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24Dec 09
Merry Christmas to all and a very Happy New Year!
- Posted Dec 24, 2009 4:43 am PT
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8May 09
Wow, I just realized I've been a member here for three and a half years. Too bad the whole thing's gone to hell in a handbasket.
Oh and I love the way the 'News' in my 'Feed' box is still from 2007. Really? Has there not been news since then?
What a complete farce TV.com has become.
In addition, someone told me the other day that TV.com doesn't have as up to date info as IMDB on television shows. How can that possibly be? Isn't this supposed to be the most comprehensive database on TV info? I guess it's not. Well ... I'm off to Television Without Pity which at least has several irreverent and hilarious recaps on shows. A bientot!
- Posted May 8, 2009 7:42 pm PT
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23Mar 09
Just thought I'd let you all know that I'm still around, still alive, still kickin'! Just not doin all that stuff here! I haven't even posted on a thread in ages. I'm still my normal TV junkie self though.
I post nearly every day over at blogspot.
Http://sweetpeasurry.blogspot.com
Hope all is well with everyone here!
- Posted Mar 23, 2009 1:22 am PT
- Category: TV
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1Feb 09
Just a reminder to you all, I post a blog daily over at Google's blogspot ... since TV.com is STILL NOT ADDRESSING OUR FECKING BLOG ISSUES!!!!! (How long has it been? well it's been at LEAST 2 months, I'm thinking more since the 'rollout from HELL'
I watched Hell's Kitchen on Hulu last night. I am a SUCKER for that show. I think it's brilliant, and ya'll know how much I ABHOR reality TV for the most part.
Anyway ... here's the link to my blog if you all want or need something to peruse through.
Hope to see ya there!
- Posted Feb 1, 2009 4:57 pm PT
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17Jan 09
Click the link above for most recent blog post
Visit me regularly at SweetPeaSurry at Blogspot
I see TV.com is still as sucky as usual!!!
- Posted Jan 17, 2009 7:56 pm PT
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3Jan 09
1. Accept that I am an imperfect and insecure person, and allow people to love me regardless and without question.
2. Work out for 20 minutes at least 5 days a week and establish a healthier lifes.tyle better foods, less of the bad stuff.
4. Accept my own limitations.
5. Smile and say hello to people every day, again, no matter what my mood is.
I think this is a very do-able list of items. Now ... If I can just remember them.
It's already the third of the month, and look at that ... I haven't worked out yet. (giggles) Like I said ... I'm an imperfect person.
Regular blogging resumes tomorrow. I know you all have been missing my succulent and delicious meals!!! (or maybe it's the poetry, or the word o the day ... or just my bright beaming personality)
my guy and I got into a bit of a fight.
I don't know where we stand.
Brightest blessings,
~S~- Posted Jan 3, 2009 6:03 pm PT
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29Dec 08Now The Lusty Spring Link
Well, I had to delete my blogspot blog and then re-import it, so I've lost all of my followers. If you were following me you may have to re-follow me in order for everything to update correctly. I apologize for the inconvenience of that.
I'm really looking forward to having another 3 day weekend. I'll need it to get caught up on housework that was put by the way while getting ready for Christmas. In addition, I'll have more time to spend with my guy too.
I'm heading out to St Louis to meet up with my man the first week of February ... I'm really looking forward to that trip. I'm off again to Denver for some additional training the second week of January ... My posts may be a bit erratic while I'm out there. So that's the news in a nutshell.
There's another quick story under the 'Question of the Day' portion of this blog.- Posted Dec 29, 2008 3:18 pm PT
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28Dec 08Vitai Lampada Link
Okay ... I know ... I'm going to have to do a New Year's blog eventually, but I figured I'd steal "Six Happy Things" from Profoundly Inarticulate so ... I'll be doing that tomorrow ... or the next day. Perhaps I'll even put some thought into some New Year's resolutions. (har-de-har-har)
TODAY however, I'm going to tell you about my 'Chatroom Stalker'.
So, here's the story. After I graduated from High School, I had a bit of a decision to make. Should I go to a school that specialized in Performing Arts (I was a competitive dancer) or go to 'Business School'? I chose the latter, as it seemed the safer and more stable choice. In addition, I chose my father's Alma Mater (University of No Opportunity). YAY .... Off I go to College!!!
After the first year (I was still living with my parents while attending college), my parents decided I really needed the 'full college experience' ... which apparently meant living in a dorm and not in their house. So ... I went to Huskerville USA a mere 45 minutes away from home.
Apparently I was an EXTREMELY adventurous sort while attending this fine establishment (which likely explains why it took me 6 years to graduate from college) as my brother was in a fraternity and all my girlfriends were dating college dudes in OTHER frats. YAY ... Party every night. (And I did just that ... every night ... then promptly slept through cla$$es the following days)
So apparently, a gentleman (we'll call him that for lack of a better term at the moment) made my accquaintance, and apparently also 'saw' my adventurous nature. (he he he)
Now, FIFTEEN years later (15 ... yes ... It's been 15 years since I've even been in the vacinity of this particular person) he stumbles across me in a Yahoo chat room. He briskly starts in on what an old, fat, drunken whore I am ...
WEE!!! So he's going on and on and on ... and finally someone in the room asks him ... why this is relevant ... FIFTEEN years later, and what his malfunction is about something that happened FIFTEEN years ago. (It's likely he's one of the FEW guys I sincerely just wouldn't give the time of day to)
So 'jerkface' sputters and spews about how it has affected my life. (Hmmm ... how would he know unless he's literally PHYSICALLY stalking me?) And he goes on and on about my 'unseemly' behavior ... again ... happening fifteen years ago. Everyone in the particular room I was chatting in immediately ignored him after that ... and he, of course, had to go make a new moniker to come right back in and start up again.
