tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46159508653212916632024-03-13T23:32:24.232-05:00Random ThoughtsMiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-34765322336388392962011-01-01T11:03:00.005-06:002011-01-01T11:47:58.465-06:00Seriously simple, seriously delicious.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/TR9e49gHwwI/AAAAAAAABCo/3XogtkJ4ZUY/s1600/roasted%2Bchicken%2Bpredator.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/TR9e49gHwwI/AAAAAAAABCo/3XogtkJ4ZUY/s320/roasted%2Bchicken%2Bpredator.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557264797873455874" border="0" /></a>One of my Christmas presents this year was a free range chicken(thanks dad!). I want to thank my friend Jules for giving me the recipe for the perfect roasted chicken. It turned out juicy on the inside and crisp on the outside. I think this picture makes it look like some predator ready to jump out of the pan and eat me. Which just makes the meal all the more awesome.<br />Want to know how I did it?<br /><br />Roasted Chicken:<br />- massage the clean chicken with paprika, salt, and olive oil<br />- stuff something fragrant into the cavity...organic lemon or orange or an onion or shallots or garlic, you get the picture<br />-cook breast down, in a preheated 400 degree oven 15 min/pound<br />-the chicken is done when a meat thermometer says so<br />Seriously simple, seriously delicious.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/TR9e4aQ7NPI/AAAAAAAABCg/E3Vv4KEbD2c/s1600/cinnamon%2Brolls.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/TR9e4aQ7NPI/AAAAAAAABCg/E3Vv4KEbD2c/s320/cinnamon%2Brolls.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557264788414477554" border="0" /></a>I made these cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning. I got the<a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/cinammon_rolls_/"> recipe here</a>. Be careful, it makes a huge batch of addictive fattening deliciousness. I didn't have maple extract so I topped mine with a cream cheese icing.Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-64905278671458045212010-12-23T12:54:00.005-06:002010-12-23T13:05:34.645-06:00Rudolph's Hide Away<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/TROcXfIR07I/AAAAAAAABCU/4VMBHxkZT3s/s1600/rudolph%2527s%2Bhide%2Baway.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/TROcXfIR07I/AAAAAAAABCU/4VMBHxkZT3s/s320/rudolph%2527s%2Bhide%2Baway.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553954692785099698" /></a><br /><br />Last year I got the brilliant idea to assemble and decorate a <a href="http://mia-randomthoughts.blogspot.com/2009/12/gingerbread-house.html">Gingerbread House</a>. It turned out to be more of a shack than home. This year,while visiting a friend's home, Jasper found himself admiring their popsicle stick reindeer and stable. Looking for something to fill the endless no school hours, we made a trip to Micheal's and dug out the hot glue gun. Joe and Jasper had a great time constructing the reindeer and the stable, while I turned a bridge into a sleigh.Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-22955967445524076622010-12-22T14:23:00.004-06:002010-12-22T15:37:19.085-06:00I Love Molasses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/TRJnmWbFPQI/AAAAAAAABCM/wXVtgPl0n9c/s1600/molasses.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 194px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/TRJnmWbFPQI/AAAAAAAABCM/wXVtgPl0n9c/s320/molasses.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553615199053102338" /></a><br /><br />I love molasses, don't you? It's what makes plain boring white sugar that much better. It pairs with ginger to create a taste of home and comfort. Added to cornmeal it makes the best damn pudding in the world. <br /><br />Here are a few of my favorite molasses recipes. The first two I've tried and the last one is on my must make list. Do you have a favorite to share?