Wednesday, February 22, 2012

WHAT DOES YOUR HOME MEAN TO YOU?



I just took the quiz "What does your home mean to you?" These are my results:

You like your home to be a sanctuary. You keep it as close to an oasis as possible.
Highly sensitive, you are not a fan of too much chaos, noise, or clutter.

You can be a wallflower at times. You find it peaceful to sit back and observe.
Your home is the most calming place that you know of. You have made sure of it.


I fantasize about my dream house constantly - who needs sex fantasies when you have design fantasies? LOL It is serene - lots of nature around it, lg glass windows, nature themed design inside and lots of books, dvds, cds, everything that spells comfort with a capital C.....

Sunday, February 19, 2012

IN HONOR OF MY BIRTHDAY


Characteristics: Pisces Cusp

01. Aquarius/Pisces are selfless and spiritual, often strongly intuitive and receptive to the collective unconscious.

02. Those born on the Aquarius/Pisces cusp reflect the dual nature of life, reality and non reality, consciousness and the unconscious. They represent consciousness through the flowing of ideas. They work hard to bring their ideas to fruition, stubbornly refusing to give up their causes.

03. They are peace loving and friendly, and are the chameleons of the Zodiac, receptive to the needs of others but sometimes getting lost themselves.

04. Aquarius/Pisces tend to be strongly spiritual (not necessarily religious) and artistic. They are idealistic, but sometimes their dreams are vague and impractical.

05. When reality intrudes, they can become pessimistic or lethargic, but they are very adaptive and broad-minded, so they can rework their ideals when necessary.

06. Aquarius/Pisces are tolerant and open-minded, but tend to stick to their beliefs. They are compassionate, sensitive, imaginative and sympathetic to the feelings of others. They tend to be romantic and sentimental, but they may give in to escapism.

07. They are devoted to their goals, but they can be disorganized or procrastinate when faced with difficulties.

08. Their intellect makes them logical and self-confident, but it may also makes them aloof from people around them.

09. They are original, offbeat and even eccentric, but they are also rather bored by detail. Reformist and experimental, Aquarius/Pisces may seem cold toward people who don’t share their intellectual orientation to life.

10. Those born on the Aquarius/Pisces cusp may become timid if their emotions are abused too often.

11. Aquarius/Pisces are often multitalented, both in scientific and creative endeavors.

12. They are unique and rebellious people who are driven to change the world. However, they can be shy, quiet and sometimes elusive, refusing to show their true selves.

13. They are modest and thoughtful, sometimes displaying remarkable musical talent. Their freedom is important to them, and they are often driven to help others become free, as well.

14. They may work to alleviate their emotional stress through contact with others and exercise.

15. The great strength of the Aquarius/Pisces is in their visionary nature and their compassion. They are the people who take the world to the next level; they make others see things in a new light. Their ability to break the rules and help others reach their fullest potential makes them one of the most understanding characters of the zodiac.

Fixed Air & Mutable Water this is perhaps the strangest combination. Both of these signs are unconventional as far as society is concerned. They seem to know things other people don’t know. Aquarius desire to know with Pisces intuition could be very helpful. However, they aren’t on the same wave length. It takes some objective observation to make this unusual combination fit. Society is no help when it comes to putting it together. Pisces belongs to the mystics while Aquarius belongs to the scientist. Of course, no one fits this pattern exactly.
Both must find a part of society in which they feel most comfortable. Those dealing with this cusp of qualities in one chart must find a unique way to blend these two abilities on their own. Most of you will be rather silent about what you are able to recognize since you realize very early that no one else recognizes things as they appear to be to you. If you worry too much about other people, you may put so much pressure on yourself to fit in that you distort the best of what you have. If you are able to deal with the difference you recognize between you and the society in which you find yourself, it is possible for you to develop some real genius qualities. It will be up to you to recognize these differences and not try too hard to get the recognition you would like to have to help you develop your ideas. If you have enough control without looking weird, you will be able to learn something from everyone, even if they understand very little, if anything, about the way you see your world. Psychic phenomena is natural to you. If society laughs at this too early in your life, you will shut it off and deny you ever saw anything. You will learn very soon that others don’t see what you see. You will have to decide whether you can find a safe way to be yourself or if it would be safer to try to be more like everyone else. Singers, actors, authors, and that in-between group which cannot be classified are able to do a good job with this cusp.

