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I Just Keep Loving

the Tallest Man on Earth.

Here he is singing “The Dreamer” from his latest, fantastic album, Sometimes the Blues Is Just a Passing Bird.

Happy Monday!

I Just Keep Loving

the Tallest Man on Earth.

Here he is singing “The Dreamer” from his latest, fantastic album, Sometimes the Blues Is Just a Passing Bird.

Happy Monday!

Endless

is how weekend days seem to me. What about you?

I did a little internet surfing yesterday and found some eye candy to share.

First up is the Smallest, Coolest contest that is taking place on Apartment Therapy right now. They are showing some seriously small and very cool spaces. I love this kind of stuff because the people have shown great creativity and, many times, frugality too.

Secondly, there is a blog that I follow, called Desire to Inspire. Last week, they had two really interesting posts. One was about the remodel of a gorgeous apartment that they called “White Delight”. The other one was about the most amazing Swiss getaway house that they call, “Achingly Beautiful”, which pretty much nails it.

Third, there is another blog that I follow, sfgirlbybay. I like many of her posts but this one about Waverly caught my eye. They have a new modern line, now, and I must say that it looks nothing like the Waverly I remember. sfgirlbybay is giving away 10 five yard stacks of the fabric — it would be perfect for some summer project — so scoot on over there and give it a look.

I hope that y’all had a good Sunday.

Endless

is how weekend days seem to me. What about you?

I did a little internet surfing yesterday and found some eye candy to share.

First up is the Smallest, Coolest contest that is taking place on Apartment Therapy right now. They are showing some seriously small and very cool spaces. I love this kind of stuff because the people have shown great creativity and, many times, frugality too.

Secondly, there is a blog that I follow, called Desire to Inspire. Last week, they had two really interesting posts. One was about the remodel of a gorgeous apartment that they called “White Delight”. The other one was about the most amazing Swiss getaway house that they call, “Achingly Beautiful”, which pretty much nails it.

Third, there is another blog that I follow, sfgirlbybay. I like many of her posts but this one about Waverly caught my eye. They have a new modern line, now, and I must say that it looks nothing like the Waverly I remember. sfgirlbybay is giving away 10 five yard stacks of the fabric — it would be perfect for some summer project — so scoot on over there and give it a look.

I hope that y’all had a good Sunday.

Endless

is how weekend days seem to me. What about you?

I did a little internet surfing yesterday and found some eye candy to share.

First up is the Smallest, Coolest contest that is taking place on Apartment Therapy right now. They are showing some seriously small and very cool spaces. I love this kind of stuff because the people have shown great creativity and, many times, frugality too.

Secondly, there is a blog that I follow, called Desire to Inspire. Last week, they had two really interesting posts. One was about the remodel of a gorgeous apartment that they called “White Delight”. The other one was about the most amazing Swiss getaway house that they call, “Achingly Beautiful”, which pretty much nails it.

Third, there is another blog that I follow, sfgirlbybay. I like many of her posts but this one about Waverly caught my eye. They have a new modern line, now, and I must say that it looks nothing like the Waverly I remember. sfgirlbybay is giving away 10 five yard stacks of the fabric — it would be perfect for some summer project — so scoot on over there and give it a look.

I hope that y’all had a good Sunday.

Red Beans and Rice

is what we’re having for dinner. I predict 50/50 approval rating amongst my males — Conan the dog and Gary the bird not included, of course. Do you know what that means? More for the folks who like it.

This is an easy and fast recipe that your family might enjoy. I came up with it years ago.

And, now, I’ve got to go back to the store for oregano.

