Kitty Christmas

This makes me think of my kitty Tigger Jo - even from the first year he was good about the tree -but- I can't say the same things about some of the other cats we had - I could tell you STORIES about them!?!



Today I am thankful that when I had a cat that this never (for some reason) caused a problem!?!

Boozy Bourbon Chocolate Cupcakes

Having an holiday get together -&- want to serve an over the top, out of this world desert to your guest...well, look no further - I've got just the desert you've been looking for right here:

Boozy Bourbon Chocolate Cupcakes


Cupcakes
1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® devil's food cake mix
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Filling
3/4 cup whipping cream
6 oz semisweet baking chocolate, finely chopped
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons coffee liqueur

Frosting
1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme (1 3/4 cups)
1 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored vodka
3 cups powdered sugar

Garnish
1/4 cup coffee liqueur

1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously spray 24 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
Make cake batter as directed on box, using cake mix, water, oil, bourbon, eggs and vanilla.
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
2. Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack.
Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, for filling, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave whipping cream uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds or until boiling. Stir in remaining filling ingredients until chocolate is melted.
Cover; refrigerate about 60 minutes or until spreading consistency.

For frosting, in large bowl, beat marshmallow creme, 1 cup butter and the vodka with electric mixer on medium speed until blended.
Beat in powdered sugar until fluffy.

To assemble, cut tops off each cupcake horizontally.
Spread about 1 tablespoon filling onto bottom of each cupcake; add cupcake top.
Pipe frosting on cupcake tops.
Just before serving, drizzle each cupcake with 1/2 teaspoon coffee liqueur.




Today I am thankful that I am on the road -&- don't have to fret about throwing an spectacular holiday shindigs!?!

9 Types of Drunks...

*Shared*

9 types of drunk people

(And which one you may be)

Drunk people are like children; they’re highly emotional, easily excitable, have poor balance and have no clue what’s going on around them. But underneath all t

hat sloppiness, there are different sets of drunk personalities that mirror the sober repressions of the individual (yeah, that’s deep!). So, what kind of drunk are you?

9 The Drunk Mess
Who They Are: Who they are isn’t as important as what they do. And that would be: crying, laughing, vomiting, passing out in a bath tu

b, threatening you, threatening inanimate objects, making out with inanimate objects, trying to bring roadkill to an animal shelter, evacuating their bladder everywhere but the toilet and then giving you a paltry “sorry about bein’ wasted” the next day that doesn’t…quite…cut it.

Can Be Overheard Saying: “Yay! I’m gonna be sick!”

8 The Loving Drunk

Who They Are: The friend or new acquaintance that never lets you know how they feel about you…until alcohol makes its evening deb

ut in their bloodstream.

Can Be Overheard Saying: “I love you, man.” -and- “No, you don’t understand; I LOVE YOU MAN.” -or- “You’re the best, I love you… what’s your name again?”

7 The Raging Drunk
Who They Are: People who are still chi

ldren inside that laugh too much, eat too much, fuck around too much and smoke too much when they drink.

Can Be Overheard Saying: “Fuck you, lamp post! Fuck YOU fire hydrant!”

6 The Horny Drunk

Who They Are: The person that decides that they want to do anything with anyone anywhere anyhow, right now.

Can Be Overheard Saying: “Let’s insert things into other things!”

5 The Lonely Drunk
Who They Are: Usually someo

ne who shows up to the party alone and tries to make friends by awkwardly bringing weird, personal conversational fodder into already thriving conversations about not weird, personal stuff.

Can Be Overheard Saying: “Sometimes my cats and I put on puppet shows for my other cats.”

4 The Angry Drunk
Who They Are: Someone that

is most likely a sarcastic jackass in real life who turns into what their sarcasm is covering up in the first place.

Can Be Overheard Saying: “Come at me, bro.”

3 The Sober Drunk
Who They Are: No matter

how drunk this person gets you can barely tell, apart from a little extra rosiness in their cheeks.

Can Be Overheard Saying: “Good evening officer. I must apologize for my friends, they’re just in a good mood and that is why their revelry has caused them to remove that manhole cover.”

2 The Drunk That Thinks They’re in a Confessional
Who They Are: Your drunk friend that

admits a whole bunch of shit to you that you wish you didn’t know.

Can Be Overheard Saying: “I hate that bitch but I want to marry her so bad.” Then he keys his marriage proposal into the side of her car.

1 The Drunk Who Promises Awesome Things
Who They Are: Some r

andom ass dude who is so super friendly that he offers ridiculous things that he probably won’t remember offering 5 minutes after.

Today I am thankful that even though I used to be number of those drunks in various orders at different times on a regular basis - that that isn't that case very often at all now!?!

Nails In A Fence...

NAILS IN A FENCE

There once was a little boy who had a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and told him that every time he lost his temper, he must hammer a nail into the back of the fence..The first day the boy had driven 37 nails into the fence. Over the next few weeks, as he learned to control his anger, the number of nails hammered daily gradually dwindled down. He discovered it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence. Finally the day came when the boy didn't lose his temper at all

He told his father about it and the father suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all the nails were gone.

The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. He said, ' You have done well, my son, but look at the holes in the fence.. The fence will never be the same. When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. But It won't matter how many times you say I 'm sorry, the wound will still be there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one..

Remember that friends are very rare jewels indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed; They lend an ear, they share words of praise and they always want to open their hearts to us.




