STARS OF
February 15th, 2008
#8-008
REDNECK VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
Collards is green ... my dog's name is Blue,
and
I'm so lucky to have a sweet thang like you.
Yore hair is like cornsilk ... a-flapping in the breeze,
Softer than Blue's and without all them fleas.
You move like the bass, which excite me in May.
You ain't got no scales but I luv you anyway.
Yo're as satisfy'n as okry jist a -fryin' in the pan.
Yo're as fragrant as "snuff" right out of the can.
You have som'a yore teeth, for which I am proud;
I hold my head high when we're in a crowd.
On special occasions, when you shave under yore arms,
well, I'm in hawg heaven, and awed by yore charms.
Still them fellers at work, they all want to know,
what I did to deserve such a purdy young doe.
Like a good roll of duct tape yor there for yore man,
to patch up life's troubles and fix what you can.
Yo're as cute as a junebug a-buzzin' overhead.
You ain't mean like those far ants I found in my bed.
Cut from the best cloth like a plaid flannel shirt,
you spark up my life more than a fresh load of dirt.
When you hold me real tight like a padded gunrack,
my life is complete; Ain't nuttin' I lack.
Yore
complexion, it's perfection, like the best vinyl sidin',
despite all the years, yore age, it keeps hidin'.
Me 'n' you's like a Moon Pie with a RC cold drank,
we go together like a skunk goes with stank.
Some
men, they buy chocolate for Valentine's Day;
They git it at Wal-Mart, it's romantic that way.
Some men git roses on that special day
from
the cooler at Wal-Mart. "That's impressive," I say.
Some
men buy fine diamonds from a flea market booth.
"Diamonds are forever," they explain suave, and couth.
But for this man, honey, these won't do.
Cause yo're too special, you sweet thang you.
I got
you a gift, without taste nor odor,
more useful than diamonds... It's a new trollin' motor!!
ENJOY A
FABULOUS FUN VALENTINE’S DAY!!!
NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVE ... UTAH!
At
the meeting of Cyclamen Chapter this evening, Sister Marcia Haukaas, Grand
Warder, delivered a Valentine Card from Worthy Grand Matron Marjoe and
Worthy Grand Patron Phil, to
Sister Amy Smith announcing her appointment as Grand
Representative
to Utah. The
announcement capped a great evening where
a new sister was initiated into the Chapter.
** Al Jorgensen, Associate Patron,
Cyclamen Chapter
Hey friends - it's V-Day! Happy Valentine's Day to y'all!
I went to Cyclamen Chapter tonight - ostensibly to assist with initiation (oh and they did have initiation!). But Grand Warder Marcia Haukaas was there. She had an early Valentine card for a special someone in the crowd - and that someone - was Amy Smith - wahooooo!
Amy is the new Grand Representative of Utah....I gotta tell you...I was crying....my good friend Amy - as all of you know - works hard and is really deserving. She doesn't even realize yet - that the hardest work a Grand Representative has to do is smile, eat dessert, travel, and have fun....
You know, I'm kind likin' this Grand Representative thing myself......
** Tess Kent, GR of Nova Scotia & PEI
Cards: Amy Smith
22615 - 102nd PL SE, Kent, WA 98031
And now I am going to say a few words about Sister Amy ... a very hard working Cougar Mom! I remember last Grand Chapter when Most Worshipful Brother Charles McQuery, Junior Past Grand Master, stated (regarding Membership) ... 'First of all, you can contact and talk to your Master and work out a plan together. He can provide you literature and you can go out and drum up some membership for him. I know that each one of you has a son, grandson, or co-worker who ought to be a Mason. You have a lady here today, Amy Smith, who apparently has already taken off, but she gave me two names of men that want to be Masons. One is now a Fellowcraft and the other one is submitting a petition and is also going to bring a member into the fraternity in Georgia.'
Congratulations, Sister Amy!
ANOTHER GRAND REPRESENTATIVE ... RHODE ISLAND!
Last evening, Grand Electa Barbara Danforth of Waitsburg Chapter traveled to the
Tri-City area to present a Grand Representative Commission of
Rhode Island in Roza
Chapter. The recipient was Sister
Karen Stamey who is Secretary of Roza Chapter in Benton City.
