 It's certainly become clear that the Mayan Calendar ended in 2012 because the natives ran out of space on their stone tablet. It's time to carry on and say hello to the New Year. For all those people who find the number 13 "unlucky" or otherwise "phobic", they might consider calling it the Year TWENTY ONETY THREE So, we leave 2012 with some questions still unanswered. We still don't know what came first... the chicken or the egg ? I'm fairly certain to have figured that one out recently. When I visited my friend's hen house last week, I noticed one of her chickens smoking a cigarette with a satisfied smile on its face. The eggs were laying around, frowning and looking slightly annoyed. I think that speaks for itself. MERRY NEW YEAR !
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 Bizarre & Banal Scenes SantaCon2012 @ http://www.gothamist.com CLICK THE PIC TO SEE MORE In a mere five days, most of us
will be here to experience the most publicized potential world wide cataclysmic event of the century. We've been inundated with trepidation from various media sources for about ten years now. There are at least seven separate theories by those who claim to have studied an array of ancient cultures, as well as those who claim to have been visited by aliens and/or spirits, those who claim they understand astronomical events, and those who claim to be Bible scholars. More than 10 million people have watched YouTube videos on this topic. What about you ? Have you stocked your house with extra provisions ? Have you made out your lottery tickets to reflect the numbers ? Will you witness the sky falling ? or experience a 4D hologram and think it's real ? Will you die of fright ? Or will you stand ? Personally, I believe these doomsayers represent a collection of the misinformed, incorrect, charlatans, egomaniacs and the insane. While I don't doubt that some of these authors had visitations I question their state of mind and the true motives of their mentors. THE FACTS ARE: 1. A GREAT deal of money has been made on this topic 2. HOPE is the very WORST thing that can be removed from a human, and 3. fear is ALWAYS the ONLY thing to fear. Although, I'm fairly certain to be celebrating next week's Christmas, I intend to live every day as if it's my last. One day, I'll be right. In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy a chocolate bar and thank God for it. How 'bout you ?  Click on pic to enlarge ! At the Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary in Summit, New Jersey, there are 17 Dominican Nuns working very hard to make ends meet by running a Mail Order Gift Shop called THE CLOISTER SHOPPE These industrious women are SOLELY responsible for their financial support, relying completely on Divine Providence. The Roman Catholic Church, The Vatican, The Holy See, The Bishop, etc... DOES NOT - DOES NOT financially assist them in any way AT ALL !!!  St. Nicholas Soap That means that your last minute gift can have dual purpose and double strength in what it will do for others. They offer beautiful hand made, natural soaps in bar, as well as refillable 8 oz liquid bottles in many various scents and sets that customers simply rave about ! One of their most popular sellers is a citrus basil soap that is simply divine. They've also created NATURAL scented room sprays that won't poison your children and pets at a fraction of Walmart prices in environmentally conscious pump spray bottles  Getting most products shipped on day of order ! If you're looking for natural body creams and lotions, they have made them as well. What I like the very best is the ability to CREATE YOUR OWN GIFT BASKET, which they will fill with your exact specifications. There are many plusses and more choices at the CLOISTER SHOPPE. They offer books, dvds, religious statues and rosaries. You can pay safely and securely with PAY PAL and they boast of FAST REASONABLE SHIPPING ! Have a look and GET YOUR ORDER IN VERY SOON as all production CEASES on DECEMBER 17 th !  Click on the pic to enlarge ! Remember to check out their beautiful 2013 calendar. They must be singing "Dominique" { one of my favorites } in this sample calendar picture. Simply click here or on the highlighted names in this article to be immediately directed to their website and gift shop. You'll be glad you did !  The 17 Dominican Sisters of the Monastery of the Holy Rosary in Summit, NJ  WHETHER YOU'VE LIT THE FIRST ADVENT CANDLE THIS SUNDAY AS A COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS . . . OR . . . GOT YOUR MENORAH READY FOR CHANUKAH THIS COMING FRIDAY . . .  know it or not... believe it or not... you are taking part in ancient rituals that celebrate the same basic thing. That mutual celebration is the celebration of MIRACLES orchestrated by the One and Only, Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient GOD !  At this time of year, it's customary to enjoy Potato Pancakes { aka LATKES } They are delicious, nutritious, home inspiring soul food, ridiculously easy to throw together with readily available and inexpensive ingredients. Here's what you'll need to serve SIX people:
WHAT TO DO WITH WHAT YOU HAVE:
Peel the potatoes and drop them in icy cold water, which will help prevent them from turning brown as you work. * Some folks prefer to leave skin on the tater. * That's where most vitamins are. If that's what you decide to do, the pancakes will not be as "pretty". But, who cares ! Right ? Just be certain to clean them very well before proceeding ! Into a large bowl grate the potatoes as finely as you can, and splash them with some lemon juice, which will also prevent them from turning brown as you work. Sprinkle the potatoes with salt and allow them to rest at room temp for about 10 to 15 minutes. WASH YOUR HANDS VERY VERY WELL Using your hands, grab a large wad of potatoes and S Q U E E Z E them so that most liquid oozes back into your bowl. Place the squeezed taters into a new bowl. When all taters have been squeezed, you will notice a WHITE RESIDUE on the bottom of the original bowl. THIS STUFF IS POTATO STARCH ! It's what helps make the LATKES crunchy ! Carefully pour off the water and use a spatula to add this potato starch back into your taters ! Add remaining ingredients, being especially mindful when adding the flour. You may not need as much flour as you think. The goal is to use as little flour as possible; just enough to hold the mass together. Mix all together and form into small 4 or 5 inch circular pancakes. FRY in MEDIUM HIGH HOT OIL . . . NOT SMOKING HOT . . . first one side til golden and flip ! It's a MUST to serve these with SOUR CREAM and/or APPLE SAUCE !!! It's also traditional to serve them with a Mushroom Gravy... but that's a recipe for another time. SIMPLY DELIGHTFUL !!! |
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