Good-bye, Liam

I just read that the last Clancy Brother, Liam Clancy, has died. I was raised on the music of The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, and I still love them today.

Kathology (A survey out of Shellye's boredom, and my response to it.)

***********FOODOLOGY*************** 

What is your salad dressing of choice? 

Hidden Valley Low Fat Ranch

What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? 

Good Steer

What food could you eat every day for two weeks and not get sick of? I already eat a certain

 food every day, and not get sick of it. I call it breakfast cereal. :P

What are your pizza toppings of choice? 

I have not had pizza in over a year, but we used to order it with sausage, peppers, and onions, or the house special at John's, which is Shrimp Marinara.

what do you like to put on your toast? 

Either very lightly buttered, or like Shellye, with Raspberry or Blackberry jam with seeds.

***********TECHNOLOGY*************** 

How many televisions are in your house? 

Three. We only watch one. The kids each have one in their rooms that are hooked up to video games.

What color is your cellphone? 

Navy.

Do you have an iPod? 

No.

What kind of computer do you have? 

Gateway.

***************BIOLOGY****************** 

Are you right-handed or left-handed? 

A little of each. Some might call it ambidexterous, but I am left handed for some things, but right handed for others. I think of myself as a lefty.

Have you ever had anything removed from your body? 

Yeah! Five children!!! 

What is the last heavy item you lifted? 

I just went shopping at Costco. 'Nuff said.

Have you ever been knocked unconscious? 

Unless you mean when I've had small people removed from my body, (twice) no, and I'd like to keep it that way.

************BULLOLOGY************** 

If it were possible, would you want to know the day you were going to die? Why?

If you could change your name, what would you change it to? 

If I ever get around to gathering up papers and going to motor vehicle, I would change my last name to match my husbands. Hey, we've only been married seven and half years. Besides, Katha sounds better with my maiden name.

Would you drink an entire bottle of hot sauce for $1000? 

How big a bottle of hot sauce?

**************FAVORITOLOGY**************** 

Season? 

Fall.

Holiday? Thanksgiving, because I get to see my brother and his family.

Day of the week? 

No favorite.

Month? 

Any month NOT in summer.

***********CURRENTOLOGY***************** 

Mood? 

Happy, I'm on the phone with my Gin-Gin.

What are you listening to?

Gin-Gin, talking to me on her drive home, she's asking what I'm filling out. 

Current worry? 

Leaving Shellye's answer: I can worry or I can pray, I can't do both. 

***************RANDOMOLOGY***************** 

First place you went this morning? 

The kitchen to get some brekky. 

{{*nudges Carrie* Like that? Got it from you. ;-) }}

Last place you went last night? 

To sleep.

What's the last movie you saw?

The Game Plan. We put it on for Rich, who swore he had never seen it.. but, he's had a hit on the head.

***************OTHER-OLOGY***************** 

How many pairs of flip flops do you own? 

None, thank you.

Last time you had a run-in with the cops?

Is it a run-in if you call them to report an accident? I did that a week or two ago.

Last person you talked to? 

Talkin' to Ginny right now. :)

Last person you hugged? 

Probably Rich. He's coming home tonight! **big smiles**

Do you always answer your phone? 

I can't answer at work.

It's four in the morning and you get a text message, who is it? 

Carrie, Sarah.

If you could change your eye color what would it be? 

I'll keep the blue, thanks.

Do you own a digital camera? 

Yes.

Have you ever had a pet fish?

I had goldfish when I was a kid.

Favorite Christmas song(s)? 

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, O Holy Night, Bethlehem Morning, lots more..

What's on your wish list for your birthday? 

To have a celebration.

Can you do push ups? 

Yes. Not the girly kind either. :P

Can you do a split?

*Laughs hysterically, then composes self* No, never have been able to.

Does the future make you more nervous or excited? 

Excited.

Do you have any saved texts? 

Yes, quite a few.

Have you ever been in a car accident? 

Yes.

Do you have an accent? 