YAHOO, Sister Karen.
As many of you may know, her parents are dual members of Roza Chapter and Zillah
Chapter in Newport, so daughter Karen is special to all of us at Zillah. Let's
see if I can remember all this correctly, but Mom Glenna (Cline) is a
Former Grand Representative of the Auntie Em State of Kansas. Daddy Roy is a
Former Grand Representative of Alberta! And last evening I received this
message from Mom Glenna, who is vacationing in 'sunny, warm Oregon ... (NOT):
Connie, Karen received Commission Grand Representative of
You will do it, Glenna! You all will! Congratulations from all of us!
** Me
Cards: Karen Stamey
35 Proton Lane,
Richland, WA 99354
AND ANOTHER GRAND REPRESENTATIVE ... IDAHO!
(2/14) Good morning Connie,
I'm happy to let everyone know that
Deborah Allen,
Conductress at Tula Chapter, is the new
Grand Representative of Idaho in
Washington. Among the happy members present were two current and
several former Grand Representatives to add their congratulations to Debbie on
her appointment. We wish her much happiness and many new friends in her Grand
Representative travels through 2008 -2010.
Star love,
** Charlotte Wilson, Grand Ruth
Way to go, Debbie. She is the daughter of Past Grand Chaplain Lanny Kee! Know that he is prouder than punch with his girl!
Cards: Deborah Allen
9820 - 81st Ave NE,
Marysville, WA 98270
NEW GRAND REPRESENTATIVES
Below is a list of those Grand Representatives positions that have a vacancy as of 1 January 2008. What fun it will be to fill the list of the new names of deserving Sisters and Brothers.
* Arkansas: Cherie Adams, Southgate Chapter, Burien
* California: Lillian Gallion, Narcissus Chapter, Orting
* Colorado: UP NEXT!!!
* Delaware: Gail Nickerson, Lakeside Chapter, Bellevue
* Georgia: Nancy Shine, Waconda Chapter, Gig Harbor
* Idaho: Deborah Allen, Tula Chapter, Coupeville
* Kansas: Karen Speicher, Ivanhoe Chapter, Spokane
* Missouri: Eileen Winstead, Henry Wentworth Chapter, Vancouver
* New Jersey: Mary Hendrickson, Syringa Chapter, Yakima
* New Mexico: Gloria Spears, Fern Chapter, Tacoma
* North Dakota: LeVern Sundet, Tyee Chapter, Renton
* Nova Scotia & PEI: Tess Kent, Nesika Chapter, Renton
* Rhode Island: Karen Stamey, Roza Chapter, Benton City
* Scotland: Beverly Baller, Maple Leaf Chapter, Bellingham
* South Dakota: Patricia Leinbach, Magnolia Chapter, Millwood
* Utah: Amy Smith, Cyclamen Chapter, Auburn
* Wyoming: Frances Sienia, Grace Chapter, Ellensburg
MESSAGES FROM MY MAILBOX...
Scams ...
I swore, after putting into the last issue of STARS an apparently bogus scam, that I would NEVER do that again, unless I was personally notified by the emergencyemail.org and guess what! My next message was the following Internet Alert! SO HEADS UP!
February 12, 2008
Internet Alert: St. Valentine's Day E-Card Carries Storm Worm Virus
If you unexpectedly receive a Valentine's Day e-card, be careful. It may not be from a secret admirer, but instead might contain the Storm Worm virus.
With the holiday approaching, be on the lookout for spam e-mails spreading the Storm Worm malicious software (malware). The e-mail directs the recipient to click on a link to retrieve the electronic greeting card (e-card).
Once the user clicks on the link, malware is downloaded to the Internet-connected device and causes it to become infected and part of the Storm Worm botnet. A botnet is a network of compromised machines under the control of a single user. Botnets are typically set up to facilitate criminal activity such as spam e-mail, identity theft, denial of service attacks, and spreading malware to other machines on the Internet.
The Storm Worm virus has capitalized on various holidays in the last year by sending millions of e-mails advertising an e-card link within the text of the spam e-mail. Valentine's Day has been identified as the next target.
Be wary of any e-mail received from an unknown sender. Do not open any unsolicited e-mail and do not click on any links provided.
