My joys for the day were small. I I have a couple of prepared foods from larger batch cooking, so chili, spaghetti sauce, and goulash are ready for a  thaw and a quick meal. Those were moved to my fabric cabinet to be used to line chairs for any reupholstering I am doing. But Joe isn't ready to go: His dream had finally come true! How Technology Is Reshaping Democracy and Our Lives, Celebrate the history and culture of the African diaspora and the achievements of people with African roots on Wide Open School, Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance, Keeping Kids Motivated for Online Learning. Maybe I will catch up by NYE 2021. in the process. The joys are out there even if you have to look really hard to find them. "If music be the food of love, play on" We watched Alabama vs. LSU. After about an hour of trying to insert my right hand in one corner then using my left hand  to  "capture " the corner beside it, then do the same with the other two corners  (which are master hiders), placing both hands like I am about to clap, then folding over and pinching the corner with one hand while I use the other to straighten it into a rectangle. chocola... First an update on the bananas After some careful consideration I decided I would send my greetings and best wishes using a___ sock puppet, so I spent a bit of time  making my puppet. He has sold over 28 million albums worldwide. but should... Now here's a sight we never thought we'd see... Pixar classic is one of the best kids' movies of all time. Orange glazed chicken, rice or caulirice, broccoli. I use the word supposed to for reasons you will see one day two___Nobody's perfect! Though we only had to drive less than five miles to get it, our drive was primarily on the crest and then down the mountain overlooking the valley. com... Hi everyone - if anyone is out there :) I thought I should explain myself © Common Sense Media. We threw out a hefty"make us move" price and said we would only sell the place as-is. I did this Most days I eat whatever is left over from the night before but occasionally  there is nothing left over or my mouth is screaming for a something different. We take out once a week and I figured this week with running back and forth to the lake might be a two take out week. I was just messing... *If you have followed me for any amount of time, you know I have I went through all my coupon inserts. Spaghetti and meat sauce (I might be out of spaghetti noodles), 8. I long for some time when I can get out and about a little more, but even after the full 14 day has passed following the second inoculation, I will still be doing a lot of self isolation. For those of you who may not know, I gave b... Last year the guys at  Two Men and a Little Farm  helped me win a yearly contest I have with My Beloved Sister. I have starte... Today was the free lunch. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. It is out there, but some days (and weeks) even though it hides well, it is still around! save a... As I was decorating for Valentine's day, I went through my decorations and Now we are just going to stay put for a bit, and all that attention we put into maintaining the lake place is going into my backyard! Buddy is such a joy in our lives. Kudos to IZ who catered it. Right now my personal living room and dining room look almost like a war zone with boxed and bagged excess everywhere. When I first woke this morning I kept seeing the shadow of a busy chipmunk, though I could never find the actual animal. I will also make a couple of keto desserts, but they have yet to be decided because who knows what kind of mood I will be in later in the week. different sectors of the economy. Tacos or almost tacos with all the usual taco fixings, Goulash over noodles or steamed cabbage strips, dinner rolls or keto toast. Tomorrow__ the upstairs linen closet and figuring out what to do with extra towels! I had another appointment later in the day there and then left to drive home. How do the characters demonstrate compassion, empathy, and perseverance? I am also filled gratitude for having all I need (plus much I don't need/want) and no snow to shovel (though the yard could stand a little rake action)! It was worth tagging along just to see something so beautiful. That does not take into account the throws and pillows. I promise it will not happen again. the little ones......but that's a normal thing!! I spent most of the week trying to get info about Mom, worrying about Mom or talkin... Today's post is about the lovely Helena Hallberg, a composer, musician, beautiful woman with an incredible set of pipes. Sigh! It still tees me off! Let's skew his meaning a bit and see just where the love of food and the love of music takes us. This has been one weird week for us. We compete to give each oth... My weekly joys have been kind of bleak this past  week. *This budget is strictly a self imposed budget game I am playing. I am not sure. Covid, living in sweat pants, no hair cuts, no makeup, excessive cooking (and eating)? There are still too many unknowns about the effectiveness of the vaccine for me to plunge back into what was my former "normal". Mac and cheese or Mac-less and cheese, peas, coleslaw, no corn cornbread, 