Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. - A. Einstein
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I will be back when I'm not so foggy.

Fibro Fog

Excuse any stupidities in my post today. I haven't posted lately because the fibromayalgia has had some heavy fibro fog settled in for me. Yesterday I went to the grocery store and got up to the checkout with no wallet in my purse. I went home, found the wallet, made a phone call and went back to the store with the wallet still not in my purse. I realized it when I was getting out of the car at the store. So my Monday afternoon was filled by making 3 trips to the grocery store and one trip to the gas station.
I am more absent minded than a 90 year old woman and I have trouble keeping the days straight when the fog is this thick. It is a bit worse this time too because I have a cold.

I'll Be Back

In case you are wondering why I have gotten away from my routine of posting something every day I have had a few set backs lately. A lot of drs. appointments and I have some computer glitches i have to sort out. I hope this goes smoothly and quickly. I would appreciable your patience as I practice my own. I must get to bed not thought because I a having troubled typing correctly.
Hugs to you all
Karenraye

Words to live by.

I expect to pass through this world but once. Therefore, if there be any good that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again. - William Penn

Giveaway

Head on over to Maggie Bob Cards at http://maggiebob.blogspot.com/ and try to win the blog candy. There are many simple ways to earn extra entries and even a card challenge.

Giveaways

http://simple-finds.com/ is giving away goodies again with all kinds of ways to get entries. The prize is from http://gratefulthreads.com/ Check out all the retro and music themed softies and vinyl jewelry.
http://www.sweetdogorganics.com/2009/03/treat-giveaway.html is giving away organic dog treats. See what you have to do to win healthy snacks for your favorite four legged friend.

Barbecue Chicken Salad

I thought this salad lookd and sounded good. Check FitnessMagazine.com for more delicious and healthy recipes.

Barbecue Chicken Chop Salad
4 servings for nutrition information go to http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/chicken/barbecue-chicken-chop-salad/?sssdmh=dm17.368488&esrc=nwfitdailytip032109&email=1736965716 (click on View Nutrition)
Ingredients
Salad
4-4 ounce boneless chicken-breast halves, visible fat
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
10 cups finely shredded romaine lettuce
2 cups seeded, diced, chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 cups seeded, diced cucumber
2 cups diced zucchini
2 ounces light cheddar cheese, finely shreddedChopped red onion
Vinaigrette
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
Pinch salt

to taste Black pepper
Directions
Preheat the grill to high heat. Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper on a cutting board. Using the flat head of a meat mallet (or a rolling pin), pound the chicken until it is 1/2 inch thick. Rub each breast with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let chicken cool.
Whisk together the vinegar, mustard and honey. Slowly whisk in the oil. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. Chop the chicken and transfer it to a medium bowl. Mix in the barbecue sauce and stir to coat. In a large serving bowl, toss the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, zucchini, cheddar, red onions, and dressing. Top with the chicken and serve.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Happy 40th Birthday!

I just learned that the children's book The Very Hungry Caterpillar will be 40 years old this year. I love this book but never realised it had been around so long. The author Eric Carle will be celebrating his own 80th birthday. There is a pictue of the hungry fellow ( the caterpillar not Mr Carle) in case you don;t know who I mean. If you haven't read this book as a child or to a child you are missing out!

This link http://www.carlemuseum.org/vhc40 will take you to a page of the museum website, yes he has a museum, where you can download a template and send out a birthday wish or a drawing. He is collecting butterfly pictures to put on display in the museum for the celebration. For more info check the link.

Quotes

Always forgive your enemies - nothing annoys them so much.
If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?
When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
I used to have an open mind but my brains kept falling out.
I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.
For Sale: Parachute. Only used once, never opened, small stain.
Do you have trouble making up your mind? Well, yes or no?
If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something.
Many people quit looking for work when they find a job.
When I'm not in my right mind, my left mind gets pretty crowded.
Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film.
You know the speed of light, so what's the speed of dark?
Join The Army: Visit exotic places, meet strange people, then kill them.
I poured Spot remover on my dog. Now he's gone.
Evening news is where they begin with "Good evening", and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
Before borrowing money from a friend, decide which you need more. (Friend or Money!)
Death is hereditary.
An consultant is someone who takes a subject you understand and makes it sound confusing.
Never argue with a fool. People might not know the difference.
When you're right, no one remembers. When you're wrong, no one forgets.
Cheer up, the worst is yet to come.
Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.
Everyone makes mistakes. The trick is to make mistakes when nobody is looking.
They say hard work never hurts anybody, but why take the chance.
Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won't expect it back.
If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side.
Where there's a will, there are five hundred relatives.
and the finale
Don't knock on deaths door. Ring the bell and run. He hates that.

An Ice Cream Contest!!!!

I just found an ice cream giveaway on Womansday.com/giveaways for a brand of ice cream that sounds so scrumptious. Just read this bit about their signature flavors and tell me your mouth isn't watering. Enter this giveaway and if you win call me and I'll bring my spoon.