**NewsEmergency.com
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And one more time ... Let's get this time down RIGHT!
Hi
Connie,
The actual day & date have been published correctly; however, the time keeps
getting published incorrectly .... please re-issue the information in
STARS ... this is a Special Meeting that evening ~
Feb 21st at 7:30 pm
(not at 2 p.m.). Note: Dorothea is age 91 & next month will
have 62 years of OES membership ~ so it's quite a celebration for her :0)
I had sent an e-mail, as a precaution, but perhaps it's out in ciberland.
Thank you for any additional notices that you can do!
** Gerry Ellen Sleeth, Secretary,
Mount Baker Chapter No. 50
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Can you believe it? I made ANOTHER error!
Hi
Connie – just a reminder that Esther Chapter is in
Thanks for the good words.
** Phylis Raslar, DI
Connie,
Esther Chapter meeting on Feb. 25 is
-- Mary Miller
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Prayers needed ... Rose Haave, Ida Hautajarvl, and Nancy Brown!
Hi,
Connie,
Two things -
First - I'm not sure if you heard that
Nancy Brown (one of our
Chorus Line) lost her husband about 10 days ago from complications in surgery. I
dont know what the surgery was for, even, but thought that the Chorus Line
should know about it.
Second - Prayers are needed for
Ida Hautajarvi of Naomi chapter.
She is a former Gr. Rep. and Jeanette Turner's aunt. I am forwarding the email
Jeanette sent me so maybe you could put a note in the "Stars". I'll get ahold
of Jeanette and have her send an address for Ida to you.
Many Thanks.
Hugs,
** Bev Haave, PGM
PS. I guess there were 3 things. Could you also include that Rose Haave is at
home and currently taking chemo. Many have been asking for their address so if
you could also put that in the Stars, I would really be grateful.
It is:
Ron and Rose Haave
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
I
just wanted to let everyone know that my aunt Ida went to the doctor due to
stomach pains and ended up in the ER and then emergency surgery when a mass was
detected in her colon. They removed a cancerous tumor and her right colon. She
came through the surgery and the doctors were hopeful that they got all the
cancer. However, her colon was perforated so they are keeping an eye on her. I
was up there with her when she came out of recovery and she was in a lot of pain
but was conscious and joking with me. Please continue to keep her and her
daughter Karen in your thoughts and prayers. She is at
-- Jeanette Turner
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2008 marks the 10th and FINAL year of the State Quarters series ...
When the U. S. Mint releases the Oklahoma State Quarter into circulation in early 2008, the coin will mark the start of the final year of the State Quarters series. The series started in early 1999 with the release of the Delaware State Quarter and it will conclude in late 2008 with the Hawaii State Quarter.
In addition to Oklahoma and Hawaii, State Quarters will be issued in 2008 for New Mexico, Arizona and Alaska. Coins are issued in the order of statehood, and the five states to be honored in 2008 are the 46th through 50th states.
One (and only one) of the 50 State Quarter designs features two animals ...do you know which one? Hint: one of the animals is a bear. (Answer in the 'credits' area per norm.)
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Ooop: An error on MY part ...
Hi Connie,
I was reading through your current newsletter - love the WSDOT slide show that Glynnis shared - recognized some of the trucks too.
I noticed Astral Chapter's meeting time was listed as 8 pm. The by-laws were changed last year and Astral now meets at 7:30 pm. Thought I'd bring you up to date.
Now that I remember to go to the web-site, I'm really enjoying your news letter. Hope your eyes are finished healing now.
Have a great Valentine's Day. (With all your snow, why not mix up some red food colored water, put it in a squirt bottle, & go draw hearts in the snow?)
Star love,
** Janelle Hearn (Oasis & Astral)
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Prayers are needed BIG TIME in the Grand Chapter of Maryland ...
The Grand Chapter of Maryland has lost by death Grand Esther and Grand Electa
from cancer. Please keep the Grand Chapter of
** Maureen Cole,PM, Howard #20,
Elkridge, Md GGC
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Astral Chapter news ...