4. Real estate inventory in our area is virtually nil and houses sell very quickly. Computer issues led her There are also philosophical themes about the meaning of life that might go over kids' heads, as well as arguments and a bit of insult language ("imbecile," "idiot," "self-absorbed," etc.). I'm still alive just not in the mood to write. Glad I already had it because it is pricy), canned cream of mushroom soup (TheHubs favorite), canned broccoli and cheese soup (brought from Mom's pantry when we cleaned her kitchen), potato chips (one unopened bag left from Son3 and DIL3's visit), 2. Welcome winter! If you're up for the best animated movie of the year -- by a mile -- then watch the miracles Pixar dishes out with "Soul." This was the view from the balcony. I am leaving with an appeal to the powers that be, to nominate Andrea Jean for Sainthood. I gave up. I think our local groundhog is probably going to be seeing his/her shadow. I watched YouTube video after video to see how people do the magical fitted sheet folding. Themes also include compassion, empathy, perseverance. First of all, it is up to you to let your kids see this movie. This week I will be making individual crustless sausage and green chili quiches, since they can be individually frozen, and am also baking collard green and parmesan muffins which should also freeze well. Why is it important for the characters in movies and TV shows to be diverse? Less than 2 minutes after I listed it, it was sold pending pick-up, and by 8 it was gone! Why are those important character strengths? This happens every year at this time, but for the first time I can't do what I would do normally. Just wanted to post a picture that didn't Amazing animation, serious themes in existential dramedy. The script is so small and it’s difficult to do. This month I am going to have to be a lot more intentional with the meals I make because I am going to be doing a pantry challenge. Have a great day and I hope none of you are stuck in the laundry room! Your privacy is important to us. Stunningly animated, poignant tribute to family and culture. Today I have some questions that I can never find the answers to. 3  appetizers, salad, filet, sautéed veggies, scalloped potatoes (or none),  apple bread pudding (or none), 2 splits of wine. Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. For those of you who do the incredible finger in, fold, smooth, professional method, I am impressed and am secretly jealous of your ability. Mature messages about the meaning of life and death may elude younger children, but kids are still likely to enjoy the adorable souls and the laughs in Pixar's thoughtful, vividly animated dramedy. Hopefully by then Son1 and family can come also, and there will be plenty of room for all of them at the same time. I still have a menu plan and am still doing the pantry challenge. Right now it seems like a never ending cycle of rehoming, donating, and moving stuff from one place to another. On the upside, if I ever have a formal dinner party for forty I have it covered with china and crystal. And it only took me until I was this old to find out how to  neatly organize my sheets sets. I went to Wal-Mart this morning and spent $50.95. I hope you and your families are doing well. Disney/Pixar's SOUL is the story of Joe Gardner (voiced by Jamie Foxx), a pianist who is offered a steady full-time job teaching middle school band but is ambivalent about it because he's been pursuing a professional music career for many years. When I have not been at the lake i have been on the phone cancelling various services we have. This little bunny - with a very big gun - is on a mission to save the beloved rabbit princess, Eva Earlong, from Devan Shell and the Shellian Terrorists. After I got the first meal heated we intended to split it while the  second one warmed. However, I think the... First off the movie was one of the best pixar movies ive ever seen, and ive seen a lot. Parents need to know that Soul is Pixar's thought-provoking animated movie about a middle-aged band teacher named Joe (voiced by Jamie Foxx) who nearly dies and gets stuck in the "Great Before" section of the afterlife (where unborn souls prepare to be assigned a trip to Earth) and then tries to make his way back to his body. Co-directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers (the Black playwright and screenwriter who also wrote One Night in Miami) and based on a script they co-wrote with Mike Jones, the movie is fully centered on a Black main character's experiences. Some brands tag both sheets, some tag just the bottom and some tag none. Do you consider anyone a role model? Promotes following your dreams, but not at the exclusion of human connections and relationships. getting some snow! Saturday was good. Now go have a great week staying on plan, going off plan, or having no plan at all. ...snow covering downtown Houston. This year it was an online event, but they still provided dinner. the d... Keep your tea cup filled! Hello All! goals this month. It was -2 last night I never got to the rectangle part and then  . (I found 2 frozen pie crusts) They are pretty easy for me to resist because I do not like the consistency of cooked fruits. Chicken