Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Carrot Cupcakes Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

Carrot Cupcakes Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

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Monday, September 29, 2008

VOTE for My Photo

Please go to the link below to vote for my picture that I've entered into the National Geographic Magazine Photo Contest. I have so many photo's I'd like to enter, but this is my most current shots for the season. "Share the Nectar" by Kathryn Frank

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/myshot/gallery/66691

MyShot - National Geographic Magazine

MyShot - National Geographic Magazine

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Thursday, September 25, 2008

Healthy Kitchen Essentials | Healthy Foods | Reader\'s Digest

Healthy Kitchen Essentials | Healthy Foods | Reader's Digest

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Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Building Our Brain Trust - TIME

Building Our Brain Trust - TIME

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Monday, September 22, 2008

First Day of Fall/Autumn

Thursday, September 18, 2008

This is one of the glorious sights I get to see on my way into work every morning, during the Fall Season. The Ford Motor Company Headquarters grounds have two fields filled with these beautiful sunflowers you see here.

I have been trying to go over there, at different times of the day, to get pictures. It a little more difficult this year, as last year they had an addition field where you could just drive into and snap away! This year, I have to park on the side of the road (scary if you see the Southfield Service Drive during peak time) and run out to the side of the field to get any close up shots.

Here are some of my pictures I have been able to get and I hope it brings a little sunshine to your life. I'm heading out today, as lunch, to see if I can get deeper into the field. Wish me luck.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

SOS Mascot and New Recruit - Miss. Chicken (AKA Chick-a-Dee)

hahaha Just couldn't resist!

Can Your State Give You Breast Cancer? - Breast Cancer - Health.com

Can Your State Give You Breast Cancer? - Breast Cancer - Health.com

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Monday, September 15, 2008

SNL Paline and Clinton

Very Funny

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Rain, Rain...Dance in the Rain

There’s nothing like falling asleep to a light rain coming down from the heavens. Last night, into this morning, and throughout the day the rain is spilling from the sky to wash away the last part of my summer days! I love the rain, maybe not everyday, but the rain gives me peace of knowing I don’t have to rush to get outside, wasting a sunny day away. Rain…it is the water that gives life.

The rain breaths new life into the spring and washes away the dust of a hot summer day. Even in the winter, rain can clean the dreary dirt that clings to the snow and allow it to look pristine again. Think of one of those winter days when you know it’s not safe to be out on the roads, but the rain has put a frozen shell on every surface and make the trees and ground look like a Winter Wonderland.

There is nothing like dancing in the rain. Do you remember when you were little, it didn’t matter if it was raining, you wanted to be outside. Well…why not now? So what if you are no longer a kid without demands of everyday life, go out and cleanse your soul. It will be good for you. Just go out and stand in the rain. Feel the rain drench your clothes, you hair, your body and then put your arms out and spin! Guaranteed you have a smile on your face soon after that. Just allow yourself to be in the moment.

I love the rain. It makes me want to curl up with a book, hot cup of tea or coffee next to me, and to get swept away into another world. It makes me want to stay in my pj’s all day and just curl up with someone I love. No demands, no worries, just a day to relax and clear some mental space.

So the next time it rains, go out and dance in it. Allow your spirit to be cleansed and feel the gift the Lord is giving to you. Don’t forget that the past was a gift and don’t take for granted the present, because another day is never guaranteed. Live, Love, Laugh...and dance in the rain!

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Remember where you were on September 11, 2001?

I do! I was sitting at my desk, in a downtown Detroit high-rise office building, working on tally sheets for my boss. I had the radio on, unusual for me because most the time I couldn’t get a station to come in clear inside the building, but this day I found one. Just around 10am the radio DJ came on with breaking news of a plane crashing into the North Tower—my first thought was ‘scary’ because I was in a building that was 40 stories tall!

At the time, no one knew it was due to terrorists, but we found out shortly after when a second plane hit the South Tower of the World Trade Center. As soon as that happened, I just wanted to leave, but I knew I had to stay calm and find the nearest TV. I ran down to our Broadcast Studio (I work in Advertising) and their manager already had the newscast with the reports going on. After that…it was like rolling thunder…and then a plane hit the Pentagon and a final one went down in a field in Pennsylvania.