Connie, If you do another update before February 19th, can you mention that
February 19th is Friendship Night at Astral Chapter, meeting time is 7:30 at
the
Thanks,
** Joyce Allen
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Cute way to announce a new Grand Representative …
(Colorado)...Tuesday,
February 12th, found WGM Trude at Hope #122 in Bennett while WGP Glen was at
Excelsior #66 in
Carol will be representing the "Star Spirit" session of the "
Meantime, Mike Jones will be representing
1. Ginger Ale was created
2. Cereal was accidentally discovered
3. The home of the largest crucifix in the world is located
4. The home of 116 lighthouses and navigational lights
5. The only place in the world with a floating post office
6. Home of the longest freshwater shoreline in the world with
11,000 inland lakes and more than 36,00 miles of streams
7. The car capital of the world
You guessed it -
Congratulations and Happy Travels to our two newest Grand
Representatives. We know that Colorado Eastern Star will be well represented.
** Mary Kae Jarvis, Centennial #58, Colorado Springs, Personal Secretary to
the WGM & WGP
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Enjoyed Snow Diary ...
Connie - thank you for the Snow Diary - I have not laughed so hard in a very long time. Although living it may not be humorous, the telling was hilarious!!! Thank you,
Star Love,
** Janet Rowe, Laurel Chapter, Black Diamond.
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Fun stuff ...
This message is from someone who will remain nameless … as she said that she didn’t want it in the STARS. But it is too good NOT to share!
Hello, Connie!
It
is just after 11 PM. I just got home from my Daughters of the
You were talking about dust. I have a friend who several years ago I
dropped in to see her. Her vacuum cleaner was plugged in in the entry, and her
ironing board and iron was set up in the family room. I apologized to her about
disturbing her. She told me that they are always set up to give her husband the
impression that she was working. I guess it worked. It doesn't in my home. Oh
well.
Okay it is time for bed. It is good hearing from you. How are you
feeling?
** A friend!
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INSPIRATIONAL REFERENCE
I urge, then, first of all, that requests,
prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all
those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness
and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be
saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
—The
Bible, I
Timothy 2:1 (NIV)
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5
FINGER PRAYER
This is so neat andbeautiful - and it is surely worth making the 5 finger prayer a part of our lives.
1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those
closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is,
as C. S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty."
2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct
and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and
wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers.
3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance.
4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that
this is our weakest finger; as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind
us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain. They need your prayers
day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.
5. And lastly comes our little finger; the smallest finger of all which is
where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible
says, "The least shall be the greatest among you." Your pinkie should remind you
to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups,
your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray
for yourself more effectively.
If you decide to send this to a friend, you might brighten someone's day! Pass this on to someone special... I did.
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A word about membership ...
One of our sisters mentioned the $5.00 dinner prior to meeting. We had tried
that but since our members provided the food for covered dishes we had a hard
time charging them as well. We did put a small donation jar out for those who
didn't bring a dish. Last Evening the 17th district put on a special program
done at the
involve their ladies and families such as our youth group. They also discussed
our Charitable programs and about what they could achieve from becoming part of
this organization which they should consider joining. Since in Florida not sure
about the other states you don't have to wait to be asked but if you know
someone who would be a good member you can, this event opened many eyes and
hopefully will increase our membership. They had three drawings for the none
member
only two were books entitled Masonry for Dummies and the last one was two
tickets to the Magic Basketball Game in Orlando that is coming up. Over 20 non
members and their spouses were in attendance. It will be interesting to see how
many join. Those of us who have been members for years enjoyed meeting these
potential members. Over 150 were in attendance. Just curious if other areas have
tried this. Doing much better. Stay well and keep in touch.
** Gerri Rosenthal, Tavares Chapter
#127,
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PRESIDENTIAL QUOTE
I
now make it my earnest prayer, that God would have you, and the State over which
you preside, in His holy protection, that He would incline the hearts of the
Citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to Government, to
entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another, for their fellow
Citizens of the United States at large, and particularly for their brethren who
have served in the Field, and finally, that He would most graciously be pleased
to dispose us all, to do Justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with
that Charity, humility and pacific temper of mind...
— George
Washington, circular to the states, June 8, 1783
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COWBOY UP WITH CANCER
By June Elges
Now, when you hear it from your doctor
You'll feel you've been bucked off
But climb back in that saddle
And show it who's the boss!
The trail is long and full of strife
The chemo gets you down
But just pull up by your boots straps
And really stand your ground.
