Uhhh… Thanks De Niro!

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I am watching The Intern with Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro.

What a heartwarming movie. It’s a change… seeing myself in the character of the older person vs the younger. There’s a lot that I’m loving about this movie.

  • The Big Boss is kind and not a holy terror.
  • The Intern (De Niro) is capable and patient.  I can see him use his years of experience in his actions.

I’m sure I’m reading into it more than the movie intended, but I still see it. Anne Hathaway’s character made a comment to De Niro’s.

“How do you always know the right thing to say?”

This sent me on a … read more...

Chipped Beef Dip

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img from MrFood.com

This has been a family favorite for years. We would make this for any “Dish to Pass” venue and it
would always lead to sharing the recipe out. One of my favorite dips that used to be GREAT with french bread.  Obviously, the french bread isn’t an option in this lifestyle. But with the new bread recipe I found, it brings this right back to the table!

This is a quick dip recipe that gets better as it sits. Once you make this, let it sit over night and the flavors will be that much better. I completely understand if you can’t wait that long, even just an hour will … read more...

Gumbo

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We’ve made gumbo a few times. But I think my partner has hit the mark on this one. This recipe turned out absolutely fantastic. This is easily the best tasting Gumbo I’ve had.

I never trust the web to keep the information I link to. But the original post is here. You can get a fantastic walk through on making it with pictures.

Authentic New Orleans Style Gumbo

This Authentic New Orleans Gumbo is made with a dark roux, vegetables, chicken, sausage, and shrimp, and served over rice.

Approximately: 6 servings

Equipment

  • Enameled Pot

Ingredients

For the Roux:

  • 1 heaping cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup oil (vegetable or canola
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Tide Pools

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You see people on TV and in movies exploring these beautiful rocks crusted with sea life. I am absolutely fascinated by sea life. I have a very strong fear of it too, but, I’m in awe none-the-less. I remember falling in love with the idea of mermaids after seeing Splash! with Darryl Hannah. I wanted to BE a mermaid! I wanted to explore the depths of the ocean and make friends with whales and dolphins.

I remember as a kid, when we would go swimming I’d dive under water and kick my feet together mimicking a tail. Makes me realize I don’t think I was afraid of the water my … read more...

Sea Night Life

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The Puget Sound Estuarium was hosting a Pier Peer. This would be a great way to see more sea life and get a close look at things. Probably not a smart thing when I already fear everything that is in the water. (Thalassophobia is a b!tch!)

This was absolutely neat and weird at the same time. Enthralling and had me very anxious waiting for Bruce to come chomp on us.

Bruce

Yes, logical me knows that this isn’t going to happen. Bruce was just playing his part. It’s not his fault that hollywood turned him in a monster. Bruce just needed a dentist and some cuddles and no one would … read more...

Dragon Boats

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I can’t say I expected this to end up on here. I knew what dragon boats were. But, with my accepting my fear of the things in the water, this really wasn’t even a thought.

The opportunity came up! I kept going back and forth – “It’s a new experience” , “It’s in the ocean”, “How scared are you REALLY of the ocean”

…… imagines boat tipping over and hands reaching up to pull me under …..

“Yes! I’m scared of the ocean! but…. are you going to let that get in the way of you trying something new? “……. pause for dramatic effect…… “NO!” — “Hi! Can I … read more...

Lots of First at the Pacific Ocean

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I’m amazed at how much I find water fascinating and yet I am terrified of it and everything in it. My imagination runs wild with all kinds of things that I could step on, kick, encounter etc.  I have been embracing the thalassophobia and enjoying the views and smells instead. 

The Pacific Ocean, at least, for where we were, is quite chilly. Bring a sweater! But it was very cool as I was able to cross several things off the list of new experiences today.

Drove a vehicle on the Beach – Okay – so technically I didn’t drive it. Amaia and Don did. But, I was there! I’ve only … read more...

Ride on a Ferry

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 I had a boss quite a while ago that was fascinated with ferries. Honestly I may have been just big boat vessel things. But I specifically remember ferries. 

I rode one of those with the paddle wheels a few years ago, but after moving to Washington, there are a lot more opportunities to try new things. And the Giant ferries (compared to the one I rode a while back) is different. 

I’m not sure what I really expected. But it was still a new experience to be on a ship as big as the ferries that cross Puget Sound. 

Every time I say ‘Puget Sound’ I giggle a little. I … read more...

Coming out

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Since today marks the anniversary of my birth – I figured it would be a great day to ‘come out’ to everyone that is paying attention. 

 Also – THANK YOU for all of the birthday wishes! I greatly appreciate it!

Some of you already know, but MOST do not. And while I fight with myself on why this is anybody’s
business – another part of me realizes that what I am about to explain, isn’t well known. So – for my mental health – and hopefully to impact others who are/were/might feel the same way I do or for those of you who may have invalidated or dismissed (unintentionally) … read more...

A moment of Self Discovery

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 I grew up thinking boys wouldn’t like me if I didn’t put out.

 I wasn’t attractive. HotOrNot.com had me rated at a 4. I had one person say I reminded them of the “Green Thumb Troll” cartoon character. The guys I was able to date, didn’t date me in the ‘public eye’.

Sex was the only way I’d get a boyfriend. Getting a boyfriend was important. It was the ‘social norm’ and if I didn’t get a boyfriend or have sex, then, something was wrong with me. 


I had crushes in school. Thinking back it was more of an interest because I found them nice to look at. But I … read more...