3 cans red beans
1 large yellow onion chopped (about 1 cup)
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped (I chop the whole thing and freeze half for later.)
2 cloved garlic, minced
1 t. salt (might need less, depending on the sausage you use)
1 1/2 t. thyme
1 1/2 t. oregano
3/4 t. garlic powder
1/8 t. cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1/2 to 2/3 lbs. smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Cooked brown rice

In a large Dutch oven, saute onion, bell pepper, and celery in 1-2 T. canola or vegetable oil. Cook for 5 minutes or so, stirring occasionally until onions soften. Then, add the sausage. Cook for 4-5 minutes longer or until sausage is starting to brown a little. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to a minute. Then add the salt and seasonings and stir it all for 30 seconds. Add the beans just enough water to cover. Stir. Allow it to simmer for 30 minutes or until it reaches desired consistency. (I cook mine longer because I like a thicker texture.) Don’t forget to stir it occasionally.

Happy sunny Saturday, y’all!

Red Beans and Rice

is what we’re having for dinner. I predict 50/50 approval rating amongst my males — Conan the dog and Gary the bird not included, of course. Do you know what that means? More for the folks who like it.

This is an easy and fast recipe that your family might enjoy. I came up with it years ago.

And, now, I’ve got to go back to the store for oregano.

3 cans red beans
1 large yellow onion chopped (about 1 cup)
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped (I chop the whole thing and freeze half for later.)
2 cloved garlic, minced
1 t. salt (might need less, depending on the sausage you use)
1 1/2 t. thyme
1 1/2 t. oregano
3/4 t. garlic powder
1/8 t. cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1/2 to 2/3 lbs. smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Cooked brown rice

In a large Dutch oven, saute onion, bell pepper, and celery in 1-2 T. canola or vegetable oil. Cook for 5 minutes or so, stirring occasionally until onions soften. Then, add the sausage. Cook for 4-5 minutes longer or until sausage is starting to brown a little. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to a minute. Then add the salt and seasonings and stir it all for 30 seconds. Add the beans just enough water to cover. Stir. Allow it to simmer for 30 minutes or until it reaches desired consistency. (I cook mine longer because I like a thicker texture.) Don’t forget to stir it occasionally.

Happy sunny Saturday, y’all!

Red Beans and Rice

is what we’re having for dinner. I predict 50/50 approval rating amongst my males — Conan the dog and Gary the bird not included, of course. Do you know what that means? More for the folks who like it.

This is an easy and fast recipe that your family might enjoy. I came up with it years ago.

And, now, I’ve got to go back to the store for oregano.

3 cans red beans
1 large yellow onion chopped (about 1 cup)
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 large green bell pepper, chopped (I chop the whole thing and freeze half for later.)
2 cloved garlic, minced
1 t. salt (might need less, depending on the sausage you use)
1 1/2 t. thyme
1 1/2 t. oregano
3/4 t. garlic powder
1/8 t. cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves
1/2 to 2/3 lbs. smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
Cooked brown rice

In a large Dutch oven, saute onion, bell pepper, and celery in 1-2 T. canola or vegetable oil. Cook for 5 minutes or so, stirring occasionally until onions soften. Then, add the sausage. Cook for 4-5 minutes longer or until sausage is starting to brown a little. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to a minute. Then add the salt and seasonings and stir it all for 30 seconds. Add the beans just enough water to cover. Stir. Allow it to simmer for 30 minutes or until it reaches desired consistency. (I cook mine longer because I like a thicker texture.) Don’t forget to stir it occasionally.

Happy sunny Saturday, y’all!

Charles Bradley
is an interesting guy.

He recently released his debut album.

He’s 62.

He’s part of the soul-revival movement coming out of Brooklyn.

Yay for all of that, I say.

There is a review of his album, here on HearYa. Maybe this is another that I’ll be asking the library to purchase…..maybe.

Jon calls the jumpsuit that Charles wears in this video “epic”. True. Epic.

Charles Bradley
is an interesting guy.

He recently released his debut album.

He’s 62.

He’s part of the soul-revival movement coming out of Brooklyn.

Yay for all of that, I say.

There is a review of his album, here on HearYa. Maybe this is another that I’ll be asking the library to purchase…..maybe.

Jon calls the jumpsuit that Charles wears in this video “epic”. True. Epic.