You've lost a boob, you'll lose your hair
You'll lose your get-up-and-go
Just remember there will come a day
When better times you'll know.
Oh yes, I know about cancer
The way it sneaks up on you
Mammograms, they sure are great
But they're not always true.
They may tell you nothin's wrong
But seek help if you're in doubt
'Case thanks to my insistence
I'm still runnin' here-abouts.
And join up with a cancer group
They're paddlin' the same canoe
They'll do their best to comfort
And be a help to you!
You'll be around a lot of friends
That'll share good times and bad
Times they will be full of joy
But sometimes they'll be sad.
The year 2000 my cancer was found
My husband's in 2001
I buried my husband in 2002
But I cowboyed up and won!
Valentine
by Cindy Hval
In third grade, Kirby Hanson gave me a valentine with a picture of a
fuzzy lamb that said “I love ewe.” He had carefully printed “I really do” and
surrounded his name with x’s
and o’s. My heart
pounded, my cheeks reddened. I sat at my desk undone by true love. Then I found
out he had given the same card to five other girls. Valentine’s Day hasn’t been
the same since.
In high school I dated a guy who conveniently dumped me right before
Valentine’s Day. I got back together with him only to be dumped the week before
Christmas. I guess he had gift-avoidance issues.
On our first Valentine’s Day as a married couple, my husband, Derek,
came home with a heart-shaped balloon. No card. I cried. He still gets a little
anxious each February. And no wonder.
After that shaky start, Derek has never forgotten to present me with
a card and usually chocolates or flowers, too. No more balloons.
As I slip into bed after a late-night writing session, his muffled
snores fill the room. He scoots over and embraces me as he has done night after
night for twenty years. I remember how he held me just like this the night my
dad died. I knew I could survive my loss with Derek beside me.
I remember the night we came home from the hospital where our
newborn son lay critically ill. I had held it together for two days, but the
empty cradle at the foot our bed was too much. Derek held me. His tears mingled
with mine, and I knew no matter what we had to face, we would face it together.
I like a mushy card.
I adore See’s chocolates.
But the faithful love of the man emitting earth-shaking snores on
the pillow next to mine is the best valentine of all.
Couldn't have said it better myself! Happy Valentine's Day, TED ... my special man!
A woman came home to find her husband in the kitchen shaking
frantically, almost in a dancing frenzy, with some kind of wire running from his
waist towards the electric kettle. Intending to jolt him away from the deadly
current, she whacked him with a handy plank of wood, breaking his arm in two
places. Up to that moment, he had been happily listening to his Walkman.
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YOURS IS STILL A BAD DAY, HUH?
Two animal rights protesters were protesting at the cruelty of
sending pigs to a slaughterhouse in
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WHAT? STILL THINK YOUR DAY IS BAD?
Iraqi terrorist Khay Rahnajet didn't pay enough postage on a letter
bomb. It came back with "return to sender" stamped on it. Forgetting it was the
bomb; he opened it and was blown to bits.
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THERE NOW, FEELING BETTER?
LOWRY'S HINTS
I'm sure you've all heard about the pet food recall; But did you know there are some things we eat that can be harmful and even fatal to your pets. Here's a couple of tips on what not to feed your animals. take good care of your pets,
RECIPES
Chicken Enchiladas
from
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's(R) Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98%
Fat Free)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
2 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey
1 can (about 4 oz.) chopped green chiles
8 flour tortillas (8-inch), warmed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese OR Monterey Jack cheese
Directions: MIX soup and sour cream. HEAT butter in saucepan. Add onion and
chili powder and cook until tender. Add chicken, chilies and 2 tbsp. soup
mixture. SPREAD 1/2 cup soup mixture in 2-qt. shallow baking dish. Spoon about
1/4 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up and place
seam-side down in dish. SPOON remaining soup mixture on top. Sprinkle with
cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 min. or until hot. Serves 4.
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Heart-Shaped
Herbed Rolls
Taste of Home
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Directions: Cut crescent roll dough apart along perforations. Spread all eight
triangles with butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Make four stacks by
placing two pieces of dough on top of each other, stretching as needed to match
the shapes. Using a 2-1/2 in. cookie cutter, cut two heart shapes out of each
stack. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes. Serve
warm. Yield: 8 rolls.
