishing recipes that could potentially translate into some warming and comforting physical food for you to enjoy, but also some spiritual food in the way of personal reflections, experiences, and heart-to-heart's.
My personal hope for this past year was to share with readers on a more intimate level those things that I have discovered, that I hold dear, or that I even struggle with.
I've wanted to share new understandings, challenges, hopes and desires with you, and also to offer some encouragement not only in the arena of cooking, but in life, as well.
I feel like each year both my husband and I long to add more to The Cozy Apron, in order to continue to give readers even more of a space to gain comfort and coziness from.
We long to get to know you, the precious folks who are our readers, and to connect and share with you on an even deeper level.
There was more that we hoped and dreamed to do this past year in regards to the blog, but time just never seemed quite abundant enough to add more elements, especially when family is part of the mix, and growing children take precedence.
But this upcoming year will be an interesting one on a personal level for my hubby and I, chock-full of change for us and our little family, as our beloved boy graduates from high school and then delves into a new chapter of his own life.
Ah…what will a couple of "empty nesters" do?
Well, that's where our beloved little blog comes in, and offers up creative platform in order for us to continue to move forward with life and the roles it gives us to play, albeit in fresh, new ways.
(There's a right time for everything, isn't there?)
So our hope for our fourth year is to continue to cultivate what we've been blessed with in The Cozy Apron, and to be the best stewards of it that we can possibly be.
And that always means connecting with you, and continually reaching out to you, so I'm excited to see what the future holds in regards to kicking things up a notch here on the blog over the coming months.
While in the past we've typically offered up something sweet for our previous b-day postings, I thought that something savory would be equally as delicious, and thought this creamy winter risotto would hit the spot.
Funny enough, this recipe kind of reminds me of our blog: it takes a little time, patience and love to get the flavors going; requires some cozy and comforting ingredients to be blended in; but once it simmers and softens for a while, and some little garnishing flourishes are added, you've got something with a lot of heart, that's been made with an abundance of love.
So here's a big "thank you" for allowing us into your lives, in whatever capacity that may be!
Whether you come for the recipes in order to enjoy them for yourself or to share them with your loved ones; or whether you simply come to peruse and read, or to look around for perhaps a little inspiration, may you continue to be comforted.
And when you leave our blog after visiting with us, may you leave a little happier and cozier than when you came!
So here's to our fourth year, and to experiencing all that life brings to each of us!
Taste what's good and pass it on.
Creamy Winter Risotto with Asiago Cheese
by Ingrid Beer
Yield: Serves about 4
• 12 ounces slender asparagus (trimmed of tough bottoms), sliced on the bias into ½" pieces
• Olive oil
• 3 ½ ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced thinly
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided use
• 2 leeks (white parts only), halved and sliced thinly into semi-circles
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
• 1 ½ cups arborio rice
• ¾ cup white wine
• 6 cups hot chicken stock
• ¼ cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes (preferably not packed in oil, or then patted dry)
• 4 strips crispy-cooked bacon, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teapsoon thyme leaves
• 1 ¼ cup grated asiago cheese, divided use
-Place a small pot of water over high heat, and add in a liberal amount of salt; bring it to the boil, then turn off the heat and add in the asparagus pieces, and blanch them for about 30-45 seconds; drain, then immediately run the asparagus pieces under ice-cold water, or plunge them into an ice-water bath, and then pat dry; set aside.
-Place a large, heavy bottom pan over medium to medium-high heat, and drizzle in about 3-4 tablespoons of oil; once the oil is hot, add in the sliced shiitake mushrooms, plus a pinch of salt and pepper, and saute them for a few minutes until they're golden-brown; then, set them aside for a moment.
-Into that same large pan, add in 2 tablespoons of the butter, plus about 3-4 tablespoons of the oil; next, add in the leeks, plus a small pinch of salt and pepper, and saute them for about 10 minutes, or until they're caramelized and golden-brown.
-Next, add in the garlic, and stir to combine; once the garlic becomes aromatic, add the arborio rice into the pan, and saute that with the leeks and garlic for about 1 minute, in order to "toast" the rice a bit.
-Next, add in the wine, and stir to combine; allow the wine to reduce down until it's almost completely gone, and then add in a couple of ladles of the hot chicken stock, and stir; reduce your heat to medium-low.
-Once the rice has absorbed most of the stock, add in another ladle or two and stir, and repeat the process, stirring the risotto frequently until it becomes tender and creamy, about 24-28 minutes (you will have used most or all of your stock by the end).
-Once the risotto is finished, turn off the heat; add in about ¾ cup of the grated asiago cheese and the remaining tablespoon of butter, and stir that in to incorporate and melt; next, add in the asparagus, the sauteed mushrooms, the sun-dried tomatoes, the chopped bacon, and the parsley and thyme, and fold those in.
-Serve the risotto immediately while creamy and hot, and garnish with some of the remaining grated asiago cheese, if desired.


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The Princess Bride
Recently, a series of disasters led me to drive my loaner car to my sister's house, to pick up a loaner computer (although, I suppose I'm very lucky to be a part of a family that has random cars and computers lying around. The good news is, at least one of the disasters has since been resolved) After spending the afternoon and night at Sis's house, I asked her to come to my house to continue to hang out, and she agreed–even though it meant fighting a five year old and two year old all the way down. She must like me or something.
We wanted to get a Redbox movie, but G was having none of it, and several tantrums later, we both gave up on trying to have fun out in the wilds of Utah County (whoo.) and ended up back at my house. A cooling off period, and some full bellies later, I was examining my (meager) DVD collection for a film that would both keep a five year old boy's attention, and was fairly kid-friendly. What I came up with was "The Princess Bride". G had never seen it before, and I have to say, it was really interesting to watch what was my favorite movie when I was his age through his eyes.
The first thing I noticed was how well the movie had held up–I mean, I know that I've loved it for the past 25 years and it's considered a classic, but–how do I put this?
It's like your old, favorite sweater. The color looks great on you, it fits well and it accentuates your bust. Then one day, while wearing your favorite sweater, you happen to be watching an early season episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", and slightly chuckling at the fashions of your high school years. Then, you glance down and realize the sweater you're wearing would not look out of place at Sunnydale High.
What, I'm the only one that's happened to?
