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Favorite Foods: A – Z

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Nancy

Can you tell food is on the brain? *sigh* These foods, although favorites, aren’t necessarily on my diet…

A – Artichokes

B – Beef Stew

C – Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl (Perhaps I should just say Chocolate)

D – Dough (as in, Fried Bread. With powdered sugar.)

E – Eggs (the Deviled kind)

F – Freetos

G – Goobers (That’d be chocolate covered peanuts)

H – Hot Dogs (From Fenway!)

I – Ice Cream. Häagen–Dazs bars – all the way!

J – Jax

K – Krispie Kreams

L – Lasagna

M – Mike’s Marinated Chicken on the grill

N – Noodles

O – Onion Soup (of the French variety.) Even though it gives me a headache.

P – Potatoes – any kind…except sweet. Those are not potatoes.

Q – Quiche Lorraine

R – Root Beer Float (I know – not really a food.)

S – Shepherd’s Pie

T – Turkey

U – Ugli fruit

V – Veal Parmesan

W – Waffles (especially Dad’s.)

X –

Y – Yogurt (I couldn’t think of anything else…not a HUGE fan, but it’s okay)

Z – Zucchini

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My Teeth Tickle

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Nancy

Sounds like something I’d have to decipher from my kids, right? Ya. No. One guess for who said it. Ya. That’d be me. But seriously – my teeth tickle.

I know logically that it can’t really be my teeth…it’s gotta be the gums or something…but MAN – my teeth tickle. It’s not all the time. It’s at the very end of each breath – both in and out. The deeper the breath, the more intense the tickle. And it’s not all of my teeth. Just the 4 on the bottom.

What does this mean? I’m guessing one of two things: I should probably go to the dentist (not entirely untrue), or I’m getting sick (also pretty sure that’s not entirely untrue).

This is also not the first time it’s happened. I remember many times when I was growing up that my teeth tickled. Did I ever mention it to anyone? Nope. Do I remember what caused it? Nope. Do I remember how long it usually lasts? Nope. I just hope it goes away soon…

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More Hunger Pains?

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Nancy

Hey look! Another meme about one of my favorite topics 🙂 This one has grosser stuff on it (and comes from the UK – so I haven’t even heard of half this stuff), so I’m sure that I’ll be bolding less and crossing out bunches. Perfect timing … since food is pretty much always on my mind with this whole diet thing.

The rules:

1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.
4) Optional extra: Post a comment here at www.verygoodtaste.co.uk linking to your results.

The VGT Omnivore’s Hundred:

1. Venison
2. Nettle tea
3. Huevos rancheros
4. Steak tartare
5. Crocodile
6. Black pudding – right.
7. Cheese fondue
8. Carp
9. Borscht: blech
10. Baba ghanoush
11. Calamari – tried it. Yuck.
12. Pho – I think I tried it…
13. PB&J sandwich
14. Aloo gobi
15. Hot dog from a street cart
16. Epoisses
17. Black truffle
18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes – Blueberry. Uhm…ya – yuck.
19. Steamed pork buns – maybe? Not sure…
20. Pistachio ice cream
21. Heirloom tomatoes
22. Fresh wild berries – lots!
23. Foie gras
24. Rice and beans
25. Brawn, or head cheese: right.
26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper
27. Dulce de leche
28. Oysters
29. Baklava
30. Bagna cauda
31. Wasabi peas
32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl – the best way to eat it!!
33. Salted lassi
34. Sauerkraut
35. Root beer float
36. Cognac with a fat cigar
37. Clotted cream tea
38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O
39. Gumbo
40. Oxtail
41. Curried goat
42. Whole insects – not on PURPOSE…I’ve inhaled a few bugs in my time though
43. Phaal
44. Goat’s milk
45. Malt whisky from a bottle worth £60/$120 or more
46. Fugu
47. Chicken tikka masala
48. Eel
49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut
50. Sea urchin
51. Prickly pear
52. Umeboshi
53. Abalone
54. Paneer
55. McDonald’s Big Mac Meal
56. Spaetzle
57. Dirty gin martini
58. Beer above 8% ABV
59. Poutine – take the cheese aspect out of this and I’m all over it
60. Carob chips
61. S’mores
62. Sweetbreads
63. Kaolin
65. Durian
66. Frogs’ legs
67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake
68. Haggis
69. Fried plantain
70. Chitterlings or andouillette
71. Gazpacho
72. Caviar and blini
73. Louche absinthe
74. Gjetost, or brunost
75. Roadkill
76. Baijiu
77. Hostess Fruit Pie
78. Snail
79. Lapsang souchong
80. Bellini
81. Tom yum
82. Eggs Benedict
83. Pocky
84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant.
85. Kobe beef
86. Hare
87. Goulash
88. Flowers
89. Horse
90. Criollo chocolate
91. Spam
92. Soft shell crab
93. Rose harissa
94. Catfish
95. Mole poblano
96. Bagel and lox – no lox for me…
97. Lobster Thermidor
98. Polenta
99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee
100. Snake