Within an hour of all this happening in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania; our office building managers decided it was better for us to close and get out of the city; to our safe home. A wave of nauseous relief came over me, as I knew I wanted to be as far away from my work as possible, yet sick with the knowledge that we were under attack.

Even more frightening was the fact that I had to walk about five blocks to the parking structure where my car was parked. Waking out of the building was like something out of the movies; people came spilling out of the surrounding building and went scattering towards their own safe haven and far from the concrete sweatboxes. The drive home was white knuckled and in slow motion. Once home, I just remember being glued to the horrors of the newscast for the remaining days and nights, for the next few weeks and months that passed.

Today is Remembrance Day—Seven Years have passed. I only bring this up because as time moves along and the pain eases, the memories of these types of events never leave my mind. Because of this, I feel that I need to give myself a little pinch to stop and give thanks for the life I have, the life around me, and to remember the ones that were lost to us ALL.

2, 975 hero’s were burgeon wings that day, I might not know their names, but I think of them with admiration and new hope for life in the future. Just a small count so I will remember how many were lost to us this day: 2,604 from North and South World Trade Towers, plus the 24 remains that were never found among the ashes; 341 FDNY firefighters and 2 FDNY paramedics; 37 Port Authorities, 23 Police officers, 1 K-9 dog named Sirius, and the 8 Private EMTS that all became angels on September 11, 2001.

Do you remember now!

As I struggle with the everyday natural (and unnatural) happening around my life, I sometimes have to remember to stop and smell the roses. Or in this case, the smell of the falls crisp air that is creeping in.

Peace to you and for us.

Offshore Oil - Oi Industry Influence Included Sex, Cocaine and Perks for Federal Regulators - thedailygreen.com

Offshore Oil - Oi Industry Influence Included Sex, Cocaine and Perks for Federal Regulators - thedailygreen.com

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Tuesday, September 9, 2008

The Whole Wheat Tollhouse Cookie

Here's a version of a cookie classic from 1937, made a bit more nutritious with whole wheat.

SERVINGS
Makes 4 to 5 dozen cookies

INGREDIENTS
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

PREPARATION
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or cover with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Cream the butter with the brown sugar until light in color, about 4 minutes. Beat in the egg until well incorporated. Stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and blend well. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, and nuts.

3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Find this article at: http://www.thedailygreen.com/healthy-eating/recipes/480

SOS Newsletter Assignments

Hello SOSister's

It's that time again! I have put forth a few assignments, with dates I need them back, so they will go into the up and coming SOS Oct/Nov Newsletter(s).

I have a few more for you...simple questions for the New Year (Jan 2009) issue, but I thought I give you a break and let you brew over these for a while.

Love ya all and please enjoy...

Due Sept 19^th (Friday) Halloween

Pick one and finish it off! Or make up your own ghoulish short story (and if you feel this is too much...then think of something to replace it with...if you must):

1) Tap. Tap. Tap. The sound came from inside the closet. Quietly, I crept toward the door ...

Or...

2) Everybody said the old Featherworth Castle was haunted ...

Due Sept 30^th (Tuesday) Thanksgiving/Christmas

Write a letter to God...

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think back to being 18?

Give me anything you want, but it has to be something for the Thanksgiving Holiday or Fall Season—as this will be entered into the November Issue. Real or made up story, poems, recipes, etc....

Due Oct 17^th (Friday) Thanksgiving/Christmas

2009 Goals (Sealed in an envelop and ready to give to me on the 15^th of Nov or beforehand—you can even email me them, I’ll print them off and put them in an envelop) These will be opened during the 2009 SOS Christmas Gathering.

You are 20 years in the future. Write a letter to your today self.

You are 20 years in the future…open a letter you wrote yourself 20 years before…what does it say? (Reversed from above)

Give me anything you want, but it has to be something for the Christmas Holiday/Season. Story, Poem, Recipes, whatever you like—this will go into the Christmas Newsletter.