Anyway the point is, "The Princess Bride" is near enough to my heart that I wasn't sure I had been watching it objectively as a teen and adult. But G loved it–I've never seen him that still when he wasn't sleeping, sulking of seat belted down–even if he was up and down a bit. So, enough of my long, rambling, introduction: Here is "The Princess Bride", via a five year old's first viewing.
It didn't really hold G's attention until Buttercup was kidnapped and jumped off the boat, which, okay, there's not a lot of action up to that point. He definitely lost interest when Peter Falk and Fred Savage were on screen, though he did understand that the action was part of the story the Grandpa was reading, at least a bit into the movie he asked "Is this still the story?"
My favorite part was when the Man in Black appeared for the first time. G declared definitively "He's a bad guy." I don't ever remember wondering if the Man in Black was good or bad–but then, I guess I don't remember the first time I saw "The Princess Bride". G loved the sword fight, and said he was rooting for Inigo (I think that Inigo was his favorite character, or maybe Inigo is just my favorite character.)
I don't think he understood the exchange between The Man in Black and Fezzick (by the way, you can tell that Andre the Giant had a blast making the movie) and Vizzini, though he did laugh at Vizzini's death scene–which I still maintain to be the greatest death scene ever put on film. He was fascinated by the Fire Swamp, and wasn't scared at all by the ROUSes–which scared the crap (not literally) out of me when I was a kid. I'm not sure if that was simply because he's a boy, and more action/protection oriented than I was, or if he could tell that they were actors in rat suits where you could practically see the zipper. He was worried that Westley was all bloodied up after the battle with the ROUS, but didn't die–"Why is his shoulder bloody? If he's bleeding, why didn't he die?" Ah, kids.
I know that he didn't understand why Sis and I were laughing during the Miracle Max and Impressive Clergyman scenes, but he loved the storming of the castle, and was once again rooting for Inigo during his duel with Count Rugen.
When the movie was over, I asked him what the best part was, and he said "The sword fights". Sis then asked if that was a movie they should watch at their house, and he agreed that it was.
So, I think it's safe to say that S. Morgenstern's (and I guess this Reiner guy had something to do with it, too) masterpiece has a new fan. And the fact that "The Princess Bride" is continually gaining fans in the new generation makes me happy beyond belief.
Of course, not that any kid I see on a regular basis would have had any choice but to watch "The Princess Bride" on a regular basis. So it's a good thing he liked it.
Related articles
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- The Princess Bride: Assorted Quotes (pineconemary.wordpress.com)
Temple Square
I'm in the midst of a two-week break between semesters. Besides waiting less-than patiently for my summer semester grades to be posted (I'm really only worried about my Math class, I'm pretty sure that I didn't get lower than a "B" in any of the other classes), I've been trying to find things to do to keep from being bored–how in the world did I manage two and a half months as a kid?
Anyway, given my sudden influx of all sorts of time, I've had a craving to get my watercolors out. The problem is, I've let my sketching taper off, and I didn't have a clear inspiration for a painting.
To that end, I went to Temple Square in Salt Lake City yesterday. And, because I can't visit Salt Lake without bugging Sis, I dragged her, G and E along with me.
It's been a while since I've been to Temple Square–and I have to say, going on a Tuesday afternoon in the summer is a much more pleasant than going at Christmas Time. I'm a cold weather kind of gal, but I'll take 90's and no crowds to 20's and loaded with tourists.
The original idea was to do some sketching there, but I threw my camera in my purse as an afterthought. Which, had I been thinking, I would have just taken the camera–there was no way that I could have expected a 5-year-old and a 18 month old to wait patiently while I sketched. It was hard enough getting them to wait patiently while I took pictures.
I was more interested in the gardens than the architecture, but still:
Now, onto the gardens:
Hostas, or any plant with gorgeous greenery, really, make me think of an allegory once told me. I was taking a religion class, and my instructor was talking about having bought her first house, and putting in a garden. Her mother had suggested only plants that produced flowers or fruits, and getting rid of everything else. The point was we should fill our lives with productive things. In my literal-minded view of the world, I stopped listening to the lesson, and instead thought about all the beautiful, useful plants my instructor would miss out on if she took this advice. Like hostas. I came to the conclusion that it was a bad allegory.
And yes, hostas are technically a flowering plant, but you plant them for the beautiful leaves, not the rather lackluster flowers.
So, I've got plenty of inspiration, and for a handful of change for a parking meter, I had a fun outing with my sister and nephews. I think when you live close to monuments like Temple Square, it's easy to take them for granted.
At least, I realized on the way home that I probably should have just gone to the public garden by my house for inspiration.
In other news, I've opened up an Etsy shop. You can find it here. Right now, I just have dog toys for sale, but hopefully, I'll be able to expand into more artistic territories. I've even already made a sale–a feat made less impressive considering the buyer is my cousin and one of my product testers. (Thanks, Sarah!) Anyway, check it out.
Happy Independence Day!
Okay, I'm a little late, what with the spending the weekend at my parents house, with additional visitors, (I love you all, but still, ugh), trying to convince a little dog that the world isn't going to end just because there's thunder and/or fireworks (ugh. Also: July is a tough month for Lulu), trying to do five days worth of homework in a day and a half (see: spending the weekend with family and friends. Also, ugh) and my washing machine breaking. (expletives considerably stronger than ugh. At least things didn't flood) So, I hope both of my American readers had a better holiday weekend than I did, and I hope that the one outside the US simply had a good weekend–you know, because it's Wednesday now…
This is from an advertisement for a local grocery store. I'm choosing to believe that whoever put this ad together knew full well what random quotes do to a phrase, and truly meant those quotation marks around "safe" and "sane".
After all, "safe" and "sane" fireworks are the best kind, right?
Please, tell me. I don't remember–I've spent the last three Fourth of July's trying with various degrees of success to peel a nervous little dog from off my face.
Childhood Danger
I think I've gotten to the point where I can start writing again–while the post-a-day is too much, I'm going to aim for a post a week. Maybe, once I get back into the swing of things, I'll start writing more.
Yesterday, during Max and Lulu's afternoon walk, I observed one of my neighbors in some questionable activity. It's not what you think. (Although, I HAVE seen what you're thinking, on various other walks. I'm not looking for it, people just don't close their blinds.)
This woman left her apartment with a car seat and her about four-year-old son. She headed to her covered parking spot, while her son waited patiently in the row of cars closest to the building. Upon getting the car seat into the car, she sprinted the 30 feet or so separating her from her son, and picked him up. The kid quite literally starts kicking and screaming at this point, and from the way she held him at arms length, this was a normal thing.
