tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19609057924881687852024-02-07T19:02:28.895-06:00Verbal OneWords are everythingTamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-87307720407950670362020-03-15T19:25:00.002-06:002020-03-15T19:34:44.638-06:00Ideal ProteinThe night before the Ideal Protein Diet begins...Just so I can keep track of what's happening I thought I should begin here. Today is also a significant day with regard to Covid-19 popping up here in the US. Lots to process-- so I started the Ideal Protein Eve with a very yummy Vanilla Crispy Square. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhByc0RZMoFOFAuCCa62zmTO3PUmI1lGeqcWjzPtxcd0PUevHy19Z4Ow27mLn3uknon_vMAVY3zkf50XTDCxLMDLC74v6aBgn2-OIUjBqZ13RrTUJ0avSXgxFK29BsaWaRpptV7aM0KFjc/s1600/Vanilla-Peanut-Bar-Ideal-Protein.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhByc0RZMoFOFAuCCa62zmTO3PUmI1lGeqcWjzPtxcd0PUevHy19Z4Ow27mLn3uknon_vMAVY3zkf50XTDCxLMDLC74v6aBgn2-OIUjBqZ13RrTUJ0avSXgxFK29BsaWaRpptV7aM0KFjc/s320/Vanilla-Peanut-Bar-Ideal-Protein.jpg" width="320" height="247" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1237" /></a>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-23242140716912904702015-04-28T18:56:00.001-06:002015-04-28T18:56:18.108-06:00Infant Mental Health Recently I saw a very young mother with her baby. She did not make eye contact with me and did not answer any questions with more than a one word answer. Her father was also present during the procedure and answered all questions that were directed to her. The mother's baby was present for a follow up procedure after his birth. The mother was 16 years old and the family had come to the clinic with transportation provided by an inner city faith based group. I observed the mother to hold her baby with him facing away from her. I observed the baby to interact with others by maintaining eye contact, pulling his hand to his mouth and drinking from a bottle with no spilling or choking.
While discussing today's results with his mother I noted she stroked his head repeatedly, pet him on the back but I did not observe her attempt to maintain eye contact or speak to her child.
Additional concerns I had included the mother's twin sister had a baby who was 4 months older than this baby. Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-19141911473317962512015-04-26T16:53:00.000-06:002015-04-26T16:53:46.978-06:00Sibling LoveThis picture so perfectly describes the closeness and love I feel for my brothers and sister. We are somewhat imperfect and are mostly perfect together!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUfCPbcbewujKNB5U6ik7j7_LmG_WZWL61ME6OYfqnuSLsONtuJ9h8MGnBPjwBN9oBE0AzNXPgOJ3Uco1lvVqffnELFOpWc_nseXoTVgmvnz5z0LLzdDmnLkXz6GdjsOJKIa0DhfRlDM/s1600/Hollidays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUfCPbcbewujKNB5U6ik7j7_LmG_WZWL61ME6OYfqnuSLsONtuJ9h8MGnBPjwBN9oBE0AzNXPgOJ3Uco1lvVqffnELFOpWc_nseXoTVgmvnz5z0LLzdDmnLkXz6GdjsOJKIa0DhfRlDM/s320/Hollidays.jpg" /></a></div>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-29812502158541795152012-01-08T20:51:00.005-06:002012-01-08T21:07:14.802-06:00Healthy Banana Pancake Mix<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_-9oT2saVX7bgZtlMvswn9UHsbSTPzMv6yuu7PhxAEvD4Nb_DLU3D-XvmIv6ntnIV9A9afPZj2GyQjx9NIFUuyN4klxFyU0WFFlTQ_zpZYLk8vb-CtJzqYymM6Hz31c4i5v9KmouuqY/s1600/More+Mami+and+Eli.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0_-9oT2saVX7bgZtlMvswn9UHsbSTPzMv6yuu7PhxAEvD4Nb_DLU3D-XvmIv6ntnIV9A9afPZj2GyQjx9NIFUuyN4klxFyU0WFFlTQ_zpZYLk8vb-CtJzqYymM6Hz31c4i5v9KmouuqY/s400/More+Mami+and+Eli.