Can I have YOUR autograph!?!

~A true Hero -&- a shining star...I'd love to have his autograph!?!~

Today I am thankful that certain people in society have their priories straight!?!

Mocha-Carmel Cookies

What could be better than coffee, chocolate -&- caramel all mixed

together then backed into a delicious cookie...
what, huh - that's right...
nothing!?!

1 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
4 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/3 cups bittersweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 bag (11 oz) caramel baking bits


1. Heat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, cocoa, coffee powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
2. In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter and 2/3 cup of the chocolate chips uncovered on High about 1 minute, stirring once, until melted. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla; stir until blended. Add flour mixture, mixing just until blended (dough will be thick). Fold in remaining 2/3 cup chocolate chips and the baking bits.
3. Onto ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 2 tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart. Bake 15 minutes or until edges are set and tiny cracks form on surface. Cool 5 minutes; remove to cooling rack.

Today I am thankful that I don't have an oven in the Travelin' Abode!?!

Obama Library...

Usually you have to be in office a long time before they build you a commemorative library -but- since Obama is doing such a bang up job his time came earlier than most...

Today I am thankful that this is (prayerfully) the last year we will have to endure this socialist so called leader!?!

The Help

After hearing about this movie from friends -&- seeing the previews -&- reviews for it everywhere I knew that I had to see -&- after I watched it I could completely understand what the hype was about...the movie is beyond words -&- it is just a movie you will have to jump into, watch, experience -&- enjoy for yourself!?!





An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960's decides to write a book detailing the African-American maid's point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis...

Cast:

Emma Stone - Skeeter Phelan
Viola Davis - Aibileen Clark
Bryce Dallas Howard - Hilly Holbrook
Octavia Spencer - Minny Jackson
Jessica Chastain - Celia Foote
Ahna O'Reilly - Elizabeth Leefolt
Allison Janney - Charlotte Phelan
Anna Camp - Jolene French
Eleanor Henry - Mae Mobley
Emma Henry - Mae Mobley
Chris Lowell - Stuart Whitworth
Cicely Tyson - Constantine Jefferson
Mike Vogel - Johnny Foote
Sissy Spacek - Missus Walters
Brian Kerwin - Robert Phelan

Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, Skeeter (Stone) is a southern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends' lives -- and a Mississippi town -- upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Aibileen (Davis), Skeeter's best friend's housekeeper, is the first to open up -- to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black community. Despite Skeeter's life-long friendships hanging in the balance, she and Aibileen continue their collaboration and soon more women come forward to tell their stories -- and as it turns out, they have a lot to say. Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged and a new sisterhood emerges, but not before everyone in town has a thing or two to say themselves when they become unwittingly -- and unwillingly -- caught up in the changing times.

After hearing about this movie from friends -&- seeing the previews -&- reviews for it everywhere I knew that I had to see -&- after I watched it I could completely understand what the hype was about...the movie is beyond words -&- it is just a movie you will have to jump into, watch, expeierence -&- enjoy for yourself!?!


An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960's decides to write a book detailing the African-American maid's point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis...

Cast:

Emma Stone - Skeeter Phelan
Viola Davis - Aibileen Clark
Bryce Dallas Howard - Hilly Holbrook
Octavia Spencer - Minny Jackson
Jessica Chastain - Celia Foote
Ahna O'Reilly - Elizabeth Leefolt
Allison Janney - Charlotte Phelan
Anna Camp - Jolene French
Eleanor Henry - Mae Mobley
Emma Henry - Mae Mobley
Chris Lowell - Stuart Whitworth
Cicely Tyson - Constantine Jefferson
Mike Vogel - Johnny Foote
Sissy Spacek - Missus Walters
Brian Kerwin - Robert Phelan

Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, Skeeter (Stone) is a southern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends' lives -- and a Mississippi town -- upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Aibileen (Davis), Skeeter's best friend's housekeeper, is the first to open up -- to the dismay of her friends in the tight-knit black community. Despite Skeeter's life-long friendships hanging in the balance, she and Aibileen continue their collaboration and soon more women come forward to tell their stories -- and as it turns out, they have a lot to say. Along the way, unlikely friendships are forged and a new sisterhood emerges, but not before everyone in town has a thing or two to say themselves when they become unwittingly -- and unwillingly -- caught up in the changing times.