So, holding the kid at arms length, she once again runs the 30 feet back to her car, and a few minutes later, leaves.
Grand total of vehicles entering the parking lot during this event? 0. And even if there were, she was parked after the storm drain/speed bump/giant pot hole (or possibly other storm drain; either way, it was filled with water, and I'm really careful when I drive over it) gauntlet that WILL damage any vehicle whose driver isn't paying attention.
I watched this in a bit of disbelief. The way I see it, the mother's method of getting a perfectly mobile child to her car put him in more danger than letting him walk himself the 30 feet to the car. The chances of her tripping seemed infinitely greater than him getting hit by a car. Heck, while I was watching this, Max and Lulu were running around off leash (which I know is a stupid thing to do, but they get more exercise that way) and the kid had a good 3 feet of height on them.
Yes, a kid is different from a dog, but her kid was well-trained enough to wait in the comparative safety of a row of cars for his mother to come and pick him up and risk his life. How much better off would he be if she taught him to look both ways, and carefully walk across while she's putting the car seat in? Or, if that's too "dangerous", (hint: It's not) than holding his hand and walking across the parking lot with him–you know, while teaching him to look both ways and proceed with caution.
While I was watching this, I was thinking about a post written over at Free Range Kids; click here for the actual post, and here will get you the video Lenore is talking about.
I'm not a parent. I don't know what it's like to worry about my child's safety–but I firmly believe that "protecting" kids from every bump or bruise or overly hyped "Stranger-danger" is, in the long run, harmful to a kid that one day will be expected to grow into a fully functioning adult.
Car Troubles and Casseroles
So…I managed a couple of drama-free days, which, unfortunately, seem to translate into blog-free days. So, blog=drama, right?
Anyway, I spent a quiet morning at home, studying and composing a shopping list so I could, you know, actually eat tonight. When the time came when I could take a break from the studying, I headed down to my car, turned the key…and nothin'.
My car has been temperamental all winter, so I didn't think much of it, it's been taking two or thee tries to get it started.
After ten, it TRIED to turn over, but it still didn't start. A few more tries, and a jump-start attempt later I did what any responsible grown woman would do.
I called my Daddy for help.
My wonderful father drove an hour and a half to look at my car. After doing some mechanical magic, Dad declared my battery to be fine, and my starter being what has issues. Which means, a trip to my home-town this weekend, providing I can get my car started, of course. Fortunately, every where else I'll need to go this week can be reached easily by bus.
Dad was kind enough to drive me to the grocery store and back so dinner, at least, is right on track.
I decided to make one of my favorite comfort foods. We call it tortilla casserole. I don't know if my mom found this recipe somewhere, or if she made it up–I've never seen her use a written recipe to make it, and I was taught to make it without a recipe as well.
Tortilla Casserole
1 lb ground beef. (I used ground turkey. If you ask, it's to save on fat and calories and in no way simply because ground turkey was 75¢ a pound cheaper than the ground beef)
1/2 of an onion, diced
1 can cream of mushroom (or chicken, or celery, or whatever you have on hand) soup
1 4oz can of chopped green chilies. (er, here's the thing about the chilies. I usually use Hatch brand green chilies, but the store didn't have any. They did have the 4 oz cans, but in a brand I wasn't sure of. Now, I'm not particularly picky when it comes to brand names, but I've had a few bad experiences with off-brand chilies. So, with great hesitation, I got a 7 oz can of the Wal-Mart brand of chilies. It worked fine, but I'd still prefer to have used the smaller can of the brand I'm familiar with.)
4-6 soft taco sized flour tortillas
Shredded cheese. Growing up, we usually used mild cheddar, because that's what we had in the fridge. Here, I used colby jack. How much? Yeah, no clue. One of those things that, because I've never seen this recipe written down, I don't know how much to tell you. I will tell you this: I love cheese. My dad doesn't, so I'll use more cheese when I'm making this for myself than I would if I were making this for my family.
Okay, on to directions:
Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.
Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add meat (if you are using ground turkey, or some other low-fat meat, you'll want to add a bit of oil to the pan first), onion and green chilies. Stir constantly, until meat is browned and onions are clear. Add the can of soup to the meat mixture and blend throughly. In a line the bottom of a 9×9 baking dis with a layer of tortillas. Now, tortillas are round, and the baking dish is square, and this can cause some issues.
I thought I got a picture of this next step, but apparently I didn't. Grrr.
Anyway, tortillas are easy to crease and tear, like paper. So, take another tortilla, fold it into fourths, and tear it so that you've got nice little patches for the corner. The bottom is the only layer that you need to worry about covering completely.
Spoon some of the meat mixture on top of the tortillas, spreading evenly. You should use about a third of the mixture.
Next spread a generous amount of cheese over the meat mixture. Or not, depending on who your making this for.
Next, tear a tortilla in half, and line up the torn edges with opposite sides of the pan. If it's not on the bottom, you don't need to worry about covering the whole pan.
Continue layering the meat mixture, cheese and tortillas like a lasagna, until you've used up all of the meat. I can usually get three layers. You'll want to alternate what side you put the straight edges of the tortillas on, to give your casserole added support.
I like to end with a layer of cheese on top of the last tortillas.
Put the casserole in your pre-heated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through. Above is what it looks like before going into the oven, and below is what it looks like coming out of the oven:
And this is what it looks like after two little dogs got fed up with my not dropping food and decided that they needed to go for a walk, and I could come back in and actually sit down to eat:
This casserole will serve about six, depending upon what you're using as side dishes.
Taste wise, the chilies give a nice little kick, but not too much of one. I've had people who only eat the extra-mild salsa rave about this dish.
Anyway, go, cook, enjoy! And be grateful when you put your key into the ignition of your car and it actually starts up.
A new start
Well, my first semester as a returning college student is officially over. I got a better grade than I was expecting in English, a worse (but still passing) grade than I was expecting in Art History, and as expected, I'll be taking math over again come summer semester. I'm facing a bit of a hiccup with grades and financial aid, etc, that I need to get figured out sooner rather than later–which just might mean a trip to campus tomorrow. Ugh.
The holidays were all well and proper, filled with guilt, disappointment (my spell check wants me to put "dismantlement" there, which would fit the spirit of the season quite well, but everyone I was involved with anyway, kept all of there limbs. More or less), headaches and frustrations. Mom's surgery went well, and she's on track for round two in a few weeks. (For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, let's just say, she's the "more or less".) The new year starts on Sunday, and the new semester starts on Wednesday.
I thought about waiting a few days before jumping back in to this blogging thing, but, why bother? I'm not big on new-years resolutions, but I do want to write more-blogging and stories as well as school papers and such–and waiting to start such things just leads to more waiting, so here we go again.
EDIT: So, I just found out that WordPress is doing this Post a Day in 2011, and this is me officially announcing that I'm going to sign up to do it. So…here goes nothing!
Life and more
It's currently 6:51 am. My alarm clock is going to go off in ten minutes, but I woke up an hour ago, and was unable to get back to sleep.
I started my intermediate algebra class this week, and am feeling overwhelmed. Math–well, I understand why people like math. I'm not one of them. I could be, but I tend to be careless with things like negative signs and distinguishing the difference between, say 34 and 43, then get frustrated when the problems I'm working on don't turn out.
Because it's a second block class, we have to move at double-time, which, at the moment is more than a little overwhelming. I got back from class at about seven last night, walked the dogs, had some dinner, then worked on my math homework for three hours. How did you spend your Friday evening?
I know that the feeling of drowning in a sea of integers is, like when I started school at the beginning of the semester, stemming from me being in a rut for so long, and not dealing with change well–as well as having to re-learn how to think in math again for the first time in more than ten years. I think I'm getting the hang of things, though.
Maybe. I'm behind on my homework, and it could be that when I get to the stuff that we talked about yesterday, I'll be just as lost as I was on the first day.
It's been a momentous week–one that feels like it's lasted much longer than seven days, and I'm trying to think of the best way to segue without turning into a travel log (is such a thing possible if I only travel between my house and campus?)
Tuesday, upon checking the mail, I found a check from the federal reserve. Upon opening it, I discovered it was for…wait for it… $37.
Okay, so it was significantly less than what I was expecting, but obviously, I made a mistake on my taxes or else I would have gotten them back in May or June. Which also explains why my grant got hung up on the "how much did you pay in taxes last year" question…
At any rate , while I was disappointed in the amount, thirty-seven dollars is thirty-seven dollars, and, upon combining that money with the money I'd been saving for weeks, if not months, gave me enough to buy a nook–which I absolutely love. And I love that I only had to pull three dollars and change out of my bank account to purchase it. The books to go on the nook on the other hand–
No, that's not really fair. While I have purchased books, most of the ones I've downloaded came either from the library or public domain, and thus were free. I'm limiting the amount of money I can spend on books each month, and am going to have to force myself to stick to my very small limit–I could easily go way overboard when I can buy books from anywhere with just a few clicks.
On a more serious note…
Back in May, one of my uncles was in a serious car accident. While undergoing surgery to repair the damage, it was discovered that he had terminal cancer.
He recovered from his injuries, and began treatment for the cancer. For a while, he seemed to be doing quite well, but last week, he went downhill, and quickly. Last Sunday, he enrolled in hospice care, and Thursday, he passed away.
How do I put this? I'm sad to have lost George, but at the same time, I'm glad he's not suffering anymore. There's a scripture in the Doctrine and Covenants: (Section 43: 45-48)
Thou shalt live together in love, insomuch that thou shalt weep for the loss of them that die, and more especially for those that have not hope of a glorious resurrection.
And it shall come to pass that those that die in me shall not taste of death, for it shall be sweet unto them; And they that die not in me, wo unto them, for their death is bitter.And again, it shall come to pass that he that hath faith in me to be healed, and is not appointed unto death, shall be healed.


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It seems Jessica Simpson was not a lucky charm for Tony Romo's football season. We follow college football much more than pro football, but at the end of the season Tony Romo looked awful. Jessica Simpson found herself in love with a Cowboy and transitioning to the country music scene. Long gone are her days of all dolled up mini skirts and pop music and in are her days of country music and flannel shirts. Just the girl next door in jeans and an oversized green wrap, Jessica Simpson was spotted at Dallas/Fort Worth airport with her Gucci Hysteria Python Tote and Louis Vuitton Dog Carrier.
The Gucci Hysteria was my favorite Gucci bag of 2008. Even the leather versions were absolutely divine, with the most supple leather available. There were some over-the-top ornate versions, but most of them had my heart. Jessica wisely carried the Gucci Hysteria Tote in python skin which is ample enough for travel needs. And the other travel bag that she does not leave home without? Actually, a present from her ex husband Nick Lachey, Jessica is constantly seen toting her Louis Vuitton Dog Carrier, officially known as the LV Monogram Canvas Sac Chien. Buy the Gucci bag at Gucci for $4590 and the LV Dog Carrier at eLuxury for $1,890.
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Hia ladies so today I am going to review the L'oreal infallible foundation. First off I just wanted to let you know that their are two L'oreal infallible foundations. One with a pump and one with a brush which you twist to get the product out from the brush. Also the shades between the two infallible foundations vary so if you are currently using one and want to try the other make sure you swatch it as when I was buying mine I noticed that the one with the brush in 15 poreclain was a good shade darker than the one with the pump in shade 15 porcelain. Also the one with the brush I believe has 24hr lasting power and the one with the pump has 16hr lasting power. Anyway onto the review!
For those of you ladies with super pale skin like me you will love this foundation. Its by far the palest foundation I have ever found in the Drugstore/Chemist that wasn't too pink. I found the coverage to be on the medium side but it is buildable.
Skin Types/SPF:
L'oreal suggest that this foundation is for all skin types. I can only speak for myself and I have dry skin. This worked ok for me. It didn't cling to my dry patches however it does make my pores stand out. This foundation also has an SPF of 15 so beware of that if your getting your pictures taking or you may get that white cast look
I found this foundation easy to blend for the most part but if you need to add coverage on certain areas I would suggest dabbing it on with a flat top kabuki as it tends to wipe off the layer underneath otherwise.
I found this to have a semi Matt finish it left a little bit of a dewy look to the skin but nothing to worry about if you have oily skin I think if you set it with a powder it would be fine. The only thing I really dislike about the finish of this foundation is that it made my pores super noticeable.
Does it last up to 16hrs?
I certainly wouldn't say this would last 16 hrs unless you can spend hours not touching your face or eating. It transfers terribly and that's even after I set it with powder. Once you touch your face it moves. Which is really annoying! It also transfers on to clothes so I would go hugging anybody LOL.
