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Peace like A River - I am about 100 pages into the 300 page book and love it. I don't believe that I have ever read a book written quite like this one. His phrases, etc are wonderful. Book is about a family's love, tragedy, and miracles. Enger has a way of making you believe the miracles although you know thay can't be true, or can they. I love all the characters in the family......a father, his 2 sons, and a 8 yr old daughter ( that writes poems ) that will capture your heart. I don't know how the book will end and am a little apprehensive. So far I recommend the book highly.

As poppy states, today's favorite: Favourite band: Glenn Miller Favourite singer: Don McClean Favourite song: Amazing Grace by Nana Mouskouri Favourite album: Legendary Songs of Don McClean Least favourite band: anything hip hop (do they actually have bands) Least favourite singer: anything hip hop Least favourite song: anything hip hop Least favourite album: anything hip hop

A Quickie in the bushes There are two statues in a park; one of a nude man and one of a nude woman. They had been facing each other across a pathway for a hundred years, when one day an angel comes down from the sky and, with a single gesture, brings the two to life. The angel tells them, 'As a reward for being so patient through a hundred blazing summers and dismal winters, you have been given life for thirty minutes to do what you've wished to do the most.' He looks at her, she looks at him, and they go running behind the shrubbery. The angel waits patiently as the bushes rustle and giggling ensues. After fifteen minutes, the two return, out of breath and laughing. The angel tells them, 'Um, you have fifteen minutes left, would you care to do it again?' He asks her 'Shall we?' She eagerly replies, 'Oh, yes, let's! But let's change positions. This time, I'll hold the pigeon down and you **** on its head.'

Ok, will do. Think i will go and start reading it now. i need something to take my mind off a difficult day that I had......long story for another time about a laptop computer.

When I got home last night, my wife demanded that I take her Some place expensive.....so, I took her to a gas station..... And that's how the fight started... ************************************************** ******* I tried to talk my wife into buying a case of Miller Light for $14.95. Instead, she bought a jar of cold cream for $7.95. I told her the Beer would make her look better at night than the cold cream. And that's how the fight started. ************************************************** ****************** After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver's License to verify my age. I looked in my pockets and realized I had left my Wallet at home. I told the woman that I was very sorry, but I would have to go Home and come back later. The woman said, 'Unbutton your shirt'. So I Opened my shirt revealing my curly silver hair. She said, 'That silver hair on Your chest is proof enough for me' and she processed my Social Security Application. When I got home, I excitedly told my wife about my Experience at the Social Security office. She said, 'You should have dropped Your pants. You might have gotten disability, too'. And that's how the fight started..... ************************************************** ****************** My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion, and I kept staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at a Nearby table. My wife asked, 'Do you know her?' 'Yes,' I sighed, 'She's my Old girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up those Many years ago, and I hear she hasn't been sober since.' 'My God!' Says my wife, 'Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?' And that's how the fight started..... ************************************************** ****************** I rear-ended a car this morning. So, there we were alongside the Road and slowly the other driver got out of his car. You know how sometimes you just get soooo stressed and little things just seem funny? Yeah, well I couldn't believe it.... He was a DWARF!!! He stormed over to my car, looked up at me, and shouted, 'I AM NOT HAPPY!!!' So, I looked down at him and said 'Well, then which one are you?' And that's how the fight started..... ************************************************** ****************** I took my wife to a restaurant. The waiter, for some reason, took my Order first. 'I'll have the strip steak, medium rare, please.' He said, 'Aren't you worried about the mad cow?' 'Nah, she can order for herself.' And that's how the fight started.....

Finished the book. We now have a new writer who will be heard from. His writing style is very good and I enjoyed the book. I now have the first book he wrote and will start reading it tonight. .... "Peace like A River"

Also some leftovers - Virginia Brunswick Stew

Did I mention to use a "BIG" pot. I made the brunswick Stew yesterday and the pot was almost overflowing. btw, the stew was great. Tonight we will have leftover stew.

I have decided on a River Road Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley for the turkey and a Domaine Pignard Beaujolais from France for the ham. I will also have a Petals Riesling from Germany for those that prefer a white.