<br /><br /><a href="http://chickensintheroad.com/cooking/craving-molasses-cookies/">Craving Molasses Cookies</a> posted on Chickens In The Road. A fun website with lots of great recipes. I made these cookies for Sylvia and Jasper's teachers this year, along with my husband's best ever chocolate chip cookies, and placed them in a cute little holiday mug. Sylvia made individual name tags with a little personal note for each one. This is the first year we've made stuff for the teachers and I have to say it felt really great. <br /><a href="http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/indian_pudding/"><br />Indian Pudding </a>from the Simply Recipes site. The First Unitarian Church in our town has a Wednesday night dinner and religious education night. Not usually frequenting churches(for fear of burning up) I was hesitant to join my dad when he offered to take us. I found a lovely, open congregation of people who were there to celebrate life regardless of a person's individual spiritual path. Even the education classes where cool...I could choose from Yoga,meditation, The Bible for Skeptics, book club, among others. They had creative classes for the kids and I even signed my daughter up for a year long class about sexuality. Seriously. Then, to top it all off, the little old man who made dinner made this pudding. It was like he knew I'd be there and wanted to be sure I was sucked in ;)<br />While I can't promise a spiritual awakening upon tasting this, I wouldn't put it out of the realm of possibility either.<br /><br />This last recipe is one I have yet to make. However it was the impetus behind this post. I 'liked' this site on facebook and everyday I am rewarded with a new and lovely recipe. Today's may be tonight's dessert. <a href="http://nourishedkitchen.com/molasses-custard/">Molasses Custard</a> from Nourished Kitchen.Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-45051411276919809782010-12-19T19:04:00.002-06:002010-12-19T19:05:27.360-06:00Water KefirGreat Kefir making resources at <a href="http://heal-thyself.ning.com/">Heal Thyself</a>.<br />Check out this video to get started. <br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UdLl1i_GwXU?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UdLl1i_GwXU?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-70281756149970128592010-12-17T10:15:00.001-06:002010-12-17T10:15:36.805-06:00Great <a href="http://www.wisewomantradition.com/wisewomanweb/2010/12/mercury-retrograde-end-times-and-how-to-carry-on-through-the-holiday-season.html">blog post</a> by Vicki Noble.Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-1881610581483837232010-12-12T09:20:00.005-06:002010-12-12T09:32:07.803-06:00Interested In Norwex?<iframe src="https://docs.google.com/present/embed?id=ddznbghn_11fg6dqkcv&autoStart=true" frameborder="0" width="410" height="342"></iframe>Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-36745031469472974042010-12-04T11:46:00.005-06:002010-12-04T11:56:59.233-06:00Crafts anyone?I'm not the craftiest person, but I LOVE looking at other people's projects and dreaming about doing them myself. <br /><br />I ran across this blog today.... <a href="http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/">Frugal Family Fun</a> ..... and instantly added this to my list of crafty sites to visit.<br /> Not only is she crafty but her colorful and fun photography is enough to bring me back for more. Check out her <a href="http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2010/10/owl-family-play-set.html">toilet paper roll owls</a>. <br /><br />What's your favorite crafty blogs?Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-52525612728947113362010-12-04T11:08:00.002-06:002010-12-04T11:11:23.451-06:00Abraham: GETTING INTO THE VORTEX: THE BIG ONE - Esther & Jerry Hicks<iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1-4TqHp2BnE?fs=1" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><br />If you are unfamiliar with this concept check it out <a href="http://www.abraham-hicks.com/lawofattractionsource/about_abraham.php">here</a>.Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-92084059714335905752010-09-12T18:19:00.002-05:002010-09-12T18:22:32.122-05:00Lately life has been kicking my butt. I went to one of my favorite online reading sites and came away with the following reading. I think it was pretty spot on. <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Attaining Your Goals Reading<br /><br />Use this reading to assist in reaching, or possibly even defining your goals for the future. This spread attempts to identify core strengths you will need and challenges you will have to overcome to attain your goals and correspond them to the Animal Spirit that best represents them.<br />Scroll down to learn the influence of each Animal Spirit. Click on the images to see larger versions.