Today I am going to spend some time talking about my two nieces.They are both my sisters daughters and they have brought so much to our world since they arrived.I am missing Jessies play(shes 13) and Sydneys
birthday she is now 11!I had to work and missed it all.I really dont like when my real life is intruded on by
my work life,who does.....but its more than that ......it so out of balance and robs you of some really special times.
Sydney.......she is tiny,she is happy,she is beautiful,she is musical ,mostly she is compassionate and kind.
A trait both girls have.
Syddy is very much like me in the way she looks at things,often my sister has said,"shes just like you!)Which
makes me feel so full!
I have had lots and lots of laughs and silly times w/Syd.And watched endless episodes of scooby doo.Last summer we played operation and she laughed at me constantly for messing up.She also made up her own rules.Not suprising as she is a take charge person.Should I have let her do it?Absolutely!The ride is always a fun one when spending the day with Syd.......I love you sweet girl.
Jessie........she is stunning,she is funny,she is interested and most of all her care for others feelings is more than remarkable at 13.
Jess is very much like my sister in certain ways,which is great because my sister has been a constant love spot on my heart her whole life......and now Jess!
I got to go to her bat mitzvah in october,the whole thing was beautiful and Jess was so spot on.I hope she knows that I havent been that dressed up in literally years!So much fun and love!
I got to go out to dinner with her one night when I had come to watch them in Chicago.Syd was at a sleep over.Before we went out I said ;"should I pull my hair back before we go out?"(i have looong hair)She looked at me blankly.And I repeated myself and she said in a why is this an issue voice;"Im proud of you!)
Acceptance......what we all want and need to practice and here is a 10 at the time girl and it just came out so easily.It touched me in a very deep way and I cant tell you how much I love you dear Jess.
Poor?not by a long stretch .....look at just two off the people that make me rich of soul and love.And there are so many others.This is the contentment I speak of, look at what you have first,gratitude can always at least put some balance on your feelings.
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
Just home from work and a stop at Walmart.People have lots of opinions about shopping there,but I simply go there because of the cheapest ingredients for cooking I can find.And being in my low income bracket it helps dramatically.
I always tell young people to learn how to cook.
My wife and I had tons of fun having dinner parties in our 20s.And knowing a few things about cooking really helped.
At the time I was singing and playing piano for a living.I had the time of my life and regret none of it.Follow dreams people,dont sit thinking you cant do something.I played for ten years without the benefit of any other
income.Truly lived a performers life.
Then having no job experience what so ever,I went in to the food prep biz for real.
My grandma had a farm and had to feed the workers who came to harvest.She had a regular stove and a woodburning one for baking.
Needless to say Iearned tremendous amounts about cooking from her.
I started out as an aide at a senior center that prepared site lunches as well as homebound meals(meals on wheels).
Within a year I was cooking and preping for 800 meals a day.I had 3 others working with me that became life long freinds.I have not had a job before or since that I actually couldnt wait to get to as we laughed a lot and all the time.One can go slightly nuts pounding and flattening 400 chicken breasts for cordon bleu..
One of the best times of my life(I did not appreciate the music years till later,I was much to serious about it)
We went through a bunch together and still laugh our asses off when we get together......its been 20 yrs since I started there.
Im a person who actually doesnt mind getting older,so much calmer and learning what to care about and what not to.And Im absolutely still smitten by my wife Wendi.We celebrate 30 years this summer,only 8 of them legal.Yes folks we lived in sin for 23 years before we got married.
Sharing your life with the right person is something I never expected.My examples of marriage growing up were not something I wished to emulate.Im sorry it didnt work out for my folks,the saddest part was it took 26 years for them to divorce.I could see it was over at 10 yrs old.I was 22 when they split.
At any rate,its time for me to get some dinner on now,here is the Poor and Content budget recipe of the day. 2 boxes of Zatarans spanish rice on sale 2.00
1 large can of all white chicken 1.98
2 cans of diced tomatoes 68 cents each
Diced onion and greenpepper (already had)
Prepare your rice,mix all the rest together ,put in a covered baking dish and bake at 350 till hot.
The last few minutes throw some kind of cheese on top and bake w/out lid till melted.)
total cost 5.34 and serves at least four.
Im using a box rice in place of my usual brown rice because it was on sale.But you can make this and spice it yourself or if your frightened about spices use a packet of taco or any mexican seasoning.Add a bag of frozen green beans and you have a full meal.Usually a bag of them is a buck!
Peace to all of you poor and content folks and even more to all of you who are still struggling w/lifes suprises.
I always tell young people to learn how to cook.
My wife and I had tons of fun having dinner parties in our 20s.And knowing a few things about cooking really helped.
At the time I was singing and playing piano for a living.I had the time of my life and regret none of it.Follow dreams people,dont sit thinking you cant do something.I played for ten years without the benefit of any other
income.Truly lived a performers life.
Then having no job experience what so ever,I went in to the food prep biz for real.
My grandma had a farm and had to feed the workers who came to harvest.She had a regular stove and a woodburning one for baking.
Needless to say Iearned tremendous amounts about cooking from her.
I started out as an aide at a senior center that prepared site lunches as well as homebound meals(meals on wheels).
Within a year I was cooking and preping for 800 meals a day.I had 3 others working with me that became life long freinds.I have not had a job before or since that I actually couldnt wait to get to as we laughed a lot and all the time.One can go slightly nuts pounding and flattening 400 chicken breasts for cordon bleu..
One of the best times of my life(I did not appreciate the music years till later,I was much to serious about it)
We went through a bunch together and still laugh our asses off when we get together......its been 20 yrs since I started there.
Im a person who actually doesnt mind getting older,so much calmer and learning what to care about and what not to.And Im absolutely still smitten by my wife Wendi.We celebrate 30 years this summer,only 8 of them legal.Yes folks we lived in sin for 23 years before we got married.
Sharing your life with the right person is something I never expected.My examples of marriage growing up were not something I wished to emulate.Im sorry it didnt work out for my folks,the saddest part was it took 26 years for them to divorce.I could see it was over at 10 yrs old.I was 22 when they split.
At any rate,its time for me to get some dinner on now,here is the Poor and Content budget recipe of the day. 2 boxes of Zatarans spanish rice on sale 2.00
1 large can of all white chicken 1.98
2 cans of diced tomatoes 68 cents each
Diced onion and greenpepper (already had)
Prepare your rice,mix all the rest together ,put in a covered baking dish and bake at 350 till hot.
The last few minutes throw some kind of cheese on top and bake w/out lid till melted.)
total cost 5.34 and serves at least four.
Im using a box rice in place of my usual brown rice because it was on sale.But you can make this and spice it yourself or if your frightened about spices use a packet of taco or any mexican seasoning.Add a bag of frozen green beans and you have a full meal.Usually a bag of them is a buck!
Peace to all of you poor and content folks and even more to all of you who are still struggling w/lifes suprises.
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