Jerkface did this several times (I submit he was looking for me online daily, but I don't chat daily) over a period of three weeks. Freaky freaky chat stalker. He lives in my town. I do hope he's got a wife and kids so he doesn't come a knockin' on my door (not that I ever open my door to a knock ... but still)
So that's my cyber-stalker story in all it's glory. Good times.
Next post ... Six Happy Things- Posted Dec 28, 2008 5:46 pm PT
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27Dec 08
Again with the stoopid HTML tag errors from TV.com ... those IJITS!!!
Please follow the link.
- Posted Dec 27, 2008 3:38 pm PT
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26Dec 08
Again, TV.com wouldn't let me copy and paste without freaky arse errors!!!
Thanks TV.com, for making our lives so bloody hellish!!!
And really? They're JUST NOW starting to take our ideas into consideration? Why weren't they doing that from the beginning? Did they send out a survey on which front page we'd like? Do they really care? Probably not ... just they same old hemming and hawing!!!
- Posted Dec 26, 2008 2:14 pm PT
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23Dec 08
Well well well ... Shocking, there was an HTML error when I tried to copy my post in here ... so sorry, you'll have to make due with a link.
- Posted Dec 23, 2008 9:37 am PT
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22Dec 08
Okay, so I do have a few things today. First off, I'd like to tell you all about what I call 'My Big New York Salad'. Our local grocery store has a fabulous salad bar, which I frequently stop at (at least 3 times a week.) I know ... it would be cheaper to make my own gosh darn salad, but I usually stop on the fly. Anyway, for a little background, I lived in NYC for about two and a half years, and around the corner from the building I worked in was a deli, that had a salad bar (a bit of a rarity in the city). You'd pick your greens already in their to-go bowl and then you'd have the attendant at the bar add whatever toppings you would like. I always got spring greens and had them add, red onion, olives, tomatoes, sprouts, and cucumbers. I would flip between blue cheese dressing and ranch. (Both homemade by the deli ... freaking fabulous deli!!) So even though I now have to toss my own salad, at the grocery store salad bar, I usually stick to my big NY salad toppings. Today however, I was starving when I got to the store. So ... my salad today has, ham, turkey, cheese, cucumbers, sprouts, tomatoes, olives and sunflower seeds. I could probably feed a small community on this big ol salad. It's times like this I sort of wish I had a digi-cam. I don't ... so you don't get to see my terrific salad. I know you all are PEA GREEN with envy!!!
It's actually kind of odd that I want a cold salad ... as It's been 20 below here as of late, you'd think I'd prefer a hot bowl of soup ...
anyway ... onward HO!!!
I do have something fun for you though, I am from Omaha NE. Here are the absolute truthful driving instructions:
Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Omaha has its own version of traffic rules:
1. At a 4-way stop, the truck with the loudest exhaust goes first. The truck with the biggest tires goes after that. Blue-haired ladiesdriving anything have right of way anytime.
2. To find anything in Omaha, it is required that you know where 72nd & Dodge is. It is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End of all directions.
3. The morning rush hour is from 6:00 to 10:00. The evening rush hour is from 3:00 to 7:00. Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday morning.
4. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear-ended, cussed out and possibly shot.
5. Construction is a permanent fixture in Omaha. The barrels are moved around in the middle of the night to make the next day's driving a bit more exciting.
6. If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the shoulder immediately to let them know it has been accidentally activated.
7. Never honk at anyone. Ever. . . Seriously.
8. The JFK Freeway, MLK Freeway, I-480 and US-75 are four names for the same road. (See also US-133, Blair High Road, Military Ave., NW Radial, and Saddle Creek Rd.)
9. The Omaha interstate and highway system is intended primarily for cargo-bearing trucks and resident commuters. Any cars not bearing Omaha/Council Bluffs plates will be cut-off, boxed-in and caused to miss their exit.
10. Watch very carefully for road hazards such as: potholes, barricades, dogs, cats, humans, cones, barrels, squirrels, rabbits, deer, pieces of other cars, raccoons, skunks, possum, truck tires, crows, or vultures feeding on any of these items.
11. If you are in the left lane and only going 70 mph in a 55-65 mph zone, you are considered a hazard and will be flipped off accordingly.
12. The minimum acceptable speed on the JFK/MLK/I-480/US-75 (see above) is 85mph. Anything less is considered downright sissy. This is Nebraska's version of NASCAR.
13. The seasons, spring, summer, autumn, and winter, are referred to here as Morning, Afternoon, Evening, and Night.
14. If it is below freezing and sleeting or snowing, then watch out! Omaha residents consider this "demolition derby day" and will be all over the roads (forward, backward, sideways, etc.) Please proceed with caution as you could be the next target.
15. Thou Shalt not turn left out of the middle lane of Dodge Street lest ye be struck down by the righteous vengeful hand of God. (Signs are posted saying "no left turn"!!)
16. Yes! The Middle Lane of Dodge Street does change directions twice during the day, in the morning you can go eastbound and in the afternoon you can go westbound in this lane. Pay attention to the little arrows. (It is not a center 'left-turn' lane)
Once again, we would like to say, Welcome to Omaha, Nebraska.
Enjoy your stay.ஜ~§Quote of the Day§~ஜ
Don't knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while.
Kin Hubbardஜ~§The Question Of The Day§~ஜ
Have you ever replied to or cc'ed someone on an email that was definitely not intended for their eyes? Or received one that was about you but wasn't meant for you to read? What was the email about and how did you react?