</span><br /> <br /><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Outcome<br /><br /> <br />Bear<br /><br />Bear represents a time of reflection and stillness—a time of entering the inner cave of Self to contemplate life's challenges. Bear often appears during times of confusion and unrest—those unsettling moments when you turn to everyone you know for answers—everyone except yourself. Go within, ask the hard questions—then listen.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br />Issues to Address<br /><br /> <br />Turtle<br /><br />Turtle carries his home on his back, and his question to you today is whether your life is weighed down with “things” that serve no purpose. Everyone loves buying stuff, but do you use shopping, spending, and the acquisition of “things” as a substitute for passion, conviction, commitment? It’s worth thinking about, isn’t it?<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br />Goal<br /><br /> <br />Snake<br /><br />Has Snake slithered into your world today? If so, you are being asked to undergo a major transformation. Are you willing to shed your old skin? Are you willing to let go of people, places, and things that no longer have a place in your life? Snake will help you make the grand transformation, then slide into a new life that's brimming with possibility.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br />Issues to Address<br /><br /> <br />Moose<br /><br />Moose represents incredible strength and longevity, as well as the ability to see the future. Moose antlers are among the largest of the antlered animals, and are like psychic antennae—giving Moose amazingly developed hearing, smell, and depth perception. Moose is bellowing at you to open your third eye and stop pretending that you don't know what's about to happen.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br />Primary Strength<br /><br /> <br />Spider<br /><br />Spider represents a connection between past and future, to remind you that the web you weave today is the web you will inhabit tomorrow. Are you spinning a balanced future? Spider is also a creator, spinning stories just as easily as she does a web. Spider in your reading asks you to consider the future you are weaving—does it include your biggest dreams?<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br />Primary Weakness<br /> <br />Polar Bear<br /><br />Has Polar Bear lumbered into your reading? If so, he's reminding you of the value of being flexible. Polar Bear instinctively knows how to conserve his energy and will observe a situation before he takes action. Once he decide it's the appropriate time to move forward, however, he has the strength, energy, and fortitude to face whatever dangers lie ahead. Having problems making a change? 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Rather I shall post some random tidbits from the last two months.
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<br />Here is a few pictures of my dinner last night. I stuffed pepper's from my garden with cream cheese, because everything taste good with cream cheese. I also made zucchini boats that I baked in the oven and topped with marinara sauce.</span>
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Well I love selling Norwex. It's been a great first couple of months and I envision it getting better and better! If you haven't heard of Norwex you can check out their website at www.norwex.com and then shoot me an email at mia.norwex@gmail.com to order. 'Cause you'll want to order after you know about it. I promise.
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<br />How are my chicken's doing? you ask.
<br />Well they are very well, though are not laying yet. I've been telling them that they need to start pulling their weight around here and either start doing the dishes or lay us some eggs! Maybe it's the stress getting to them, but no eggs yet. I figure they will start laying once they get their castle next week. I suppose you wouldn't want to pro create either if you where living in a box down by the river.
<br />I did trade off two Rhode Island Red's for two bantams about a month ago. One is a buff orpington and one is a black Silkie(named Sookie......can't you just hear Bill yelling for his 'dinner'?....Soookiieee......). It took a little while for them to get accepted into the flock but they are holding their own.
<br />The really cute and slightly annoying thing about my chickens is that, come 8pm, they roost on top of my car. This was kind of cute until the day I thought I was being followed around by a bag of manure, that is until I saw the large blob of poop that had melted into the top of my door. Really really gross.