chowder, rolls, pickled green beans (Thanks, 5. When he gets home he is zapped and only wants to eat, then fall asleep on the couch watching something on TV. The photo above was taken as hubby was rubbing Buddy's tummy and The Bard said it best in his play "Twelfth Night" It's supposed to stay really cold this See something that needs to be addressed? Add your ratingSee all 53 parent reviews. [PDF] The Quiet Man: The Indispensable Presidency of George H.W. Connick is ranked among the top 60 best-selling male artists in the United … So thanks to AJ for her tutorial that might not have changed my life, but it certainly changed my closet. for maybe a ye... Hello friends! Fauxtato soup, tossed salad, dinner rolls (or keto fake rolls), 6. Or maybe I lack a size relationship gene. Well times they are a changin'. Watch your favorite Disney videos from Disney Channel, Disney XD, movies, music videos, Disney on YouTube, and much more! Browse titles with similar subject matter. Yeah ! That our family is still healthy...…..well other than snotty noses in Have a good week staying on plan, going off plan, or with no plan at all! I seriously doubt I will keep it, but I was able to drive and listen to show tunes on the Broadway station. Mac-less  Mac and cheese, black eyed peas, cornbread, coleslaw, 7. 1. "Fried chicken" rice or caulirice, green beans, some sort of salad (undecided right now), keto hot chocolate mix (Lakanto brand. Pixar Animation Studios' all-new feature film Soul introduces Joe Gardner (voice of Jamie Foxx)—a middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. And because I am also doing a modified pantry challenge this month (I will still buy eggs, almond milk, fresh veggies, and heavy cream as needed) I am going to make some things  that I can eat for my late brunch meal, but they have to be things that will freeze easily for later meals. Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase. This should be interesting. crotchet for me. To our surprise they accepted, so on February 18 we close the lake place chapter of our lives. I thought the movie was beautiful! My sister and I spent all summer and fall dealing with Mom's house and possessions, so we never made it to the lake for any quality time. What do you see as the movie's messages about how to live a meaningful life? Pixar continues to outdo itself, and the animation is stellar: Scenes of the dust particles on Joe's piano, the cheese on a New York City pizza, and the fabric on a suit seem so real that it's almost difficult to believe it's animated. For the first time since Covid reared its ugly head and forced us to be mindful of each and every interaction, I am feeling intense loneliness. How does Soul compare to other Pixar movies you've seen? Of course, I am not always the most efficient folder because I have 2 closets dedicated to linens and never had to be. So here is the daily list of the joys for my semi sequestered existence. At that rate I will still have a couple of loaves left in June. Next came the holidays, followed by TheHub's increased time at the office. Based on the book Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow, the musical reimagines events in Hamilton's life and sets them to hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway music. Have a great and joyful week. This was taken on March 22 last year. I have decided to try 52 new to me/us recipes this year, which will mean an average of one a week. On the same day he gets the job offer, Joe unexpectedly lands a plum gig playing with a famous saxophonist (Angela Bassett). This too shall pass, Did I mention I have about a dozen extra towels now? In 2021 my goal is to remain debt free and continue to potatoes on ... At least, that’s my motto this year! It is amazing how many set of neatly folded sheets will fit into my closets. One was a garland Of course, they bring two cats, and even though they are sequestered in two bedrooms with a bath  between them so they can wander freely, Lola and Emma do not understand that cats are not supposed to be on the beds. We decided we could put furniture in storage, full time it at the lake and wait until the market changed to a buyer's market before we bought a smaller house. It was a Once I decided to join in the pantry challenge this month. I am excluding all recreational shopping TheHub does, since he stops at the store regularly under the guise of "needing something" when he is really just looking around the store to see what appeals to him at that moment. Pulled pork sandwiches, caulitato salad, pickles, 7. Later in the day my beloved sister came over with her sock puppet (cause people love to copy a great idea) and we filmed our greetings, but mainly laughed at each other. 29.05     Wowza!!! I may eat 4 slices of it a week and that is if we have a sandwich meal. Our ratings are based on child development best practices. See our. So go out, or stay home like me, and look for daily joy. I le... Death by chocolate will be on my tombstone I am afraid. This meme was started by Delores a long time ago. Here's how I'm doing with my I decided to tackle the main floor linen closet first, which meant emptying the closet, seeing if I had any widowed sheets that had lost their mate.