Mikiesboy

So, Monday. Christmas decorations are down. Michael did that yesterday in about 20 minutes. He does it every year. i don't like to. Same as i don't like New Year's, really. It's the death of something to me, and i rather bury my head in the sand. Michael is a 'live as it comes' kind of guy and thinks i'm a bit weird. That's just reality too. LOL. i have two finished stories. Well, they need a bit of editing, which i can do. But just rather not, frankly. i look a them and think no, why bother with this? One is 20-something chapters the other six maybe. i am doing some editing for a new author who approached me. It's a good story. i look forward to him publishing it soon! Anyway, enough of my whining. Have a nice Monday and i'll try to follow the advice that arrived in my inbox this a.m.!

ugh.. made some biscotti today .. i love it but so much work. This was nice, i did make changes cuz i didnt have any appropriate liquour in the house and i used less maple syrup. So 1/2 the maple syrup and i used some splenda brown as well and cuz i had no liquour i added a bit of apple sauce. They came out nice but it's a lot of time. Not that i was doing anything else.. well making a teapot cozy but that's all. https://www.mynourishedhome.com/almond-maple-biscotti/

Losing your job does suck, but you can't work somewhere that goes against your way of thinking/feeling. Not for the long term, anyway. The above-quoted section shows you're thinking positively and looking forward. Someone else will see your talents and worth.

It's 10:30pm and i remembered to steam the potatoes i need for dinner tomorrow! .. it'll get easier maybe.

Thanks for another thought provoking article.

Eleven cats. Eleven?! Wow. Michael is sadly allergic or else i'd get a cat, maybe two, but i'm not a collector! LOL. Bless you for looking after them all.

You never need apologize to me. i'm grateful to any and all who choose to read my words. Thank you. Carlos was one of those people you never forget. He was a giant.

So.. we are going to start cooking some starches.. rice, pasta and potatoes the night before or a few nights before they are to be eaten as cooking and then chilling and reheating lowers the GI/increases the resistant starch in those foods. This type of starch helps to keep blood sugar low.. Here's a little something to read.. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/carbohydrates-and-diabetes/carbs-and-cooking

hehe, no worries.. i used semi sweet too

While we wait for @Reader1810 's follow up on her brownies ... here's sumthin' to think about...

Sounds good!

yeah i should think so.

https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/8028173/cheesecake-brownies/

This arrived today ... Happy New Year. Some better eating habits need to be reintroduced in our house.. Sheesh. Okay, it doesn't help that someone bought cream cheese rather than the listed cottage cheese (not me!), but i am the one who decided that cream cheese brownies were the best answer to that problem. However, in my defence, i did look up the healthier option and made tweaks to that by lowering the sugar content, but the cream cheese was full fat. OMG they are so good.. LOL

aw, sorry JayT ... hugs

Hear, hear! Remember, there is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved. George Sand said that. Our love for each other, our family and friends really is all that's important. Happy New Year. i hope 2024 is good to everyone.

He'd have loved this.

Nice one, Boss.

Dear Carlos, So, what would I say to you that I didn’t if I had the chance? Thank you, comes to mind. But you’d likely just have told me to behave. That thanks weren’t necessary. I hope that inside, secretly, it would have made you happy. You were one of the first people to say ‘hi’ to me when I arrived on GA. You offered support and encouraged me to join in and write. You asked me to read your CJ stories. I did read them, and I enjoyed them. You were happy to discuss my thoughts a

A letter to Carlos Hazday; what i hope he knew.

i'm glad you and SP are okay and spent the Holiday Season together. Happy New Year to you both!

Happy New Year, chris!!!

Happy New Year, rick! We're grateful you're here with us. i hope you are doing better and 2024 is good for you and your family. All the best, my friend. xo

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays dear friends! i hope you are with ones you love. Have a wonderful Holiday! @kbois Thank you. LoL... i'll be eating today... maybe some kinda cake but it'll be sweet! Have a super day and enjoy the snow. We don't have that but we do have fog! Merry Christmas everyone!!

Enjoy your well deserved time off and all your goodies!