King of the Hill

King of the Hill
I think I like this shot for what is hidden in it. The orange and white cat is Moxie. He’s two years old and has acted like a foster parent to Stormie, the grey cat, since we rescued Stormie as a kitten last year. Although younger, Stormie is almost double Moxie’s weight, and they are starting to vie to see who is top cat.

In this picture, Stormie has obtained the prized position on top of the kitty home. However, Moxie is unwilling to relinquish his title, so he is literally lying in a hole to keep his place.

Despite all that political intrigue, they look so serene.

Spring Flowers

I found some lovely blossoms in my garden today. I bought these bulbs some time ago. When I didn’t get them planted in a timely manner, my Mom quietly planted them for me. I sort of forgot about them till I came on these lovely surprises. Thanks, Mom!

pink tulipanemone

Our redbud is also in bloom.

redbud in bloom

NaPoWriMo Day 7

I fell sound asleep last night before I could make a post, but I’m still enjoying this exercise and want to continue. It’s not reaching the destination perfectly, but enjoying the journey, right?

A boy curled into
   the nook of each arm, I hold
tight to the moment.

Recipe: Beans & Pasta

Beans & Pasta

Ingredients

2 lbs of 17-bean mix  (Mine came from Trader’s Joe’s.)
2 32-oz organic chicken broths
1 large tsp of minced garlic
2 lbs organic, whole grain pasta
2 or 3 handfuls of diced, organic carrots
1/3 of a lb of fresh, organic spinach
10 large, diced mushrooms
1 large, diced red onion
1 jar of organic spaghetti sauce
1 package of lean turkey burger

Soak beans overnight with 2 tbs of baking soda. Drain and rinse. Cook per instructions using the chicken broth in place of water. Add in carrots and garlic. Cook until tender.

Cook pasta according to instructions. Rinse and drain. Add to bean mix. Toss in spinach.

Saute mushrooms and onion. When a nice brown, add to bean mix.

Brown  turkey burger and add to bean mix.

Add entire jar of spaghetti sauce and stir ingredients together.

Heat and serve. Possibly add shredded cheese as a topping.

OT: Comments

I am coming to realize that there are issues with the comment feature on this blog. Readers are supposed to be able to post comments, after I approve them.

I’m working to remedy this situation. I will post when I’ve remedied the issue.

I look forward to reading your comments in the future!