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<br />Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-90051247403515715682010-06-09T14:13:00.003-05:002010-06-09T14:21:30.936-05:00Norwex<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/TA_pbXmCWmI/AAAAAAAABBE/fMluwxBFmSw/s1600/norwex.jpeg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/TA_pbXmCWmI/AAAAAAAABBE/fMluwxBFmSw/s320/norwex.jpeg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480855927932476002" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I have decided to become an Independent Consultant for a company called Norwex. They make brilliant microfiber products that clean and sanitize with just water. They also make a line of organic and herbal based skin care products. Here is a link to there website: www.norwex.com<br /><br />They have an awesome hostess program for those who wish to do an in home party. You can earn lots and lots of free items by inviting friends over to shop. It's a great way to help create a safer enviroment for you and your family by reducing the amount of toxic chemicals in your enviroment. Using these microfiber products also helps create less stress on the enviroment as well as your wallet!<br /><br />Let me know if your interested in learning more or booking a party. I would also love to hear any testimonials from those of you who are already using Norwex products.Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-53067138423799038212010-04-24T08:19:00.006-05:002010-04-24T08:33:53.420-05:00I like the honesty, but now I don't like the cup.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S9LyqOgcQlI/AAAAAAAABAU/Xd3kHJD6gdk/s1600/cup1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S9LyqOgcQlI/AAAAAAAABAU/Xd3kHJD6gdk/s320/cup1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463696105216426578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S9LypwnbYoI/AAAAAAAABAM/Wly_Pdfty6Y/s1600/warning.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S9LypwnbYoI/AAAAAAAABAM/Wly_Pdfty6Y/s320/warning.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463696097192665730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S9LxkpfigDI/AAAAAAAAA_s/8kTl-E_ZIoM/s1600/HPIM0554.JPG"><br /></a>Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-11838690154773292232010-04-22T08:17:00.002-05:002010-04-22T08:19:49.196-05:00Beware all ye who enter here<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S9BMvCFwOiI/AAAAAAAAA_E/u8siUAtWJg8/s1600/trap.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S9BMvCFwOiI/AAAAAAAAA_E/u8siUAtWJg8/s320/trap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462950718898977314" border="0" /></a>Try not to be fooled by the cleverly placed fruit loops or bulldozer. For you will surely be trapped under the well hidden basket of doom.Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-75562657943781138242010-04-15T09:51:00.002-05:002010-04-15T09:55:54.187-05:00Treasure Map ....Check!Last my family and a great friend sat around our dining room table and created our Treasure Map. Paper flew, laughs abound....fun was had by all.<br />My map this year is much more spiritual based, where last years was more material focused. Of course most of the magazines at the table where goddess magazines plus last years we'moon....so go figure. lol.<br />Everyone's year looks to be full of travel, financial abundance, love and spiritual growth. Should be fun time!<br /><br />Did you do your map? I'd love to hear about it.Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-43424612776291025852010-04-06T13:20:00.005-05:002010-04-06T14:56:09.702-05:00Chicken Coop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S7uRyNdPQ0I/AAAAAAAAA-8/mfbiMAfGPZY/s1600/HPIM0505.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S7uRyNdPQ0I/AAAAAAAAA-8/mfbiMAfGPZY/s320/HPIM0505.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457115665281270594" border="0" /></a><br />Jasper next to our new coop. This is only their summer home. We will be adding another level so they can have a place to lay and a warm place to roost for the fall/winter.<br />It looks a bit shabby and well, it is. But they like it and they aren't on our porch anymore. Which is awesome. Especially since one, I believe it was Monster Truck, had taken to perching on the side of the box and pooping on the floor. Needless to say we are all happier with this new arrangement.<br /><a href="http://localhost:50427/d4a248f718500578f6df44861ac46860/image/8652466c304b5c02.jpg"><br /></a>Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-81357202967754133732010-03-31T10:08:00.002-05:002010-03-31T10:16:12.734-05:00Facebook contestDo you have a Facebook account? I entered a photo contest in hopes of winning a boudoir photo session with a local photography company. I would love it if you came and voted for me.<br />Go to this<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/PinupPhotography"> page</a>, become a fan and find me in the contest photos I believe I'm #31.Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-40744010826030383512010-03-23T14:03:00.002-05:002010-03-23T14:05:00.490-05:00Sunny Day Playdate<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S6kQf-On2YI/AAAAAAAAA9E/tDSbooUOxFM/s1600-h/IMG_3751.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; clear: both;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S6kQf-On2YI/AAAAAAAAA9E/tDSbooUOxFM/s320/IMG_3751.JPG" border="0" /></a> I took the chicks outside to play while I cleaned their box. Who knew chickens pooped so much! Geez. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S6kQgR0maLI/AAAAAAAAA9M/hyNdxoUsqw0/s1600-h/IMG_3765.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; clear: both;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S6kQgR0maLI/AAAAAAAAA9M/hyNdxoUsqw0/s320/IMG_3765.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S6kQgiPfmCI/AAAAAAAAA9U/gYBKu5BEDWs/s1600-h/IMG_3768.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; clear: both;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S6kQgiPfmCI/AAAAAAAAA9U/gYBKu5BEDWs/s320/IMG_3768.JPG" border="0" /></a><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; background: none repeat scroll 0% 50% transparent;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-52146502605682916072010-03-20T12:30:00.001-05:002010-03-20T12:31:25.251-05:00We have Chickens! (finally)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S6UGO3M8QhI/AAAAAAAAA8M/P6kZNlZXv5A/s1600-h/IMG_3672.