tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832Wed, 14 May 2008 10:09:04 +0000http://mutteringfool.com/journal/noreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)Blogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-2833284640755313702Wed, 14 May 2008 07:47:00 +00002008-05-14T03:55:33.047-04:00Now, I hate Mother's Day. Don't get me wrong, I love my Mom, I just have issues with Mother's Day with the whole you know, not getting to have kids of my own, infertility crap. Needless to say I was not looking forward to Mother's Day, I had my pity party on Thursday of last week. Saturday night I went to do groceries, and Tre came along with me. I did a major grocery run and then I ran to http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/05/mothers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-6167941874850454352Fri, 02 May 2008 06:15:00 +00002008-05-03T13:00:13.956-04:00 Don't ask, if you don't play KoL, you now think I'm crazy. more to come here, later.http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/05/dont-ask-if-you-dont-play-kol-you-know.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-725834876075876261Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:01:00 +00002008-04-09T01:19:07.836-04:00Once again, I am bald. So far, I have raised 785 dollars toward research to stop cancer in children for this year. I am still raising funds and you can still donate: here. All my donations are not listed yet, there, as most were by check or cash in person, but, if you donate online your name is automatically added (or you can go anonymous.) And, without further ado, the pictures. The endhttp://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/04/st-baldricks-2008-at-colonial-beach.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-7036576712688931436Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:59:00 +00002008-03-24T17:14:10.312-04:00 http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/03/easter-2008-yes-even-costume-pictures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-6654786017626288624Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:40:00 +00002008-03-15T02:52:14.107-04:00As the time of my balding draws closer, I decided to do something fun for St. Baldrick's this year. My hair? Oh, yes, it is green. I am still asking for your green as well. I am up to 130 dollars in donations but, that isn't enough. Every dime donated is another dime towards saving kids' lives. Also, I finally have the link to Joe's memorial site. Joe is the little boy who I am shavinghttp://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/03/prepping-for-st-baldricks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-3257102781051912712Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:52:00 +00002008-03-05T22:53:13.139-05:00 The sandwich of the moment here: Ciabatta bread, cut in half. A good quality smoked turkey. Habanero cheddar cheese. mayo. butter. Equipment: 2 cast iron pans. I use a large round griddle and a 12 inch fry pan. another small fry pan Throw both pans over burners, medium high heat if electric stove top, high if gas. While that is working, butter the outside of the ciabatta. put turkey in http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/03/sandwich-of-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-7330492716394428375Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:39:00 +00002008-02-14T00:43:44.629-05:00For those of you who have been around here for awhile, you will remember that last year I shaved my head to help raise funds to stop childhood cancers. And, this year, I'm doing it again. On March 29th, I am shaving my head for St. Baldrick's Foundation. I am once again asking for your donations and links. You can donate here. If you can link this from your site, this is a fantastic cause http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/02/st-baldricks-year-two.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-7236028564277345348Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:41:00 +00002008-02-12T00:49:07.270-05:00 I know I disappeared but, I have a good excuse. Presenting my adorable nephew: Eric Shawn (last name) Junior. He made his way into the world February 8th at 4:30 PM weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces and 19.5 inches long. My sister Katie was set for a repeat c-section on February 18th but, Shawn didn't agree with that birthday. Big sister Kyrsie is all smiles and already a pro at holding him. http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/02/i-know-i-disappeared-but-i-have-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-971727743882460502Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:03:00 +00002008-02-05T02:46:00.255-05:00fried chickenrecipesfood Fried Chicken 1. Soak the chicken pieces in milk or buttermilk, it gives a better flavor. 2. Dry the pieces off, and cut any excess skin. 3. Season your flour. I vary it a bit depending on who all is going to be eating it. But, the basic ones are: Pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle powder, cayenne, majoram and rosemary. And that is a lot of each, you http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/02/fried-chicken.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-3017498843180784996Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:17:00 +00002008-02-05T02:48:04.031-05:00I started another blog, Diabetes Happens, in order to keep so much of the diabetes talk over there and not bore those of y'all that do not care about A1Cs or Blood Glucose levels or medication. Today is sucking, I am sick as a dog and all I want to do is curl in a ball. My stomach is a ball of hurt and nothing is helping, at all. We had to grab some groceries so Tony can have lunch this week http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/02/diabetes-happens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-4192842572857710128Sun, 03 Feb 2008 02:37:00 +00002008-02-03T00:56:21.544-05:00 Charlie's third birthday party was today. He got everything his heart desired. Trucks and cars, basketball hoop, Diego toys and a toy tool set with a working toy drill, that he immediately used to put a hole in the wall. In the newly patched and painted wall that is. Oops. Anyway, he looked friggin' adorable, he had a great time, filled with family and friends and in just a couple days http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/02/charlies-third-birthday-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-5396266282051814449Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:32:00 +00002008-02-03T00:35:10.650-05:00Tony is so sick now that he couldn't work yesterday, and he isn't going to make it in today. His fever is so high that he has sweat through his clothes, the top sheet and his blanket. I'm checking him every couple minutes as I am that worried about him. He just doesn't miss work. Hell, I can remember him going to work so bundled up that he looked like that kid from "A Christmas Story" who http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/02/sicker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-7698508068315363504Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:22:00 +00002008-02-03T00:31:47.091-05:00For some oddball reason the batteries in the bedroom remote die faster than any other remote I have ever seen. I wondering if it is because the satellite receiver is in the living room and it works for both televisions? or if there is some weird forcefield around here. Or if I am just so overwhelmingly tired that I can't think of anything important to say?http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/01/dvr.