Nutrition Facts: One serving: (1 each) Calories: 124 Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 2
gCholesterol: 4 mg Sodium: 237 mg Carbohydrate: 11 g Fiber: 0 g Protein:
2 g (I betcha
they would have fewer calories if you used the Low Fat Crescent Rolls!)
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Secret Kiss Cupcakes
Country Woman
I earned a merit badge by
dreaming up these cupcakes for a Cub Scouts meeting. You should have seen the
grins when the kids bit into the chocolate kisses in the middle. My husband and
grandkids say I don't make them often enough.
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
30 milk chocolate kisses
1 can (16 ounces) fudge frosting
Directions: In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt;
mix well. Combine the buttermilk, butter, eggs and vanilla. Add to the dry
ingredients; mix well. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Press a
chocolate kiss into the center of each cupcake until batter completely covers
candy.
Bake at 375°. for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cakes
comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to
cool completely. Frost cupcakes. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: One serving: (1 each) Calories: 262 Fat: 11 g Saturated Fat: 6
g Cholesterol: 32 mg Sodium: 283 mg Carbohydrate: 38 g Fiber: 1 g Protein:
3 g
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Easy Cheese and Vegetable Casserole
1 jar (16 ounces) cheddar cheese
sauce for pasta
1 container cream cheese with chives (8 ounces)
1/4 cup hot water
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
3 bags (16 ounces each) frozen California vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, and
carrots)
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds *
In slow cooker, combine cheese sauce, cream
cheese, and hot water; stir until smooth. Stir in pepper and frozen vegetables.
Cover and cook on LOW for about 6 to 7 hours, or until vegetables are tender.
Stir and add a little milk if mixture is too thick. Sprinkle with toasted
almonds just before serving.
Serves 10 to 12.
*To toast nuts, spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in a
350° oven, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes. Or, toast in an
ungreased skillet over medium heat, stirring, until golden brown and aromatic.
** About.com
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LEMON LUSH
Blank Crust:
1/2 Cup butter softened
1 Cup Flour
1/2 Cup ground walnuts
Mix & press with hands into a 9x13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Cool.
Filling:
1- 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
1 Cup confectioners Sugar
1 Cup Cool whip
Beat and spread over cooled crust
Topping:
2 Pkgs. instant lemon Pudding
3 Cups milk
Beat 2 minutes and put on top of cream cheese filling. Put rest of 9 oz. cool
whip on top and refrigerate. Garnish with ground Walnuts.
JOKES
I'll never forget that horrible evening I took my aunt to the emergency room.
And after an hour of pacing the doctor said, "Emo, your aunt is on an artificial
life support system. Although her brain is dead, her heart is still beating."
I said, "Oh my Gosh! We've never had one of 'those' political party
members in the family before."
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My parents are
both busy professional people and have trouble finding time for chores and home
maintenance. On weekends they each make a list of things to be done. Father's
list is never completely crossed off, but Mother's always is. Puzzled, I asked
her how she managed that.
"Simple," she answered with a satisfied grin. "I do the chore first, and
then I put it on the list and cross it off!"
( I can relate to this joke ... been there, done that! LOL)
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From Linda Miller ...
For anyone who didn't see the episode of David Letterman's show where this story was told, read this: (And remember it's a true story...)
On a
recent weekend in
"I'll be right back and we'll go to eat" she told her husband and carried the coin-laden bucket to the elevator.
As she was about to walk into the elevator she noticed two men already aboard. Both were black. One of them was very tall and had an intimidating figure. The woman froze. Her first thought was: 'These two are going to rob me.' Her next thought was: 'Don't be a bigot, they look like perfectly nice gentlemen.' But racial stereotypes are powerful, and fear immobilized her. Avoiding eye contact, she turned around stiffly and faced the elevator doors as they closed. A second passed, and then another second, and then another. Her fear increased! The elevator didn't move. Panic consumed her.
'My G*d' she thought, I'm trapped and about to be robbed!’ Her heart plummeted. Perspiration poured from every pore. Then one of the men said, "Hit the floor." Instinct told her to do what they told her. The bucket of quarters flew upwards as she threw out her arms and collapsed on the elevator floor. A shower of coins rained down on her. 'Take my money and spare me', she prayed.