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695462585667900178" /></a><br />This is a very delicious, healthy and easy pancake recipe! Courtesy of one of my moms! <br /><br />Combine:<br />1 cup rolled oats<br />1 cup whole wheat<br />3/4 cup flour<br />1/4 cup brown sugar<br />2 TBS dry milk powder<br />2 tsp baking powder<br />1/2 tsp baking soda<br />1/2 tsp salt<br /><br />Whisk together:<br />1 egg<br />2 cups milk<br />2 TBS vegetable oil<br />1 tsp vanilla extract<br /><br />Stir in:<br />1-2 ripe bananas<br /><br />Pour egg mixture into flour misture and stir just until moistened. Let batter sit for 5 minutes. <br /><br />Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle and cook until ubbles from the edges form and edges are dry, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side.Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-64549228575892423392011-02-15T21:45:00.002-06:002011-02-15T21:49:41.218-06:00Mmmmmm Lentils and spinach! I have both of these<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkYeSyUtKFMxk1AE1MvL7qz7KrQBcKcBPQyeXjqQvi_YpFpd3jMeq4XOs3y12ResPaGzLiRVvGQnesSH-r1FZIMCg4MaUPJainlCVHXkokhD6Qh7hb8b5oQh0hn63IWWkdTVghFNt6BBg/s1600/soup1-500x351.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkYeSyUtKFMxk1AE1MvL7qz7KrQBcKcBPQyeXjqQvi_YpFpd3jMeq4XOs3y12ResPaGzLiRVvGQnesSH-r1FZIMCg4MaUPJainlCVHXkokhD6Qh7hb8b5oQh0hn63IWWkdTVghFNt6BBg/s400/soup1-500x351.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574129557190672610" /></a><br />This one is from <a href="http://everybodylikessandwiches.com/2011/02/well-worn-lentil-spinach-soup/">"Everyone Likes Sandwiches"</a><br />lentil spinach soup<br />1 c lentils (brown, green or black)<br />5 1/2 c homemade vegetable stock<br />1 onion, diced finely<br />2 stalks celery, diced<br />1 large carrot, diced<br />6 cloves garlic, minced<br />1/2 t dried chili flakes<br />1 bunch spinach, stems removed & well rinsed<br />salt & pepper<br />grated cheese (optional)<br /><br />In a large pot combine stock, lentils, onion, celery, carrots, garlic and chili flakes and bring to a boil. Simmer until lentils and vegetables are tender, about 20-30 minutes. Add in spinach and add in salt and pepper if necessary. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve and sprinkle with cheese, if desired.Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-86187398301299851522011-01-24T19:27:00.002-06:002011-01-24T19:36:43.996-06:00The Best So Far! Aloo Gobi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1A_vgCAPr_41asG3xFyRZJvXBWi30QFHC5WWFeRfn1hvgioB22HufBRlKgOABLQem_DptY4TYlCcPSHQUIF16sjY7M7Kng3LlV4Acw-raWlfnstRnMtvegveB_yS2gTCOiH1PgoeQKk/s1600/aloo-gobi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1A_vgCAPr_41asG3xFyRZJvXBWi30QFHC5WWFeRfn1hvgioB22HufBRlKgOABLQem_DptY4TYlCcPSHQUIF16sjY7M7Kng3LlV4Acw-raWlfnstRnMtvegveB_yS2gTCOiH1PgoeQKk/s400/aloo-gobi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565931270096911106" /></a><br />Aloo (potatoes) Gobi (cauliflower) from Post Punk Kitchen<br />1 T oil<br />1 large onion, diced<br />1 inch piece ginger, minced<br />2 large potatoes, diced<br />1 large head of cauliflower, broken into florets<br />3-4 T curry paste (I love Patak’s)<br />1 tin light coconut milk<br />1 T brown sugar<br />salt<br />1 can of chickpeas, drained & rinsed<br />1/2 c frozen peas<br />sriracha (optional)<br />In a large, heavy pot, heat oil and add in ginger and onion, saute for 3 minutes. Add in potatoes, cauliflower, and curry paste and let cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour in coconut milk along with enough water to just cover the vegetables. Add in the chickpeas and a good pinch of salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked. Stir in the peas and taste, adjusting seasoning if necessary. Need more spice? Throw in a squirt or two of sriracha. Need more sweet? Add a bit more brown sugar or honey. Serve with rice and naan.Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-39514483152106663422011-01-12T18:59:00.002-06:002011-01-12T19:08:39.547-06:00Recipe #2 Black Bean Turtle Soup<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2Xbo9RQv7A2sjRJLebpJSDIb9KcNubpddUosxx4674ayA6Q-bqogL3pr5dz_Wb27xe12BpnXwOG299VrUNouQl1_UH_CHq95BfIsGWD4CM1zAax1Ri7OSrW9z9ZZ9V1qCT6RVh_SQm4/s1600/black+bean+soup.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2Xbo9RQv7A2sjRJLebpJSDIb9KcNubpddUosxx4674ayA6Q-bqogL3pr5dz_Wb27xe12BpnXwOG299VrUNouQl1_UH_CHq95BfIsGWD4CM1zAax1Ri7OSrW9z9ZZ9V1qCT6RVh_SQm4/s400/black+bean+soup.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561471165665793042" /></a><br />Black Bean Turtle Soup (Full Plate Diet)<br /><br />Yields Makes 5 - 1 cup servings <br /><br />Calories: 256<br />Fat: 3.9g<br />Sodium: 484mg<br />Total Carbs: 44.5g<br />Dietary Fiber: 10.9g<br />Protein: 13.3g<br /><br />•1 tablespoon canola oil<br />•1 1/2 cups chopped onion<br />•4 cloves garlic, chopped<br />•1 1/2 teaspoon cumin<br />•1 tablespoon chili powder<br />•1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves<br />•1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper<br />•1/2 teaspoon salt<br />•1 cup diced red bell pepper<br />•1/2 cup diced yellow pepper<br />•4 1/2 cups black beans, low-sodium canned, drained<br />•1 1/2 cups water<br /><br />In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion in oil until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and diced peppers. In a blender, puree 1 1/2 cups of beans with half (3/4 cup) the water on high setting, about 30 seconds. Add bean mixture to pot. Add the rest of the water (3/4 cup) and remaining whole beans, unblended to the pot and stir together. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.<br /><br />This recipe is another wonderful recipe from Full Plate Diet! Very easy and also re-heats quite well. I changed the 1/2 cup yellow pepper to 1 cup and feel it was perfect!<br /><br />Thumbs Up!Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-33152846318779155922011-01-12T18:47:00.004-06:002011-01-12T18:59:02.730-06:00Recipe #1<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiou-4GOv_fMQ9MkBJU4EVqnQCJrPypDAeCkcyYnCzt_qKxG2ikuKqAqdMBsjmJmPkAIQsx2Imlxp6CVzNRZcIhhNGYOWdtxKUvfHFaCOybVEEHAEyw7C-PCvyAiWKcWIugdxtQtRuiu-Y/s1600/croppedimage220220-Tuscan-minestrone-soup.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiou-4GOv_fMQ9MkBJU4EVqnQCJrPypDAeCkcyYnCzt_qKxG2ikuKqAqdMBsjmJmPkAIQsx2Imlxp6CVzNRZcIhhNGYOWdtxKUvfHFaCOybVEEHAEyw7C-PCvyAiWKcWIugdxtQtRuiu-Y/s400/croppedimage220220-Tuscan-minestrone-soup.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561468335875478946" /></a><br />Well, I think I will try blogging about my high fiber recipes I have been trying to help lose more weight without feeling hungry or deprived. Sooooo here goes with Recipe #1 is from Full Plate Diet (as is the picture!)I changed the cooking of the carrots and celery --- both should cook with the onions for just a little bit):<br /><br /><strong>Tuscan Minestrone Soup</strong><br /><br />Calories: 89<br />Fat: 2.3g<br />Sodium: 442mg<br />Total Carbs: 16.4g<br /><em>Dietary Fiber: 3.4g</em><br />Protein: 3.9g<br /><br />1/3 cup diced onion<br />1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil<br />4 cups water<br />1 cup carrots, sliced into 1/2" pieces<br />1/3 cup celery, sliced into 1/2" pieces<br />1 cup zuccini, sliced into 1/4" pieces<br />1 cup diced canned tomatoes<br />2/3 cup cooked whole-grain elbow macaroni (used penne pasta in picture)<br />1 cup kidney beans, low-sodium canned, drained<br />1 teaspoon salt<br />1 teaspoon dried sweet basil<br />1/2 teaspoon dried oregano<br />1/4 teaspoon garlic powder<br />1 bay leaf<br /><br />Cook macaroni in plain boiling water, no oil or salt added, according to the package directions, until al dente. Saute onion in oil until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add carrots and celery and cook for 3-4 more minues. Add water and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until vegetables are done, about 15-20 minutes more. Remove bay leaf and serve hot.