Democratic Debate

Go, Hillary!  I like Bernie as well, but it is time for a woman to be president.  It is not good to hate anything or anyone, but in all honesty I hate the Republicans. 

My New Red Tulip Purse

When Gretchen and I flew to Uganda in 2011, we changed planes in Amsterdam at Schipohl Airport.  We had quite a bit of time before boarding the flight to the US so we went into many stores, one of which sold these tulip purses.  I wanted to buy one. So -- when I needed to replace my beloved red flower purse which is too small, immediately I thought of the tulip purses.  I googled tulip purse and they came right up just as I remembered them!  I ordered one!  Mailed from the Netherlands, it took about a week to arrive.  

Laurie and Girls in Seattle

Today, October 12, 2015,  Laurie is 48 years old!  Seems like yesterday our baby girl was born. 

First Baked Apples of the Year

As my Grandma used to say, baked apples 

need to be shiny.  And these are!

Core 6 apples and peel about 1/3 down.  Fill openings with raisins.

1 Cup brown sugar, 1 Cup water, 2 Tablespoons butter, 1/2 Teaspoon of both cinnamon and nutmeg.

Bring mixture to boil.  Poor over apples and 

bake for 1 hour.  Baste occasionally. Continue

basting when finished baking.