We still haven’t found anyone to take over this channel. So I thought I would put this out there again. It’s a non political channel where all are welcome. All the articles are either about food, music, or feel good issues. I’ve paid for this channel through May of next year. If the person who takes over makes it successful I would be willing to pay for it another year. Let me know if interested.
Another year has come and gone. So I would like to think that someone like me who is very political was able to show the softer side of 2021. We were able to keep politics off this website. So I would like to share some of the photos here. Some old, some new.
As we look forward to 2022 please share any pictures, or music. Or if you have a gif you think worth’s sharing, please do. May your new year be filled with joy.
This Christmas we had two tablecloths.
And can you ever forget our table cloth closet?
And years ago a bunch of recording artists got together for this tune.
And someone who left us knew how to change things around when it came to song and dance.
How about my favorite. FOOD.
How about a few giffs?
Who can forget our famous Apple Works?
Or Lemon Works.
In the spring we had our world famous Ghetto garden.
We also had Easter decorations.
And we had Valentine’s.
And we celebrated the Irish.
In the summer we were Patriotic.
In the fall we had our Pumpkins.
In the winter, Icicles
And of course after 34 years, we went back to Hale Farm.
As you must know by now, my wife loves to decorate. She adds something new to the old. I help her as we go around Ohio and Western Pennsylvania looking for items for our different themes.
In a time When Christmas was not widely celebrated in the US, a “Christmas Family” arrives as immigrants. As the holiday approaches, they joyously prepare—dipping bayberry candles, making decorations for the tree, and baking Christmas cookies. When all is complete, the final tradition is observed—lighted candles are placed in each window to welcome the coming of the Christ Child, and the family gathers to sing carols and hear the Bible story of the birth of Jesus. DePaola shows us each traditional preparation in gleeful detail, from gold-painted walnuts and papercut decorations for the tree to Christmas cookies in the shapes of tulips, lovebirds, and “hearts in hand.” His brightly colored, folk-art style nicely complements his story of one family’s way of celebrating Christmas. Avoiding holiday sentimentality without sacrificing joy in the season, this is a nice addition to holiday book collections.
This may be our last decorating article. It has been a labor of love. I hope you enjoyed the different decorations.
I’m in the spirit early. So play a Christmas Song or name a Christmas movie. Or post the video.
Whether you’re in the mood for a tried-and-true family holiday classic or a romantic Hallmark Christmas movie that’s as saccharine as a plate of freshly-baked sugar cookies, there are so many must-watch holiday films to choose from on our list, including Christmas movies for kids, so-bad-they’re good holiday rom-coms, funny Christmas comedies and even Christmas horror movies. Our definitive list of the best Christmas movies of all time features flicks old and new, classic and modern, so there’s truly something for everyone in the family to bond over. So whip up some Christmas cocktails and home-theater snacks (a.k.a. gingerbread cookies), hunker down and start your holiday movie marathon right now!
Space songs are always inspiring to listen to. After all, who honestly thought mankind would ever take to the sky and travel the universe? This is a ranked list of all songs about outer space, as voted on by music fans like you. Some of the songs included below may have the words “space” or “planet” in the lyrics or title, while others are only about space as a subject or theme. It’s not confirmed whether or not astronauts enjoy the music on this list, but there’s a strong possibility these songs would resonate with them. Recent movies like Gravity and Interstellar have had beautiful musical scores, but if you want to listen to less orchestral songs then this list is for you.
Music isn’t typically categorized by the meaning of the words, so this music list is a great way to find some solid tracks that are thematically similar. Vote for the space songs that you enjoy the most, and downvote ones if you think they’re not worthy of being high on the list. If one of your top songs is missing, add it to the list so others can vote for it too. Many genres of music are featured below, including rock, pop, folk, metal, and more.
I retired from my regular employment a year and a half ago. Sure I get paid for being a writer, but this isn’t a job for me. Going into retirement I really had no expectations. Now that there’s one thing that has changed and my wife noticed it also. The days go by quickly.
It’s unbelievable that the days and months really pass you by. It seems as if there’s never enough time in the day. I thought that more things would get done as far as house work. Now we have done a lot of day trips. Now how about other retiree’s out there? Share with us.
Now the folks looking at retirement. What are your plans? Any idea of what you will be doing for the rest of your life?
People love their pets. So it makes sense musicians with pets would put their love of their animals into their songs about pets or inspired by pets. Whether it’s a ballad to fuzzy felines or golden harmonies for goldfish, it seems there’s been a song written about every creature humans have domesticated. So the next time you and Mr. Cuddles want to spend some quality music listening time together, throw on one of these pet-inclined tracks. Both your pets and your ears will purr.
Some refer to animals right in their titles, but not all of these pet songs are obvious. “Martha My Dear,” by the Beatles, for example, seems to be about a woman but was actually written for Paul McCartney’s pet dog. Norah Jones, meanwhile, wrote “Man of the Hour” for her poodle. The song comes from her album The Fall, on the cover of which she is depicted with a Saint Bernard (not her actual dog).
I usually don’t start wearing jeans until November. I’m a casual shorts type of guy. But from November to March, it’s jeans. I don’t like the faded look. Also cause I have no behind I wear skinny jeans.
Now I prefer straight leg cut. Years ago boot cut was my fave. But enough about me, how about you?
Well apple time as well as the summer is gone for another year. and if interested, we have 74 apples in the decorations. But with the fall we have a pumpkin theme. And no I don’t know how many pumpkins were used. But as always we have pictures.
Putting the apples away and bringing out the pumpkins.
A few add ons before we start the show. We got a shaker chair to go with the farm implement, Russy the Rooster, and the jug. It cost $1.00.