Tahoe Creamery produces all-natural, gourmet ice cream equal to the fresh, clean purity of Lake Tahoe. The ice cream is made in small, quality-controlled batches, making Tahoe Creamery your finest choice anytime.
The company’s sample signature flavors include:
● Tahoe Funk Chocolate Hunk—rich chocolate ice cream with chocolate-covered waffle cone pieces and chewy fudge hunks● Tahoe Flight Blueberry Delight—blueberry ice cream with real wild blueberries
● Tahoe Swell Cinnamel—creamy cinnamon ice cream with swirls of caramel
● Tahoe Trip Mint Chip—cool winter mint ice cream with an explosion of chocolate chips
● Tahoe Coffee Crunchy Toffee—rich coffee ice cream with espresso chips and toffee chunks
● Tahoe Dream Vanilla Bean—vanilla ice cream made with the world’s best vanilla
● Tahoe Flow Cookie Dough—smooth vanilla ice cream with rich dark and light cookie dough
● Tahoe Crest Chocolate Conquest—creamy chocolate ice cream

Excuse me while I go raid the refrigerator.

My Own Critic

I guess someone reading about my love for all types of music might have gotten a chuckle about my newly downloaded music player with nothing but Toby Keith music. Sure I listen to all genres! Let me explain. I haven't had good luck with my choice of music players and I didn't want to spend a lot of time downloading lots of favorites only to find out in 7 days they all turn into a 30 second teaser. I wanted something fast to check it out so I just chose one artist. You can be sure my Ipod has a great variety. I will update it when I'm sure I have found the best free player. I am open for suggestions if anyone has a favorite free music player I can embed in my blog, well you know what to do.

I LOVE MUSIC

I love music and I love so many types of music. I have been missing hearing good quality music because my car radio leaves much to be desired. My computer speakers seem to turn themselves off after 10 minutes of play and then start up again on reboot. It doesn't create the most relaxing way to enjoy music or videos in 10 minute intervals with the 'stereo' sound coming out of speakers that are 12 inches apart from each other. I remember when I was young laying on my bed totally comfortable playing my favorite music and enjoying nothing else. Tonight I am in heaven. I am experiencing my first Ipod. I am hearing good music in good quality at the volume I want to hear it and I feel like I can close my eyes and I'm in the studio or at the concert. I wonder if it is healthy to sleep with earphones in your ears. I've probably done it with headphones at some time in my life. Now I see why all the kids have MP3 players. They're great. If I had one of these when I was a teenager I don't think anybody would have ever heard me speak! I am actually having trouble writing this post because I am too stubborn to turn of the Ipod. How rude I am :-) Just loving all this musical input. I may have to reread this post later and see if it even makes sense.

Here are 27 things to ponder
1. Is it good if a vacuum really sucks? 2. Why is the third hand on the watch called the second hand?3. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we ever know? 4. If Webster wrote the first dictionary, where did he find the words? 5. Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a whack? 6. Why does "slow down" and "slow up" mean the same thing? 7. Why does "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same thing? 8. Why do "tug" boats push their barges? 9. Why do we sing "Take me out to the ball game" when we are already there? 10. Why are they called "stands" when they are made for sitting? 11. Why is it called "after dark" when it really is "after light"? 12. Doesn't "expecting the unexpected" make the unexpected expected? 13. Why are a "wise man" and a "wise guy" opposites? 14. Why do "overlook" and "oversee" mean opposite things? 15. Why is "phonics" not spelled the way it sounds? 16. If work is so terrific, why do they have to pay you to do it? 17. If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting? 18. If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? 19. If you are cross-eyed and have dyslexia, can you read all right? 20. Why is bra singular and panties plural? 21. Why do you press harder on the buttons of a remote control when you know the batteries are dead? 22. Why do we put suits in garment bags and garments in a suitcase? 23. How come abbreviated is such a long word? 24. Why do we wash bath towels? Aren't we clean when we use them? 25. Why doesn't glue stick to the inside of the bottle? 26. Why do they call it a TV set when you only have one? 27. Christmas is very unique - What other time of the year do you sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy out of your socks?
Goodnight or I guess I should say good morning

Great Giveaway!

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You can choose to run your business as a hobbyist or aspire to be a national leader with me!
Whatever your passion, it's up to you....but I'm giving away a business!
So how do you win a Cherish Bound business...it's easy!

Photos

Tonight I would like to post some photos that made me homesick for Colorado. The one above was taken by Catherine Hewins. Jeff Gatheir took the shot with the moon where the mountains have an orangish tint. The blue and pinkish one with the moon was taken by Karen Beeman. These were all obtained from the online version of the newspaper from a Colorado town I used to live in. I hope you enjoy them.

Daily Contest

Fitnessmagazine.com has a daily contest where you can win fitness products and apparel. They also have daily newsletters with fitness and diet tips and healthy recipes.

Blog Candy

http://jeannettespages.blogspot.com/2009/02/blog-candy_23.html is the site for a great giveaway for stampers, scrapers and cardmakers. You can win the 4 Sale-a-bration sets from Stampin Up some Hodgepodge Hardware and some Pretties from Bits and Pieces. I found this link though MyCreativity.com which is another site I like to check out from time to time for the information and giveaways.
http://kitchentablecrafter.blogspot.com/ is another site with great blog candy for cardmakers and scrapers. Do you feel lucky?
To be continued....