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Suzie’s House 32: Respect
“I’m going out,” Ben said as he headed for the front door of his dad’s apartment. “Out? Out where?” Dad came out of the kitchen with a dishrag in his hands, which was a real laugh because he hardly ever bothered to do things like wash the dishes. “I don’t know. Just out.” Ben put his hand on the doorknob. He waited a moment, shoulders tense and breath tight, expecting an explosion. “Seems to me you should stick around more. […]
Fw: Folks from Texas
Forget Rednecks, here is what Jeff Foxworthy has to say about folks from Texas … If someone in a Lowe’s store offers you assistance and they don’t work there, you may live in Texas If you’ve worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you may live in Texas . If you’ve had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed a wrong number, you may live in Texas . If “Vacation” means going anywhere south of Dallas for […]
Entertainment
I saw Blood and Chocolate tonight. It’s an interesting movie, and I’m glad I saw it, but when Mr. Al, who also gets into Paranormal type movies, asked if he should rent it again so he could see it from the beginning, I said “no.” Now I’m wondering why. Like I said, I’m glad I rented it. It has a few good lines delving into the nature of the characters and their condition in life. It had characters I liked. […]
Tudor Follies: Arm Chair Theologians
When we left off Katherine was behaving the same way so many of Henry’s other wives did when finding out how blood thirsty Henry could be. She had a royal hissy fit. Let’s see if she fairs any better than the others.*** So sayeth the doctor to Katherine; “First, don’t say anything to anybody else about the warrant! When you talk to Henry, tell him that you could sense that he was upset about something. That after much soul searching […]
Apricot Jam
I’ve been making apricot jam lately. We had a crop of excellent apricots this year. When I went to find a jam recipe, I found I’d packed the cookbook it was in, and most of what I found online started with dried apricots. My mother rescued me with this: See http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/ At the National Food Pres site, I found: Apricot Jam without added pectin * 2 quarts crushed, peeled apricots * 1/4 cup lemon juice * 6 cups […]
Can You See It?
I have my newsletter set up. It’s supposed to be in the bar on the right. I can’t see it with my browser. I’ve heard it’s under Links on some browsers and under the Flickr Photos banner on others. If you can’t see it at all, then go here: Suzie’s House. I recomend doing it soon, because you never know which Friday I’ll be using it. 😀 Alice
Suzie’s House 31: A Sympathetic Ear
“Dad? Can I talk to you?” Ben sat on one of the old aluminum-tube kitchen chairs and braced his arms on the top of the cracked-linoleum kitchen table. His father liked to joke about all his furniture being OTC – Off The Curb. Ben didn’t think it was so funny. He didn’t really want to have this conversation with his father. He wanted it with his mother. Apparently he wasn’t going to get a chance since Dad wouldn’t let him […]
Newsletter Update
It appears I will not be able to pull off a love scene this week on Suzie’s House. I’m having trouble setting up the newsletter. Actually, I have it set up, but I want to get the settings right, and the way things are now anyone and everyone could sign up. Ah well. You all wanted me to surprise you anyway.
A new supermarket opened near my house.
I got this in the emial recently. You’ve probably seen it, but in case you haven’t: A new supermarket opened near my house. It has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the sound of distant thunder and the smell of fresh rain. When you approach the milk cases, you hear cows mooing and experience the scent of fresh hay. When you approach the egg case, you hear hens cluck and cackle, and the air is filled […]
And even more Tudor stuff
We’re back for another installment of Mr. Al’s take on Henry the VIII. Warning, there is some rough language in this one. *** One of the things I love about history are those moments when I put down a history book and exclaim, “What the hell was he thinking? How could he be that stupid?” Katherine’s story takes just such a turn. Soon after his conversation with Henry, Gardiner ordered the arrest of three of Katherine’s most important ladies-in-waiting; Lady […]
Mushroom-Walnut-Veggie Burgers
This one came to me from SparkNet, though I notice it didn’t originate with them. Serves: 5 Serving Size: 1 burger A wholesome and filling alternative to the traditional hamburger. INGREDIENTS 3 Tbsp. bulgur 1/3 cup boiling water 1 Tbsp. canola oil 4 ounces sliced Portobello mushrooms, chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 serrano or small jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and chopped 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained 2 tsp. […]
Suzie at the Crossroads
Every so often I come to a point where I could easily take the Suzie’s House story in a couple of different directions. I am at such a point right now. About a month ago Ash asked for a love scene. I promised to deliver one as quickly as I could arrange it. I believe she was looking for something between Miranda and Vin, but it turns out the first opportunity for one is between Suzie and Drew. Because my […]
Suzie’s House 30: The Confessional
Suzie looked so sweet even as she pulled her lower lip in between her teeth and wrinkled her brow in concern. She wore her hair pulled back in a ponytail. Her thin arms crossed in front of her as if she were cold though it must be nearly 80 in the room. She looked small and fragile to him. Drew put his arm across the back of the love seat, using it to turn himself toward her. He wasn’t making […]
Up in the Air
I just got back from a short trip out of town and I’m feeling a little up in the air. I know there are a million things to do, but frankly, all I really want is to catch up on my sleep. Give me a day or two, and I’m sure I’ll be back on all four. Alice
