Chauffeur For a Day

Once Einstein was on his way to deliver a speech to university students. His faithful chauffeur not only drove his car, but was always present amongst the audience during all his speeches. Einstein had delivered this particular speech so many times that his chauffeur had actually memorized it. On that day Einstein, while on his way to the university, said aloud in his car that he felt tired. So his chauffeur suggested that they change places and that while he delivers the speech, Einstein could drive them back home. Their identities wouldn’t be a problem because Einstein wasn’t more than a university professor then and so no one in that university would recognize him. So he agreed but was a little thoughtful about what his chauffeur would do if he was asked any difficult questions by the students, after the speech. However, the speech went well but Einstein’s thought came true. A student came up with a question. Here’s what the chauffeur said “Why, that question’s so simple, that even my chauffeur can answer it.” And so Einstein stood up from the audience and easily answered the question, much to the amazement of the audience.

2007 BMW meets 2009 DEER

This was not "my" idea. I had no prior knowledge that we would meet so abruptly.
I was happily and I do mean "happily" driving along early that morning before

dawn enjoying myself because I had an extra hour of sleep the night before.

The sun was beginning to come up and the weather had turned cold. I was wearing

my warm camoflauge hunting jacket with sherpa pile lining. Quite a coincidence if I do say so. I don't think the deer could use that for an excuse. "I couldn't see

her. She was camoflauged!"

So what did I see to the right of me in the ditch? What a funny looking dog!

Oh no, look at how high it jumped! Oh, it's a deer jumping the fence. Cool.

Then I remembered there are always more than one. Oops, too late!

Here comes a truck with bright lights in my eyes. What was that thud? Oh my!

We met in the middle of the highway. It all happened so fast. I was driving with

my cruise control on exactly 65 mph. It was such smooth sailing. Until we met.

In that moment I felt remorse for the life of that deer. Then my mind switched to

my little beautiful car. I did not want to see the damage. It seemed such a small

thud. Maybe, just maybe I only lost a headlight. After all, my car dash control did

send me a signal that looked like a big headlight pointing downward. Maybe my

car's computer was telling me it's only a dream. You only have a headlight out.

I drove on twenty more miles to the next town before I stopped to survey the

damage. I guess I really should have stopped very soon after but I just couldn't.

I wasn't shaken by the ordeal at all for some strange reason. I didn't cry at all.

I kept thinking to myself this is only a car and not the most important thing in life.

I thought of the necessity to get to my daughter's apartment to watch my grand daughter that morning. All I could think of was, Lola. She's important. People are

what's important. I am not hurt and it's going to be all right.

I stopped in Skiatook and got out hoping to see very little damage. But alas, that

was not the case. From the front to the rear, the meeting with the deer left many

scars. I have been reminded many times throughout life that the rain falls on the

just and the unjust. We are not immune from bad things happening to us even though we are children of God. The Bible says in this world we will have tribulations. But we are reminded that Jesus said to be of good cheer because He has overcome the world. Ahhh, I'm not trying to preach, really. I just have this in me and it comes out. It is called peace. I honestly don't know how people can make it in life without peace. But you know the corny answer that beauty contestants always give when asked what they wish for, "world peace." I do so wish the world had peace.

"so may peace rain down from heaven like little pieces of the sky" "little keepers of the promise"

That's All Folks!

Who Let the.......

I would love to have this guy in my front yard.

I am sure that Julie will recognize this gorilla.

I wonder what there motto is for selling cars?

Just where are those tethered? Ouch!

Ziggy

Photo Booth

Ziggy

Smile for the camera!

Ziggy

Wordless Wednesday-Shrunken Heads

Head shop

Two heads are better than one!

For more Wordless Wednesday go here.

These heads brought to you by Woolaroc.

Gluten Free bread

Extra Long Lasting

More Garage

The exterior of the garage is completed with insulation inside.  The garage is 30 X 40 so there is plenty of room for an office in the end with the door and storage.  We will be able to work on the inside now.  It has two Genie garage door openers.  I haven't figured out what to ask the genies for yet.  For now, they can just open the doors for me.  So many possibilities...

Just a Spoonful

Just a spoonful of sugar...

Welcome to my Lodge!!

Could I get a few suggestions for the interior design?  Looks like I need a few suggestions for the exterior too.  Well, you know Rome wasn't built in a day!  It's just blossoming along.  I'll come back later to view your suggestions.  We're thinking a fireplace and an indoor swimming pool might be nice.  A few spare bedrooms and a kitchen bigger than Dallas? We kind of like the wide open spaces.  Let's the breeze in.  A room with a view!  No need for jealousy now!!  

Inappropriate After Yesterday's Post?

Tylenol PM

I must get my beauty rest.  At least 22 hours.  That is the reason for this beauty.  Yes.  Now go away!

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Merry Christmas!

Santa's Workshop

This cartoon is older than I am! Ho ho ho! Didn't you use to love to watch cartoons like this? I'd get up every morning early to watch tv before school.

Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing

I realized after I posted questions about cornbread stuffing that people had googled about recipes and got my post (which was only questions).  So now I will post a recipe for cornbread stuffing.  It is called stuffing if it's in the bird and dressing if it's baked separately in a pan.  

2 cups cornmeal

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs, beaten

2 cups buttermilk

2 tablespoons bacon drippings, melted

3 stalks celery, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

12 slices day-old bread, crumbled

2 to 2-1/2 cups turkey or chicken broth

1 cup milk

2 large eggs, beaten

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

1/4 teaspoon pepper

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; add 2 eggs, buttermilk, and melted bacon drippings, stirring well.
• Place a well-greased 10-inch cast-iron skillet in a 450 degree oven for 4 minutes or until hot.  Remove skillet from oven; spoon batter into skillet.  Bake at 450 degrees fro 35 minutes or until cornbread is lightly browned.  Cool; crumble cornbread into a large bowl.
• Saute celery and onion in butter until tender.  Add sauteed vegetables, bread, and remaining 7 ingredients to crumbled cornbread, stirring well.  Spoon dressing into a lightly greased 13 X 9-inch pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.  
  

If you like you can use some of this to stuff the turkey just before roasting.