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Rhonda, thank you for the new pages.

I don't know much to say today, so I'll just

thanks Rhonda.

Sandra, not much to say here either. I'm so sore from painting. I can barely lift my arm, my back hurts, my butt hurts, my chest hurts. I guess I used a lot of muscles that have been laying dormant for awhile.

Pam, nothing like painting to make everything hurt. Thanks for reminding me why I haven't done any in 3 years!

Another explosion in the Gulf...my, my. Also a fire in a chemical plant not too far from here, but not close enough to be a problem for us, at least not directly.

We spent the morning going to the oldest grandkid's Grandparents' Day at school. We spent some time with the younger kids at home then went to the school. We had fun eating lunch with him, going to the book fair and to his classroom. It only took about 4 hours total and we enjoyed it.

We're not doing anything tonight.

I won't miss Twinkies, will you?

Naw, I won't miss Twinkies, but I might miss those chocolate cupcakes with the filling.

Rhonda, your Grandparents' Day sounds like ours. They are wise to attach them to Book Fairs, aren't they?

Pam, I don't paint at all. It would be a Lucy episode. Sorry you're sore. How about a nice hot bath?

Rhonda, i won't miss twinkies. Quit eating those things years ago. My dad loved the ding dongs and susie q's. Did Hostess make them? I did grow up with Wonder bread.

Sandra, I'm picturing you.......oh Lucy...........

I have a nice soaker tub with jets. I guess it would make sense to use it huh, lol?

Sounds soothing, Pam. Enjoy!

UH, Pam, get in the tub!!!

Sandra, we spent $98. at the book fair.

Hey everyone...

Pam , come over and you can use the hottub !!!

I went to see the movie Lincoln tonight with a friend.. Sorta slow, but good..
Most of the movie was about the politics of getting the abolishment of slavery passed...After the movie we ate at a place and had veggie lasagna that was
amazing..Would love that recipe...

Working around the house tomorrow and going out of town Sunday to see a friend ...

HI LADIES

I didn't have any time to post this week and now I getting ready for my trip down to NY this Tuesday.

Have to wash my clothes, make a check list pack etc etc etc. Straighten out my house and get the bathroom & the kitchen done also. I was out Wed Thursday & Friday.

Don't know if I will be on the board ,so I'm going to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and DON'T EAT TO MUCH.

Have a great day

Nancy, I was wondering about that movie. I'll prob see it but might wait till it comes to HBO

We're having vegetarian enchiladas Thanksgiving. Friends from Houston are coming up and are bringing them. I'm making sides to go with it. Any suggestions? I'm thinking wild grain rice and a salad. (Doesn't sound like we'll be gaining any weight, does it?)

Maryann, have fun and be safe.

I need to go journal. Days I don't journal, my eating's out of kilter. Have a good day.

I have a recipe for an easy Spicy Corn,Rice & Bean Salad that my family loves..
If you want it I will post it...

Thank you, Nancy. Please post it. I'd love to try it.

Corn, Rice & Bean Salad

2 cups uncooked rice
2- 16 ounce cans pink kidney beans -rinsed
3 cups corn kernels (I am partial to tender shoe peg )
1 bunch scallions- chopped (about 3/4 cup)
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2/3 cup oil ( I cut this down some)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Light brown sugar
4 pickled jalapeno peppers - stemmed,seeded & quartered
2 teaspoons chili pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Cook Rice
Combine rice,beans,corn & scallions & toss to mix.
Process the remaining ingredients & mix into salad.
Room temperature 4 hours or refrigerator for 24 hours
to allow flavors to blend..
Best served at room temperature.

Thank you, Nancy. I'm printing this now.