Today I am thankful that at most time I have been able to control my temper!?!

Baked Apples with Cinnamon Roll Yogurt

Ingredients:
4 medium apples
1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Light Thick & Creamy cinnamon roll yogurt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 large marshmallows, cut in half

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 400°F. Cut each apple in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds and cores.
2. Spoon about 1 tablespoon yogurt into each of the apple centers.
Sprinkle with nutmeg. Place filled apples in ungreased 13x9-inch
(3-quart) baking dish.
Pour water into baking dish until half full.
3. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until apples are tender.
Set oven control to broil.
Top each apple with marshmallow half.
Broil apples with tops of marshmallows 4 to 6 inches from heat about 30 seconds or until marshmallows are golden brown.
Serve warm. Today I am thankful that I don't feel "as" guilty when I eat things with yogurt in them!?!

Keep CHRIST in Christmas...

~Why is so hard to type out the entire word CHRISTmas - if it wasn't for "CHRIST" you wouldn't be here nor would you have anything to celebrate!?!

If you don't have enough respect for Christ or are in such a hurry to gloss over His name then I really wonder where your priorities are!?!

I actually posted this as a Facebook status a few days back -&- had people tell me that the "X" when used in conjunction with Christmas was supposed to demote royalty meaning king or something...I asked for proof of it -but- of course have yet to see it!?! And, even if that is the case - while that is all fine -&- dandy it still seems very careless -&- thoughtless to me when
I see it thrown out there...!?!~

LET US LIGHT UP THE CHRISTMAS TREE AS WE GATHER ALL AROUND TO REMEMBER WHAT THIS DAY REALLY MEANS IT WAS NAMED FOR HIS BIRTHDAY GOD'S GIFT TO A WORLD IN NEED A BRIGHT LIGHT THAT WOULD SHOW US THE WAY THREE WISE MEN CAME TO SEE HIM AS DID SHEPHERDS FROM THEIR FIELDS CHRIST WAS BORN ON CHRISTMAS DAY THROUGH OUT 2000 PLUS YEARS BELIEVERS SHARE THIS TIME TO ADORE HIM AND REMEMBER HIS NAME DON'T TAKE CHRIST OUT OF CHRISTMAS SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND NOT HAPPY HOLIDAYS KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS TREE WITHOUT CHRISTMAS WHAT WOULD IT BE WHY NOTHING BUT JUST ANOTHER TREE LET US CELEBRATE THIS HOLY DAY FOR THE GIFT TO YOU AND ME THAT ONE DAY WE COULD LIVE IN HARMONY AND WHEN THE NON BELIEVERS COMPLAIN THAT IT'S NOT FAIR JUST SMILE FOR SOMEDAY THEY WILL SEE SO HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS MAY PEACE COME TO MANY LANDS WHERE BROTHERS AND SISTERS SHARE IT HAND IN HAND MAY YOUR BLESSINGS BE PLENTY AND YOUR TROUBLES BE FEW MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIENDS MAY GOD BLESS YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIENDS MAY GOD BLESS YOU Today I am thankful we are still allowed to honor Christ -&- praise His name at Christmas because there are many countries in which this is not allowed!?!

Christmas Cards...

I would like to ask you if you have the time to do me a favor -&- send out a Christmas card to a few special people!?!

First I'd like you ALL to send a card to "Holiday Mail For Heroes" which will be given to someone somewhere who has fought for this great country -&- deserves to be acknowledge on this special holiday!?! These cards are time sensitive -&- need to be mailed by December 9, 2011 to reach a hero!?! There are also some guidelines associated with the mailing of these cards - all the infomation needed can be found below!?!

*****Cards for Soldiers*****
Holiday Mail For Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

*Card Guidelines: (For Soldiers cards only)
*Please observe the following guidelines to ensure a quick reviewing process:
*All cards being sent in for 2011 Holiday Mail For Heroes program should be postmarked no later than Friday, December 9, 2011.
*Ensure that all cards are signed.
*Use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.”
*Cards addressed to specific individuals can not be delivered through this program.
*Only cards are being accepted.
*Do not send letters.
*Do not include email or home addresses on the cards, as the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.
*Do not include inserts of any kind, including photos, as these items will be removed during the reviewing process.
*We encourage participants to mail as many cards as they are comfortable sending. If you are mailing a large quantity, please bundle the cards and place them in large mailing envelopes or use a flat rate box from the post office. Each card does not need its own envelope, as cards will be removed from all envelopes before distribution.
*Please refrain from sending holiday cards with glitter. Many of these cards will be delivered to military and veterans medical facilities and the glitter could interfere with a patient's recovery.

I'd also like it if your in the Christmas spirit if you'd send a card to two other very special people whom I'd like recieve some acknowledgement for all they do for special friends of mine during the year!?! My BFF Blair's Grandma -&- my other close friend Sianna's Mother...they sacrafice a lot so their families can do what they do!?! The sending out of their cards isn't as time sensitive -&- their information is also listed below!?!

*****Cards for Blair's Grandma*****
Laverne Jourdonais
1542 CR 339
Melissa, TX 75454

*****Cards for Sianna's Mother*****
Lordes Peters
116 Palmer Street Apt A
Clearfield, PA 16830

If you have have any questions or comments please either leave a comment below -&- we will try to be as helpful as possible!?!

Thank you again for everything!?!





Today I am thankful that I am able to send out cards to those near -&- dear to my heart!?!