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-1076875462085239270Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:25:00 +00002008-02-03T00:27:25.724-05:00For the love of all that is holy if I don't get some sleep soon, I'm going to go insane. Or more insane than I am now. I need time. Time to talk to my friends, to do more housework, to get some other projects done. And, time to write. Gah, out of time. Got to go.http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/01/insomnia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-4141971613267778547Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:05:00 +00002008-02-03T00:24:10.021-05:00 I'm tired, out of recipes, so here is a cute picture of Tre on his fourth birthday. Isn't he adorable? Note the icing on his nose, cheeks, forehead, etc. He really enjoyed the piece of cake and he is not a cake eater. It's hard to believe that 5 pound baby is 4.5 years old now. And, heading to school in September. My lord, I could cry.http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/01/tre-on-his-fourth-birthday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-4936683410767458409Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:15:00 +00002008-02-03T00:20:13.969-05:00Tony is getting sicker instead of better as the days go by and I'm getting worried. I know he hates the doctor but, if he isn't feeling better soon, I'm going to have to beat him into going. Why is it that men are so unwilling to go to the doctor no matter what? Or should I say unless they are in severe pain?http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/01/sick.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-4610759432552046603Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:10:00 +00002008-02-03T00:14:15.013-05:00How is it that our weekends fly by so quick, yet weekdays seem to take forever? I want more time with Tony than I have, especially with us both having been sick for most of this month. Hell, I just wish we'd win the lottery so that we could be together all the time. And take care of our families, and friends, and donate to charity, adopt a house of children, after we buy a house, of course. Ihttp://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/01/sunday-again-already.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-9216055586899535242Sat, 26 Jan 2008 05:02:00 +00002008-02-03T00:05:14.496-05:00 On a forum I read regularly we're all share pictures of our eyes, with glasses if we wear them, with no other part of our face. It's actually a fairly neat thing to do, looking at people's eyes with no other facial reference point. So, if you have a website, throw your eyes up for all to see, and link in the comments, as I love to see others' eyes.http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/01/eyes-without-face-face-face.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-7688123349126189434Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:57:00 +00002008-01-31T18:01:17.092-05:00One of my favorite bars, hell, my favorite bar, does a great job at this shot. And, with VD approaching, I thought you all should know it: Ingredients: 3/4 oz Vanilla vodka (Stoli) 3/4 oz Dark Creme de Cacao 1/2 oz Cherry juice 1 splash Cream 1 splash Soda water Mixing instructions: Shake with ice and strain into a shot glass. Slide a split cherry on the side of the shot glass. http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/01/chocolate-valentine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-5932573445098460507Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:09:00 +00002008-01-24T02:35:34.600-05:00smokinghealthnumbersdiabetesFirst, before I get into things, I have been writing daily but, I got tired of fighting blogger every night so, I will be back posting my daily stuff over the next few days. My life is full of numbers. From the numbers of carbs in my meals, the number on my meter, the numbers on the scale, the number on the other meter. You see, for those of y'all that don't know, I'm diabetic, diagnosed in http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/01/damn-numbers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-2683785391339894463Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:58:00 +00002008-02-03T00:01:15.287-05:00 Back in November, right around my Mom's birthday, Tre and Charlie sang karoake for the very first time. Now, Tre's favorite song in the whole wide world is "Save a Horse" by Big and Rich, so that is what they sang. Note, Charlie's hand is in the air as they say "What, what!" I only wish I had a video camera to share this with y'all. They are too adorable.http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/01/boys-singing-karoake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-3179526322592682020Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:43:00 +00002008-02-02T23:57:36.761-05:00 My skin has been looking weird lately so I decided to take a picture a week to track it so I know I'm not losing my mind (or prove I am.)http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/01/face.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-7720136940811501706Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:38:00 +00002008-02-02T23:42:39.745-05:00s Look closely, no closer. Yes, those are girls in martini glasses, wearing santa hats on jammie pants. Those are Tony's jammie pants for Christmas this year. Pinup girls in glasses. I was looking for jammie pants with Moose on them but can't find any, anywhere.http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/01/jammie-pants.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-1600894794688815208Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:55:00 +00002008-02-02T23:35:51.668-05:00That is the picture of the buckeyes I made for Christmas this year. And this is the recipe: 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter1/2 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips2 tablespoons shorteninghttp://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/01/buckeyes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784832.post-275368258958241070Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:50:00 +00002008-02-02T22:53:14.388-05:00or what you drink at dart tournaments if you don't shoot in them: 1/2 oz Crown Royal® Canadian whisky 1/2 oz DeKuyper® Sour Apple Pucker schnapps 1/2 oz cranberry juice Pour over ice. Shake. Strain. mmmm.http://mutteringfool.com/journal/2008/01/washington-apple-shot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Suzy Smith)