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Oldies At The Pool

Sometimes I can hear the music at the pool and sometimes I can’t. They had it turned up the other day, though, and everyone that I saw –from toddler to retiree — was more into this song than any I’ve heard all summer long.

Do y’all remember this one? It is the Digital Underground with “Humpty Dance”.

*Disclaimer: There are moments when the lyrics are not so nice, so click at your own risk. Funny how I never noticed those lyrics when I heard it in my youth.

Oldies At The Pool

Sometimes I can hear the music at the pool and sometimes I can’t. They had it turned up the other day, though, and everyone that I saw –from toddler to retiree — was more into this song than any I’ve heard all summer long.

Do y’all remember this one? It is the Digital Underground with “Humpty Dance”.

*Disclaimer: There are moments when the lyrics are not so nice, so click at your own risk. Funny how I never noticed those lyrics when I heard it in my youth.

Oldies At The Pool

Sometimes I can hear the music at the pool and sometimes I can’t. They had it turned up the other day, though, and everyone that I saw –from toddler to retiree — was more into this song than any I’ve heard all summer long.

Do y’all remember this one? It is the Digital Underground with “Humpty Dance”.

*Disclaimer: There are moments when the lyrics are not so nice, so click at your own risk. Funny how I never noticed those lyrics when I heard it in my youth.

Music For Your Monday
Okay, y’all, here’s a song for your Monday.

This is Bushwick Blues by Delta Spirit. If you like it you should head over to HearYa and get a free copy of the mp3.

Mondays are better with music — no doubt about it.

Music For Your Monday
Okay, y’all, here’s a song for your Monday.

This is Bushwick Blues by Delta Spirit. If you like it you should head over to HearYa and get a free copy of the mp3.

Mondays are better with music — no doubt about it.

Music For Your Monday
Okay, y’all, here’s a song for your Monday.

This is Bushwick Blues by Delta Spirit. If you like it you should head over to HearYa and get a free copy of the mp3.

Mondays are better with music — no doubt about it.

Living Proof That Being a Buster
can really take it out of you. This was taken after returning from the pool. One minute he’s talking and the next minute that stinker is down for the count.

I think that I’m definitely getting old. Just the thought of sleeping coiled up like this makes my back feel funny.

What a buster.

Living Proof That Being a Buster
can really take it out of you. This was taken after returning from the pool. One minute he’s talking and the next minute that stinker is down for the count.

I think that I’m definitely getting old. Just the thought of sleeping coiled up like this makes my back feel funny.

What a buster.

Living Proof That Being a Buster
can really take it out of you. This was taken after returning from the pool. One minute he’s talking and the next minute that stinker is down for the count.

I think that I’m definitely getting old. Just the thought of sleeping coiled up like this makes my back feel funny.

What a buster.

The Easiest Cake, Ever

This cake is so easy, y’all. It is delicious, too, and always feeds a crowd. This is the perfect dessert to take to a potluck or to have on hand when company is coming. The recipe is great for making ahead of time and will keep well and taste wonderful the day after it is made. And, the sauce is really pretty, too.

Pound Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups sugar
3 sticks butter, softened
1/2 C + 1T. milk
5 large eggs
2 t. flavoring of choice (vanilla, almond, lemon — or a mixture)

Preheat your oven to 325. Butter and flour a tube or Bundt pan. Place the ingredients in your standing mixer bowl in the order they are listed. (Note: It is really necessary that you make this in a standing mixer.) Beat at low speed 1 minute. Scrape down sides. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top of the batter. Bake at 325 for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes on a rack. Invert the cake on to the rack and remove the pan. Cool it completely.

Now, pound cake is plain but so versatile. I suggest that you make this strawberry sauce to serve on top of it.

Strawberry Coulis

12 – 16 oz. cleaned, quartered strawberries
1/4 cup water
3 T. sugar (this depends on the sweetness of the berries, of course)
1 T. fresh squeezed lemon juice

Combine the ingredients in a blender. Puree until very smooth. Pour the sauce through a sieve in order to remove the seeds. This keeps well in the refrigerator and can be made a day ahead.