Why I've Been A.W.O.L

I posted earlier about how life can get in the way . . .

Well this man,

my Daddy, Gene,  has been suffering the debilitating effects of Parkinsons disease.

He was a WWII veteran and he passed away this past Veterans Day, November 11, 2011 at the "young" age of 88. I have been caring for him for the last year and one half, and was with him until the end. I will miss all the doctor visits I drove him to because during those times, we were able to talk about his life, my life and remember the old times.

My favorite memory, is from when he drove me to college (a four hour road trip). Since most of the trip was in deep east Texas, radio was hard to come by, and the only 8 track tape I was allowed to play  (yep, I'm that old) was by Bobby Vinton. I still smile when I hear "Blue on Blue, Heartache on Heartache".

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I always knew he would choose a special day to meet God, and he did. We will further honor him, by having his burial on Pearl Harbor Day. Goodbye Daddy. I will miss you and your smile. You were a wonderful Father and grandfather to my children!

Your loving daughter,

Mora Clocks . . . Yummy

I am seeing them in my dreams . . .but then it turns to a nightmare when I discover the cost!

Must have one . . .
Need to find a way to make one . . .
Tic-toc-tic-toc . . .reverberates in my brain . . .

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stay tuned . . .I'm getting a vision . . .

The Ultimate DIY

First let me say, I know, I know . . .but the IS re-decorating on a larger scale (and by "Scale" you will catch my drift . . .)

do you look/feel like this?  (I know I do)

 . . .trying to look more like this . . .(again, I know I am!)

remember her . . .

 

she used this, I'm trying it too . . .

 

So I made these, and boy were they YUMMY!

Here is the recipe . . .

Salmon Cakes (my substitutions)

Ingredients

1 egg (or 1/4 c. egg white substitute)

8 oz of salmon meat (leftover from the night before)

Oatbran 1.5 tbsp

Old Bay Seasoning 1 tsp

Onion 1 tbsp (pre-chopped, frozen onion, celery, bell pepper mix)

Salt & Pepper to taste

 

Instructions

1.  Beat the egg, oats and add it to salmon meat.

2.  Add onions, old bay seasoning, salt and pepper to the mix.

3.  Spray the non stick cooking spray (No calorie Pam

works for me) and heat the pan in a medium hot fire.

4.  Make four small patties and lay them on the pan.

5.  Fry one side until golden brown, flip

6.  Cover the pan with a lid.

7.  Salmon cakes take about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy and Do It for Yourself

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