Doesn't everyone?

What is the last movie to make you cry? 

Most movies make me cry.

Plans tonight? 

I went to bed early last night, got eleven hours of sleep, and it was not enough. My plans tonight are to get as much sleep as I can to catch up.

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom? 

No, rock bottom is pretty bad. There's always someone worse off than you.

Name 3 things you bought today? 

Gallon of gas number one, gallon of gas number two, and the gallons that came after. *smirk* 

Have you ever been given roses? 

Yes, my husband has gotten them for me very many times. 

(My first husband never gave them to me, until his friend, Danny Janosik MADE him get them for me for some occasion. It was an anniversary, I think.)

Met someone who changed your life? 

Yes, my husband is one of them.

How will you bring in the New Year? 

At home, or at my mom's.

What song represents you? 

This is Another Day, by Andrae Crouch

Name two people who might complete this? 

I have no idea.

Would you go back in time if you were given the chance? 

For what?

Have you ever dated someone longer than a year? 

Yes, I even married him.

Do you have any tattoos/piercings? 

My ears are pierced.

Does anyone love you? 

Yes, of course.

Would you be a pirate? 

No. I only play Pirate Clan on Facebook. Real Pirates are not nice.

What songs do you sing in the shower? 

Have not sung in the shower for ages.

Ever had someone sing to you? 

Yes. Many times.

When did you last cry? 

This morning, on the way to work. I miss my husband.

Do you like to cuddle? 

Yes, I do.

Have you held hands with anyone today? 

No, hubby has been away for days.

Who was the last person you took a picture of? 

I took a picture of Lisa and myself when we went to go look at her old house, which was up for sale. It's her profile picture.

Are most of the friends in your life new or old? 

As with Shellye, a mixture of both, but most are old friends.

Do you like orange juice with the pulp? 

Yes. (I didn't like the way it sounded with "pulpy" either, Shellye. That's why I changed it. Shhh, don't tell the Quizmaster!)

My cousin, Fred sent me this joke :)

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Thanksgiving Divorce

A man in Phoenix calls his son in New York the day before Thanksgiving and says,"I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough".

"Pop, what are you talking about?" the son screams. "Well, we can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the father says. "We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her."

Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. "Like heck they're getting divorced," she shouts, "I'll take care of this,"

She calls Phoenix immediately, and screams at her father, "You are NOT getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?" and hangs up.

The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife with a smile. "Okay," he says, "they're coming for Thanksgiving, and they're paying their own way."

Whatcha makin'?

I got an email today that I think might make for a fun recipe exchange blog.

Here the general idea: 

(Slightly reworded email follows)

You have been invited to be a part of a recipe exchange, and I hope you will participate. 

You are invited to write a recipe out here, and it should be something quick, easy and without rare ingredients. 

Actually, the best one is the one you know in your head and can type right now. 

Don't agonize over it, use the one you make when you are short of time.

Don't forget to yoink this and put it on your own blog. :)

Email chain things are sometimes good blog material, aren't they?

Here's mine: 

Spaghetti (or Linguine) with white clam sauce

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti or Linguine  (obviously)
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Garlic- I use 8 cloves, you may want to use less. (use the pre-chopped kind for speed)
• Red pepper flake -depends on your taste. I use a couple of tablespoons.
• Clams- I like to use fresh, but we're doing fast recipes, so for now, we'll use canned. Three small cans or one large can works for me.
• White wine- I like to use Pinot Grigio, about 3/4 cup. Chill the rest to drink with your meal.
• Juice of one Lemon
• Flat leaf parsley- 2 handfuls fresh, or a smattering of dry for the fast factor
• Bread crumbs- can take 'em or leave 'em

(Make the sauce while the pasta is cooking to ensure that it will be hot and ready when the sauce is finished.)

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook the pasta to al dente. Drain well.

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil (pour around the pan a time or two) over medium in a deep saute pan with a lid. 

Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; saute for 2 minutes. 