EPIC FAIL


sigh....my son is certifiably insane,,,,and there is nothing i can do or no way to fix it....but I still love him....

his latest post....
"People always assume I'm not black... I was mistaken for Mexican again. I wish I didn't have to deal with that. And I wish my mother hadn't been white, but I guess that's something else I can just be disappointed in my father for."

Wow, Versailles....I have an idea - why not stop all the self hate and embrace your family and who you are.....just a thought....

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

THE APPLE CAKE LEGENDS ARE MADE OF....


YEARS AGO I WAS ON WIC FOOD SUPPLEMENT COUPONS AND THEY GAVE OUT A NEWSLETTER EVERY MONTH THAT INCLUDED RECIPES. I TRIED THIS UPSIDE DOWN APPLE CAKE AND IT WAS THE BEST THING EVER! OF COURSE AS BEST THINGS EVER GO, I PROMPTLY LOST THE RECIPE AND HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR IT FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS NOW. THIS IS THE CLOSEST I HAVE COME TO WHAT I REMEMBER OF THE RECIPE SO TRYING THIS ONE NEXT TO SEE IF IT IS THE STUFF DREAMS ARE MADE OF....

3 large golden delicious apples
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 scant teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons melted butter
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Cake
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, stirred before measuring
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup milk
Preparation:

Heat oven to 325°. Butter a 9-inch square cake pan or spray with baking spray. Core the apples and cut into wedges; peel and slice thinly. Combine apple slices with the brown sugar, 1 scant teaspoon of cinnamon, and 4 tablespoons of melted butter. Arrange the apple mixture in the prepared baking pan.
Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. In a large mixing bowl with electric mixer, beat butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture to the first mixture, alternating with the milk, beating just until blended. Spoon the batter evenly over the apple slices; gently spreading to cover. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Invert the hot cake onto a platter or cake plate and let stand for about 5 minutes. Remove the pan and scrape up any fruit slices clinging to the pan and arrange them over the cake

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

PISCES HOLIDAY DECORATING


Your dreamy, romantic nature would love the dazzling effect of decorating your home in white this season. Start by lightly spraying your tree with snow, then add clear lights, white and silver ornaments, snowflakes and glass icicles. Use sprays of red berries as a counterpoint. Place white candles throughout the house, and position a pale, satiny cloth on your dining table. Red and pink poinsettias will add a stunning contrast

BORN ON THE AQUARIUS PISCES CUSP


Born on the Aquarius-Pisces Cusp
The Cusp of Sensitivity: A dreamy, compassionate place

Wondering what happens when your birth chart combines the energy of quirky Aquarius with dreamy Pisces? If you were born on the cusp of these two horoscopes signs, between about February 16 to 26, you were born on The Cusp of Sensitivity -- a compassionate and imaginative place.

Spiritual, artistic, peace-loving and friendly, Aquarius-Pisces cuspers are highly original people. This is the cusp most likely to be labeled “offbeat” or “eccentric,” and its citizens are stimulated by visionary ideas and new experiences. They are highly intellectual, however not so good with practical details and follow-through.

These cuspers may be social or shy, or they may be a peculiar mix of both. This is because pending time with others is a great stress relief, but at the same time they are so sensitive they often choose to hide out alone and escape into their imaginations instead.

Aquarius-Pisces is also arguably the most intuitive cusp placement, lending a naturally psychic and compassionate view of the world. Delving into spiritual matters and philosophical ideals is much more important to these folks than simply managing the details of day-to-day life. For this reason they may lose things, forget appointments, show up late or stand you up. But don’t be mad -- it’s only because they were too preoccupied thinking about how make the world a better place on a much deeper level.