I’ve been adding a few books to my wishlist…thought I’d share:

Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters’ Guide: Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, and Pictures
by Kay Gardiner, Ann Meador Shayne
I picked up this book at the library and it’s the first knitting book that I knew I MUST own. Two words: Knitting Quilts!! I’m inspired! I can’t wait to try an Attic Window Quilt with two needles and some great yarn!

Knit Fix: Problem Solving for Knitters (Hardcover)
by Lisa Kartus
An illustrated guide to help you avoid or fix your mistakes. Enough said!

Rachael Ray’s 30-Minute Get Real Meals: Eat Healthy Without Going to Extremes (Paperback)
by Rachael Ray
I like the idea of healthy food in 30 mins! I’m not a cook…I watch cooking shows though! 😉 My favorite – well, my second favorite is Rachel Ray’s “30 Minute Meals”. My favorite is Alton Brown’s Good Eats! Science + food = smart fun!


On the food theme…tonight we are having Tuna Linguine…a super-fast, yummy meal that everyone enjoys! Try it on your family!

TUNA LINGUINE
1/2 cube butter
1 clove garlic
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 tsp parsley
1/2 c parmesan (not the shaker kind – the shredded kind)
1 can tuna (we prefer albacore)
Linguine NoodlesCook noodles according to package instructions. Saute tuna and garlic in butter. Add cayenne and parsley. Mix with noodles and sprinkle with parmesan.
Enjoy!


In real life…we are having some problems with J1 – we are calling a counselor to see if they can help us. He’s had some issues from his very early days (he joined our family at 17 mos old) and losing his little brother a few years ago have not helped. I think oncoming puberty is slightly scary to him too. I’m worried for him and the choices he is making. I would definitely appreciate prayer for patience, understanding and wisdom!

Last night I told my new-found friend (she’s not truly a new friend as we were buddies at some point in high school and lost touch – for the life of me I can’t remember why – hope it wasn’t a fight – probably just a drifting away)….Anyway, on the way home from knitting I found myself telling her about the circumstances surrounding Josh’s death.  And, I didn’t cry!

That’s quite a milestone for me!

Appetizer

What are some lyrics you have misheard (such as, instead of “Gettin’ Jiggy With It” you heard “Kick a chicken with it”)?

I heard “If you like Green Enchiladas” instead of “If you like Pina Coladas”  What can I say – I was 12 and never heard of a Pina Colada

Soup
What is the worst movie you have ever seen?

I hated “Napeoleon’s Dynamite”  I refused to watch it after about 2 mins.

Salad
Using the letters from your favorite number, write a sentence. Example: Tomorrow has really easy experiences.

Fake Or Unreal Relatives (ok – not a real sentence!  But I did it!! LOL)

Main Course
What was the most interesting news story you have heard this week?

Bartender gets $10,000 tip on $26 tab

Dessert
Which word(s) would you choose to describe your wardrobe?
With apologies to Stacy & Clinton of “What Not To Wear” — Comfortable! 😉