38 out of 100. I suppose that’s not TOO bad, but what’s with all the cheese?? And all the hot stuff??

What’s on your list?

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Favorite Bands: A – Z

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Nancy

Oh ya. Had to do it. 🙂

Take note that this is a list of bands – not solo artists. And geez. It totally feels like I’ve left some important ones off…

A – ABBA

B – Beatles

C – Carbon Leaf (Or Chicago)

D – Dixie Chicks (Or Dave Matthews Band)

E – Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians

F – Fastball

G – Great Big Sea

H – Heart (Or Hinder)

I – Indigo Girls

J – Journey

K – Kansas

L – Lynard Skynard

M – Muse

N – Nickelback (Or N’Sync. Oh shoosh.)

O – Offspring (Or Outfield)

P – Pink Floyd (Or Police)

Q – Queen

R – Rusted Root

S – Sister Hazel (Or Simon & Garfunkel)

T – Tesla

U – U2

V – Van Halen

W – Wallflowers

X – XTC

Y – Yes

Z – ZZ Top

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Official Apology

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Nancy

To my little sister Sharon –

I want to apologize for (much of) my behavior while we were growing up. I know that I caused a lot of pain (both physical and emotional) that I won’t go into in detail about because a.) it’s too personal and b.) I’m hoping you’ve forgotten most of it.

Just know that I look back at some of the things I said or did and cringe. I’m sorry. And know that I’m so very thankful that I didn’t ruin things and that we are as close as we are.

With many sorries and much love,
Nancy

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Nancy

I’m thankful:

For all the typical “family, friends, etc.” (of course!!)
That we have 3 kids and not 4
That my family is healthy and happy
That my Dad lives close enough for visits
That even though Mike’s family isn’t close in distance, they’re still close
For my blog and the pure joy I get from it
For other blogs I read and enjoy
For books: grown-up and children’s
For vacations that are actually restful
That Mike is so patient with me
That Maggie enjoys singing and has started to talk in school
That Logan is so easy-going
That Burke really enjoys coloring

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Favorite TV Shows: A – Z

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Nancy

Oh no she didn’t! Oh yes, I did 🙂 I know. You’re shocked…I’ve created another alphabet list 🙂 The Movies and Books were fun…I can’t help it! And I can’t promise this will be the last one *blush*

A – Ally McBeal

B – Bones

C – Chuck (Or Cheers)

D – Dharma & Greg

E – Early Edition (not the news show)

F – Firefly (Or Friends)

G – Ghost Hunters

H – House (Or How I Met Your Mother)

I – In Plain Sight

J – Journeyman

K – Kate & Allie

L – Life

M – MASH (Or Monk)

N – Northern Exposure (Or Night Court)

O – Out of Practice

P – Psych

Q – Quantum Leap

R – Rules of Engagement

S – Survivor (Or Scrubs)

T – Three’s Company (Or Taxi)

U – Underdog

V – Veronica’s Closet

W – Who’s the Boss (Or Wings. Maybe WKRP in Cincinnati)

X – X-Files

Y – Yes, Dear (Or Young Riders)

Z – Zoe, Duncan, Jack, and Jane

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Honestly

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Nancy

A big thank you to Heather at Wanting What You Have for passing this one along to me. It means a lot to me since I read her (very honest) blog all the time.

