Trouble ... Who Me?????

Mom, look at the pretty new flowers!!!

Did you bring them home just for me?

I promise I won't hurt them!

Camera Critters is hosted each week by the lovely Misty.

Wishing you well and a JOY filled weekend.

Good Morning

Source

Memories.....

I found this while cleaning out Mr. Dragon's closet. 

It was taken June, 1997.

I can smile through the tears and remember............

Strong back, soft heart

Eating of the Green!

I'll be wearing green on St. Patrick's Day and I'll also be eating green!

Better Homes and Gardens has some wonderful recipes for St. Patrick's Day.

BHG

MidWest Living has some wonderful recipes, too.

MidWest Living

I'm having shredded brussel sprouts with bacon along with my corned beef.

Here's a nice stew recipe for you:

-  1 pound boneless lamb or boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 3/4 inch pieces

-  4 cups beef broth

-  2 medium onions, cut into wedges

-  1/4 teaspoon pepper 

-  1 bay leaf

-  4 medium potatoes (peeled and quartered)

-  6 medium carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick (3 cups)

-  1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed

-  1/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed

-  1/2 cup cold water

-  1/4 cup all-purpose flour

-  Sprigs of fresh thyme (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, combine lamb or beef, beef broth, onions, pepper and bay leaf. Bring to boiling and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Skim off the fat.

2. Add the potatoes, carrots, dried thyme and basil. Bring to boiling and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes more or till vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf and discard.

3. Stir together the cold water and the flour. Stir into the stew. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for one minute more. Season to taste with some salt and pepper. Garnish with the thyme, if you like. Makes 6 servings. 

(I always add a little wine (!!!) and it always tastes better the next day.)

A BIG thank you to Mary for being our hostess for Mosaic Monday.

Wishing you well and a JOY filled week!

A Bit O'Blarney

St. Patrick's Day will soon be here.

I'll be having corned beef and cabbage in honor of St. Pat and Mr. Dragon.

Just what is blarney???

How about smooth, flattering talk?

(I can just hear the Irish accent ... can't you?!)

or

Deceptive nonsense.

I think a little of both is definitely in order!

I can imagine there is a Bit O' the Blarney going on with this young man and woman.

The back of the postcard is dated March 16, 1909 and reads:

To my Star In the East I

write these lines,

For her heart is true to me

And from her soul a bright light shines

To guide and strengthen me.

I always wonder about the people involved with the postcards.

What's the story behind the message and who sent it to Ted Dixon, Esq?

Postcard Friendship Friday is hosted each week by the lovely and talented Beth.

Thank you Beth!

Wishing you well and a JOY filled weekend.