Would I recommend this foundation:
Personally I wouldn't recommend this foundation at all. The first time I applied it I thought it was nice but I had only used it at night just to go to the cinema, then I decided one day to wear it during the day and my pores looked terrible. It transferred onto my fiances clothes when I hugged him (he was impressed lol).
How much does it cost and where can I get it?
You can get this foundation in any boots and most chemists it costs 18 euro and 19 cent.
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A 5-day itinerary in Iceland: a paradise from another world
Thursday, 30 June 2016 by Juan Martinez
Volcanos and geysers with temperatures reaching over 100°C next to crystal blue glaciers. If there is a country where the impossible is possible and nature drastically shows us how small we really are, it is Iceland without doubt. And no wonder this small country catches the eye of travelers, photographers and nature lovers, as
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Check if it is cheaper for you to rent a car or travel by bus. Check out our comparison Bus tours/Car rental. Car accidents and damages are very common in Iceland. Don´t save at the wrong end, if there is one place where you want to have a good car insurance, it's iceland for sure.
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Please Welcome Dixie Delights!
I'm Amanda from Dixie Delights and I'm just *delighted* to be included in the Twelve Blogs of Christmas!! Christmas is absolutely my favorite time of the year and I adore adding festive touches throughout my home. So, without further ado, y'all come on in and take a peek...
Living Room
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Merry everything, y'all! Amanda


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Is there a better operetta than Mozart's Cosi fan Tutti? I doubt it. Six well-matched singers and some ensemble boys and girls and Mozart's music were enough for a miraculous happening.
This happened in Billings Montana on Friday, 23 March 2007 and Sunday, 25 March 2007 with the Rimrock Opera Company. Lovely duets, trios, quartets, quintets and sextets in addition to a couple of nice solos by all the principal singers. Director Doug Nagel did his usual outstanding job of casting more or less equal singers who blended well with each other. Lisa Lombardy sounds better than ever and Amy Logan is great as Despina with multiple disguises. A nice role for a chambermaid. Everybody is funny when they have a chance. And we all have the opportunity to learn the lesson of tolerance for our spouse's foibles. The picture to the left is from a Salzburg production of the opera buffa.
I'm very glad to have made the long trek back from watching baseball in Tucson AZ during the week to hear the opera in Billings MT. We left Tucson at 0830 on Friday, stopped in Albuquerque to visit Sharon, Leo and 14 month old Diego on Friday evening after Sharon finished her 4 th grade school teaching. We lose an hour going from AZ to NM as the latter still believes that changing to Daylight Saving Time is a good thing. Diego will be off and walking or running very soon. He is down to holding on with one finger now.
We take off from the Hotel Blue at 0730 on Saturday, encounter a snowstorm near the higher elevations of Santa Fe and really hard rain in the lower elevations of southern Colorado. We get to Denver about 1400, and then on to Casper, running into another snowstorm in southern Wyoming, arriving about 7pm, to get refreshed by the Outback Restaurant: even with a rookie waiter it was still very good.
We get in to Billings about 1130 Sunday morning, having sailed up the 25 and 90 for a thousand miles in a day and a half, just in time for Cosi fan Tutti. It was well worth the trip.


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Readers unfamiliar with St. Benedict's Broadway, Sydney might care to also see:
150th Anniversary of the Consecration of St. Benedict's on 24/2/1862By + Cardinal George Pell
Archbishop of Sydney
24 February 2012
Today is the 150th anniversary of the first consecration of a church in Australia when the English Benedictine Archbishop John Bede Polding consecrated St. Benedict's church. I am wearing his ring and carrying his crozier for this Mass.
The first temporary structure was almost complete in December 1836 under the leadership of Father McEncroe. In July 1845 the foundation stone of our church designed by the renowned English architect Augustus Welby Pugin was laid by Archbishop Polding. In 1856 the spire was completed.
The Catholic story of this church has followed many twists and turns. Originally the district was populated by poor Irish immigrants and the first priests were English Benedictines, who used to ring their church bells as Archbishop Polding passed by on his return from his months of missionary visitation on horseback; to welcome him of course, but also to warn the priests at the Cathedral of his approach.
At one stage there were three Catholic schools on this site and many of us remember the derelict buildings and small congregation before the arrival of Notre Dame University.
In those days the Church building had to be paid for before a consecration could occur and to be admitted to the Church for the eight-hour consecration ceremony, everyone had to pay ten shillings!
The old consecration rite included Exposition of Relics, sealing of each set of relics; chanting of Matins and Lauds; singing of Prime; sprinkling outer walls and ground with holy water; entrance procession; ritual placing of ashes at the cross formed on the cathedral floor; tracing of the letters of the Greek alphabet in the mounds of ashes, along one arm of the cross; same again with the Latin alphabet on the other arm; blessing of holy water with salt, to which wine was added; consecration of all the altars; procession around the interior three times to sprinkle all the walls; and a variety of other ceremonies, involving singing Litany of the Saints, incensation; unction of all the stones to be fixed to the walls. They concluded with a Pontifical Mass of the Dedication. Later, Vespers and Benediction. ETC!
Such lengthy ceremonies demonstrate to us the usefulness of liturgical reform. Not even Ezra after the return from exile to Jerusalem continued the reading of the Law for eight hours. We are told the people escaped lightly as the reading only went from early morning till noon.
What was the old Church trying to say with its eight-hour ceremony? I think they were ramming home to their congregation and especially to the participating bishops and priests, those most likely to be captured by repetition, that the Church building is holy, a sacred place, a gateway to heaven, where God is worshipped through Christ and the faithful obtain the medicine of immortality.
They did too much, at least by our standards, but we have swung too far in the opposite direction. We are losing our sense of the sacred.
Sometimes in a Church before Mass, there is more friendly chatter, "community building", than there is in many homes where they eat together ranged around the television set. This is our loss and a grievous loss.
I am going to conclude by reading excerpts from the sermon preached at the consecration by Archpriest J.J. Therry, but before that, I want to say a word or two about Therry.
Even by the harsh and exotic standards of early New South Wales, Therry was a remarkable character.
He fought with all of his religious superiors and many of his peers; he fought with the colonial authorities and travelled incessantly to serve his poor, ignorant and often convict flock. Transportation had only stopped in N.S.W. in 1840 but continued in Western Australia until 1868. Convicts could be punished with 300 lashes.
