BLOOMING FOOD

The flowers are blooming in my yard and in my kitchen. I wanted to make a cake so I did. This is a German Chocolate cake with a flower frosting.

I also bought this cutesy cupcake holder. I love cake stands and this is the perfect size for a little tidbit. And, while I'm trying to lose weight, I need to keep the treats bite size - bigger isn't always better. I just have to be careful not to fix too many of these small(er) treats.

WRITE Brain, Left Brain

Have you ever wondered? Do you know? Are you right brained or left brained?

Left is the logical side. Right is the creative or "write" side.

So guess which one I am? Yep, you're right, I'm right. :)

Now, if you want to find out which side of the brain rules you, take this test.

It's fun and free! So happy Friday!

Examples of palindrome phrases and words

The same spelled forwards and backwards

Words:

Wow

Mom

Dad

Phrases:

do geese see god
never odd or even
murder for a jar of red rum

Ever Feel Violated...?

Our car was broken into. Okay there wasn't much in there for anyone to want to take. Seriously. They cleaned out the console, which was stuffed full of junk: lotions, antibacterial gel, a roll of toilet paper (okay who knows why we have certain things in certain places - but the kids were always needing to blow their noses.) Anyway, nothing worth anything...except for a cell phone charger and an electric inflater (you know the thing you plug into the lighter so you can quickly inflate inner tubes for the river...?) So not much anyone could sell, use or gloat over. Still, it's an awful feeling.

Oh yeah, they got my workout bag. It had some gym clothes in there and the one thing I really am upset they took...Micoach. I use the Micoach to help me train for my upcoming marathon. I only have 18 more days to train and that is . . . upsetting.

I could say . . . I can't run...but I won't. Still it was upsetting.

My husband says, "It's just stuff." And, I know he's right but it still makes me mad :( and kinda sad.

SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN

Overall Impression: Good

I might wait, though, for this one to come out on dvd and then rent it: Snow White & The Huntsman

Charlize Theron was the standout in this show. She did an amazing job. But, then, she always does. She was a great Monster and a wonderful wicked witch.

However, the show got a little long for me and I was a wee-bit bored a couple of times in the movie. I started looking for it to end. But, it was a quiet Sunday afternoon and we enjoyed the costumes, setting and period piece over all.

If you see it, tell me what you think.

Starlight Run

Here in Portland, Oregon we have a Rose Festival every year and one of the events that kick off the celebration is the Starlight Parade and Starlight Run. I had to join the festivities and fun and RUN!

People dress up in costumes and there is even a costume contest. I was a little late to the party so I didn't dress up - maybe next year.

But here's a clip from the 2012 Starlight Run.

First Friday

It's June 1st! And usually by this time of the week...you know, Fry...day, I'm worn out. But this is a First Friday here in Portland, Oregon.

So, what does that mean? Maybe not much or maybe not a thing if you're not a Gemini. But, if you are an art lover, it might mean a lot because here in town from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. galleries open their doors and let art lovers wander from gallery to gallery enjoying receptions, art showings and special events.

If you want to read more about it, check it out here.