<br /><br />REVIEW: I love love this soup! It reheats quite well and is perfect for lunch the next day! I added some sliced avocado to the lunch version and feel it added a little more sweetness and color to the lunch version. <br /><br />Thumbs Up!Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-49109517914750019882010-04-15T05:36:00.001-06:002010-04-15T05:36:26.753-06:00Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-43771303782619150592009-08-19T05:57:00.002-06:002009-08-19T06:09:02.344-06:00A-li-he-li-s-di Tso-i-ne-i-ga<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcg-7cppiCa0ZYjAYJ5CJ5yFEUaYKmo58DdDMeuDHIKbKXr5UlJs3qoYZhjWVJq1ft32nJJpcvhiNcfMzV0-L40UlqBrVkTFU0vUjiI4DIiOx9uY0wEW1HYS05JMuarCVjAvSTcBfDpXM/s1600-h/CN_wallpaper.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcg-7cppiCa0ZYjAYJ5CJ5yFEUaYKmo58DdDMeuDHIKbKXr5UlJs3qoYZhjWVJq1ft32nJJpcvhiNcfMzV0-L40UlqBrVkTFU0vUjiI4DIiOx9uY0wEW1HYS05JMuarCVjAvSTcBfDpXM/s400/CN_wallpaper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371645715460880642" /></a><br />Happy Wednesday the day after the "Big Event". I have no pictures so I am posting a wallpaper from the Cherokee website and am really wanting to add a couple of thoughts here:<br />- Language<br />- Heritage Seed Project<br />- Culture and Tourism<br /><br />And my basic words for the week:<br />Hello-O si yo<br />How are you?-To hi tsu?<br />Fine-O s da<br />And you?-Ni hi na<br />Okay-Ho wa<br />Thank you-Wa do<br />Yes- vv ii<br />No-Thla<br />I don’t know-Thla ya gwan taTamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-49732661147078381812009-08-12T18:47:00.003-06:002009-08-12T20:43:27.424-06:00Gardening at Elder Que-Nv-Sv<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvO-9w3E37DCVgnfeD7MNKH3bZipGkFdBER-oDPpJaT36bx-V3s8DcpKnPViXP2U1Z7UO7oT5ZB6zA4Stayh-LNQvL6XWXxT_H8lT7UJh2AdciX0lpGplyGL6TLPrHuHEEloYp9JskwE8/s1600-h/Peppers+(1+of+1).jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvO-9w3E37DCVgnfeD7MNKH3bZipGkFdBER-oDPpJaT36bx-V3s8DcpKnPViXP2U1Z7UO7oT5ZB6zA4Stayh-LNQvL6XWXxT_H8lT7UJh2AdciX0lpGplyGL6TLPrHuHEEloYp9JskwE8/s400/Peppers+(1+of+1).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369268301959879634" /></a><br />After the wonderfully optimistic squash literally disintegrated overnight I was a little pessimistic about my "Square Foot Gardening" expertise. However the basil, peppers and tomatoes --well actually I don't how well these will turn out but all else has grown quite well!<br /><br />Since these are entirely notes to myself I need to make several points:<br />- Don't grow the tall stuff in front of the small stuff<br />- The location of the garden is PERFECT!<br />- Use every single space available<br />- Where the heck is the eggplant???<br />- Do tomatoes, do peppers, do basil, do rosemary, do zuchinni, do EGGPLANT!!Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-5873041674538088032009-07-30T05:13:00.004-06:002009-07-30T05:37:20.477-06:00Central Oklahoma Cherokee Alliance<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJTdR4tf5eMMTTS8669C-v65RoDpO8UbEJEm6pHJUlIP1uZa1uDZ_XxeSI-GEQYfozNd1jWFAzQLmicU7rm_Ak7fQG5LcC8oPlDJQSCsNcxtz45GvnGmLjZwYROgMmJq9KEIc6gtul70/s1600-h/fall1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 162px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJTdR4tf5eMMTTS8669C-v65RoDpO8UbEJEm6pHJUlIP1uZa1uDZ_XxeSI-GEQYfozNd1jWFAzQLmicU7rm_Ak7fQG5LcC8oPlDJQSCsNcxtz45GvnGmLjZwYROgMmJq9KEIc6gtul70/s400/fall1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364215749209219970" /></a><br />COCA officers-members-particpants will be meeting this evening to finalize plans for the "Big Event" scheduled in three weeks at the Oklahoma History Center. A wonderful evening of full events is planned ---- and I am supposed to con tribute some sort of table decoration. This should be interesting.Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-80026973506931195502009-07-17T18:34:00.002-06:002009-07-17T18:48:13.646-06:00I smile with "Chinese Eyes"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1rqQzJAXV8QPkXVE9EHb2MP9ZSwI8ISfITxExRxNcHS4F0Y5c6YdsO85YUIMBk3Ia0aRsf75xsESW9sLg0i3IXy7AHrrA7zWEFFwS37rRzPjhLWMaUk_-ugAAYEDHLU4zxmVsvJAtNU/s1600-h/3731020878_534c93f5ca.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1rqQzJAXV8QPkXVE9EHb2MP9ZSwI8ISfITxExRxNcHS4F0Y5c6YdsO85YUIMBk3Ia0aRsf75xsESW9sLg0i3IXy7AHrrA7zWEFFwS37rRzPjhLWMaUk_-ugAAYEDHLU4zxmVsvJAtNU/s400/3731020878_534c93f5ca.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359595517035235554" /></a><br />This was a statement one of my kiddos made during therapy last week. Since he is Chinese I take this as a dear and precious compliment. So here is a picture of me with Patrick's new flash. I reminded him I wanted to look no more than 38 years old and ---- much more importantly ---- I want lots and lots of new pictures of my grandchildren!!Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-54098225512418795492009-06-22T04:51:00.001-06:002009-06-22T04:51:59.791-06:00Tim Ferriss<object width="446" height="326"><param name="movie" value="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="bgColor" value="#ffffff"></param> <param name="flashvars" value="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/embed/TimFerriss_2008P-embed-PARTNER_high.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/TimFerriss-2008P.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=517" /><embed src="http://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf" pluginspace="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" bgColor="#ffffff" width="446" height="326" allowFullScreen="true" flashvars="vu=http://video.ted.com/talks/embed/TimFerriss_2008P-embed-PARTNER_high.flv&su=http://images.ted.com/images/ted/tedindex/embed-posters/TimFerriss-2008P.embed_thumbnail.jpg&vw=432&vh=240&ap=0&ti=517"></embed></object>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-39344692694437186232009-04-03T05:27:00.004-06:002009-04-04T16:44:59.228-06:00"The World Needs Strong, Smart, Confident Women to Stand up and Take the Reins"Well done Michelle Obama . . . . <br /><br /><object width="500" height="315"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Re3bXwvcxIg&hl=en&fs=1&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Re3bXwvcxIg&hl=en&fs=1&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="500" height="315"></embed></object>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-31721617108342585972009-04-01T06:01:00.002-06:002009-04-01T06:06:33.731-06:00My All Time Favorite Movie ScenesWhat's yours?<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/C5BSyJ_vlHo&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/C5BSyJ_vlHo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dH4p9BQ3V9o&hl=en&fs=1&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dH4p9BQ3V9o&hl=en&fs=1&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-34023608494593853262009-03-27T05:35:00.002-06:002009-03-27T05:39:18.950-06:00If I put this picture here I know I can find it later!