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; clear: both;" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S6UGO3M8QhI/AAAAAAAAA8M/P6kZNlZXv5A/s320/IMG_3672.JPG" border="0" /></a> 6 of them to be exact. Rhode Island Reds.<br />Patty, Nugget, Betty and Monster Truck....guess which one Jasper named?<br />We still need to name two so if you have any suggestions leave them in the comments. :^)<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S6UGPPbwWII/AAAAAAAAA8U/hUMKy-8PdhY/s1600-h/IMG_3691.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; clear: both;" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S6UGPPbwWII/AAAAAAAAA8U/hUMKy-8PdhY/s320/IMG_3691.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S6UGOYY18zI/AAAAAAAAA8E/BWTrT9jSf7o/s1600-h/IMG_3689.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; clear: both;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S6UGOYY18zI/AAAAAAAAA8E/BWTrT9jSf7o/s320/IMG_3689.JPG" border="0" /></a><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none; padding: 0px; background: none repeat scroll 0% 50% transparent;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-85098033417043897812010-03-20T08:41:00.002-05:002010-03-20T08:49:50.863-05:00Vernal Equinox....3-20-2010Spring is around the corner. Which is hard to believe here in Iowa. I'm looking out of my window at snowy landscape wondering where the 60 degree weather went. Seriously, it was 60 on Wednesday. Mother Nature is such a tease.<br /><br />Here is an article written by a local astrologer about the upcoming Equinox and the energies it will bring to our lives.<br /><br /><h2 style="margin: 12pt 0pt 3pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 0); font-family: Arial;"><b><i><span style="font-size:130%;">VERNAL EQUINOX </span></i></b></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 0); font-family: Arial;"><b><i><span style="font-size:130%;">3-20-10</span></i></b></span></h2><p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:130%;">Cathy Lindsey</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.astroeyes.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><u><span style="font-size:130%;">www.AstroEyes.com</span></u></span></a></p><p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="mailto:AstroEyes@aol.com"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><u><span style="font-size:130%;">AstroEyes@aol.com</span></u></span></a></p><p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">,</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;">Vernal Equinox –</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">First day</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> of Spring! The Vernal Equinox occurs when the Sun reaches the zero point of Aries. It is when the Sun cross’s directly over the Earth’s equator. Equinox means “equal night”. Because the Sun is positioned above the equator, day and night are about equal in length all over the world. This is a time of balance! </span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> This is a time of birthing the “new”</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">. This is a time for change and growth.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">This is a very powerful Spr</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">ing Equinox. It is happening </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">within the</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> orb of the</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Galactic</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Center</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">, a portal to</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> the Universe.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">.</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Also </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">referred</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> to as the “heart” of the Universe.</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> With the Equinox being a portal to the Universe also, this is a powerful </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">time to</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> listen and receive the energies and the messages that are being sent to you. Feel what is in your heart. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Astrology for the Vernal Equinox </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">–</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">The Sun has just gone into</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> Aries and is joined by Uranus and Mercury</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">. Aries is about courage, passion, </span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">initiation</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> and going on crusades to make things happen. Uranus is about thinking outside the box and into the future, it is about </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">humanitarianism</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> and making changes where they need to be made. And Mercury is your voice! This powerful Sun </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">is saying to use our courage,</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> our passion</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> and our Voice</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">, to</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">speak</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> what is in our hearts and to be a part of</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> the changes that need to be made for all humanity. With this happening in the 10</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><sup><span style="font-size:78%;">th</span></sup></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> house (the public house) it is time </span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">to bring this out to the public and Speak it!!