Actually I did this at work (early on in my career) and accidently sent an email to the entire department. I was playing around with the email program and hit send instead of delete. Oopsie Daisies!ஜ~§The Word Of The Day§~ஜ
Minnow
PRONUNCIATION:
(MIN-o)
MEANING:
noun: 1. Any of the small freshwater fish of the Cyprinidae family. 2. Someone or something considered insignificant.
ETYMOLOGY:
Ultimately from Old High German munewa, a kind of fish, via Old English and Middle English.
USAGE:
"Compared with the Scottish Parliament, a regional authority in the north-east would indeed be a minnow."ஜ~§What I'm Reading§~ஜ
Usually it doesn't take me this long to finish an "In Death" series book, however, I've been running around like a chicken with my head cut off, so ... I'm still reading Salvation in Death; JD Robb.
ஜ~§What I'm Watching§~ஜ
It's all bloody re-runs tonight. Nothing new to watch.
ஜ~§Poem Of The Day§~ஜ
Alas, so all things now do hold their peace
ALAS, so all things now do hold their peace,
Heaven and earth disturbed in nothing;
The beasts, the air, the birds their song do cease;
The nighte's* chair the stars about doth bring.
Calm is the sea, the waves work less and less;
So am not I, whom love, alaw, doth wring,
Bringing before my face the great increase
Of my desires, whereat I weep and sing
In joy and woe, as in a doubtful ease.
For my sweet thoughts sometime do pleasure bring,
But by and by the cause of my disease
Gives me a pang that inwardly doth sting,
When that I think what grief it is again
To live and lack the thing should rid my pain.
Henry Howard, Earl of Surreyஜ~§Recipe of the Day§~ஜ
Vegetable Lasagna
Ingredients:
1 (32 ounce) container whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
Salt and fresh ground pepper
2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove excess moisture
6 cups store-bought or homemade tomato sauce
12 no-boil lasagna noodles
1 pound fontina cheese, shredded
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add spinach, and stir well to combine.
Spread a small bit of tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish or dishes. Arrange a layer of lasagna noodles on top. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the remaining sauce; sprinkle with 1/3 of the grated cheese. Repeat to make two more layers, ending with cheese. If freezing, cover tightly with plastic wrap. Before baking, defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Let cool slightly before serving.
Yield: 8 servingsBrightest Blessings,
~S~- Posted Dec 22, 2008 4:05 pm PT
- Category: Humor
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21Dec 08
Today is the Winter Solstice. This solstice marks the longest night of the year. I have a few things to post today. I wanted to start with information on the Druid celebration of the Winter Solstice. I follow a Celtic Druidic path. Following is a bit of information on Druidry.
Druidism, or Druidry as it is often called, is for some a spiritual path, for others a religion, and for others a cultural activity.
One of the most striking characteristics of Druidism is the degree to which it is free of dogma and any fixed set of beliefs or practices. In this way it manages to offer a spiritual path, and a way of being in the world that avoids many of the problems of intolerance and sectarianism that the established religions have encountered.There is no 'sacred text' or the equivalent of a bible in Druidism and there is no universally agreed set of beliefs amongst Druids. Despite this, there are a number of ideas and beliefs that most Druids hold in common, and that help to define the nature of Druidism today:
When preparing for the Yule holiday ... or 'Sabbat' I do the following:
I set up my Yule altar facing north. (This is the direction that aligns with the season of Winter.) The table is draped with an altar cloth. (I found a cute holiday table cloth that I use and consecrated)
I set a small bowl in the center of the altar and place a pillar candle in that. (Red, Gold, Yellow, or Orange to represent the sun.) The bowl is representative of rebirth, and the candle represents the 'Sun God' being reborn, I usually scribe some solar symbols on the candle I'm using. Finally, I rub a little cinnamon oil on the candle and leave it unlit until I begin my ritual observance.
I place evergreens on the altar, usually branches cut from a christmas tree, or a small potted evergreen. I then arrange my chalice, boline, and athame on the altar. Some other items I scatter about the table would be: A bowl of fruit, pine nuts, pine coans, acorns, holly, and clear quartz crystals.
Symbols of forest animal are also placed around the altar. I generally cut out pictures of woodland animals, stags and such to place around the candles. Finally, I have small cakes (I usually do cupcakes) and wine.
Once all that is in place I cast my circle, light the candles and begin:
Statement of Intent
Since the beginning of time we have gathered in this season
To celebrate the rebirth of the Sun.
On the Winter Solstice - the darkest of nights
The Goddess becomes the Great Mother
And once again gives birth to the Sun
Beginning the yearly cycle anew
Bringing new light and hope to all the World.
On the longest night of winter
Flares the spark of hope
The Sacred Fire,
The Light of the World,
We gather here to welcome the new light.
As we join the Goddess in greeting the new Sun
We also welcome the new light within ourselves.
Calling the Quarters and Casting the CircleHail guardians of the east, spirits of Air, powers of Thought
I call you to lend your essence to this rite and protect us from
all negativity from the east.
Hail guardians of the south, spirits of Fire, powers of Will
I call you to lend your essence to this rite and protect us from
all negativity from the south.
Hail guardians of the west, spirits of Water, powers of Emotion
I call you to lend your essence to this rite and protect us from
all negativity from the west.
Hail guardians of the north, spirits of Earth, powers of Stability
I call you to lend your essence to this rite and protect us from
all negativity from the north.
I conjure ye O Circle of Light to be a temple between the worlds
In the name of the Silver Lady and the Golden Lord.
Wherefore do I bless and consecrate thee, So Will It Be
InvocationLady, you who are the beauty of the snowy earth
and the white moon among the stars
the mystery of the waters
the desire in the heart of humanity
We invite to you to come among us and attend this rite, for you are the soul of nature that gives life to the universe.
