Apparently Ysabela had too much free time on her hands today. She put a superhero cape on Jinx. I think the dog might have preferred some flannel jammies instead since it’s so cold!
Super Jinx!
What a sweet little dog.
Too Much Time
Category Archives: Twists and Turns
Wordless Wednesday
Bela has always wanted to photograph this church.
Today was the day.
Just a Reminder
This just serves to remind you that our Nigerian daughters are still missing. There are missing children all over the world, but that doesn’t make it right. Some children are not more important than others no matter what the media might suggest. A prostitute’s child is no less important than a diplomat’s child. Different resources may be available to help search for those children, but the bottom line is that we all must open our eyes and help.
Take time to look at the faces of missing children. How would you feel if your child were missing? Did you know that May 25th is dedicated to missing children? It’s horribly sad one needed to be created in the first place.
https://www.facebook.com/bringbackourgirls
Blind Eye?
My adopted community is small, but caring. If a family is having a hard time, there’s always someone willing to get the ball rolling and organize help. It’s amazing to watch. Sometimes I am ashamed of myself for not noticing a need in the first place. I should have paid closer attention. I should have known.
I’m not saying to spy on your neighbors, but I know I’m guilty of putting on my blinders when I leave the house. Are you? I simply don’t notice—or maybe I even turn a blind eye when I have a gut feeling that something is off. How many horrible things have happened throughout history due to apathy and/or turning a blind eye?
I watched a video this week that drove the point home.
You may wonder what the video has to do with my post, but turning a blind eye can apply to anything unpleasant that we don’t want to see. It could be animal abuse, hungry children, a hurting family without resources…anything. I have to make an effort to “be present” in my own daily life. We all need to remember that! Make an effort to get to know the new family down the street. Make an effort to see beyond polite conversation down to the need that may exist. Many people are embarrassed to ask for help. Maybe we should offer it anyway.
Super Mom!
Where’s my cape? Oh, never mind! Today was great! I got to sleep late, and Bela slept even later. Once I got up and moving, I decided to make some (turkey) bacon and eggs to entice Bela out of the bed. Fail! End result: she ate breakfast in bed. That usually doesn’t happen, but since she hurt her ankle, I let it slide.
Once her breakfast was taken care of and the dishes done, I was looking for something for myself. I had gone to bed last night thinking about my mom’s recipe for cassoulet. I thought it called for some ketchup, but I couldn’t remember for sure. After a quick phone call, I put everything (one can of white Northern beans, one can of drained carrots, four cut-up wieners and some ketchup) into the pot, “cooked” a few minutes and had an easy lunch. I have enough for two or three more meals. Just in case you’re interested, Mom said some garlic powder and onions can be added to the recipe.
Easy, one-pot lunch!
Since I had conquered today’s meals, I was looking for something else….that’s when I found a box of cake mix in the cabinet. Hmmmm. Why not? I also noticed a small box of food coloring, so I added a few drops of color to the batter. 🙂
I used a knife to swirl the colors a bit.
After the cake was done, Bela and I taste tested (for quality control purposes). I even managed to get some icing on a few pieces. Bela tried a piece before it was cooled! (I might have, too.) Lunch, check. Crazy cake, check. Popcorn and a movie? Sure, let’s do it!
I made Bela some popcorn, and we settled down to watch The Book of Life (again). What a wonderful day off.
Wordless Wednesday
Too Much Togetherness?
I was trying to watch a basketball game on “the Cube” this evening, but two of my grey felines, however, had other plans for tonight. It’s really hard to work with clingy cats.
Jersey was guarding the space between laptops. Sometimes mine moved when she stretched.
Smokey was feeling particularly clingy tonight. She wanted snuggles, but she ended up on my shoulders with her claws out. OUCH!
I can’t work under these conditions!
I was in the middle of a blog post last night, but I made the mistake of going to the kitchen for coffee. When I came back, Jinx was working on the post!
Jinx was adding her point of view.
Do any other writers fight this battle? I think the furkids are winning so far!
http://thecube.com/event/basketball-vs-mullen-463163
Feeling Like a Real Mom
After a brutal week (and it’s just Wednesday!), I was finally able to make a decent supper for my girl. I dropped the girls (Bela and her friend Gen) off for air rifle practice and saw Gen’s dad on the way home. Thanks to his willingness to get the girls, I could actually stay home and fix supper. It was almost ready by the time Glenn’s vehicle rolled into the driveway. She said she could smell bacon outside. (No, it wasn’t burned!)
Bela loves bacon and pancakes!
Isn’t it amazing how something as simple as cooking a meal can make you feel like a rock star?
Learning the Ropes
Today was the first shooting match in which Bela could have competed, but she didn’t feel ready. I took Bela and her friend, Gen, to the Hyannis high school so we could observe how things are run. Shooters register on arrival, make a note of which group they are in and amuse themselves until shooting time. Bela and Gen watched for a bit, but we noticed that many kids had brought their iPads, phones or other devices to kill time while they waited. After the girls discovered an open connection, it was (as the saying goes) all over but the crying.
I spent my time chatting and laughing with (and at) some of the other moms. I was told that normally the moms pack some snacks to avoid concession stand prices. I learned quite a bit about shooting, too. Most of us were there as cheerleaders more than coaches anyway.
Best gas station ever!
Free breakfast is a really big deal!
The girls got free breakfast, thanks to my favorite gas station. 🙂 I even had egg rolls. After four hours at the high school, it was time to dash back home so I could finish my laundry (at work and home!). We saw some deer, so I (of course) pulled over to take a look. Once I got home and checked the camera, I discovered that I had taken 115 pics today!
Even Better!
Air rifle practice today consisted of a practice match. There is a match tomorrow, but Ysabela isn’t feeling ready enough to compete. Instead, we are going to watch how things are done.
Prone and kneeling netted better scores today!
Bela’s top scores were 140 and 153.
Ramblings of a Perforated Mind 