</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">The Sun</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">, Mercury</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> and Uranus are</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> also Opposing Saturn and squar</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">ing Pluto. In other words, the Sun</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> (our core shinning brightly)</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> and Mercury (your Voice) </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> has come in, on this Equinox and joined the Cardinal “T” square that is becoming very tight this summer. </span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">With the Aries Sun</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> and Mercury along with Uranus</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> at this equinox it is about pass</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">ion and change for all humanity, and speaking it!!</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> Taking a stand, even if it is out side the box to some people. The sun and Uranus are opposing Saturn which represents tradition, and the way it has always been. The Sun</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">, Mercury</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> and Uranus are saying that we need</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> to change some of the old ways that are no longer working.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> This is being squared by Pluto. Pluto</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> really only</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> cares about</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> your</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> heart and soul. Pluto doesn’t like secrets or ego or greed. A square is a growth aspect, as long as you take care of the things that are squaring it. So this is about change……</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">not fear, not gloom and doom, but change</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> On the high side, we have Uranus saying “</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">lets br</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">ing in some new ideas, that we haven’t done before, even if they seem a little “out there” and lets make sure all humanity is involved, we are all equal and listen to the guidance we get from the higher realms</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> Saturn on the high side is the “Elder energy and knowledge”, the Wise one’s, the </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Wizard</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">. So we can pull on all that high Saturn knowledge and that guidance</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> from the “Elders”.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> Pluto is saying, it is all about Heart and Soul, with no secrets! Manifest and Create the Higher sides of this Cardinal “T” Square and the Aries Sun and Mercury of the Equinox will give us the courage and the passion to take it to the higher level and just Speak it!!!</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">We also have a Taurus Moon</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> and a Cancer </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Ascendant</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> at this Equinox. Taurus is about the Earth</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">. It is about loving the beauty of the earth and about creating beauty. The Cancer </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Ascendant</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> is about </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">nurturing</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> th</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">e Earth, Mother Earth and all its inhabitance including the Fairies and the Earth </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Elementals.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> As you can see, there is a great </span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">emphasizes</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> on the Earth energy. With Venus in Aries (ruled by Mars) there is a blending of the feminine/male</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> energies</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">, the love/</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">and</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> passion, the </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">creativity/and intensity etc. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Neptune and Chiron are sti</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">ll conjunct at the Equinox. We have</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> Neptune</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">,</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> which is the highest spiritual and creative planet and all about unconditional love, in </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Aquarius</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> which is thinking out side the box for all humanity</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">,</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> sitting/</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;"> and </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">blending with Chiron</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> which represents</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> the “wound of the Earth and Humanity</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">.”