I am not a huge OneRepublic fan but I was logging in to listen to my radio station at Yahoo! Music and their new video – embedded above – was showing. I have seen a few videos this way that have led me to some music I like. The most recent before this one was… Continue reading OneRepublic – New Video
There has been so much made about the fist pound between Barack Obama and his wife Michelle prior to his speech on Tuesday, June 3 in St Paul, Minnesota. While this is just a pop culture move that is a great way to point out that the Obamas are considerably younger than the other candidates… Continue reading The Obama “Fist Pound”
I remember reading, many times over my lifetime, all those events that cause stress in one’s life. I am wondering where the first six months of 2008 would fall in my life. I have had some weight loss. I started walking/running last year and have, since Labor Day Weekend of 2007, lost approximately 30 pounds.… Continue reading Stress
Back when I graduated from high school in 1979, you had no choice about who was taking your senior picture for the school’s yearbook. Shortly after that, a photographer in the small upstate New York city of Norwich sued on behalf of students and their families for choice. Because of that, New York State allows… Continue reading Senior Pictures
I don’t normally watch a lot of television. I like a few shows but seldom watch movies on TV. I was intrigued by the teaser I saw about Recount – an HBO original movie. The movie starred some of my favs – Kevin Spacey to name one – and was about a timely issue –… Continue reading Recount – An HBO Movie
I admit that I am not a kid anymore. I admit that life in your 40’s is not as much fun as it is in your 20’s. Hence, the reason I am exhausted this morning. My daughters – 20 and 21 – and I went to the 12:01 a.m. showing of Sex and the City… Continue reading Sex and the City – The Movie
We always start Memorial Day with the local parade. My youngest’s Boy Scout troop, and his Cub Scout troop before that, marches. Below is a gallery of photos from the day.
This Strawberry Tart would be a big hit on Semi-Homemade on the Food Network. I do not remember where I first read how to make it but I believe it was in an article in a women’s magazine that was doing items on margaritas. Strawberry Tart INGREDIENTS 1 store bought tart 1 pint ripe strawberries, washed and… Continue reading Strawberry Tart
This is a modified recipe that I received through SparkPeople. The original recipe calls for quinoa but I couldn’t find it at the local grocery. I made due with what I had on hand. Brown Basmati Rice and Black Bean Salad INGREDIENTS 1 cup brown basmati rice 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1-1/2 Tbsp.… Continue reading Brown Basmati Rice and Black Bean Salad
Nicki's Nook 