My first job

I have a long list of my most embarrassing moments. Dropping a tray full of drinks is at the top of my list.  I was a car hop at this restaurant.

Sunday Dessert

Chocolate  - Granola Apple Wedges

2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

1/3 cup low-fat granola without raisins

1 large Braeburn apple, cut into 16 wedges

1.           Place chocolate in a medium microwave safe bowl.  Microwave at HIGH 1 minute, stirring every 15 seconds, or until chocolate melts.

2.          Place granola in a shallow dish. Dip apple wedges, skin side up, in chocolate; allow excess chocolate to drip back into bowl.  Dredge wedges in granola. Place wedges, chocolate side up, on a large place.  Refrigerate 5 minutes or until set.

Calories 132 Fat 4.8 Protein 1.5 Carb. 23.9 Fiber 2.6 Chlo 0mg Iron 0.8 Sodium 22 mg Calc 13mg

Recipe from Cooking Light September 2011 Issue

This recipe is listed as an appetizer in the September 2011  issue of Cooking Light.  Recipes are available online . It is tonight's dessert.  If you live in Lexington, Marlowe Granola is available at the Food Coop.  The recipes calls for granola with no raisins. Simply fix,  remove the raisins.    How to have perfect apple wedges... use the Pampered Chef tool to core apples.

Radio Programs

Joseph Beth Independent Book Store 

Do you have a favorite radio program?  I enjoy a classical music station on Sirius/XM radio.  I also listen to  Keeping It Real on Station 128.  I think the objective of this radio personality is to provoke his listeners to anger.   I have to tune him out....
When possible,  I listen to the Satellite Sisters.  These sisters always have something interesting to share. Daily topics may include discussions about plastic surgery, decorating, travel, parenting issues, employment, dating, or planning a wedding.  They make daily life funny and entertaining.   Their program is available via podcast.

My favorite radio program is Thru the Bible Radio with Dr. J. Vernon McGee.   Listening to Dr. McGee's teaching reminds me how the Bible truth's transcends time, culture, gender, and geography. Practical applications make the program relevant to daily life. Here is a link: TTB

Tonight,  Jerry and I had dinner at the cafe at Joseph Beth. After dinner, we listened to Bob Edwards read from his memoir , A Voice in the Box My Life in Radio.    Bob Edwards is the host of a show on Sirius XM Radio and Bob Edwards on Public Radio International (PRI).   I think his best interviews are about topics specific to Kentucky.  His series on Mountain Top Removal in Kentucky is excellent.

Last day of summer

"When summer gathers up her robes of glory,

And, like a dream glides away."

Sarah Helen Whitman

A summer bloom

Remembering Martha

When I think of Cousin Martha.... I remember her sweet smile, her kindness, her tender love for her son  and grandson.  She was too ill to attend this year's Carter Family Reunion.  Tomorrow her services will be held at the Holy Angels Catholic Church, 615 E. Oakwood Blvd. Chicago.  

She lived a rich full life.  In spite of trials and heartaches, she displayed such quiet grace and faith in God.   She converted and became a Catholic as an adult.  She will be missed.  I know that her brother, grandson, nieces, and cousins will celebrate her life tomorrow morning.  We will miss her. 

 A bit of the church history is here : Holy Angels

Cousin Martha  and my Aunt Mary Helen.
Family Reunion 2007

Breakfast

I don't cook breakfast for Jerry.   Exercise and breakfast on your own... this is our schedule.  It works for us.


We look forward to the weekends.
Breakfast together is so delicious.  

Take time for what is important...family and friends

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   Today, when many families no longer live in the same city, reunions can help families reconnect.  Each year, I look forward to our reunion. Family gatherings offer us time for us to break away from the daily business of school and work to focus on family. We have the opportunity to celebrate milestone events and remember those loved ones who are no longer with us. 


Whether it is walking downtown, visiting a museum, or attending church services, you can experience it together as a family.


The challenge for me... to stay in touch all the time... phone calls, cards, emails, and Facebook offer ways to stay connected.  Life is precious, it goes by so quickly.  Savor every day!
One place to visit in Louisville: Yum!