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September 06, 2008
September 05, 2008
Who is Sarah Palin and Why Does she Insult Me?
As hard as I try to "relate" to Sarah Palin, I find myself a bit insulted at McCain's choice of running mate. It is as if he is parading Ms. Palin around, saying "look at me, I'm so with it".
I found a great column in the New York Times today, which pretty much summed up how I've been feeling about Palin. Read Judith Warner's piece HERE. Also, I found this amusing "blog"parody: Sarah Palin's Blog
September 01, 2008
New Orleans, Then and Now
Poor New Orleans. So battered and bruised. I visited there before Katrina, and took this photo:
And with yet another hurricane, new visitors to the Quarter:
Of course, being with the Corps of Engineers, I wish I were there, battling Mother Nature and desperately trying to protect the city and monitoring the levees. I would love to deploy, for the sake of the city, I hope I don't have to.
And with yet another hurricane, new visitors to the Quarter:
Of course, being with the Corps of Engineers, I wish I were there, battling Mother Nature and desperately trying to protect the city and monitoring the levees. I would love to deploy, for the sake of the city, I hope I don't have to.
Hopefully Gustav won't be another Katrina, and the levees won't breach again.
August 28, 2008
OBAMA - BIDEN!
After being a local delegate for Obama, I was especially moved by his speech tonight. What an extraordinary speech, one that cut through the superficial, got down to what is important. I am so hopeful and inspired right now. I am prayerful that this intense, gentle man can change the direction of this county. It is time we looked past race, upbringing, status, power and old-school failures and embraced change. We MUST elect Mr. Obama. I truly feel I witnessed history tonight. 
August 24, 2008
Anderson Island Photos
My husband and I like to go to the "island" - Anderson Island - almost every weekend. Here are some photos of our trip this weekend:
The Pierce County Ferry is located in Steilacoom, Washington, a historic area of Puget Sound.
Residents of this quaint village have a great view of the Olympic Mountains:
Our first stop is usually the General Store:
A visit always includes a swing by the local marina - Mount Rainier in the distance:
On the ferry back to the mainland, great view of Mount Rainier:
The Pierce County Ferry is located in Steilacoom, Washington, a historic area of Puget Sound.
Residents of this quaint village have a great view of the Olympic Mountains:
Our first stop is usually the General Store:
A visit always includes a swing by the local marina - Mount Rainier in the distance:
On the ferry back to the mainland, great view of Mount Rainier:
Another Berry Good Weekend
We returned to the island to pick more berries. We picked about 20 pounds. Here are some photos:
Our favorite blackberry patch:
Vines loaded with juicy, ripe blackberries:
The best berries are just slightly out of my reach:
Time for a manicure:
Our favorite blackberry patch:
Vines loaded with juicy, ripe blackberries:
The best berries are just slightly out of my reach:
Time for a manicure:
August 17, 2008
What a busy weekend!
My husband and I had a great weekend. On Saturday we saw the latest Woody Allen movie Vicky Christina Barcelona at the Grand Cinema Theater here in Tacoma. What a great movie! I will use any excuse to spend two hours admiring Javier Bardeim. He is such a versatile actor.
Today we went to Anderson Island, Washington. We have property on the island at the Rivera Club, and will build there in the next couple of years. There is a very nice golf course, restaurant, marina, a co-op garden pea-patch, and a quaint general store. That's it. Very simple, very laid-back resort type location. Click here to read a nice article about Anderson Island published in Sunset Magazine.
There are lots of blackberry bushes in the unincorporated areas of the island. The bushes were just loaded with fat, sweet blackberries! My handsome husband and I spent an hour or so picking them. We wound up with enough for three pies. Two fat bags of berries are in the freezer, and here is the pie I made for my sweetie tonight. Before and after baking. He loves my pies!
It turned out pretty nice!
FRESH WILD BLACKBERRY PIE
INGREDIENTS
• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1- 9 inch double crust pie
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 cup white sugar
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine 3 1/2 cups berries with the sugar and flour. Spoon the mixture into an unbaked pie shell. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup berries on top of the sweetened berries, and cover with the top crust. Seal and crimp the edges. Brush the top crust with milk, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar.
2. Bake at 425 degree F for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature of the oven to 375 degrees F, and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
Apparently the pie was good, as my sweet husband had his fill of it. He is in his favorite chair, watching tv. He will be asleep soon!
Today we went to Anderson Island, Washington. We have property on the island at the Rivera Club, and will build there in the next couple of years. There is a very nice golf course, restaurant, marina, a co-op garden pea-patch, and a quaint general store. That's it. Very simple, very laid-back resort type location. Click here to read a nice article about Anderson Island published in Sunset Magazine.
There are lots of blackberry bushes in the unincorporated areas of the island. The bushes were just loaded with fat, sweet blackberries! My handsome husband and I spent an hour or so picking them. We wound up with enough for three pies. Two fat bags of berries are in the freezer, and here is the pie I made for my sweetie tonight. Before and after baking. He loves my pies!
It turned out pretty nice!
FRESH WILD BLACKBERRY PIE
INGREDIENTS
• 4 cups fresh blackberries
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1- 9 inch double crust pie
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 cup white sugar
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine 3 1/2 cups berries with the sugar and flour. Spoon the mixture into an unbaked pie shell. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup berries on top of the sweetened berries, and cover with the top crust. Seal and crimp the edges. Brush the top crust with milk, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar.
2. Bake at 425 degree F for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature of the oven to 375 degrees F, and bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
Apparently the pie was good, as my sweet husband had his fill of it. He is in his favorite chair, watching tv. He will be asleep soon!
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