THOUGHT FOR THURSDAY

Okay, I've been accused of spoiling my children - no surprise there. But when I came across these little accessories I thought I don't want to hear how I spoil my kids. There are people out there that spoil their pets more than I've ever spoiled anyone.

What am I talking about?

Doggles.

Yes designer eye wear for dogs. Now I've heard of everything.

Answer to Word for Wednesday

Word: Unsult - it is an insult disguised as a compliment

Word for Wednesday - a game for Writers

Word: Unsult

Come on, play along.

Guess what unsult means - put your guess in comments and then come back around 3:00 to see if you were write or wrong.

Happy CINCO DE MAYO: (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a holiday that commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862!

Cooking for Court Care

Have you ever heard of Court Care? It's a program that provides free drop-in child care in the Courthouse. Here, in Portland, the Multnomah Bar Assocation helps by sponsoring this program to provide childcare for children, at no cost to families who must go to court. This program helps limit the trauma of courtroom drama for children and gives parents an option so they don't have to take their children into the courtroom with them, when they can't find childcare.

No child should have to hear testimony during divorce, domestic abuse, and criminal proceedings.

This program is operated by Volunteers of America Oregon for the MBA, and serves 80 to 100 children and their families every month.

There may be a Court Care program in your area. And, it's a great cause to support.

Tonight I spent my evening cooking for Court Care. I baked a couple dozen cupcakes and a couple of cakes which my company will auction off (along with lots of other goodies) at our firm's bake sale to help raise money for Court Care.

BLOOPER - Real Women of Philadelphia

So if I can make a video - so can you.

Real Women of Philadelphia

I've been cooking, eating and having fun with The Real Women of Philadelphia.

It's a recipe contest for like-minded women to come together and share a little food and fun.

I'd love to see some of your treats. Let me know if you submit one. I'd love to look it up.

Spring Garden Fair Starts Today

Clackamas County Fairgrounds will offer 10-minute university classes on how to grow tomatoes and even pot your plants for you today and tomorrow. Check it out here.

It's the 26th Annual Master Gardener's Sale and they will be on hand to answer questions, teach short ten-minute classes and help you get started in the garden.