If you enjoy White Zinfandel, then try a White Merlot from Beringer. I haven't tried the Ruby Cabernet by Baywood but I will try to track it down. Baywood winery is located on Cannery Row in Monterrey, California. Many of their grapes come from Paso Robles, little town which I am also familiar with, which is becoming famous for grapes for red wines. BTW, John Steinbeck wrote a wonderful book titled "Cannery Row". I visited Monterrey, CA in yr. 2000 and we had a great dinner at one of the many restaurants on Cannery Row overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

A man in Jacksonville calls his son in San Diego the day before Thanksgiving and says, 'I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough. Dad, what are you talking about?' the son screams. 'We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,' the father says. 'We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Denver and tell her. ' Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. 'Like heck they're getting divorced,' she shouts, 'I'll take care of this,' She calls Jacksonville immediately, and screams at her father, 'You are NOT getting divorced. Do not do a single thing until I get there. I am calling my brother back, and we will both be there tomorrow. Until then,don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME?' and hangs up. The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. 'Okay,' he says, 'they're coming for Thanksgiving and they are paying their own way.' Do not underestimate the older generations. They may be crazy, like a fox. :-)

LOL, I guess not many members celebrate Thanksgiving. Either that or they don't drink wine. Where is my friend maureen, I know that she enjoys a glass or two occasionally.

One of my favorite Italian wines is a red Rosso di Montalcino. Try it.

A nice zinfandel will go well though with steak. Three of my favorites are Ridge, Seghesio (estate), and Storybook Mountain. The Storybook Mountain is usually tough to beat.

Yes, you can cut back somewhat but I wouldn't eliminate it. It really is a very good tasting meal.

LOL, you gotta follow the recipe. Shoepeg corn is a variety of white sweetcorn valued for its sweetness. It is characterized by small, narrow kernels that form uneven, tightly packed rows on the cob. The kernels are small, narrow, and white in color with a sweet, mild flavor. Shoepeg corn is also known as country gentleman corn.

Two men are out fishing quietly and drinking beer. Almost silently, so as not to scare the fish, Bob says, 'I think I'm gonna divorce my wife. She hasn't spoken to me in over 2 months.' Earl continues slowly sipping his beer then thoughtfully says, 'You better think it over, Bob. Women like that are hard to find.'

Virginia Brunswick Stew ( muggle not style) 2 boneless chicken breasts 3 baking potatoes - sliced (better yet use Yukon Gold potatoes but more of them) 1 onion - sliced (not chopped) 3 to 5 carrots - sliced (1) 10 oz. pkg. frozen baby lima beans (1) 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes (1) 11 oz. can shoepeg or sweet corn - add for the last 15 minutes of cooking 1/4 cup sugar 2 TBL butter 1 TBL paprika 1 TBL lemon juice 1 TSB salt 1 TSB black pepper 3/4 TSB red pepper 2 quarts water Saute chicken - coarsely chop and set aside Add potatoes, onion, and 2 quart water to a large heavy duty pot and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes Add chicken & all remaining ingredients (except corn) , cover and simmer 21/2 hours stirring occasionally Add corn the last 15 minutes Serves 4 people ....really good as leftover We like to eat it with a good crusty bread, and for me, a bottle of beer

I guess that i am the only one that doesn't like the new format....5 years ahead. I liked the twins when they were younger. The show has lost some of its attraction for me.

Y'all are making me hungry. Think I will have some of my Root Beer ice cream and maybe a small scoop of the Pumpkin.

Permit me 1 off-topic. I love raw rhubarb from the garden with a little salt on it. I haven't had any success growing any here in North Carolina. I think the climate is too hot for it.

Toasted cheese sandwhich and tomato soup.

A very loud, unattractive, mean-acting woman walked into Wal-Mart with her two kids, yelling obscenities at them all the way through the entrance. The Wal-Mart Greeter said pleasantly, 'Good morning, and welcome to Wal-Mart. Nice children you have there. Are they twins?' The woman stopped yelling long enough to say, 'Hell no they ain't twins. The oldest one's 9 and the other one's 7. Why the hell would you think they're twins? Are you blind, or just stupid?' 'I'm neither blind nor stupid, Ma'am,' replied the greeter. 'I just couldn't believe someone would sleep with you twice. Have a good day and thank you for shopping at Wal-Mart.'

actually, the photo is misleading. Teaberries are not very large and are usually only a little bigger than a pea.

For those that have Thanksgiving dinner, what wines will you serve. Or for those that don't have Thanksgiving dinner, what wines do you recommend.