Therry finished up a rich man with some confusion about what was his and what belonged to the Church. Among other things, he donated the land for Riverview College to the Irish Jesuits rather than to the English Benedictine bishop. I am sure that it is misleading anti-Jesuit propaganda which alleges that a cordon of Jesuits surrounded him as he was dying less any approach him to change his will.
On one occasion he rode through the night to be present for the execution of a Catholic convict. He arrived in time to help. Unfortunately, the Protestant minister who was assisting some other unfortunate wretches also under sentence fainted. Therry was not impressed.
After his dismissal from the post of official chaplain Governor Darling summed up his formidable rival. If we remember that Darling was an Englishman, who did not admire the Irish, he still captured much of the truth. The Governor wrote that "Mr Therry is a man of strong feelings and not much discretion. He is evidently disposed to be troublesome, and, constituted as this colony is, might be dangerous ... He is indefatigable in his endeavours to preserve his influence among his countrymen and is constantly going from place to place with this view. From the similarity of character, he can hardly fail to succeed ..."
For an account of some elements from the sermon also useful for us, I quote from the account in "The Empire" of February 25, 1862.
"At the conclusion of the Mass, the Very Rev. J.J. Therry, Arch-priest, preached the consecration sermon, turning his face to the people and addressing them in English". All the prayers, of course, were said in Latin by the priest with his back to the people, "facing God".
Father Therry began by praising
"St. Benedict, one of the 'little ones' referred to in the words of the Blessed Saviour-humble and teachable. He then related the early history of St. Benedict, who came to Rome to get learning, but meeting at school vicious youths, to shun their evil example fled to the wilderness. St. Gregory said of him that he (St. Benedict) was scienter nesciens et sapienter indoctus, because he preferred purity of manners and piety to learning without these. From the example of St. Benedict, [Father Therry] recommended that youth should be sent to schools presided over by the clergy.
"The very reverend preacher reminded his hearers of the holiness of the consecrated temple, and of the sin of profaning it. He appealed to the example of the two sons of Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, who were struck dead for profaning the altar of God, and of Heliogabulus, who by the order of his king Seleucus demanded of Onias, the sovereign pontiff, the treasures of the temple. No sooner had Heliogabulus insulted the High Priest, than a horseman appearing in the temple trampled him down, and two other horsemen of extreme beauty perpetually followed him, and harassed him, until Onias interceded for him in prayer, and he was forgiven.
"And Solomon's splendid temple was not so dear to God [Father Therry explained] as that [St. Benedict's] in which they were seated. They had not, indeed, the ark of the covenant, the tables of the law, and Aaron's rod; but they had what was more precious in the sight of God, they had then the body and blood of His Son.... The very reverend preacher reminded his hearers that they, the whole company of the faithful, were the living temple of God. As their beloved archbishop had consecrated the church to God, he called upon them to consecrate themselves to God as his temple, to shun all sin which defiles the temple, and not to let the sufferings and labours of Christ be in vain as to them; for Jesus loved them, and gave himself for them".In these words we find the secrets to Therry's religious influence. He was a great priest, heroic in his hard work and sacrifices, genuine in his faith and devotion to Christ and the Church, even as he fought with all and sundry with undiminished zeal until the end of his life. His faith is the ancient faith, our faith, the source of Catholic vitality.
We thank God for all the blessings granted in this Church over 150 years in times good and bad, happy and sad. The Church now lies at the heart of a young, expanding Catholic university; a wonderful symbol. We thank God for this.
We pray that the worshipping community here in St. Benedict's will remain for decades and decades to come as a source of faith, hope and love, sending out streams of living water to the university and to the surrounding parishioners.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
|Cardinal George Pell, then Metropolitan Archbishop of Sydney
his geographical responsibilities were rather less than those of
the 27 yrs old Dr William Ullathorne!
Yes, we might say that Cardinal Pell is "a tough cookie" but it is a compliment for the man who says that
"All I do is teach what the Catholic Church teaches and do what the Catholic Church does, and let the chips fall where they may."
God Bless him - if only Cardinal Ouellet could find us more like him, what a transformed Church we would have in Australia.


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The CLA has reacted with disappointment to the many unanswered questions that remain following the publication of the consultation on future farming policy published today by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
The long anticipated consultation paper is the pre-cursor to promised legislation that is required to manage the transition of the UK's farming industry out of the EU and the Common Agricultural Policy.
CLA President Tim Breitmeyer said: " We are up for change, we can do better than the existing EU farming policy. We can make our industry more productive and more profitable and we can deliver world leading standards in animal welfare and environmental protection. But to do this we need certainty and time to plan. That is what we were promised and instead we have open questions, few decisions and no answers.
"In just over a year from now we will be leaving the EU. Love it or hate it, the EU has shaped the way we farm, provided most of our customers and been a source of vital income for thousands of businesses.
"Our businesses can thrive outside the EU, but we need to make plans, to adapt where necessary, and to invest where possible. Government has a responsibility to provide clarity and as greater certainty as it is possible to give. We will be asking Ministers for urgent answers on when they will deliver this.
"The consultation sets out important areas where decisions are needed: how can we manage an effective transition out of the current system, how long should it be? If money is to be removed, how much and from whom? Our message is that in the short term only money that is clearly necessary for transitional measures should be taken out of the system, and no business, no matter how wealthy its owners are perceived to be, should face sudden and dramatic cuts.
"In a few months the Government will bring forward legislation that will set the direction for the next generation of farming and land management. It has promised a bold vision for a profitable industry which can deliver environmental management, one we consistently have supported. But it is the details, not the words, that will define farming's future and they are still seriously lacking."
The CLA has produced a short question and answer document which will help answer some of the immediate questions that may arise from the consultation. Click here to view the full Q&A


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Classes are held three nights a week. Doors open at 6pm.
Tuesdays / Thursdays – Stand-up Fighting
Doors open at 6pm. Class begins promptly at 6:15pm and ends at 7:15. We typically begin with a 15-20 minute workout followed by drills involving punching, kicking, clinch fighting, and occasionally takedowns & grappling.
Wednesdays – Weapons & Ground Fighting
Doors open at 6pm for Weapons class. Class begins promptly at 6:15pm and ends at 7:00. Class will focus on stick and knife drills, patterns, and sparring. Students are encouraged to purchase their own stick sparring gear, though a limited supply of rental gear is available. Ground Fighting class begins at 7:00pm and ends at 7:45. Class consists of grappling & Jiu Jitsu drills and free-rolling. Students may participate with or without a Gi.