Add the clams, wine, and lemon juice. (only pour in the juice from the canned clams, not the actual clams yet. They're already cooked when they're packaged, and we don't like over-cooked clams)

Add the hot, drained pasta to the pan; add a little butter if you like, and season with salt and pepper. Throw the clams in, and toss for a bit to get the pasta covered with the sauce. 

Add chopped parsley and toasted bread crumbs. 

Drizzle with a round of olive oil, (if you like) before serving.

One Word- playing along :)

My friends have posted this, so I am going to play along too...

Leave ONE WORD (in the comment section) that you think best describes me. It can be only one word. No more. Then copy and paste this on YOUR page so I may leave my one word about you.

(picture is my friend, Lisa at Cedar Beach, on the North Shore of Long Island.)

Katha, according to my children..

Ok here's the deal. Ask your kids these questions and see what answers you come up with. It's a very enlightening experience.

1. What is something I always say to you?
Xx: "George Washington"
Paul James: "Green"
(These are both things I say a LOT!)

2. What makes me happy?
Xx: Going to Aunt Ginny's house. A lot of things.
Paul James: New episodes of Burn Notice.

3. What makes me sad?
Xx: Things that are sad make you sad
Paul James: No more new episodes of Burn Notice.

4. How do I make you laugh?
Xx: Um..a lot of things..the quotes of dangerous death that you do.
Paul James: I guess, by being a killahhh.


5. What do you think I was like as a child?
Xx: Crazy? Um, I mean, fun?
Paul James: I guess like how you are now, only not as mature.

6. How old am I?
Xx: You're 49..no, really!
Paul James: 49

7. How tall am I?
Xx: 5' 4" and a half
Paul James: 5' 4"

8. What is my favorite thing to do?
Xx: Hang out with Aunt Ginny?
Paul James: Be awesome.

9. What do I do when you're not around?
Xx: Party!
Paul James: How would I know?

10. If I become famous, what will it be for?
Xx: For being a killah! The longest commented blogger..the person with the most comments on their blog.
Paul James: Genocide. No, I'm kidding. I'd say as an actor... or author.

11. What am I really good at?
Xx: Um, killing?
Paul James: Being awesome.

12. What am I not really good at?
Xx: Remembering things?
Paul James: Not being awesome. :(

13. What is my job?
Xx: To kill? I can't think..that ambulance place.
Paul James: Being one of those dudes that answer phones at that medicaid...medical...things..

14. What is my favorite food?
Xx: I don't know, you like a lot of stuff.
Paul James: Maybe lasagna or baked ziti.

15. What makes you proud of me?
Xx: That you're awesome.
Paul James: Being able to analyze people really well...and your good advice.

16. If I were a cartoon character, who would I be?
Xx: Invader Zim
Paul James: Spongebob Squarepants, no, let me think.. (we went to the next question and forgot to go back)


17. What do you and I do together?
Xx: Watch movies and stuff
Paul James: Be whack jobs together

18. How are we the same?
Xx: We have the same brown hair and the same color eyes and we both have the same first name, and the same teeth and our eyebrows arch the same way..and we're both girls
Paul James: We're both whack jobs and we both have the same nose and same birthmarks.

19. How are you and I different?
Xx: We vary in height
Paul James: our interests overall.


20. How do you know that I love you?
Xx: Because you buy food and stuff for us , and you haven't gotten rid of us..you haven't kicked us out
Paul James: Because you haven't offed us yet, you have never screamed "Why me?!" ..AND.. you haven't sold us for a pitcher of beer.

21. Where is my favorite place to go?
Xx: Aunt Ginny's house
Paul James: Home

 

 Katha
http://www.marykay.com/kathamaranatha

Ohmigosh! Has It Finally Happened?

I kinda feel like Steve Martin, in The Jerk, proclaiming that "the new phone book's here".
I logged into Yahoo for my email and I was presented with a page that said "Welcome To Your New Profile!" So please pardon my hysteria while I...

*runs down the street, yelling*

The new profile is here! The new profile is here!