NO TWD

Sorry... Too much going on and I am not a fan of bread pudding. I've been slacking a bit lately but in my defense, it is finally SPRING in MN and who wants to be inside?

And I have been on a bit of a detox the last few weeks... 4 more days to go.
I basically have cut out sugar, wheat, red meat, pork and dairy. This is TEMPORARY. Hello I do love pizza and ice cream and HAMBURGERS! But I've been feeling a little sluggish lately so my
Naturopathic Dr. mother and her healthy guru friend prescribed me a little detox 101.
Although I have cheated, just here and there. But overall I've done not too bad.
Ive also started exercising and drinking lots more water. I even lost 6lbs to boot. Can't complain there!
I feel great! Although i would kill for some chocolate and bread. Hmmmmm Maybe I should've made the Bread pudding after all?

ME

If a blog is typed in the forest, will anyone read it?

I hardly ever do random thought blogs anymore. I used to write about anything and everything that was going on in my life. Now, I just blog about home improvements and food.
Which is fine because I do love crafts and baking and merriment.
I never did do that Facebook 25 random things about me... so maybe I will do that now?
A little bit about me, cause you wanted to know. right?


I have dark hair and hazel eyes and almost webbed toes. almost!

I am a Libertarian.

And a Librarian.

I am a pacifist, which can mean a lot of different things to different people. But let's just say I wont punch you.

I have strong beliefs\faith in God, but I'm always on a quest for what that means to me.

I am very shy, but am learning to get over it.

I will always be a hermit though.

When I am home alone I sing and dance around. A lot.

I wrote a book once, gave it to a boy, and now I want it back!

I love my friends and family so much, but I never feel like I show it or tell them enough.

I love candy!

When I was in Paris I thought I was the happiest I had ever been. I still think about moving there.

I still plan on writing another book... but this time i want it published.

I think about how I'm going to die a lot, but i don't really fear death.

I still like my old cat more than my new cat. But he's growing on me.

The smallest things bring me to tears and sometimes the things I "should" be crying at. I don't.

I love poetry more than I love novels.

I still hold on to the hope that anything is possible. Like string theories and time travel.. just to name a few things.

I would rather watch a movie on tv with commercials than rent one with no commercials. I am too antsy to sit through a whole movie at home.

But I love going to the movies.

I still cry my eyes out whenever I watch It's a Wonderful Life. The first time I don't I'm never going to watch it again.

If i could have anything I would have a personal chef. As much as I love cooking, I HATE cooking for myself. Hate it!!!!!

My most favorite feeling in the world is the lovely feeling of spending a long day swimming and sunning, then laying down on cool sheets and drifting off to sleep in a sun\water logged induced haze. Nothing compares!

Blueberry Lemon Torte Cake

This year for Easter I was asked to bring a dessert. Naturally, I decided to go with something that was simple, fresh and springy. Enter Blueberry Lemon Torte Cake. I found this recipe in the Pampered Chef recipe book. It basically consists of pound cake, cream cheese, cool whip, lemons\lemon gelatin and blueberries. I even bought the pound cake instead of making one.

My cousin Kelly hosted a perfect Easter meal and it was great to be with my family.

After the festivities K & K and I re-started where we left off on our Godfather marathon. Neither Kelly or I had seen the Godfather... and surprisingly, I liked it.

Happy Monday!

Yours Truly,

The Don.

Easter Greetings

Happy Easter Friends!

B & A

I found this AWFUL looking chair at the Goodwill for $5.

I thought, Hey, I could do something with that chair.

So I spray painted it white and then i put the zebra print on the seat.

I'm not sure if I like the zebra print. Maybe i should go for a bright fuchsia pattern?

Either way, I think this chair looks 557% better.

Before:

After:

TWD~Banana Creme Pie

I must admit that i actually didn't make this last night. But I have made it several times before.

And it is always a hit!!! It has a very distinctive taste, unlike other banana creme pies. I think it's the cinnamon and nutmeg that give it a special ooomph!

I blogged about this pie a few summers ago. Actually it was the day the I-35W Bridge collapsed here in Minneapolis. The pie is still delicious, but this pie also reminds me of a sad day. So if you want to read about that, you can read it here.

Truthfully, I couldn't make pie last night because it was the MN Twin's Home Opener! Woot Woot! Tonight I am going to the game and I PUMPED! Go Twins!

I am also PUMPED because I just found out I won a give-away!!! One of my favorite blogger gals, Heidi Ashworth hooked me up with a book she wrote! I've been wanting to read this for awhile and now I won it!!! Thanks Heidi! The book is called Miss Delacourt Speaks Her Mind and you can find it at Amazon. Go check it out!

The Time Has Come....

Go Twins!