Lord, You who are the freedom of the wild things
the bright sun that lights the day
the mystery of the forest
The resolve in the heart of humanity
We invite you to come among us and attend this rite, for you are the body of nature who gives life to the universe.
MeditationThe old solar year has run its course and completed its cycle.
So to have some of our habits or traits completed their cycles
and outlived their usefulness.
This is a time for shedding that which is no longer needed.
Take a few moments now to consider which things you would leave behind as you go into the coming year.
(pause)
As the old year dies away so to will these old ways will fade into memory.
In the beginning we came from the darkness of the womb. There we were created, nourished and prepared for our birth into the light. Within us, we still carry that fertile darkness. there we hold the seeds of hopes and dreams to come. There we nourish are hopes for love, joy and peace for all. We shield these tender roots until they are strong enough to come forth and flourish in the light. Spend a little time now tending these creations to come. Name them, nurture them for they will grow with you and bloom in the coming year.
(pause)
As the sun strengthens above, so will our new ways grow.
ReadingWe light this candle for the infant Solstice Sun
One small flame to pierce the darkness
A ray of hope
A symbol of the Light within us all
Light that can never be extinguished
Light that will grow in glory
Waxing strong, despite the cold to come
Light that dispels despair and resignation
Giving us a glimpse of golden days ahead
Behold the light that can never die
Reborn anew in the Solstice Sky!
ChantI think of those who I am sending positive energy to: Loved ones perhaps, those in need of healing or added strength, people who are living with war or hunger. I also focus on that which important to me, my values, the earth itself, or the animals who we share it with, whatever it is I wish to send my healing energy to.
When I stop the chant, I visualize the positive energy bursting forth, like the sun coming out from behind a thick cloud, and imagine strong rays of streaking out, empowering my wishes, and carrying my healing thoughts to their targets.
Hoof and horn, hoof and horn
All that dies will be reborn
Corn and grain, corn and grain
All that falls will rise again
Blessing of Cakes and Wine
This food and wine is the blessing of the Goddess and God to our bodies. Let us partake in it freely. As we share, let us remember to share what we have with those who have nothing.
ReleasingThank you, Goddess of the Moon for attending these rites in your honor, and for sharing with us your gifts of compassion and wit. Hail, and farewell.
Thank you, God of the Sun for attending these rites in your honor, and for sharing with us your gifts of freedom and rejuvenation. Hail, and farewell.
Guardians of the north, we thank you for your presence here and for your gift of stability. Hail and farewell
Guardians of the west, we thank you for your presence here and for your gift of empathy. Hail and farewell
Guardians of the south, we thank you for your presence here and for your gift of purity. Hail and farewell
Guardians of the east, we thank you for your presence here and for your gift of clarity. Hail and farewell
The circle is open, yet never broken, merry meet, and merry part, and merry meet again.
So ... That's the ritual ... Then I close the circle and I'm all finished.
I was going to also post a funny, but I think I'll save that for tomorrow ... since this has gotten so long.ஜ~§Quote of the Day§~ஜ
There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep Sea, and music in its roar I love not Man the less, but Nature more.
Lord Byronஜ~§The Question Of The Day§~ஜ
It's the winter solstice in the Northern hemisphere, summer solstice in the Southern hemisphere, and Haiku Day in the U.S. Does that inspire you to write a three-line poem with five syllables in the first and last lines and seven in the middle line?ஜ~§The Word Of The Day§~ஜ
Calico
PRONUNCIATION:
(KAL-i-co)
MEANING:
noun:
1. A brightly printed coarse cotton cloth.
2. (Mainly British) A plain white cotton cloth.
3. An animal having a spotted coat, especially with red and black patches.
adjective:
1. Made from such a cloth.
2. Having a spotted pattern.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Calicut, former name of Kozhikode, a city in southern India from where this cloth was exported. Other words for clothes with Indian origins are bandana, cashmere, chintz, dungarees, jodhpurs, khakis, madras, pajamas, and seersucker (not all are toponyms).
USAGE:
"Before Mr. Homer's barefoot urchins and little girls in calico sun-bonnets, straddling beneath a cloudless sky upon the national rail fence, the whole effort of the critic is instinctively to contract himself."ஜ~§What I'm Reading§~ஜ
I'm about halfway through Salvation in Death.ஜ~§What I'm Watching§~ஜ
It looks as though everything is on hiatus or done for a while. Midseason shows don't start up until the end of January. Soooo I guess I'll just have to jones for a bit of TV for a while. Although, there are some decent movies on HBO this month. (smiles)ஜ~§Poem Of The Day§~ஜ
Christmas Everywhere
EVERYWHERE, everywhere, Christmas tonight!
Christmas in lands of the fir-tree and pine,
Christmas in lands of the palm-tree and vine,
Christmas where snow peaks stand solemn and white,
Christmas where cornfields stand sunny and bright.
Christmas where children are hopeful and gay,
Christmas where old men are patient and gray,
Christmas where peace, like a dove in his flight,
Broods o're brave men in the thick of the fight;
Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas tonight!
For the Christ-child who comes is the Master of all;
No palace too great, no cottage too small.
Phillips Brooksஜ~§Recipe of the Day§~ஜ
Bleu Cheese, Bacon and Chive Stuffed Pork Chops
Ingredients:
4 boneless pork loin chops, butterflied
8 ounces crumbled blue cheese
4 slices bacon - cooked and crumbled
4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
garlic salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the blue cheese, bacon and chives. Divide into halves, and pack each half into a loose ball. Place each one into a pocket of a butterflied pork chop, close, and secure with toothpicks. Season each chop with garlic salt and pepper. Keep in mind that the blue cheese will be salty. Place in the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or it may take longer if your chops are thicker. Cook until the stuffing is hot, and chops are to your desired degree of doneness. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Yield: 4 servingsBrightest Blessings,
~S~- Posted Dec 21, 2008 5:10 pm PT
- Category: Religion
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19Dec 08
I've just realized that my comments are not working on my (blogger) blog. I'm not sure what's wrong with it. I may have to reformat the whole thing. I really annoy myself when I don't back things up ... It's a pisser.
My Cla$$ went really well yesterday, although I was tired as 'all-get-out' upon returning home. I slept most of the night, got up for about an hour, ran out of smokie-treats, and went back to bed. Slept until noon. (I am such a lazy-bones)
My honey stayed at his dad's the last few nights. His dad's house, which doesn't have internet access, therefor he and I spoke not at all for two whole days. I know ... big whoops to you all who have husbands and loved ones over seas and such, this is pretty new for me though. Anyway, I spoke with him last night for a wee bit. I can't wait until he decides where he's going to stay already. (I'm lazy and selfish)ஜ~§Quote of the Day§~ஜ
I still get wildly enthusiastic about little things... I play with leaves. I skip down the street and run against the wind.
Leo Buscagliaஜ~§The Question Of The Day§~ஜ
The holiday season is a big time for box office revenues. What Hollywood releases are you looking forward to seeing in the theater this month? What would you not go see even if someone paid you?ஜ~§The Word Of The Day§~ஜ
Tamarind
PRONUNCIATION:
(TAM-uh-rind)
MEANING:
noun: The pod of the tree Tamarindus indica, the pulp of which is sour in taste and used in preparing food and drinks.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin tamarindus, from Arabic tamr (date) + hindi (Indian), owing to the date-like consistency of its pulp.
USAGE:
"Trimming staff may be a consideration, but this will have to be considered against the background that the economy may begin to 'recover' by 2012 ... We Jamaicans have been so seasoned to hardships that this extended tamarind season may be tailor-made for us."ஜ~§What I'm Reading§~ஜ
JD Robb: Salvation in Deathஜ~§What I'm Watching§~ஜ
Tonight is: Ghost Whisperer and Numb3rs.ஜ~§Poem Of The Day§~ஜ
A Garden Song
HERE in this sequestered close
Bloom the hyacinth and rose,
Here beside the modest stock
Flaunts the flaring hollyhock;
Here,without a pang, one sees
Ranks, conditions, and degrees.
All the seasons run their race
In this quiet resting place,
Peach and apricot and fig
Here will ripen and grow big;
Here is store and overplus,--
More had not Alcinoüs!
Here, in alleys cool and green,
Far ahead the thrush is seen;
Here along the soutern wall
Keeps the bee his festival;
All is quiet else--afar
Sounds of toil and turmoil are.
Here be shadows large and long;
Here be spaces meet for song;
Grant, O garden-god, that I,
Now that none profane is nigh,--
Now that mood and moment please,--
Find the fair Pierides!
Austin Dobsonஜ~§Recipe of the Day§~ஜ
Baked Eggs and Mushrooms in Ham Crisps(My fave breakfast recipe!!!)
Ingredients:
3/4 lb mushrooms, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
12 slices Black Forest or Virginia ham (without holes; 10 oz)
12 large eggs
Garnish: fresh tarragon leaves
Directions:
Prepare mushrooms:
Cook mushrooms and shallot in butter with salt and pepper in a large heavy skillet over moderately high heat, stirring, until mushrooms are tender and liquid they give off is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in crème fraîche and tarragon.
Assemble and bake:
Fit 1 slice of ham into each of 12 lightly oiled muffin cups (ends will stick up and hang over edges of cups).
Divide mushrooms among cups and crack 1 egg into each. Bake in middle of oven until whites are cooked but yolks are still runny, about 15 minutes. Season eggs with salt and pepper and remove (with ham) from muffin cups carefully, using 2 spoons or small spatulas.
Cooks'note:· The eggs in this recipe are not fully cooked, which may be of concern if salmonella is a problem in your area.
Brightest Blessings,
~S~- Posted Dec 19, 2008 8:08 pm PT
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17Dec 08Formatted Post Link
It wouldn't let me copy my post ... so you'll all have to make due with the link
~S~
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16Dec 08
I'm liking the new main page, what I'd like to know is when they're going to fix the doggone blogs?
Here's some fun items for you all today!!!
Tips From the Redneck Book of Manners1. Never take a beer to a job interview.
2. Always identify people in your yard before shooting at them.
3. It's considered poor taste to take a cooler to church.
4. If you have to vacuum the bed, it is time to change the sheets.
5. Even if you're certain that you are included in the will, it is still considered tacky to drive a U-Haul to the funeral home.Dining Out
1. If drinking directly from the bottle, always hold it with your fingers covering the label.
2. Avoid throwing bones and food scraps on the floor as the restaurant may not have dogs.Entertaining In Your Home
1. A centerpiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist.
2. Do not allow the dog to eat at the table no matter how good his manners are.
ஜ~§Quote of the Day§~ஜEarth laughs in flowers.
Ralph Waldo Emersonஜ~§The Question Of The Day§~ஜ
The news is full of stories about people cutting back on their spending. What thrifty measures have you taken since the end of the economy as we know it?
ஜ~§The Word Of The Day§~ஜ
Golconda
PRONUNCIATION:
(gol-KON-duh)
MEANING:
noun: A source of great wealth.
ETYMOLOGY:
After Golconda, a ruined city in southern India, once known for its diamond mines in the nearby hills.
