Goings on

Not much that is for sure. Friday we went to the comedy club. I was still sick, am still sick in fact, but I am glad they talked me into it as laughter is always so therapeutic. It was a great time. Then this weekend I have been cleaning and putting things away on my shelves so I can put out my Christmas decorations.

We have been debating whether or not to put up the tree. So much work for just the 2 of us. But I decided the two of us are worth it. And I have all these presents that are looking for a tree to sit under. So we will do it after all. I spent years collecting these Santa's. Can't keep them hidden in a tub in the basement.

Except for a couple of things my shopping is done. I ended up spending more then I had planned because my son added 3 peoples to the list with his girlfriend and kids. I really like them so its no problem. I hope and pray it lasts.

Today I have PT and sometime this week a doc appointment but for the life of me I can't remember when. Time to go through my purses and find that card. And then we are putting out Christmas decorations. I still have my sinus crud and if it doesn't get better soon I am going to get really whiny. Man it has been over a week. From what I hear though it has been lasting weeks for people. So the antibiotics didn't kick it out shorter. Bummer. I have to go get some type of ocean nasal spray someone recommended. I will try anything. Well almost anything.

Well, my wrists are killing me. My arthritis seems to be settling in on my wrists lately and typing is difficult. So enough for now. I finished my post a day for a month on my photo journal. Wow, finished something I started.

How could they hurt this poor animal

There are cruel people in this world we have no doubt. Maybe because I am a dog owner it makes it harder for me to see these poor animals abused. When I look at Zoey's warm brown eyes and the way she is always so happy to see you, so loyal a friend it makes it even harder to understand. So of course I donated to help. If you have a little extra this year won't you help Charlie. He needs it soon. Read his story here.

Allergies and Dust mites

I am still messing trying with this sinus infection trying to get it under control. The doc put me on antibiotics and zyrtec. Since I get this every year as soon as we close the house up he thinks it may be allergies. Maybe dust mite allergies. Yick.

Dust mites freak me out. They are so tiny you can't see them. They live by eating the skin you flake off your body. They live on your eyelids, your pillows, everyplace, millions and millions. And you get allergies breathing in their excretions. Feces. And then you got to think, maybe living on them is some type of mite that eats their flakes. And a mite that lives off their flakes. Infinate colonies of such minut particles that the most powerful microscope on earth couldn't see them. Every time I take a shower do they prepare for the tsunami? A ecosystem so fragile that all the bacteria soaps we are using has caused extinction of whole species. We will never know.

But I do know this. I have ordered pillows that are resistant to dust mites. I am sure in a world so vast and so full of skin flakes that killing off my few billion will not make a dent in the scheme of things. But maybe, just maybe I will finally get rid of this sinus infection and feel like a normal human being again. It will be a good thing.

Yesterday we ate at my son's. His girlfriend made a great dinner and we had some wines make in Iowa that were wonderful with the meal. Cranberry wine, yummy. I started out the day feeling totally crappy, I had chest pain off and on and am still just exhausted. Rick went into A-fib and he was feeling under the weather, what a pair we make. But after visiting and drinking some wine we both felt better. Family, friends and good times, the best medicine.

Food Friday

Chicken Pot Pies

From Redbook
Biscuit dough is used to make only the top crust.



Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Calories 286
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat --
Cholesterol --
Sodium --
Total Carbohydrate 37g
Dietary Fiber --
Sugars --
Protein 25g
Calcium --

Redbook

Cook Time: 17 min

Ingredients
U.S. Metric Conversion chart

* 1 cup(s) fat-free half-and-half
* 1 cup(s) fat-free chicken broth
* 3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon(s) poultry seasoning
* 2 cup(s) roasted, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
* 1 package(s) (10-ounce) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
* 4 scallions, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
* 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
* 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
* Cooking spray
* 1 can(s) (7.5 ounce) refrigerated country-style biscuits

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In medium saucepan, whisk half-and-half, broth, flour, and poultry seasoning until combined. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, whisking frequently, 4 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in chicken, mixed vegetables, scallions, salt, and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
2. Lightly coat 5 (6 oz) ramekins with cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, overlap 2 biscuits and press edges together; roll biscuits into a 4-inch round (they don't have to be perfect). Roll out remaining biscuits the same way. Fill ramekins with chicken mixture. Top each with biscuit dough, pressing dough onto side of ramekin to adhere; cut a 1/2-inch-round vent hole in middle of dough.
3. Bake 12 minutes, or until biscuits are golden and filling bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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This is just in time for after your dinner last night, what to do with the leftover turkey, well you can use it in this dish. The calories have been cut in half in this recipe which is a good thing.

part 3 and 4, Global Warming Hoax

Happy Thanksgiving

We Gather Together

We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing;
He chastens and hastens his will to make known;
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing,
Sing praises to his name: He forgets not his own.

Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
Ordaining, maintaining his kingdom divine;
So from the beginning the fight we were winning;
Thou, Lord, wast at our side, All glory be thine!

We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant,
And pray that thou still our defender wilt be.
Let thy congregation escape tribulation;
Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!
Amen --Traditional Thanksgiving Hymn
(A translation by Theodore Baker: 1851-1934)

Work and feeling better

I ended up missing 3 days of work this week with this sinus infection that won't go away. Plus it moved into my middle ear causing me to be extremely dizzy if I stood up or walked. Nauseated too. I went to see my young doctor on Monday and he cave me some antibiotics for my sinus infection. I have rarely had an illness make me so totally exhaused. so it is with happiness I can say I made it through work last night. I still keep running a fever, up and down,up and down.. But I could walk without being nauseated. Tis a good thing..

Remains quiet and withdrawn since the accident.. Brooding. He read the mans obit. He dreams of the crash. I hope it gets over it but it would be terrible to see.

I had wonderful patients last night. Interesting. One gent was confused so we had a lively night but it kept me from feeling sorry for myself since I felt so crummy. I was charge and it went smooth with only one admit. Tonight I only work 4 hours. I am doing more with my shoulder and it pains me pretty good by the time I get home but it is getting stronger.

Well, its time to go to bed. My soft warm bed beckons me, Night all