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_yiHunmyvluiDVazFxoJNxAsI3j2HSljgb-YcPlZP4tisjKW2CRnGinMzgi0L4-eNEmxTsiPkkHg2I3KpgYK4wPG-2aP34byu9COkXniuF1rnvxF5CKkap6MYaeq3WdQGv85xRqQnZw/s1600-h/26washington-600.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_yiHunmyvluiDVazFxoJNxAsI3j2HSljgb-YcPlZP4tisjKW2CRnGinMzgi0L4-eNEmxTsiPkkHg2I3KpgYK4wPG-2aP34byu9COkXniuF1rnvxF5CKkap6MYaeq3WdQGv85xRqQnZw/s400/26washington-600.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317830733203932354" /></a><br /><br />This family is real and I'm not just talking about the beer and the basketball. It's eating out, going to parent-teacher conferences, going to museums and insisting the children still have responsibility. Hopefully this family is inspiring to people 20-30 years younger than us . . . this country has a lot of growing to do!Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-81636545172735813362009-03-22T19:49:00.003-06:002009-03-23T05:34:15.945-06:00Garden Construction at Elder 家<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFpMmpRv4r6HiRjdLGvVxntSupUS_u3S_Mmpjp6KaT_CF7X6JYIlPCBjEGu7jkFRSx_x5x9sKZcH3k742VJkAMUlt_Jv0yO1mMhC5bP3AtTSOaz7aVREVLRwrz7MHUZoJskrxTmGaXIQ/s1600-h/P1110415.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFpMmpRv4r6HiRjdLGvVxntSupUS_u3S_Mmpjp6KaT_CF7X6JYIlPCBjEGu7jkFRSx_x5x9sKZcH3k742VJkAMUlt_Jv0yO1mMhC5bP3AtTSOaz7aVREVLRwrz7MHUZoJskrxTmGaXIQ/s400/P1110415.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316203486960328066" /></a><br />The very beginning of our garden has begun! The first layer was brown paper sacks, newspaper, and cardboard boxes . . . . peat moss, manure and a small amount of grass clippings. So almost one-half if the garden in place and I am sitting around twiddling my thumbs waiting for leaves and grass clippings! What have I been doing all these years??? I have thrown away grass clippings, leaves, kitchen scraps and newspapers! Here I sit wishing I was saving all of these things three months ago. So, no looking back and very excited about this next year!Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-28347644265126354562009-03-15T17:59:00.007-06:002009-03-16T06:43:46.556-06:00Gardening 2009 at Elder Maison<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAfmseIzi076Ft3q4TPVC-rmIz-wj_rovr28zAIZw5MBJduWsrQb9EG6Ri_vPCKwyGxjfKDx-S4FANMWeBaXx7KJE47yTVFOWrF6aFeK362k974tBgkLCSnRfIW3TBvWr-x4hqNV5WZU/s1600-h/P1110379.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJAfmseIzi076Ft3q4TPVC-rmIz-wj_rovr28zAIZw5MBJduWsrQb9EG6Ri_vPCKwyGxjfKDx-S4FANMWeBaXx7KJE47yTVFOWrF6aFeK362k974tBgkLCSnRfIW3TBvWr-x4hqNV5WZU/s400/P1110379.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313572469329571570" /></a><br />Today is March 15 and I have now planted lettuces, some spinach, cilantro and basil. I am about to move the cilantro and basil seedlings to larger pots and this will leave cucumbers and swiss chard for later this week.<br /><br />Interestingly, I have always felt gardening reminded me too much of my mother --- the excellent gardener --- and therefore I never expanded to edible plants! This is sticking my toe in the large ocean of learning to grow my food and I know I will enjoy the next logical step ---learning how to store food. So with composting, gardening and trying to keep the trash down to only one can a week --- I feel we are making a dent on our changes but something still feels missing. I've resigned myself to trusting this 'process' and being open to more changes in my small existence here in landlocked OKC.Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-63947170716011530922009-03-01T19:23:00.004-06:002009-03-01T19:56:52.122-06:00Basil, Cilantro and Lettuce at Elder Haus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXIyvuEQB4BAMyirZbKgeojWCrcNmnyf0WSmaJZEs6RCrZSkK7z18a7juY4cgMHzmB83bxtDfrJfYWRQp-GXopGAWPW38EQZnOrn2WY9ffLtr6l4LRFtkjZC8fK0xHrIKv2YUvg86EyY/s1600-h/P1110325.