More seconds passed. She heard one of the men say politely, "Ma'am, if you'll just tell us what floor you're going to, we'll push the button." The one who said it had a little trouble getting the words out. He was trying mightily to hold in a belly laugh.
The woman lifted her head and looked up at the two men. They reached down to help her up.
Confused, she struggled to her feet. "When I told my friend here to hit the floor," said the average sized one, I meant that he should hit the elevator button for our floor. I didn't mean for you to hit the floor, ma'am." He spoke genially. He bit his lip. It was obvious he was having a hard time not laughing.
The woman thought: 'My G*d, what a spectacle I've made of myself.' She was too humiliated to speak. The three of them gathered up the strewn quarters and refilled her bucket. When the elevator arrived at her floor they then insisted on walking her to her room. She seemed a little unsteady on her feet, and they were afraid she might not make it down the corridor. At her door they bid her a good evening.
As she slipped into her room she could hear them roaring with laughter as they walked back to the elevator. The woman brushed herself off. She pulled herself together and went downstairs for dinner with her husband.
The next morning flowers were delivered to her room; a dozen roses. Attached to EACH rose was a crisp one hundred-dollar bill. The card said: "Thanks for the best laugh we've had in years." It was signed: Eddie Murphy & Michael Jordan.
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Pediatric Nurse
A nurse on the pediatric ward, before listening to the little ones' chests,
would plug the stethoscope into their ears and let them listen to their own
hearts. Their eyes would always light up with awe, but she never got a response
equal to four-year old David's comment. Gently she tucked the stethoscope into
his ears and placed the disk over his heart. "Listen", she said.. "What do you
suppose that is?" He drew his eyebrows together in a puzzled line and looked up
as if lost in the mystery of the strange tap - tap - tapping deep in his chest.
Then his face broke out in a wondrous grin, and he asked, "Is that Jesus knocking?”
** Thanks, Glynis Tucker!
HELOISE
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AND A WORD FROM YOURS TRULY
Ted and I had our first date on February 10th, 1956 ... that is 52 years ago! WOW! I remember our first Valentine's Day together ... or perhaps not together! We weren't an item then so I never received flowers and candy ... but I tell ya! From then on ... it has been chocolates and/or flowers whenever he was home! This year it is a two POUND box of See's Nuts & Chews! I can't wait until Lent is over and I can enjoy them. I gave up candy for 6 weeks! Already I am wasting away to nothing. LOL!
I had plans that the STARS was going out to each of you late last night ... but we went to Coeur d'Alene this morning to get our Toyota Sienna serviced! I sacrificed beauty sleep as we had to leave here at 5:45 AM. WOW! We did have lunch out ... a Costco polish sausage and a piece of pizza! YUM! Neither are on my diet, unfortunately! They say that there is enuf fat in one of those Polish Sausages to float a battle ship! We saw a couple of our Chapter members there 'fine-dining' the other day. PGP (ID) Marvin & Diane Gerking! Diane had knee replacement about two months ago, and now it is Physical Therapy! Ouch! The Orthopedist tells me that I need a partial knee replacement, but don't believe that I am ready for that yet! Gen Cooley had a complete knee replacement several months ago, too! Wonder if we were given faulty parts or they are just wearing out? Next Tuesday, I go in for the removal of my left eye cataract. I wasn't going to get it done right away, but now my two eyes do NOT work in harmony with each other! Gee! It is one thing or another!
Tomorrow is a baby shower for my great-granddaughter who is due on the 15th of March. WGM Marjoe and Grand Escort Ron just had a GREAT granddaughter! How precious and wonderful can all this be? I'm thinking that our granddaughter and her husband are going to have to move to a bigger place ... what with all that her mother is giving her, as well as Grampy and myself! Guess it isn't everyday that we are known OFFICIALLY as the GREAT Grandparents we REALLY are! LOL!
To quote Dianna in her Cyber Chat: Have Faith …I am not afraid … I was born to do this. ~ Joan of Arc.
Until next time ... Hearty Patriot Hugs, happy thoughts and may God Bless you all!
**Connie
P. S. Sometimes the littlest things in life can make your whole world change.
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