Additional free classes available to UMA Students
Saturdays – Combat Conditioning
On Saturday mornings, UMA students and their friends & families are welcome to join us for combat conditioning workouts. Doors open at 9:00am and the workout begins promptly at 9:30. First-time attendees are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes early to learn proper kettlebell and TRX technique. Workouts are planned based on total RSVP's: attendees must register in advance by emailing the instructor or signing up online each week by 6:00pm on Friday. Be sure to check the calendar in advance.
Fridays – Volunteer at Max Higbee Rec Center
Students are encouraged to share their passion for the martial arts and be of service to their community. This session is bi-monthly and is held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month. To learn more, read about UMA's adaptive martial arts program.


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1 ROCKIN' AND ROLLIN': Folks will be rocking, rolling and strolling as they help raise funds for the Senior Center of Boulder City's Meals on Wheels program and other activities at the center. Bicentennial Park will be site of the second annual family-friendly event and fundraiser that includes entertainment, food and more. Registration and check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., with opening ceremonies set for 10 a.m. For details, visit www.seniorcenterbouldercity.org.
2 FAMILY FUN: The outdoor amphitheater at Boulder City Library will come alive with the sounds of the tropics as it presents the animated movie "Moana." Showtime is 7 p.m. The first 100 moviegoers will get free popcorn, and the teen advisory group will have snacks for sale. Bring chairs and blankets, and food and nonalcoholic beverages in nonglass containers are welcome. Copper Mountain Solar is sponsoring the showing. The library is at 701 Adams Blvd. Call 702-293-1281 for more information.
3 AUTHENTIC IRISH CELEBRATION: The Peatdiggers from Ireland will headline a St. Patrick's Day celebration tonight complete with a three-course dinner, traditional songs, toasts, jokes and stories at Boulder Dam Brewing Co. The evening's menu includes a choice of Irish Flag salad or Irish potato bites, corned beef and cabbage, and a white chocolate/creme de menthe parfait. Reserved seating and the dinner is $25. Those who want to enjoy the festivities without dinner are welcome at no cost. Festivities are scheduled from 6-9 p.m. The Brewpub is at 453 Nevada Way. Call 702-243-2739 or visit www.boulderdambrewing.com for more information.


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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
My Little Bossypants.
Why are you looking at me and Larry the VooDude? Get back to work on those graduation applications!
My daughter Alexandra made Larry, and makes lots of other neat VooDude felt things, too! Trust me, you're going to want them--you NEEEEEED them. Her Etsy shop is at VooDudeXing, and there will be neat items to buy there later today!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Hi, guys! What's new with you all?
We're still here, everyone! Charlie's been preoccupied with work (graduation certification is a real pain), and writing some stories that I'm not allowed to read. Drop us a comment and tell us what you'd like to see Martie do (be nice!) in the next week or so, and we'll get as many pictures as we can!
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I picked up Jenny Han's To All The Boys I've Loved Before a few weeks back at the library. I tried starting it and couldn't quite get into it. I decided to try one last time, and I'm so glad I did.
Lara Jean is one of the Song girls, defined primarily by her place as the middle sister in a close family. But when her older sister goes off to college in Scotland, and someone accidentally mails all the unsent love letters she's written to boys (in an effort to get over them), Lara Jean's life starts to change. Already off balance by her sister leaving, Lara Jean is horrified to find that her sister's ex-boyfriend (and their next boyfriend) has received the letter detailing all the things she loves about him. To save face, she convinces her childhood friend Peter (another letter recipient) to pretend to be her boyfriend long enough to convince her sister's ex that she's over him. If it sounds complicated, it is, a little, but that's not really what the story was about.
Even if the title is dedicated to Lara Jean's loves, I think the story is much more a love-letter to sisters. I think Han perfectly captures the sister-dynamic: the way you can both love someone and be cruel to them at the same time, the way your sister can be the closest person in the world and also drive you insane. I loved that Lara Jean's family felt real, and that her father was present and involved and a little goofy.
Some reviewers have bagged on the book for being slow, or for Lara Jean's voice being too young. I don't expect a particularly fast pace in a character-driven novel, and I thought Han's voice here was lovely. Not all teenagers are particularly mature or edgy, and Lara Jean *was* immature (i.e., inexperienced) when it comes to boys. I don't think there's anything wrong with that--in fact, I think a diversity of YA experiences *should* be documented.
I would have liked more resolution in the ending, and I didn't always love Lara Jean's love interest, but I did love the book. Cute, sweet, and real.
Monday, December 1, 2014
To All The Boys I've Loved Before
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Thanks for the review! I've been wondering about this book and it looks like I'll have to check it out. :)ReplyDelete
I don't mind a "slow" story as long as I love the characters/voice/setting, etc. of a book. Sounds like you're the same way. This one looks cute to me -- I'll definitely put it on my TBR pile.ReplyDelete
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6 Gas Saving Myths… Debunked
CNNMoney has compiled a list of gas saving myths and asked Consumer Reports and Edmunds.com to debunk them. Here's the list:
#1. Fill your tank in the morning
Consumer Reports says that the temperature variation in a single day isn't really significant enough to affect the gas, so you might as well stay in bed.
#2. Change your air filter
"Modern engines have computer sensors that automatically adjust the fuel-air mixture as an increasingly clogged air filter chokes off the engine's air supply."
#3. Use premium fuel
"When sensors detect regular instead of premium fuel, the system automatically adjusts spark plug timing. The result is a slight reduction in peak horsepower – really, you'll never notice – but no reduction in fuel economy."
#4 Pump up your tires
"According to on-the-road driving tests by both Consumer Reports and auto information site Edmunds.com, underinflated tires reduce fuel economy, so proper inflation is key.
But you should never over-inflate your tires."
#5 To AC or Not To AC
At most speeds and in most vehicles, A/C use drains slightly more fuel than driving with the windows down, contends David Champion, head of auto testing for Consumer Reports. "My final take on is that it's very close," says Phil Reed, consumer advice editor for Edmunds.com. "It's hard to measure the difference and every vehicle is different."
#6. Bolt-ons and pour-ins
"… if there really was an additive that made gas burn up more slowly, it wouldn't be sold over the Internet one bottle at a time."
There's more detailed info at CNNMoney, but as far we're concerned, the best way to increase your fuel economy is to slow down, stop running up on people's ass and then slamming on the brakes, and don't weave from lane to lane trying to find the fast one. They're all slow. Such is life. Relax.