USAGE:
"Nanotechnologies is a fancy name that excites millions of gullible simpletons who believe there's a golconda behind every rinky-dink, small company in the nano-business."ஜ~§What I'm Reading§~ஜ
J.D. Robb: Salvation in Death
In the year 2060, cutting-edge investigative tools can help catch a killer. But there are some questions even the most advanced technologies cannot answer ...
At the most solemn moment of a Catholic funeral mass, the priest brings the chalice to his lips. Seconds later, he is dead on the altar.
For the mourners packed into the pews, Father Miquel Flores's sudden demise is an unimaginable shock. When Detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas confirms that the consecrated wine contained enough potassium cyanide to kill a rhino, she's prepared to plunge in and find out why, despite her discomfort with her surroundings. It's not the bodegas and the pawnshops of East Harlem that bother her, though the neighborhood is a long way from the stone mansion she shares with her billionaire husband, Roarke. It's all that holiness flying around at St. Cristobal's that makes her unearsy.
A search of the victim's simple, sparsely furnished room reveals few personal touches, except for a carefully hidden religious medal with a mysterious inscription, and a couple of underlined bible passages. The autopsy reveals much more: faint scars of knife wounds, a removed tattoo -- and evidence of plastic surgery suggesting "Father Fores" may not have been the man his parishioners thought. Now, as Eve pieces together clues that suggest identity theft, gang connections, and a deeply personal act of revenge, she hopes to track down whoever committed this unholy act. Until a second murder -- in front of an even larger crowd of worshippers -- knocks the whole investigation sideways.
The way Eve sees it, vengeance may be the Lord's business, but if there's going to be any earthly justice in this case, it's up to her.ஜ~§What I'm Watching§~ஜ
Tonight is: Fringe, NCIS, and Eli Stone
ஜ~§Poem Of The Day§~ஜ
Once We Played.
ONCE we played at love together--
Played it smartly, if you please;
Lightly, as a windblown feather,
Did we stake a heart apiece.
Oh, it was delicious fooling!
In the hottest of the game,
Without thought of future cooling,
All too quickly burned Life's flame.
In this give-and-take of glances,
Kisses sweet as honey dews,
When we played with equal chances,
Did you win, or did I lose?
Was your heart then hurt to bleeding,
In the ardour of the throw?
Was it then I lost, unheeding,
Lost my heart so long ago?
Who shall say? The game is over.
Of us two who loved in fun,
One lies low beneath the clover,
One lies lonely in the sun.
Unknownஜ~§Recipe of the Day§~ஜ
Spaghetti Frittata
Ingredients:
8 ounces spaghetti, uncooked
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
8 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta as directed on package.
1. Meanwhile, heat oil in large ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions and mushrooms; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Add zucchini and tomatoes with their liquid. Cook 10 min. or until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring occasionally.
2. Mix pasta, eggs and 1/2 cup of the cheese in large bowl; mix well. Add to vegetables in skillet; stir until well blended. Cook on medium-low heat 5 min. or until bottom of frittata is set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
3. Bake 10 min. or until center is set. Cut into 8 wedges to serve.
Yield: 8 servingsBrightest Blessings,
~S~- Posted Dec 16, 2008 5:46 pm PT
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14Dec 08
Hail my friends,
So I don't have much news. Loki and I are getting back to our respective schedules. I work nights 3pm - 11pm and he's usually in bed by 10pm or so. He doesn't have cla$$es for a bit, so he's been staying up a bit later, but last week we spent a LOT of time video-conferencing and this week we've only spoken for a few minutes each night. We'll have more time to conference on Wed and Thur when I'm off work. We seem to be doing fairly well at that for the moment, we're making it work.
I don't know if I'd mentioned it before so I'll go into here and now. I am in a union ... I work for the railroad as a customer service clerk. (Internal service, IE. dealing with the yardmasters and trainmen and such) Anyway, the union is based on seniority, of which I have very little. So I got 'bumped' out of my current position, and I've been training my replacement these last few weeks. I'm not a fan of training, it wrenches my back leaning over and looking at everything to teach them what to do and how to do it. It'll be nice when this week is over and I can figure out what job I'll be doing next. I'll keep ya'll posted on that as well. I'll now be moving on to the more formal and formatted portion of my bloggity blog.
Oh ... quickly before that, I've mentioned to several people that I follow a pagan path. Therefor, I thought I'd do some blurbs on some of the holidays I celebrate and some of the rituals I do. I hope you'll all enjoy that.ஜ~§Quote of the Day§~ஜ
Two such as you with such a master speed, cannot be parted nor be swept away, from one another once you are agreed, that life is only life forevermore, together wing to wing and oar to oar.
Robert Frostஜ~§The Question Of The Day§~ஜ
Happy birthday, Nostradamus. Many people consider the prophecies of Nostradamus to be uncannily accurate, while others remain skeptical. Do you think it's possible to predict the future?ஜ~§The Word Of The Day§~ஜ
Antiquated ~ Adjective
PRONUNCIATION: [an-ti-kwey-tid]
MEANING: 1. continued from, resembling, or adhering to the past; old-fashioned: antiquated attitudes.
2. no longer used; obsolete or obsolescent: The spinning wheel is an antiquated machine.
3. aged; old
ETYMOLOGY: from L. antiquus "former, ancient,"
USAGE: "The system in use was antiquated and didn't produce well."ஜ~§What I'm Reading§~ஜ
J.D. Robb: Salvation in Death
In the year 2060, cutting-edge investigative tools can help catch a killer. But there are some questions even the most advanced technologies cannot answer ...
At the most solemn moment of a Catholic funeral mass, the priest brings the chalice to his lips. Seconds later, he is dead on the altar.
