Today I was testing in a classroom which is situated further behind the main hallways of the school. As I was walking outside to go retrieve another student for testing, I heard a lot of banging on the roof of the gymnasium. I looked up to see the janitor whacking a broom at something. Had I known what it was I would have been screaming at him to stop. On the way back, I soon found out what it was....a possum. I was outraged and upset to see the poor animal dead but what shocked me even more were the innocent baby possums still clinging onto their mother for dear life. I felt profound sadness at that time. When the animal control worker stopped by to pick up a few of the captured (and still living) creatures, he picked up the baby possums as well. I inquired what was going to happen to them, and he stated that they were going to be discharged back into the wild. I was NOT a happy camper at that time. How can someone just let defenseless, baby animals out into the wild without any help? It doesn't make sense. But, then again, some adults just don't care. It's horrid to see how uncaring some individuals can be. I was so disturbed with people being so desensitized to life around them. How can you NOT care about a living and breathing thing? Everything...EVERYTHING has a purpose in life.

Baked Shrimp Rangoon-- Altered Version of Crab Rangoon!

Tonight I made Crab Rangoon (without the crab since I added shrimp instead!) while Leigh cooked the rice. Each dozen was baked for only 19 minutes, which isn't very time-consuming. And I like that aspect of it. Plus, it tasted delish! Here's the outcome:

For Recipe, see http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/recipedetail.htm?recipe_id=95157

Which Desperate Housewife Are You?

MY RESULTS:

You're Bree
You're the perfect wife and homemaker and people in the neighborhood think highly of you... but only because they're a little scared of you because your perfectionism borders on obsessiveness. So how about you put down the spatula, take off that pearl choker, pour yourself a glass of wine, turn up the music and learn to have some fun!

To take the quiz,click on the following site:
http://quiz.ivillage.com/entertainment/tests/desperate-housewives-quiz.htm?nlcid=et|05-05-2008|

Bunnies, Bunnies, Everywhere!

Here Comes Peter Cottontail, Hopping Down the Bunny Trail...Hippity, Hoppity, Easter's on it's Way...Well, it's passed but these critters were in my sister's backyard today and I couldn't resist stalking them.Lol!

My First Cannelloni Dish

I decided to surprise Leigh with a pasta dish that he actually requested me to find a recipe for (as well as to make!) So, I found this recipe from the Kraft Foods magazine I receive for free every few months in the mail, and Viola! Tres Magnifique! He LOVED it, and I'm jubilant because I was worried that it was going to turn out a)rubbery, b)burnt, or c)burnt AND rubbery. But it was well received by my hubby, and for this, I'm a bit ecstatic! Oh yes, for the recipe, go to this website:

http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/recipedetail.htm?recipe_id=108695

As for the cheese, I used the 2% Fat Cheese instead of the regular kind (to cut back in calories). Plus, I heated the cheese and soupy mixture on the stove rather than using the microwave. And I didn't use any broccoli florets since my chef used them all up the night before..lol. All in all, it turned out well!

JURY DUTY

This morning started off the usual way each morning starts off. However, since my sis had a court jury summons for court duty, she told me to check the post office box (in case I got one as well). Well, we didn't check until this morning, and we were both running about like a chicken with it's head cut off trying to rearrange our schedules for this unanticipated event. Fortunately, Leigh stayed here in town while I went through phase one of the jury selection. Then I went through phase two of the jury selection. And despite ALL of the time I spent at the courthouse, I didn't have to serve as a juror. It wasn't too bad, but I was a bit worried because I missed my workshop training at school due to this unexpected detour. But, all's well that ends well. Once I got home, I watched "Judge Judy" episodes on tv...How crazy am I?!? LOL. Anyway, I think she's cool because she's so direct and no-nonsense.

Sunday Marathon

Since both Leigh and myself are feeling a bit yucky, we spent the entire day at home. It was a marathon of movies: Under the Tuscan Sun, Love Actually, Two Weeks Notice, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Last Holiday, and Desperado. Whew! It is awesome how movies can manage to comfort us while we're feeling ill. Directors and their crews can work magic in uplifting people's spirits.