02/08/05 05:34 - ID#22987

whatin the world?

Did anyone see the news article online about the 4 year old boy who took the family car for a spin to the video store at midnight while his mother was sleeping? they were closed so he drove home and only hit 2 parked cars on the way. Thought I had a few years until I had to worry about that.

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Location: Buffalo, NY

02/07/05 03:08 - ID#22986

none, nun or won?

things aren't what they seem to be. or are they. will the real pack of lies please stand up. soap operas mirror life or life mirrors media. who is being fooled or what is the manipulation all about? snowballs start out pretty small and when they roll downhill they become boulders- amazon snowpeople.

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Location: Buffalo, NY

01/11/05 01:04 - ID#22985

Another day after all that

Went to the library after school today- I must be crazy going there with 4 boys. Everyone elso thought I was crazy too. The baby pooped, the 2 year old was fighting with a little girl over the green chair, the 5 year old wanted to borrow 10 movies and the 7 year old asked me where the section on politics was. So 2 armloads later: Dumbo, The Egyptian World, Picky Princess, The Eyewitness book about the Presidents and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish...... and so on; we were ready to leave....or so I thought. After my 5 year old dropped his books 3 or 4 times, the librarian brought over a bag- not sure if he was sympathetic or just pissed off. Sent the 7 year old to the car with the baby, but of course, the 2 year old was NOT ready to leave. A very embarrassed mama (that's me) had to carry him out to the car- boots flying, legs kicking, coatless and screaming.

Some day I'll be at the library all by myself and I'll be daydreaming fondly of these days...I think I might even be melancholy enough to even miss them. I know this because I often have this feeling on a night like tonight when I peek into each room, soak up the serene expressions on their peaceful sleeping faces, give them a little kiss and take a deep breath. It's a tingling feeling of satisfaction that I've made it through another day. And...it put's a little smile on my face.

Goodnight.

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Location: Buffalo, NY

11/18/04 11:11 - ID#22984

Digital Camera

Now the I have 5 rolls of film to take into Nova for developing I've decided it's probably time to think about a digital camera. The phone cam's been fun, but it's just a tease- can't zoom, poor quality. I'm ready- where do I shop for a digital camera- any of you "tech"ies have some suggestions for me?

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Location: Buffalo, NY

11/18/04 12:12 - ID#22983

Christmas Cactus

Every November I wonder why the Christmas Cactus is named the way that it is--Thanksgiving Cactus would be more appropriate...at least for this growing zone.
It's a beautiful thing when the last autumn leaves have fallen, the trees are bare and brown, and buds begin to open on my Christmas Cactus. When it's in full bloom, it's a sight for sore eyes...everyone should have one.

Maybe that would brighten things up around here. Everyone seems to be so down in the dumps. The election results didn't help in that regard- but it is what it is- so EVERYONE...put a smile on your face, a Christmas Cactus in your bedroom and think positive. If that doesn't work, I guess you could just pine away and melt into a mud puddle under a tree just before a dog walks by to take a leak on you.

On another note- went to Allentown Hardware last night. I really like the atmosphere, very bohemian...and the Spanish music they were playing was good too, not to mention the wine, wine, wine.

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11/17/04 12:07 - ID#22982

silence

The house is so silent that my ears are ringing.....

[inlink]ajay,186[/inlink] Just a little reminder that Masiello ran uncontested in the last election. That's a sad state of affairs- but this time around looks like we may have a few decent candidates to choose from.

My son wrote a letter to George W. for his homework tonight- It goes like this:

Hi Mr President,

I'm writing to tell you that I want the war to end.
I'd like to have healthcare for everyone.
Please bring the troops back from Iraq and use the money to pay for healthcare for everyone.

Thank you for reading my letter carefully,

Yours truly,
My son

If only it were that easy!

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Location: Buffalo, NY

11/16/04 08:32 - ID#22981

Daisy

Our new kitten is feeling quite at home. In fact, I think she really thinks I'm her mom. I woke up in the middle of the night last night to nurse the baby and I realized that Daisy is nursing on the blankets around me. No wonder she's always purring and curled up to me. She also thinks my husband is her dad- this morning, while she was checking out the water droplets running down the shower door, he opened it and tossed her in. Just like a dad.

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Location: Buffalo, NY

11/15/04 10:32 - ID#22980

river otters

I never thought that I would spend so much time with river otters....but here I am spending many days running from window to window for hours at a time to play with the cute little buggers- harry and hermione. Who needs to go to the gym when your running with your 4 boys so much. I hope the county budget gets "fixed" - I sure will miss the animals and the books. I guess we'll just have to sit inside and watch TV all day with blinds closed......hmmmmm :(

p.s. finally got my web services to work on sprint, so i could change my userpic.

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Location: Buffalo, NY

11/08/04 09:59 - ID#22979

Reading banned in Buffalo

I was checking my email yesterday and I got this really bazaar email from the BECPL (Buffalo and Erie County Public Libraries). Looks like I was being notified that all of the libraries in Buffalo were closing???!!! :(

Is this for real???? My children are going to be very disappointed (and myself too). This is a very cherished destination- especially the Crane Library right in our neighborhood. We walk and ride our bikes there all the time- practically every week.

I'm going to write a letter to the "powers that be" tonight- here's a copy of the email that I was sent:

1. AFTER JANUARY 1, 2005: YOUR LIBRARY WILL CLOSE!

1. AFTER JANUARY 1, 2005: YOUR LIBRARY WILL CLOSE!
Are you aware that all 52 libraries across Erie County will close their
doors after January 1st under Erie County's proposed 2005 operating
budget? This budget cuts support to the Buffalo and Erie County Public
Library by more than $19 million -- an 80% reduction in the System's
operating funds.
Please communicate your need for library service to your County
Legislator, State Senator and State Assemblyperson. For public official
contact information and a sample letter, visit

.
Keep checking the Library's website, www.buffalolib.org, for updates and
information on future advocacy efforts. Your support is greatly
appreciated!
;)

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11/08/04 04:47 - ID#22978

Chicken Soup

Matthew wanted my chicken soup recipe- and since it is the season for colds and coughs, I thought that everyone could benefit from my grandmother's best medecine: chicken soup. Here it is...

Chicken Soup

1 soup chicken
water
salt (about 1 tsp for every 3 cups)
4 - 5 large carrots
4 - 5 large ribs of celery or 1 celeriac root
1 large onion
lemon for garnish
serve with rice, noodles or potatoes (I usually serve with rice)

In a large stockpot, cover soup chicken with about 1" water and salt. Boil until tender. If you use a frozen chicken it should take about 1-1/2 hours. Make sure to remove giblet bag when it starts to thaw.
Remove chicken. Strain fat until clear. Add carrots, celery and onion to broth. Cook until tender about 5 - 8 minutes. Pull chicken off the bones and chop into bite-size pieces. Add to broth.

Serve with rice and a nice chunk of lemon. My husband always adds romano cheese to his.(I usually don't)

Save leftovers in freezer- you'll be glad to have some on those cold winter days.

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