Went to Shari's to "study" for my interview. Was distracted by this cute picture. I had to contort in a weird way and turn off all the sound on my phone to get it, and keep them from thinking I was taking it. I couldn't do anything about the sun, but in a way, I think it works...it keeps anonymity.
Two old ladies at Sharis eating sundaes.
Monday...
Interviewed.
Went on a Pacific Fabrics Shopping Spree...I call it fabric love....
Here's a close-up of a fabric I'm planning to use for my niece's present. Yes, her birthday was over a week ago, and yes, I'm just now buying fabrics. But in my defense, creativity and genius take time. (ha!)
Monday night...
Made the following biscuits for the first time...
Sweet & Savory Biscuits (see recipe, below)
Atticus likes them!
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SWEET AND SAVORY BISCUITS:
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour, plus extra for rolling
1 cup barley flour (I used regular ole white flour for this one)
1/2 cup wheat bran
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses (I used regular molasses - you can also use honey)
1 egg
1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon safflower oil
3 (2.5 oz) jars of meat-only baby food
In large bowl combine flours, bran and salt. In food processor (I use a blender) combine the rest of the ingredients. Puree into a liquid and add to the dry mixture. Stir with a spoon, then knead with your hands to incorporate all the flour (I didn't have to do this part - I actually added more flour when rolling out because it was very sticky). Turn out onto a floured surface. Sprinkle more flour on top of the dough and roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into desired shape. Place on baking sheat covered with greased or non-stick foil (I skip that and just grease my cookie sheet. I have no idea if that makes a difference).
Bake for 25 minutes at 325 degrees, or until browned. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Tuesday...
Dog park
I finally have proof that I'm spoiling Atticus with his treats. Another dog owner tried to feed him a store bought treat and he wanted nothing to do with it. Outwardly, I apologized to the lady and explained he must be too busy playing. Inwardly, I chuckled a little.
Got a phone call while at the dog park.
While I'm not allowed to tell you the outcome of that phone call, I am having this..
IN CELEBRATION!!!!!!!!
Going to the movies tonight.
Feeling pretty good!
Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you." ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne
