Memory Monday - Southern Caribbean

I've been following the news of the ship that ran aground off the coast of Italy last week.  I'm so grateful I wasn't on that ship!  I like ships in the upright position!  This is me, last month, in front of our ship, The Grand Princess.  We were in Curacao, in the Southern Caribbean.  I love cruising!  I definitely won't be seeing the new Titanic remake in 3-D!

Snapshot Sunday - A Resolution

Today marks day 15 of no soda for me.  This is me, last month, saying goodbye to an old friend.  So far, so good..... sniffle, sniffle.

Saturday Adventure - Newseum

Today, Kurt and I spent the day at the Newseum in Washington DC.  We've been

wanting to go here for awhile, so when we came across a great deal on Groupon, we jumped at the chance.  What a fun place to visit!  I will forever watch the news and read the newspaper differently now.  

Some of the things we saw today included amazing Pulizter Prize winning photographs, a portion of the Berlin Wall, sports photography of Neil Leifer, headlines from famous FBI cases and a heart-wrenching display at the 9/11 Gallery.  We also enjoyed the view of Pennsylvania Avenue from the Hank Greenspun Terrace.  Fun day!

Foodie Friday - Raspberry Butter

 

 I made this yummy raspberry butter for our Relief Society Activity this week.  

This recipe (if you can call it a recipe) comes from my daughter Angie.

It's delicious on hot rolls, homemade bread, toast, waffles, pancakes, cornbread, etc. etc.....

The biggest problem is the temptation to SLATHER all of the above items with this

deliciousness.  WARNING: It makes a boatload, but it freezes well in smaller containers.

Raspberry Butter

6 cubes (1-1/2 lbs.) butter (YES, you read that correctly)

1 can Comstock Raspberry Pie Filling

Bring butter to room temperature, whip until fluffy.  Add pie filling.  Whip until completely

incorporated.  That's it!

Now....join Weight Watchers!  ;-)

Thoughtful Thursday - Back in the Saddle

I'm finally running again.  I gave myself a couple of months to recover from running my first marathon.  My left knee is still a little tender, and I'm losing the big toenail on my left foot, but I HAD to get back on the treadmill.  I'm a much happier, more energetic person when I run.  There's definitely something to be said for elevated serotonin and endorphin levels.  Life is good!

Wordless Wednesday - Four Generations

GratiTuesday - It's About Time!

 The calendar says January, but the Spring-like weather screams April!  A few weeks ago the cherry blossoms started to bloom on the trees outside our apartment!  Crazy weather!  I was beginning to think that winter wasn't going to happen this year.  Well, yesterday we finally had some snow!  I went grocery shopping in a t-shirt and flip-flops.  Temperatures were in the 50's.  When I came out of the store, about 45 minutes later, the temperature had dropped to below freezing and it was snowing!  It snowed all afternoon.  I don't know how to dress anymore.  I guess I'll just continue to layer.  It's supposed to feel Springy again tomorrow.