Good morning Chicks Phew, it's a day off but I've been putting our work fires all morning. I am now officially ignoring work email the rest of the day (well, at least for now). Yesterday I realized I really do want to find something else. Even at 80% I am working way too many hours and on call far too much. It's time to slow down and focus on other things. It did make a nice summer schedule even if it can't sustain into the fall.

Right now I'm figuring out what I have to do today and what I can let go. I was hoping to take the weekend off and have fun but that's just not going to happen. I'm going to get a few hours today though, no matter what!

You've all inspired me to toss something yummy into the crockpot. It's a good day for it.

Here ya go Tammy http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2011/03...ckpea.html?m=1

Just copy and paste the link, hopefully it will work It may be in the recipe forum too as I believe I got this from CyndiM.....truth be told I use a lot of her recommend recipes.

Linda enjoy your time with the mods....maybe you can get to the Porche dealership and meet Natasha

Just enjoyed a bowl of Cheesey Mexican Casserole. I omitted the corn, doubled the black beans and red pepper. I only use 1/2 a block of CC. This time I only had FF CC. Be careful it does not melt as well.

I too am a huge fan of crock pot cooking. I am ready for fall despite wearing shorts right now

Ruth and Pearlrose feel better soon. Sophie stay well avoid the germs

Kim have fun in Dallas. I just got back from College Station.

Debbie you must be thrilled the majority of the renovation is complete

Linda hope the weather cooperates for a nice hike.

Hey ladies, seems like you were a chatty bunch today!

I was up and at work when Tammy started the thread. In the morning I don't usually find time to get on the computer except an occasional weather check. Work seemed extra busy today, but maybe it was just I was ready for the weekend. I relish my days off (but don't we all!)

The weekend looks to be full of niggles and tomorrow we are having dinner at a restaurant with friends. Have to think ahead about staying on plan.

TGIF!

We are having Stormy Black Bean Soup, no corn, extra beans. One of my cool weather favorites

Mmmmm...Cyndi, that looks awesome, I love black bean soup! Those cacti cornbread were especially awesome!