Archive for March, 2007
March 19, 2007· Filed under Menu Plan Mondays
Happy Monday! It is time to face a new week and after this weekend’s cold snap, I am ready for some warmer temps. Last week’s Pork Chops recipe recommended by Trista was a resounding hit! Then last night we got the treat of all treats - a good Irish Corned Beef, Colcannon (mashed potatoes and cabbage - yum), and carrots dinner made by my Mom (who is Irish).
For anyone who is skeptical about this whole menu planning thing, it is making a world of difference in this house. It has lowered my grocery bill, reduced the number of times we may be tempted to grab fast food, my kids are eating healthier food, and we eat a much bigger variety of foods now. This week’s menu was a collaborative effort and everyone gave their input.
- Monday - Lasagna, salad, garlic toast (this was scheduled for last week, but didn’t happen)
- Tuesday - Ham with pineapple, mashed potatoes, broccoli, asparagus with citrus and garlic
- Wednesday - Chili, cornbread, rice, and salad
- Thursday - Mini meatloaves, egg noodles, green beans
- Friday - Chicken taco cups
Here’s hoping you have a great week! If you are looking for more meal planning ideas, go check out the list at I’m An Organizing Junkie.
March 16, 2007· Filed under Travel
This may be one of my favorite photos of all time. We were driving from Kinsale out to Inchydoney for lunch one day and just had to stop to take this photo.
This post is part of my St. Patrick’s Day series of photos from our travels.
March 16, 2007· Filed under Reflections
I am a firm believer in sharing what you know and everyone wins. Aaron Potts of Today is That Day wants everyone to share their secrets of success by participating in a meme called Simply Successful Secrets.
I was tagged by Carolyn Manning at Thoughts & Philosophies to share my secrets. And while I feel that the best is yet to come for me, I consider myself to be pretty successful in life - I have a husband, three kids, a house on the perfect lot, live in quiet neighborhood on the fringe of suburbia, and have the benefit of working from home, for myself. So, while my life is not perfect, I must be doing something right.
Here are the things I do daily that contribute to my success:
1. Constant Quest for Knowledge. I love to learn something new and try to do so everyday. Knowledge is power and the more I know, the better decisions I can make along the way. I am amazed at how much I learn every day through reading blogs, researching topics, and tackling new challenges.
2. Can Do Attitude. If I really want to do something, I can usually find a way. I am the consummate optimist - always looking on the bright side and looking for creative ways to accomplish what needs to be done. Sometimes this comes back to bite me - since I don’t always think these can-do ideas all the way through, but for the most part, it has served me well.
3. I’m Not Afraid To Go Against The Norm. I’m not sure why, but I have always seemed to take my own path. Just because everyone else is doing it, does not mean that is the best option for me. Plus, it often makes for good conversation.
4. Good Manners. By treating others with respect and using simple, good manners with everyone I meet, I have opened many doors for myself throughout the years and helped me retain a very strong base of clients in my business.
So, what are your secrets? I am going to tag a handful of bloggers, however, feel free to take this one over to your own blog and run with it! Just be sure to let everyone know that Aaron started it, and that I continued it. Your blog will thank you.
Tagging:
March 15, 2007· Filed under Travel
Just a short drive or train ride from Cork, is the very famous port town of Cobh. Built on a hillside, the houses and buildings are colorful and full of character. Right in the middle of it all is the stunning St. Coleman’s Cathedral which is full of gorgeous stained glass and history.
Speaking of history, Cobh is a small town with a lot of history. The very first emigrant (Annie Moore) to sign in at Ellis Island in New York sailed out of Cobh. It is also the last port of call for the infamous Titanic on its maiden voyage. The Lusitania also sailed from Cobh prior to being sunk off the coast of Kinsale by the Germans - an event that contributed to the U.S. joining the war.
This is part 4 of my Ireland series in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. See Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3.
March 15, 2007· Filed under Fun, Music
I never expected to be part of the creation of a song, but my law-practicing, drumstick-wielding, German pal Ingo of Amanita Muscaria, does this all the time as part of the band THE (LOST) FRIEND.
He is getting ready to start writing again and needs our help! The blogosphere is going to write this next one - one line at a time, one blogger at a time.
Ingo’s instructions:
Whenever a line is added please drop a note to amanita.muscaria-at-o2online-dot-de so I can stay in touch with the results on your blog and see who got involved in the songwriting.
Having a rock song in mind this is the first line of the first verse:
“I never thought this could happen”
I have to add the next line:
“Was it in my destiny”
Take it away Michelle! And anyone else who would like to contribute.
UPDATE:
So, the song writing task is taking place in the comments and I will update it here as we go along. Everyone is invited to participate! Here is what we have so far:
I never thought this could happen
Was it in my destiny?
I’ve traveled over oceans and deserts of desire
Now I’m drowning from your sand in my mouth
We can never go back to the box
So I’m finally ready to stand my ground.
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