My love

My heart is so full of love for this man. I hope he never hurts me.

A short poem to my love

Peek a boo.
What you do?
Don't you know
Where to go?
Come to me
And free we'll be.
Breakfast, dinner, noontime, too
I love you through and through.

I guess she's staying

Ten months ago this ball of fur (our 4th cat in the house) came into our lives. I swore I wasn't keeping her. Today she's having the surgery to be fixed. I guess she's staying Afterall.

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I don't know if this link will direct you where I want, but you can try. Thanks.

From Bicycle to Motorcycle

I made a decision to buy a motorcycle yesterday. It's a beautiful bike with lots of speed. But I'm not in a rush to go super fast. I completed my Florida motorcycle class and have obtained my motorcycle license and now I'm ready to learn to ride my own motorcycle, safe and securely. It's not a bicycle and I know that there are dangers, as my mom has worriedly pointed out, but I'm confident that I will do ok.

My boyfriend has driven a motorcycle for many years and he has many thoughts for me. I will listen and learn, but as the he and the instructors at the motorcycle class said, getting out there and doing it myself I will learn the most. So here goes...

Look and you will see the many, many motorcyclists.

Oh, btw, in case you're wondering what kind of motorcycle this is that I bought it's a 1992 Suzuki Intruder 800. Oh, and also, my boyfriend rode my motorcycle home for me and he says it can haul butt and it's faster than his. But I think it's because it's lighter. He has hard saddle bags and a tour pack, and his weighs a lot more. The next time you see this motorcycle it will have it's saddle bags attatched and hopefully a couple other additions I would like to add. But first things first, I must ride it well.

If you have any suggestions for me leave them in the comment box below and I will hear you. Thanks.

A special request...

This recipe was requested by a friend of mine. The book that it comes from is Rachel Ray's Look & Cook.

This is a great dinner idea...and its easy!!

I found this menu idea in a pamphlet from Sam's Club. When I made it I used what I had on hand so I will copy the recipe and in parenthesis I will put what I used.

South-of-the-border chicken and pasta skillet

Prep 30min.
Makes 4 servings

What you need
2 cups medium-size pasta, uncooked (I used 16 oz penne pasta)
2 Tyson* boneless chicken breast halves, about 1 lb (I used 2+lb of boneless pork chops)
(I added some minced onion)
16 oz salsa, about 2 cups
10 oz frozen corn, unthawed, about 2 cups 4 oz PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, (I used what I had left, it was a little more than 4 oz)
1/4 tsp cumin
1 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese, divided (I used the Publix brand of block Velveeta cheese, until it seemed creamy)

Make it

Cook pasta as directed on package.

Meanwhile cook and stir chicken ( I used pork) in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 6min or until done. ( I took the pork chops off before they were done and cut them up into small bite-size pieces and set aside. Then I added minced onion to the pan and sauteed. Then I returned the pork to the pan). Add salsa, corn, cream cheese and cumin; simmer on medium-low heat 6 min or until corn is heated through and cream cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.

Drain pasta; add to skillet with half the shredded cheese. (my frying pan isn't that big so I put the meat and sauce in the big pot and I used the block Velveeta-like cheese). Simmer 3 min or until heated through. Top with remaining shredded cheese; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min or until cheese is melted. (I didn't use additional cheese).

Then I let my kids try it and tell me they didn't like it. My kids are anti-anything with too much flavor...at least the first time they eat it...or until they get really, really hungry. Personally I think it was delicious. I had two bowls full. You try it. Tell me what you think.

Ham and Potato Bake

2 pound frozen hashbrowns (or dice 2lb of potatoes)
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 pint sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese
1 pound diced ham

Directions:

1) mix all ingredients
2) press into 9x13 inch pan
3) bake 350 degrees for 1&1/2 hours