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXIyvuEQB4BAMyirZbKgeojWCrcNmnyf0WSmaJZEs6RCrZSkK7z18a7juY4cgMHzmB83bxtDfrJfYWRQp-GXopGAWPW38EQZnOrn2WY9ffLtr6l4LRFtkjZC8fK0xHrIKv2YUvg86EyY/s400/P1110325.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308400570504443250" /></a><br /><br />Well here at Elder Haus we are getting ready to go full force on gardening --- Patrick is going to check the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Luster-Leaf-Rapitest-Moisture-1817/dp/B00026UTM6/ref=pd_bbs_5?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1235957274&sr=8-5">soil pH</a> and hopefully I can get all of the lettuce planted this week! The tips from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lasagna-Gardening-Layering-Bountiful-Gardens/dp/0875969623/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1235958323&sr=8-1">Lasagna Gardening</a> include:<br /><br />- Cool with a bit of afternoon shade (I think we will use the front beds)<br />- well drained soil<br />- plant in early spring<br />- moist soil so the seed 'sticks' to the soil<br /><br />The next step will be for me to cover the grass in the back with cardboard!!! OMG!!! Life could not become more edgy or exciting around Elder Haus ----<br /><br />So now I must sign off on this very exciting post and place my basil and cilantro seeds into their little pots!Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-36020289584765204892009-02-28T18:44:00.005-06:002009-02-28T19:09:41.322-06:00Lasagna Gardening at Casa Elder<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5nKcfbo0obok-K4METbNvJTBR1WGuz0j3tmfalIvC4g4fNLrGFvgiWZ-3hJahUg77U9jL1fSRO_9xRRRyEDsIqXPZbBQcrjlHTDnKHwj0GQDdpgKdnA93U5nO7xftimQzl2gUCFUBxI/s1600-h/P1110316.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5nKcfbo0obok-K4METbNvJTBR1WGuz0j3tmfalIvC4g4fNLrGFvgiWZ-3hJahUg77U9jL1fSRO_9xRRRyEDsIqXPZbBQcrjlHTDnKHwj0GQDdpgKdnA93U5nO7xftimQzl2gUCFUBxI/s400/P1110316.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308020215618721986" /></a><br /><br />Garden planning is now moving into the fact gathering stage. I have always planted herbs --- in particular basil and actually one summer our children became quite adept at making pesto. In this recession era at Casa Elder we are earnestly looking at our eco footprints and I feel we can start with growing something more than herbs.Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-40509999978979716902009-02-24T21:19:00.003-06:002009-02-28T18:43:47.755-06:00I drafted this last Tuesday and need to post it<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-zygfqkmGOobTUK6nvJ-JBU37QyW68yn3sDCOvMjLJArrvvZjHNoeC5ZT4YJI64-4w87nNNaOcFxbcVsV5RY3Z8Lb8kSVoppiwK9q0GTGhz47HK1alrwe4G4efGqgbVs1hOO_ROswMk/s1600-h/b93ee3c287edf86c.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 106px; height: 140px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-zygfqkmGOobTUK6nvJ-JBU37QyW68yn3sDCOvMjLJArrvvZjHNoeC5ZT4YJI64-4w87nNNaOcFxbcVsV5RY3Z8Lb8kSVoppiwK9q0GTGhz47HK1alrwe4G4efGqgbVs1hOO_ROswMk/s400/b93ee3c287edf86c.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308013582783034578" /></a><br />It has only been a few moments since President Obama said these words: <br /><br />"It is the responsibility of every citizen to participate in it. And so tonight, I ask every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career training. And dropping out of high school is no longer an option. It's not just quitting on yourself, it's quitting on your country - and this country needs and values the talents of every American."Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-36597336865563501002009-02-01T08:12:00.004-06:002009-02-01T09:24:33.931-06:00Composting at Chez Elder<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcownhWJ5SCebA7YQPanWRCUpY_osbYPDqStfnFuq-rr244nPuh5DiAzCdKOA5sKLGkDAmGF3jsZ33zfZrQdzJ77WL_EyrLG0NGND9razkTI65wcJUTlxn6-K0hzhOw6Emzar3hF5x-1k/s1600-h/P1110264.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcownhWJ5SCebA7YQPanWRCUpY_osbYPDqStfnFuq-rr244nPuh5DiAzCdKOA5sKLGkDAmGF3jsZ33zfZrQdzJ77WL_EyrLG0NGND9razkTI65wcJUTlxn6-K0hzhOw6Emzar3hF5x-1k/s400/P1110264.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297835615159600610" /></a><br /><br />Yes, the composting has begun in earnest. This is so easy and I am surprised I have never done this before! Patrick drilled holes into an old trashcan and we layered the bottom with the shredded financial statements from our depleted savings and some shredded brown paper bags. On top of these were several alternate layers of food scraps and shredded paper. Then the lid was locked on! Exciting, because it's just like cooking. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewarts-Cooking-School-Lessons/dp/0307396444/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1233499811&sr=8-1">Martha Stewart's Cooking School</a> theme has inspired my "let's just get the basic formula down" so far.<br /><br />I'm not sure if the world's globalization is impacting my actions or education has brought more significant issues to light. I'm anxious to learn more about myself in this second half of my life.Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-65056990866153439312009-01-30T20:26:00.002-06:002009-01-30T21:23:11.255-06:00The Stuff I Have Thrown Away<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLC0GXk434eOvufGa2682bLjzHhn3-xs5cDvFUl0sS_CxPOCNinUmf1N0hRjs0WiFCKbbdqCieqQhMvNPMHUGi2JYDsLHlrnnoeO4sM7j_yiXkvhTxq_bbqWuxPrdTCC-hvw-J-2275xE/s1600-h/4rs.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLC0GXk434eOvufGa2682bLjzHhn3-xs5cDvFUl0sS_CxPOCNinUmf1N0hRjs0WiFCKbbdqCieqQhMvNPMHUGi2JYDsLHlrnnoeO4sM7j_yiXkvhTxq_bbqWuxPrdTCC-hvw-J-2275xE/s400/4rs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297293037615757010" /></a><br />I help coordinate a summer camp every year for school age kiddos which is centered around a theme. This year's theme is Sustainability - Reduce Reuse Recycle and Rebuy. Since I get to decide (please someone take this from me ---- not!) I want to impress on our little ones the significance of everything we 'use' to live here in Oklahoma. Additionally, Oklahoma isn't the most "green" state so it could be more challenging than I anticipate.<br /><br />So, this also leads to several changes I am making in my little neck of the world. As of January 1, 2009 I have pledged to purchase nothing for 3 months --- except makeup or hair products --- some things are hard to wean off of. We have also started composting. Well, step 1 of composting is happening here in Elderville --- we have been collecting food scraps for 4 weeks! <br /><br />Stay tuned tomorrow for the beginning of the compost! (Poor poor poor Patrick, he is a good man)Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1960905792488168785.post-35787787459246214642009-01-18T08:33:00.001-06:002009-01-18T08:35:12.392-06:00Inaugural<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQbz07B1aXs8wgZVv7zsXM7bM6pISEKJ86VA58K_kxFDZdbSgk1WdkG_8YjEP8yjWQeg_BKiF4rTJj1ycAiUlzpWQxtPmDgdWSe4h3BHEPMABAtCf3jJA7tbp2nd0Ul5QTZtJOK71K0c/s1600-h/Obama+Biden.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQbz07B1aXs8wgZVv7zsXM7bM6pISEKJ86VA58K_kxFDZdbSgk1WdkG_8YjEP8yjWQeg_BKiF4rTJj1ycAiUlzpWQxtPmDgdWSe4h3BHEPMABAtCf3jJA7tbp2nd0Ul5QTZtJOK71K0c/s400/Obama+Biden.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292642255870424738" /></a>Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.com0