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As usual, there are rules that you agree to when you accept this award:

“When you receive the prize, you must write a post showing it, together with the name of who has given it to you, and link them back. Choose a minimum of 7 blogs that you find brilliant in their content or design. Show their names and links and leave them a comment informing that they were prized with ‘Honest Weblog’. List [if you can and/or dare] at least ten honest things about yourself. Then, pass it on!”

Ten Honest Things About Myself:

I don’t shower every day. With 3 kids and a full-time job, I just don’t have the time to!
I go through life fearing that someone will “find me out” – that I’m not supposed to have a master’s degree, or that I shouldn’t really have the job I have, or I’m not really the person people think I am…Something like that. Not sure why, but there it is.
When I’m at work, I want to be with my kids. When I’m with my kids, I sometimes want to be at work.
I never feel like I fit in. There are lots of places that I go to where I have to remind myself that I really DO belong there.
My friends often use me as a reality check because I’m so honest with them.
I’m not a creative writer. Technical, sure. Autobiographical, well – you’ve seen that here. Creative, no.
I could sit on the couch and watch TV (with my computer so I could blog) all day. For days. And not be bored at all.
I’m a life time member of the Girl Scouts. There was a time in my life when I was embarrassed to say that I was in the Girl Scouts – not any more! I’m currently inactive though – stopped being a leader when I had the twins. I’m pretty sure I’ll be sucked back in when Maggie gets to the right age though. 🙂
There are times when I wonder – in passing – if I suffer from depression. I took a psychology course though, so I know from experience if I start looking up “symptoms” – every single one will apply; but it doesn’t mean that I do.
It’s really hard to come up with 10 honest things when my entire blog is pretty honest…

Seven Blogs I think of When I See the Word Honest:
(not that I don’t think that all the blogs I read are honest…)

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Favorite Movies: A – Z

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Nancy

Hey! Did you know that you can apply this Alphabet stuff to anything?? *grin*

I really enjoyed the Favorite Book post, so I thought I’d try out one for movies as well. Like the books, there are probably some letters that get the default movie title if it’s the only one I’ve seen starting with that letter…doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a favorite though. You’ll also notice that there aren’t a lot of recent movies listed. . . not a lot of time to get out to the movies lately. Go figure 😉

A – Airplane (A classic in my family)

B – Back to the Future

C – The Count of Monte Cristo

D – Dodgeball

E – Elf

F – Fever Pitch

G – Ground Hog Day

H – Holes

I – Indiana Jones (all of them – and yes, I know that the best one starts with an R)

J – The Jungle Book (Disney’s animated)

K – A Knight’s Tale

L – Lean On Me

M – Minority Report

N – The Never Ending Story

O – October Sky

P – Pump up the Volume (or the Princess Bride??)

Q – The Quick and the Dead

R – The Rookie (first date with Mike 🙂 )

S – The Sixth Sense

T – The Thomas Crown Affair

U – The Usual Suspects

V – Victor Victoria

W – With Honors

X – X-Men

Y – Yours, Mine, and Ours (the original)

Z – Zorba the Greek

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I’m Kreativ!

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Nancy

What a Card just passed this award on to me. Thank you WAC!! 🙂

kreativ_blogger_award

The rules:

List six things that make you happy.
Pass the award along to six more bloggers.

Six Things:

Family. Definitely family. And all of them – my immediate family, and my extended family.
Blog comments. (okay – I just couldn’t resist! *grin*)
Figuring out a complex puzzle (especially if it’s not a game, but rather a life-puzzle).
Finding time to read: books, blogs, news websites…
Unexpected appreciation.
Helping others.

Six Bloggers:

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