Visiting Upstate NY

I learned several things while visiting Upstate NY this past week.  First of all, I have had their sweet corn before, but it seems that this year it was better than ever.  My sister-in-law cooked the corn in a pot of boiling water; however, my father-in-law simply stuck several ears of corn in the microwave (in the husks) and it was just as good.  So so good.

Secondly, someone told a story about a man who was over a hudnred years old whose skin was wrinkle free.  When asked what he did to have skin like that, he replied, "Noxema".  Well, that sounds easy enough.  You think it is too late to start now?

I have to get a recipe for the clam linguine that I had.  So delicious!  Also, ate at a restaurant called "Eddie's" in Sylvan Beach.  They had the best food and their coconut pie was so good. 

Taylor and I had a blast.  Her Grandpa Leo taught her how to make home-made pizza.  What a wonderful time we had.

UNICEF US FUND VOLUNTEER - Support my Team!

Hi, everyone!  I have become an Advocate/volunteer for UNICEF.  I wanted to very much do something about the famine that is so devastating in East Africa.  My team link is below.  If you can donate and/or sign on to be a member of my team, that would be so appreciated.  See below from an excerpt that I copied from their website...for volunteers to use.  Also, see my link to my team page.  I chose the team name of "STAMP OUT HUNGER"  because I believe that we can do it.  My Mother always said, "Where there is a will, there is a way". I have the will and I am trying to find the way.  I want to make a difference.  HELP~~PLEASE

Http://inside.unicefusa.org/goto/BSL 

ABOUT UNICEF: 

It may surprise you to learn that in 60 years of operation, UNICEF has saved more

children than any other humanitarian organization in the world. Our work is simple and

pure. Working in over 150 countries and territories, UNICEF is the only organization that

confronts the whole range of interrelated issues causing kids to die. From nutrition to

protection, emergency relief to education, no other organization surpasses UNICEF’s

vast experience, extensive resources, global presence and perspective in helping save

children’s lives.

There are few issues in the world that are as important and as solvable as saving the

world's children. And, because of that – our work transcends those things that tend to

divide us and divide our world

Supporting UNICEF doesn’t mean that you are of a particular group or belief. It says

nothing about your gender, your religion, your politics, your ethnicity, your nationality,

your sexual orientation, your wealth, or anything else that oft-times separates us. No,

supporting UNICEF means simply that you are willing to act on behalf of children.

Saving the world’s children sounds like an enormous task....and it is. But it isn’t so big a

goal that it's unattainable. It isn’t some pie in the sky mission that’s beyond our reach

.

Quite the contrary, everything’s that's causing the needless deaths of children each year

is fixable.

UNICEF is the leader because only UNICEF can address all the important issues that

are necessary to change reality for the world’s kids. We represent boots on the ground

expertise; strategic planning; training for mothers and healthcare workers; and delivering

life saving supplies in emergencies.

We know how to do it. We have the tools and the procedures and the connections. But

we need your help. It’s simply a matter of our collective will to say that it's

to fix...that the survival of the world’s children begins with us...each and every one of us.

I hope that you will join us in the fight for child survival, by becoming a volunteer, making

a donation, writing your congressperson, or simply telling someone what you’ve learned

today. Every activity in support of UNICEF has an impact. What will you do?

On that note I thank you for your kind and courteous attention, and for your support of

UNICEF.

UNICEF and American Refuge Committee and Action Against Hunger- Helping in Somalia

It seems that this day and time all of the news is bad and even down right depressing.  If some man is not killing his wife, a child is being murdered or abducted..if that is not enough, I read that in the past 90 days 29,000 children have died from starvation in Somalia.  A state of famine has been declared.  The pictures coming out of the region are horrific.  You can help by visiting the websites of the above mentioned agencies by either donating or becoming a volunteer.  I am actually going to set up a fundraising site and set a "goal" to raise money.  Also, you can buy nets to ward off mosquitos or help provide clean drinking water for children.  It is so sad. 

A Funny or Not so Funny - Twitter or Not to Tweet

So, guys, there were tweets going back and forth last night between two people.  The tweet involved Alabama and one of the guys tweeted, "I heard that the tornado that hit ALA did $3M in improvements".  I am quoting verbatim.  I thought that was tacky.  Not sure what all of the squabbling was over...had to do with Arkansas too.  Anyway, I butted in and said that the comment on Alabama was "tacky".  Guess, what?  This person said, "Just like your fine art."  So, I got out of the fight.  But, given the devastation that happened in my home State, I still say, the comment was worse than tacky.  And, I guess he got me with coming back at my art.  I have two words for that person, "AW".  Figure that one out!

Sweet Potato Plant

I am going to take a picture of the most beautiful plant.  I put a sweet potato into a tall cup of water, change the water daily and after a couple of weeks, placed the plant out on the porch in direct sunlight.  I continued to keep the glass full of clean water.  Now, I have the most beautiful green leafed plant.  The potato started to get roots or thin, fine fibers.  So, today, I planted it in potting soil.  I hope that it continues to have those beautiful green leaves.  I love it. 

Aspen Green

Aspen Gold

Here is a painting that I am working on..Aspen trees...Aspen Gold....