For the mourners packed into the pews, Father Miquel Flores's sudden demise is an unimaginable shock. When Detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas confirms that the consecrated wine contained enough potassium cyanide to kill a rhino, she's prepared to plunge in and find out why, despite her discomfort with her surroundings. It's not the bodegas and the pawnshops of East Harlem that bother her, though the neighborhood is a long way from the stone mansion she shares with her billionaire husband, Roarke. It's all that holiness flying around at St. Cristobal's that makes her unearsy.
A search of the victim's simple, sparsely furnished room reveals few personal touches, except for a carefully hidden religious medal with a mysterious inscription, and a couple of underlined bible passages. The autopsy reveals much more: faint scars of knife wounds, a removed tattoo -- and evidence of plastic surgery suggesting "Father Fores" may not have been the man his parishioners thought. Now, as Eve pieces together clues that suggest identity theft, gang connections, and a deeply personal act of revenge, she hopes to track down whoever committed this unholy act. Until a second murder -- in front of an even larger crowd of worshippers -- knocks the whole investigation sideways.
The way Eve sees it, vengeance may be the Lord's business, but if there's going to be any earthly justice in this case, it's up to her.ஜ~§What I'm Watching§~ஜ
Everything is a repeat tonight.ஜ~§Poem Of The Day§~ஜ
If We Must Die
IF we must die, let it not be like hogs
Hunted and penned in an inglorious spot,
While round us bark the mad and hungry dogs,
Making their mock at our accursed lot.
If we must die, O let us nobly die,
So that our precious blood may not be shed
In vain; then even the monsters we defy
Shall be constrained to honor us though dead!
O kinsmen! we must meet the common foe!
Though far outnumbered let us show us brave,
And for their thousand blows deal one death-blow!
What though before us lies the open grave?
Like men we'll face the murderous, cowardly pack,
Pressed to the wall, dying, but fighting back!
Claude McKayஜ~§Recipe of the Day§~ஜ
This recipe is for Phin:
Tofu Cutlets Marsala
Ingredients:
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 (16 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained, rinsed and cut crosswise into eight 1/2-inch-thick slices
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 large shallots, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cups sliced cremini or white mushrooms
1/2 cup dry Marsala wine (see Ingredient note)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
1. Whisk 1/4 cup cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Pat tofu with paper towel to remove excess moisture.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge 4 tofu slices in the flour mixture, add them to the pan and cook until crispy and golden, about 3 minutes per side. Place the tofu on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven to keep warm. Repeat with another tablespoon of oil and the remaining tofu, adjusting the heat if necessary to prevent scorching.
3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, shallots and thyme to the pan. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until the shallots are slightly soft and beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until tender and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in Marsala and simmer until slightly reduced, about 1 minute.
4. Whisk the remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch with broth and tomato paste in a small bowl. Stir into the mushroom mixture, return to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and glossy, about 4 minutes. To serve, spoon the hot sauce over the tofu.
Yield: 4 servingsBrightest Blessings,
~S~- Posted Dec 14, 2008 6:21 pm PT
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12Dec 08Fairies' Song Formatted Post
Today is going to be a much bigger blog than I've done in a while (well ever at blogger).
I realize I rarely post much about myself and my personal life. It's not that I overly value my privacy, it's literally because my life is pretty banal. I've done a blog posting over at TV.com which outlined my routine in a sort of 'day in the life' feature. I'll link that if I can figure out how. I'll summarize it in brief here.
In general, I work 3pm - 11pm, five days a week. (I'm union ... so holding a particular schedule is dependent upon seniority, of which I have very little.) I usually wake up between 9:30 and Noon, depending on how late I was up the night before.
I usually get up ... take a shower, watch a little tv, make my lunch, put on my face, get dressed, and head to work. This continues day after day.
Some variations: I may stop at my mother's house to play with my niece and nephew. (She sits them when both of their parents are working) I might take time to do some grocery shopping. I've been known to turn off the tv and actually read a book. (Shocking? Probably not!) I might do some laundry, or clean the floors, or dust or vacuum. There are any number of variations which usually are pretty mundane.
There, my life in a nutshell, now on to an interesting story.
I'm pretty much a chat-aholic. I spend a lot of time in either a Pagan Chat room ... or a Books and Literature Chat room. (Not as much now that I've found the joys of blogging and blopping) Moving on ... One night I was ranting on some soapbox or another to a fellow chatter. At which time, a third person got into the mix. We'll call him Loki (as that's his chat name). Anyway ... he and I argued and in general annoyed eachother.
Regardless of the annoyance and the argument, I found him to be intriguing, therefor, I posted a request to add him to my friends list. He did, and requested the same from me.
Oddly, we began corresponding, frequently. We discovered we had more in common than not. (We just stay away from Political topics and in general we're pretty darn amiable)
This was about three weeks ago. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't talk on the phone, or barring the ability to do that, video conference online. (He lives about 6 hours from me)
We've grown extremely fond of eachother in such a short amount of time, and we're making plans to meet soon after the holidays. (I can't wait!!!)
So I'm completely infatuated with him, and he with me. So wish us luck on this journey we're taking together. Have any of you all had to struggle with a long distance relationship?
That's me, that's news ... On with some other interesting stuff.ஜ~§Quote of the Day§~ஜ
The groves were God's first temples.
William C. Bryantஜ~§The Question Of The Day§~ஜ
It's the full moon today. Almost every culture has its share of lunar lore, from werewolves to lunacy to true love. Do you believe that the full moon affects our behavior or do you think it's a myth?ஜ~§The Word Of The Day§~ஜ
Insipid
PRONUNCIATION: [in·sip•id] adj.
MEANING: Lacking flavor or zest; not tasty. Lacking qualities that excite, stimulate, or interest; dull.