6 gas saving myths [CNNMoney] (Thanks, Aaron!)
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Want more consumer news? Visit our parent organization, Consumer Reports, for the latest on scams, recalls, and other consumer issues.


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Kingfisher Lodge
It was super to have somewhere all 10 of us could be together with plenty of space and great facilities.
Humphries and Cohens
Brilliant for any age - old or young and friendliest hosts you could wish for.
Suzanne and Daisy
Special spot to spend time with family – many exciting game viewing moments.
The Yokos
Awesome,beautiful place.
Eiles, Martin families
Loved seeing the rhinos and lets hope there is going to be another baby.
We have been coming here since 2000 and it's still great!
Claire (11 yrs)
Podica Bush Camp
Third trip and the best ever! Saw most game and took a drive to the 'River Crossing' for the most awesome view!! Sunset drinks on the dunes – watching the hippos was a different experience. Thanks for another bush & bundu bashing two days.
Ernie & Barbara
Just the right amount of everything. No TV, no cellphone reception, lots of silence, the sound of running water and a nice outdoor shower. Thank you for the wine and the card.
Wouter & Sandra
The family came for a wedding. Wow. The 2 days we spent here have been wonderful. We certainly didn't want to go home (Johannesburg). Mother nature together with your friendly, helpful staff, (they must be hand-picked) made the wedding and our stay unforgettable. Compliments to all the staff.
Colin & Desiree
Thank you for the excellent accommodation! We really appreciated the complimentary bottle of wine, and the personalised card was a nice touch. The peace and quiet was just what the doctor ordered. We will definitely be back.
Hercules, Candice & Hailey
Dankie vir die stil verblyf. Die natuurskoon is wonderlik. Wonderlik om te kan ontspan en die stilte te kan ervaar.
Thanks for a very memorable evening. The massage down by the river is great. Will definitely be back.
Franswa & Corrie
Another magical, restorative stay at Podica (no.3 WOW!) Wonderful Eland & Giraffe sightings & we found the Iron Age site…. At last! Thank you for everything, take care of yourselves & we'll see you soon.
Leo, Dominique & Cassey
Thank you for a most enjoyable and peaceful stay. All the staff we met were friendly and very helpful and we loved driving and walking in your most beautiful bush. We look forward to coming back again.
Charles & Joan
Thank you for the great weekend away. We really enjoyed being one with nature and the relaxing environment. We did a self drive game drive and saw lots of beautiful animals which was one of our highlights. We also really loved showering outside. Thanks again for the card and the wine (nice touch).
Xolani & Pusho
Hans en Wilma
River Cottage
The birding has been awesome and the animals, special as always.
Philip and Caroline
River cottage allowed us the opportunity to just 'be'.
Jarryd and Cara
Perfect little hide-away.
Justin and Lauren
Best hammock in the WORLD!
Morne and Frances Snyman
Very well appointed, even down to proper champagne glasses. NICE!
Dave and Lisa Miller
Rhinos came to visit whilst we were sitting round the fire. AWESOME!!
Nico and Auguste
A little piece of heaven!
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Friday, August 2, 2013
5 on Friday
6 comments:
- Laura said...
I am SOOO ready for Fall and football!! Sorry, but I have to say, "Roll Tide!" See? It's already started. Fall Fever started when I walked in Hobby Lobby this week!
Don't feel bad about your house. We've been in ours 4 years and I'm just now getting some things done. We striped our hall this week and it looks great!
Hope you have a great weekend!
- August 2, 2013 at 11:24 AM
- Katie said...
Love the beach pic! So funny.
I'm with you about house projects. Where's the time? ; )
- August 2, 2013 at 11:27 AM
- Linds said...
that beach picture is so awesome.
- August 2, 2013 at 12:24 PM
- Sarah said...
We've been in ours for 7.5 months, and I still have boxes to unpack. It's crazy how life just happens and things get out on hold.
- August 2, 2013 at 12:48 PM
- Annie said...
Quarterly beach trips sound like a fantastic idea! The pictures of Brody on the counter crack me up. It definitely looks like he needed some coffee that morning!
- August 2, 2013 at 12:50 PM
- Christy said...
A beach trip never hurt anyone! I think it's so sweet that Brody makes your coffee every morning. He will make a great husband one day!
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Spaghetti Nachos
I dreamed of this post for months. Literally. I'm not sure how the thought crossed my mind, but once it did, I was smitten.
I must.make.Spaghetti.Nachos.
And yet, I waited. For, well, months. I think maybe I was scared of the results… Maybe the outcome wouldn't live up the amazingness I had in my mind? That sometimes happens, you know.
Just not in this case.
One sunny Sunday afternoon, we had the kitchen in stitches, making all manner of greatness you can't even imagine. One of the things was Spaghetti Nachos. Now, before you get all Judgy McJudgerpants on me, yes, I realize there is no spaghetti in these Spaghetti Nachos. It's just that Lasagna Nachos doesn't flow off the tongue like it should, whereas Spaghetti Nachos has a nice ring to it.
And this is MY blog.
Spaghetti Nachos.
Today you are getting more of a method, versus a recipe. Because really, it's just about the details here. It's taking something you already have in your life, and making it different. Making it unique.
I like that.
So, what ARE Spaghetti Nachos, you ask? Oh, I shall tell you.
Lasagna noodles, boiled to al dente, then deep fried to golden brown. Sprinkle those bad boys with a little sea salt while they're still hot, then top them with tomatoes, meat filled pasta sauce and ooey, gooey, ohmysweetlord mozzarella.
You may use any mozzarella you can find, should the ohmysweetlord variety not be available. Just make sure it's soft, preferably water packed, and LOTS of it.
I sprinkled a little fresh cut basil on mine too, but that's all up to you. I say yes. Do it.
Just make them. You'll see.
I used Dreamfields Pasta (my favorite for so many reasons), and of course, was very pleased with the results. I've yet to find a pasta that is any better, plus, Dreamfields is a healthier option, especially for those concerned about carbs. If you have questions about Dreamfields, I really encourage you to join us at a Twitter Party tomorrow, June 26, from 9-10pm. We'll have a Dreamfields Pro, plus some great bloggers on hand to answer questions and chat! We'll also be giving away GREAT Dreamfields prizes and Gift Cards, so make sure you join us by following #PastaPalooza!
FYI – Those cool plates in the pictures? Those are from Villeroy & Boch. Love them!!