</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">They </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">are in</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> the 9</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><sup><span style="font-size:78%;">th</span></sup></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> house of higher knowledge, religions and </span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">philosophy</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">. What is this wound that is being represented in this</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Equinox? </span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">With</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> Jupiter sharing the 9</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><sup><span style="font-size:78%;">th</span></sup></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> house with them, and Jupiter representing the master</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">s</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> and master teachers</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">……the woun</span></span><span style=""><span style="font-size:100%;">d has to do with knowledge,</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> using your mind to think and absorb knowledge. It is time to step back from being “sucked” into the computer, the TV or </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">your Ipod and think, expand your mind, get involved with the Earth</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">, be part of the changes that need to be made,</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> and create a beautiful reality.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 255, 0); font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">A Quick History –</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> The “T” square that this Equinox is a part of, is very similar to the aspect that was happening during the mid 1960’s. The 60’s of course are best known as the “Hippie” area. At that time we had Uranus and Pluto sitting together opposing Saturn. Today, we have Uranus opposing Saturn (same as in the 60’s) being squared by Pluto. Same 3 planets, in a major aspect. If you think about it</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">, </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> part of the themes of that area were: unconditional love for all Humanity, thinking out side the box, and into the future, speaking your truth, and making changes where things needed to be changed, creating beauty and Peace,</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> and love</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> and taking care of the Earth and all the Earth Elementals. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Sound familiar? </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> The “seeds” were planted during that time, so they could be activated</span></span> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">during</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> this time</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">, in</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> us,</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> the “</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">light workers</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">”</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">.</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> Those of you who were not around during that time and are here today, received those “seeds” by proxy.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">So let all these wonderful energies sprinkle down on you today</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">. Meditate on what you are hearing, seeing and feeling. M</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">anifest and create a beautiful reality for yourself, for the Earth and for all Humanity.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p>Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-2750299889522565252010-03-15T08:25:00.002-05:002010-03-15T08:28:04.848-05:00Treasure Map 2010It's time to prepare for making your treasure map. Head on over to <a href="http://tracyastrosalon.blogspot.com/2010/03/preparing-for-your-treasure-map.html">Tracy's Astro Salon </a>and read all about it.Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-23759697968193137482010-03-13T07:26:00.002-06:002010-03-13T07:39:03.596-06:00I love to eat!Read this<a href="http://www.choosingraw.com/i-love-to-eat-embracing-our-appetities/"> blog post. </a>Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-36034509543508531322010-03-12T10:13:00.002-06:002010-03-12T10:15:51.236-06:00Check out this great site for an <a href="http://www.e-tarocchi.com/animalspirits/index.php">online tarot </a>reading. It's been pretty accurate for me so far.Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-8493645536924323522010-03-04T16:46:00.004-06:002010-03-04T17:02:22.499-06:00NewIn the last few weeks I've gotten a large new tattoo, chopped off about 6 inches of hair and dyed it red, and I just bought a new jacket. I think all the inside work I've been doing is starting to show on the outside.<br />I made a little movie with the pictures from my tattoo sessions. I spent all morning doing it and then it wouldn't work. So no slide show for you. Instead here is a couple pictures of the process. I will post a finished shot once it finishes healing.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S5A5lLcV03I/AAAAAAAAA3k/LTGe_dmn5Ms/s1600-h/HPIM0455.JPG"> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S5A5j-9W_sI/AAAAAAAAA3M/8GjMSF5pqxs/s1600-h/HPIM0430.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S5A5j-9W_sI/AAAAAAAAA3M/8GjMSF5pqxs/s320/HPIM0430.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444915239849492162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S5A5kj2tREI/AAAAAAAAA3c/DkVUtUpkShM/s1600-h/HPIM0454.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S5A5kj2tREI/AAAAAAAAA3c/DkVUtUpkShM/s320/HPIM0454.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444915249753703490" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S5A6Y6YnMLI/AAAAAAAAA3s/NjAHMEMSucs/s1600-h/HPIM0455.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_40NjztInhok/S5A6Y6YnMLI/AAAAAAAAA3s/NjAHMEMSucs/s320/HPIM0455.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444916149154689202" border="0" /></a>Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615950865321291663.post-67714763050227215902010-02-28T08:22:00.001-06:002010-02-28T08:25:40.828-06:00I'm a winner.I just wanted to thank Pam from <a href="http://alovefornewrecipes.blogspot.com/">A love of NEW recipes</a> for choosing me as her giveaway winner.Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05547802557833305051noreply@blogger.com0