Friday, May 29, 2009

What I'm Reading...

I started this book the week it came out and then life happened, work happened and I got sidetracked. But I'm back on it now and am looking forward to finishing it. Here's the cover art and the blurb from VLT's website. And don't forget, you can hang out with Vicki and friends each weekday at Soapbox Queens.



Gwen Dubois lives in Indiana, but her heart is in France with Marc Chevalier. Now he's come to Big Knob to show Gwen the real meaning of amour and coax her back to Paris. But stiff competition is coming from another part of the world, if not exactly this world. Prince Leo of the Atwood fairy kingdom has his own plans for Gwen.

As Marc and Leo battle for Gwen's affections, Big Knob's resident matchmaking witch and wizard move in to help true love triumph in the best way they know how: with a little magic. But when the rivalry puts Gwen in danger, the men in her life are asked to prove their love in ways no one could have imagined.


Thanks for all the kind wishes yesterday. Everything went well at Duke yesterday - other than the 4 hour wait for his appointment. The seizure specialist (who we had no wait for) cleared him to drive short distances - like to work and back. The oncologist said everything was stable - no shrinkage, which we've gotten used to hearing, but no growth either. They made the decision to continue the chemo for another 2 months and then re-evaluate things. If everything is still stable at that point, he'll probably stop the treatments and go back to "watch" mode.

However, I did ask her about an alternative treatment I've heard about - using pulsed electromagnetic therapy - and she was very encouraging. She said she's had several patients use it and it's worked. She knows they're having great success with it with other kinds of cancers, and that it certainly wouldn't hurt to try it. So...I'll be upping my research on that.

Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!!
Peace and Love,
Alannah

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Update on yesterday's blog

Hey guys,

I don't have a blog topic for today and I didn't get a chance to answer yesterday so.... LOL

I got that video in an e-mail. I did a youtube search for Fairy Tale Ending and pulled it up so I could get the codes for the blog. I have no idea where it came from originally, but I hadn't even thought about it being in a movie. I'll have to research it and see what I can find.

We're off to Duke today for another checkup. I'll give you guys the update when we get back.

Have a great day!!!
Peace and love,
Alannah

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Hump Day Humor...

You've probably seen this before but I think it's too funny. Hope you enjoy it!!!



Have a wonderful hump day!!!
Peace and love,
Alannah

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Food For Thought...

A writer and nothing else: a man alone in a room with the English language, trying to get human feelings right.

~John K. Hutchens, New York Herald Tribune, 10 September 1961


This one is kind of along the lines of last week's quote but I really liked it so thought I'd share.

Hope everyone had a fantastic Memorial Day weekend and that the rest of the week is great, as well.

Peace and love,
Alannah

Friday, May 22, 2009

What I'm Reading...

Hey everyone! Well...I got nothin'! LOL

I'm taking two online workshops and have been busy running hubby back and forth to work and kidlet to baseball practice and games and I just haven't had a chance to settle in with a good book.

What about you guys? What are you reading right now?

I hope everyone has a fantastic and safe Memorial Day Weekend!!

Peace and love,
Alannah

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Green Vegetable Marinade

Normally, I try to post recipes that are simple because I usually only fix recipes that are simple. I won't say this is easy, but my family absolutely loves it. I double the recipe and it still only lasts a few days. And honestly, sometimes it's therapeutic to chop the veggies. Kind of a mindless, monotonous thing that's soothing.

8 oz. petite peas, drained
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 chopped green peppers
1 small jar diced pimentos
8 oz peg corn, drained
1 cup chopped celery (my son doesn't like this so we leave it out and it's still good)
1 tsp. salt

1/2 cup sugar (I use Splenda)
1/4 - 1/2 cup oil (I use 1/4 cup olive oil)
3/4 cup vinegar

Dissolve sugar in hot oil and vinegar. Pour over vegetables. Toss lightly and chill. The longer vegetables marinade, the better. Serves 10-12 (HA! not in my house)

If anyone tries it let me know what you think.

Have a great Thursday!!
Peace and love,
Alannah

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Hump Day Humor...

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