The Other Depression.

       My daughter, like me had showed signs of depression, thankfully through therapy, she is learning to cope with it.  Yesterday, I picked up her friend for a sleep over.  I am so flattered that she considers me like another mom.  Her mom for years has battled Bipolar Depression and now she is being treated for it as well.
       I never found out if any of my family members had suffered with depression, but my daughter's friend's grandmother had Bipolar as well.  So many people suffer from various forms of mental illness and still its something that is not addressed fully.  My heart goes out to them both and I am proud of the courage of these "Best Friends" to smile, laugh and love through it all.  They will be alright.

Lent

   For about six months now, my kids and I have been going to The Church Of Christ on Curve Rd.  Its a very nice little church with wonderful people.  The congregation isn't very big but my parents, sisters and brother with their families go there.  Its funny we almost make up one side of the church.  My Great Grandpa Alvestal Mc Donnell used to be a Layman for the Church Of Christ in Delaware, Ohio , so I think it would make him happy to know that his family was going their.
  My Aunt Billie goes to St. Mary's and is Catholic, she knows the Pastor at The Church Of Christ where we go because Pastor Paul has visited folks at Sarah Moore where she used to work.  Pastor is ornery but he and his wife are really terrific people and make you feel right at home.
  I visited St Mary's many years ago and really enjoyed the church but since I didn't know too many there other than my Aunt, I never got a chance to go back.  So many things in my life had been so disarrayed.
  Lent had been going on for awhile and is very important, fish is the meal during Lent.  A month or so ago, I got sick on seafood but wanted to try again to eat fish during this season.  The grocery had it for sale so I decided to pick some up and it tasted real good.  I am so glad that my kids enjoy fish as it is good for them.  I need to eat more of it myself because of the omega fatty acids in the meat itself.
 It doesn't matter if we are Catholic, Church Of Christ or any other denomination, as long as we are in The Family Of God and love one another.  That is all that matters.
 I am proud of my family, I love you all!

Favorite Albums

Just A Few

The Eighties Fashions And Music Videos...Was It Really Like This?

    Going through the songs I have loved on YouTube and posting them, really I had to laugh at some of the videos made.  So many make no sense at all and the hair...well is sometimes BIG.  I found some YouTube videos that poke fun at them...Enjoy!

   My pick for the Best Music Videos Of The 1980's

Houston We Have A "Cute" Problem

     Most used line in movie history I think but I had to use it for my Great Nephew. I am proud of his parents.  His mother had spent some time with my daughter during this road to recovery from Anorexia.  She, my daughter and I went out to a farm where my niece kept her horse.  She and my daughter worked with him , I would hold his reins while they brushed him.   My daughter even rode him a few times.   During our trips over there, my daughter and my great nephew sat in the back of the car.  My great nephew would offer my daughter Gold Fish Crackers.
     My niece is originally from Carver, Massachusetts, studied horticulture at The University Of Massachusetts Amherst and has lived here in Ohio for a while.  She now she is a manager at Dress Barn.
     Must be some certain love and caring in the people of Massachusetts that bring out the best in our family, I am so thankful for that!
    My love to you all!

Nice Little Family, My Nephew, My Niece and Great Nephew

Is "I Don't Know" On Your Menu?

       Its almost the same answer I get from my two teenagers whenever I ask them "What do you want to eat tonight?"  This usually comes after they come to me pleading that they are hungry.  Coming from my daughter, it is a welcomed statement.  My son eats almost anything, so I don't worry about him.
Anyway I joked with them by saying...."You know, If someone came up with a food..I don't know..they'd make a lot of money from it."
       I always get a chuckle from the kids...then I got thinking about it...I don't know... what is it?
Bill Cosby's version is that it's "Brain Damage" because that's the reply that has been uttered by every child since the dawn of time whenever we do something we aren't supposed to do.
      I came to the conclusion that for supper "I don't know" is something I decide on to fix whether or not they ask for it...I guess.
      That is the beauty part of it, Mom's choice.
         "I don't know" snack

                            You can make cookies from using cake mix, 1/3 cup oil and two eggs, this does work.                                     I'll let you know about further "I don't know dishes" in posts to come!
                                                                             Enjoy!

           The  " I Don't Know?"  Side dish:        Pasta Salad (Very Colorful)

                                                                     Multi-Color Rigatoni ,spiral pasta ( 16 oz )
                                                                     1 bag Baby Carrots about half of bag
                                                                     1 large Green Bell Pepper
                                                                     1 large Red Bell Pepper
                                                                     1 large Yellow Bell Pepper
                                                                     1 bag of grape tomatoes
                                                                     1/2 red onion
                                                                     1/2 sweet onion
                                                                     1 broccoli spears (fresh)
                                                                     1 8 oz shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
                                                                     1 bottle of Italian dressing ( pick your favorite variety)
                                                                      cut veggies into bite size pieces, cook pasta as directed                                                                                drain and cool.  Mix pasta,cheese and veggies in large bowl                                                                          then add the entire bottle of dressing. mix, chill for couple                                                                              hours. Serve
 

Here Comes Another Blast!

   Yesterday I sat waiting with many other nervous parents waiting for my son to take his test for "Temps" so he can start learning to drive.  I was amazed with the number of teenagers coming in and out, either taking their test for "Temps" or to take their drivers exam.   My son passed, so our next step was walking over to get his temporaries issued.  Back when I got my licence, you just got a blue piece of paper you had to take with you when you practiced driving.  My son's temps are like a mini driver's licence complete with his photo, goodness how things have changed.  They also give you a sticker to put in the car that says "Student Driver"  My, I am not sure I am ready for this, my nerves are going to receive a shock for sure.  My son also wants his grandpa to teach him as well...'"Mr State Trooper" who when I was learning how to drive, brought everyone of us kids to tears.  I am sure everything will go good.
    Here comes another ...well not so shocking event..another winter storm...ho-hum..la-dee-da.  Who came up with ground hog day anyway?  I have been listening to my Midland radio, set on N.O.A.A radio in Wilmington, Ohio and we are in Central, Ohio and most of Oho under a "Winter Storm Warning" for Saturday through til Monday.  Large amounts of snow and ice accumulations are forecast at 90% are supposed to start tomorrow evening.  It will be a nightmare around town, everyone will be heading out to the stores..again, of course by now we are so used to it..it is like a group of zombies strolling around gathering things automatically.   I am done driving this week, so I am not too worried about it.
    If any of you have to go out tomorrow or anytime this week Or if the East Coast gets slammed after us this coming week..PLEASE BE CAREFUL!