ETYMOLOGY: From L. in- "not" + sapidus "tasty," from sapere "have a taste"
USAGE: "In ye coach ... went Mrs. Barlow, the King's mistress and mother to ye Duke of Monmouth, a browne, beautifull, bold, but insipid creature."ஜ~§What I'm Reading§~ஜ
J.D. Robb: Salvation in Death
In the year 2060, cutting-edge investigative tools can help catch a killer. But there are some questions even the most advanced technologies cannot answer ...
At the most solemn moment of a Catholic funeral mass, the priest brings the chalice to his lips. Seconds later, he is dead on the altar.
For the mourners packed into the pews, Father Miquel Flores's sudden demise is an unimaginable shock. When Detective Lieutenant Eve Dallas confirms that the consecrated wine contained enough potassium cyanide to kill a rhino, she's prepared to plunge in and find out why, despite her discomfort with her surroundings. It's not the bodegas and the pawnshops of East Harlem that bother her, though the neighborhood is a long way from the stone mansion she shares with her billionaire husband, Roarke. It's all that holiness flying around at St. Cristobal's that makes her unearsy.
A search of the victim's simple, sparsely furnished room reveals few personal touches, except for a carefully hidden religious medal with a mysterious inscription, and a couple of underlined bible passages. The autopsy reveals much more: faint scars of knife wounds, a removed tattoo -- and evidence of plastic surgery suggesting "Father Fores" may not have been the man his parishioners thought. Now, as Eve pieces together clues that suggest identity theft, gang connections, and a deeply personal act of revenge, she hopes to track down whoever committed this unholy act. Until a second murder -- in front of an even larger crowd of worshippers -- knocks the whole investigation sideways.
The way Eve sees it, vengeance may be the Lord's business, but if there's going to be any earthly justice in this case, it's up to her.ஜ~§What I'm Watching§~ஜ
Tonight is: Sanctuary and The Starter Wife.ஜ~§Poem Of The Day§~ஜ
Fairies' Song
We the fairies blithe and antic
Of dimensions not gigantic,
Though the moonshine mostly keep us,
Oft in orchards frisk and peep us.
Stolen sweets are always sweeter;
Stolen kisses much completer;
Stolen looks are nice in chapels;
Stolen, stolen be your apples.
When to bed the world are bobbing,
Then's the time for orchard robbing;
Yet the fruit were scarce worth peeling
Were it not for the stealing, stealing.
James Henry Leigh Hunt
Translation of a Latin poem by Thomas Randolphஜ~§Recipe of the Day§~ஜ
Eggplant Parmesan Rigatoni
Ingredients:
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 eggplant, thinly sliced crosswise
Flour, for dredging
Salt
1 pound rigatoni
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, halved
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella
8 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Directions:
In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Dredge the eggplant slices in the flour, shaking off any excess. Add enough eggplant slices to the skillet to fill it without crowding and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining eggplant slices and more oil. Let cool, then cut into 1/2-inch strips. Set aside.In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente; drain and return to the pot.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes
Add the tomato sauce to the cooked pasta and toss to coat, then stir in the mozzarella. Divide the pasta among shallow bowls and top with the reserved eggplant strips, basil and Parmesan.
Yield: 4 servings
Brightest Blessings,
~S~- Posted Dec 12, 2008 5:16 pm PT
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8Dec 08
I colored my hair last night, nothing drastic ... just needed a color boost. Dark auburn ... like in the picture.
No other news ... but day 8 ... and I'm still here NoBlo ... blah blah blah!!!
ஜ~§Quote of the Day§~ஜ
A great man is always willing to be little.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
ஜ~§The Question Of The Day§~ஜ
RIP John Lennon. The list of sudden and unexpected celebrity deaths is long-Princess Di, Heath Ledger, Kurt Cobain, Marilyn Monroe, and many more. Which one affected you the most on an emotional level?
Personally, Marilyn Monroe. And she died before I was born. Before I was even a twinkle in an eye.
ஜ~§The Word Of The Day§~ஜ
Espalier (noun)
PRONUNCIATION: (i-SPAL-yuhr, -yay)
MEANING: A tree trained to grow flat against a wall.
verb tr.: To train a tree in such a way.
ETYMOLOGY: From French espalier, from Italian spalliera (shoulder support), from spalla (shoulder), from Latin spatula (shoulder blade).
ஜ~§What I'm Reading§~ஜ
Nothing, I have no book with me today!!! It's INSANE!!!
ஜ~§What I'm Watching§~ஜ
Tonight is: Terminator: TSCC, The Big Bang Theory, HIMYM, 2.5 Men, Heroes, Boston Legal and My Own Worst Enemy
ஜ~§Poem Of The Day§~ஜ
A Route of Evanescence
A ROUTE of Evanescence
With a revolving Wheel--
A Resonance of Emerald--
A Rush of Cochineal--
And every Blossom on the Bush
Adjusts its tumbled Head--
The mail from Tunis, probably,
An easy Morning's Ride--
Emily Dickinson
ஜ~§Recipe of the Day§~ஜ
Chicken Paprikash
Ingredients:
4 each chicken drumsticks and thighs (about 2 1/2 lb), skin removed
1 can (10 3/4 oz) 25% less-sodium cream of mushroom soup
2 Tbsp paprika
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
Directions:
1. Place chicken in 3 1/2-qt or larger slow-cooker. Stir soup and paprika in small bowl until blended. Spoon soup mixture over chicken to cover.
2. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours until chicken is tender. Remove chicken with slotted spoon to serving platter. Whisk sour cream into the cooking liquid. Serve sauce over chicken.Brightest Blessings,
~S~- Posted Dec 8, 2008 6:53 pm PT
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