Dreams

Have you ever wondered why we dream the things we do? Was there something from the day that caused the dream? Was it unfinished business or some other logical reason for the dream? For the last two weeks my dreams have been of my sister Tracy, my Mom, my step Dad and my grandmother. All of which have passed away.

In one dream ,I was a waiter and I was serving lunch to my Mom and step Dad Ray. I was having a great conversation and they invited me to sit with them and take a break. In another Mamaw was in the kitchen cooking dumplings and I was outside doing chores. She then called me in for dinner and said that I have been working too hard and needed to stop for the day. I have had several dreams with all of them but I don't remember any details.

I wish I knew what this was all about. I guess it must be the season and I miss them all.

Italian Cookies

All Melanie wanted for her birthday was Italian cookies. It is a big chore to make those cookies. you have to make your dough and then roll it out as flat as you can get it. I use to use a rolling pin to accomplish the rolling but then I got a pasta roller. It cuts the time almost in half and the cookies come out even. After the cookies are rolled out, cut them into 1/2 inch strips while you have the oil on to heat to 350 degrees. Then deep fry the strips until golden brown, just about 2 minutes. When all of the cookies have been cooked it is time for the glaze. The traditional glaze is a honey mixture. In a pot pour your honey and about 3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Do not boil as the honey will burn. At this point you can also add rum or whiskey and stir into the honey to have a little kick added to the cookies. Dip the cookies into the hot honey mixture and then set aside on wax paper to dry. Another less traditional method is to coat the cookies with powdered sugar and cinnamon I like both ways but the honey is my favorite.

Dogs Christmas

Maggie and Christy supervise Melanie in the opening of their stocking. Larry and Princess are so excited they don't even pay attention to the bag of chips. Larry gets his snowman at last. Maggie is trying to choose which one she wants to play with.

Dog busted getting into the presents

I busted Larry trying to take the dogs present from under the tree. He looked at me and then dropped it. You can see his ears are back because he was embarrassed. I'm glad that I caught him because he would have taken it to the back yard and buried it! Bad dog! I think he made the naughty list.

TWENTY GALLONS

Well today I reached the goal that I set for the year. After today’s platelet donation I have donated 20 gallons of blood and blood product. I only made 20 donations this year out of a maximum of 24 for a year. All of my donations were a double platelet except one. It was a triple! I think of the people that I help with my donation and the medical problems that they have and thank God that I am healthy enough to be able to help. My goal for the new year is to make all 24 donations. I have my first appointment set for January 9th.

Wind Chimes

I have a wind chime that hangs inside my house. It is hand blown glass humming birds with glass chimes. It belonged to my mother. I was walking by it one day and I supose the draft made it chime. I looked up and said "Hi Mom." I always think about her but even more so at Christmas. She so loved the holidays.

On my blog I have a quote of the day. I like to read the quotes and see how they apply to my daily living. The quote today was:" One lives in the hope of becoming a memory".Antonio Porchia I know that my Mom did just that. She will live on in my heart forever.

On Frozen Pond

The first freeze of the winter. This is at 10:30 and the ice is still there. The Koi are all on the bottom at the deep end. Even the bird bath was iced over!