Today I am thankful for amazing movies that make people really
think about life as they know it!?!

Boneless Buffalo Wings

I love Boneless Buffalo Wings - they are so delicious if prepared the right way - the way the sauce makes your nose run -but- the food taste sooooo good you can't put it down - now that is what I call awesome!?!

Ingredients

Oil for deep frying
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 egg
1 cup milk
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Combine flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, and then roll in the flour blend.
Repeat so that each piece of chicken is double coated.
Refrigerate breaded chicken for 20 minutes.
3. Fry chicken in the hot oil, in batches. Cook until the exterior is nicely browned, and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes a batch.
4. Combine hot sauce and butter in a small bowl.
Microwave sauce on High until melted, 20 to 30 seconds.
Pour sauce over the cooked chicken; mix to coat.

Today I am thankful that I am still able to enjoy hot -&- spicy treats - as many people I know would like to -but- can't!?!

Cuckcoo Clock...

Why females should avoid a girls night out after they are married...

If this does not make you laugh out loud, you have lost your sense of
humor.

The other night I was invited out for a night with the 'girls.'
I told my husband that I would be home by midnight, 'I promise!'
Well, the hours passed and the margaritas went down way too easily.
Around 3 a..m., a bit loaded, I headed for home.

Just as I got in the door, the cuckoo clock in the hallway started up
and cuckooed 3 times.

Quickly, realizing my husband would probably wake up, I cuckooed another
9 times.

I was really proud of myself for coming up with such a quick-witted
solution, in order to escape a possible conflict with him.

(Even when totally smashed.... 3 cuckoos plus 9 cuckoos totals = 12 cuckoos
MIDNIGHT!)
The next morning my husband asked me what time I got in, I told him
'MIDNIGHT'... he didn't seem pissed off in the least.

Whew, I got away with that one! Then he said 'We need a new cuckoo
clock.'

When I asked him why, he said, 'Well, last night our clock cuckooed
three times, then said 'oh shit.' Cuckooed 4 more times, cleared its
throat, cuckooed another three times, giggled, cuckooed twice more, and then
tripped over the coffee table and farted.

Today I am thankful that I don't go out that much anymore...LMAO

How To Achieve Your New Years Resolution!?!

New years resolution is a commitment one pledges for a new and improved beginning of life. How to achieve new years resolution is a million dollar question as it involves great efforts along with meticulous planning. As new years signifies new beginning its considerably to be the best time to pledge for a new resolution. Making new years resolution and plans is not hard as it arouses a desire of replenishment and renewal of our mind and body. Attainment of new years resolution depends on setting pragmatic goals and clear plan of action. New years resolution and plans involves strict adherence to the regular ritual of practicing it everyday. These resolutions in a way keeps one safe and helps to figure out the prevalent bad habits one has endungeoned during the several years. New year resolutions vary from person to person. New year promises ushers in lots of hope and a desire for better lifestyle. Setting realistic new year resolutions and goals is the most effective and simple way to make the things happen. Accomplishing new years resolution calls for a passionate desire within oneself and a definite purpose to make it really happen. Tips to achieve your New Years Resolution and goals 1. Develop a plan to achieve the goal. 2.Implement the first step of the plan and analyze it carefully. 3. See if any changes are requinavy. 4.Set targets that you can achieve easily without compromising too much. Its more important to achieve your goals easily, but still remaining flexible. These sure shots would help you to achieve your new years resolutions and goals in the coming years!?!

Today I am thankful that I made resolutions that I
am pretty sure that I can keep!?!