This original shaker chair goes for about $1,200.
Here’s a few projects completed.
Items we collected and bought this week.
So sit back and enjoy the pictures my friends. Pumpkin mania is here.
Like chicken parmesan? Want a healthier option? This Bodybuilding Chicken Parmesan recipe is quick, healthy, great for meal prep, delicious, and packed with protein. The best part? You only need a couple ingredients to make it.
Eat your Bodybuilding Chicken Parmesan in a sandwich, over some pasta, rice, high protein quinoa, or even just vegetables if you’re watching your carbs!
Ingredients
1 ½PoundsChicken Breast – 24 Ounces
2Extra LargeEgg Whites
1TablespoonOlive Oil
⅔CupBread Crumbs – 60g Whole Wheat
8TablespoonsParmesan Cheese – 40g Grated
½CupPasta Sauce – 123g
¾CupMozzarella Cheese – 84g Reduced Fat
Instructions
Take out your Chicken Breast, trim the fat off of them, and cut them in half (so that they are thin)
In one smaller bowl add in your Egg Whites and Olive Oil
Mix those together
In another large bowl add in your Bread Crumbs and Parmesan Cheese
Mix those together
Take out a baking sheet, coat it with some non-stick cooking spray, and put your Chicken Breast onto your baking sheet
Lightly brush your wet mix onto both sides of your Chicken Breast slices
Dunk them into your dry mix
Coat the top of your Chicken Breast with some non-stick cooking spray
Put them into the oven on 450F/232C for 20 minutes
Take them out, flip them over, and evenly distribute your Pasta Sauce + Mozzarella Cheese over the top of them
Put them back into the oven on 450F/232C for another 5-10 minutes (or until your cheese is melted)
The season of pumpkin everything is back and that means it’s time for someProtein Pumpkin Pancakes. This healthy seasonal pancake recipe is packed with all the right flavor, easy to make, healthy, and fluffy.
For the horse obsessed, you can never get enough equine influence. So, while you’re riding in your car, wishing you were riding a horse instead, you can turn on any of the following tunes to get your equestrian fix for the moment. Granted, not all of these songs are actually about horses, but they all have something to do with horses and the cowboy life, making them the perfect tracks to listen to when you can’t be mounted on horseback. While they can’t replace the time you spend with a horse, these songs might just get you through until your next ride.
At the Cuyahoga Valley’s southwestern edge sits an impressive three-story red brick house surrounded by 140 acres of fields, gardens, and woods. Familiar to many school children, it is now a popular regional attraction that overlooks a recreated historical village.
Despite the building’s grandeur, Hale Farm began like any other farm: with hard work. In 1810, farmer Jonathan Hale arrived in Bath to begin a new life on he Western Reserve.
For over one hundred years, generations of the Hale family worked and managed their land. In the early 1900s, the farm passed to Jonathan’s grandson, C.O. Hale, a kind and ambitious man who hired local families as farm laborers. Part of a newer trend in “gentleman farming,” C.O. Hale oversaw the work on his property and earned additional income by entertaining friends and tourists.
Jonathan Hale and his family settled in the Cuyahoga Valley in 1810 and began a tradition of farming, family and entrepreneurship. In 1956 Clara Belle Richie, the great granddaughter of Jonathan, bequeathed the family farm to the Western Reserve Historical Society, “to be established as a museum so that the greatest number of persons might learn about the history and culture of the Western Reserve.”
The museum first opened its doors in 1958, and over the course of the next 60+ years the Hale’s family farm was transformed into a experiential learning laboratory. It is this space that has been the platform for delivering programming which provides a lifetime of social value.
So My wife and I went thrifting yesterday. Not the first time, won’t be the last. Some may ask, what’s thrifting? Simply put, thrifting means to go shopping at a thrift store, garage sale, or flea market where you’ll find gently used items at discounted prices. Thrifted items have been loved by a previous owner, but are usually in good shape with enough life left to be useful to a new owner.
Thrift shopping is not only a fun way to find unique finds, but it’s also a way to give back to the community. By shopping at or donating to Thrift stores you’re helping them provide no-cost career services to the community. Essentially, a clothing or household donation to Thrifts helps fight unemployment in our community. It’s nice to know that when you’re shopping, you’re also providing jobs.
It’s that time of year again. With the kids back in school once again and the days growing shorter and the shadows growing longer. The long hot days are over as the temps are getting milder and evenings getting cooler.
Autumn — when the slanting rays of fading summer sun turn the leaves from bright green to harvest gold, barn red, and every color in between… eventually giving way to barren treetops.
Little things like a good song and good company. It’s a great time to put together your own mp3 playlist or burn your next seasonal CD with the music of the changing seasons. A lot of these are tranquil and mood reflecting to unwind with while a few others are more hip and invite you to unleash your inner-self. There’s a variety of genres here to choose from to reflect your taste and mood. Enjoy!
The music world has always been fascinated with the subject of magic, producing songs about witches, warlocks, wizards and more. Songs like “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic” by The Police and “This Magic Moment” by Jay & The Americans show that the word magic is often used in the context of love, but that isn’t always the case. This is a ranked list of the best songs about magic, as voted on by music fans like you. Some of the songs included below may have the words “magic” lyrics or title, while others are about magic, hypnotism, or sorcery as a subject or theme. If you’re a magician who loves music then this is the ultimate collection of magic songs for your library.
Music isn’t typically categorized by the meaning of the words, so this music list is a great way to find some solid tracks that are thematically similar. Vote for the magic songs you think deserve that magical top spot, and downvote ones you want to curse down to the bottom of the list. If one of your top songs is missing, add it to the list so it can cast its spell on other voters. Many different styles of music are featured below