Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Sewing today . . .?

I've been trying to wend my way to the sewing machine for a week now but life, cleaning, and appointments have constantly veered me off track! Today, I'm hoping to get enough creativity going to get something done. I'm still sewing and crocheting to make a bit of extra cash to take care of my own, small needs as termites and leaky roofs have eaten into the budget! I just got some beautiful panel prints of Our Lady of Guadeloupe and should be able to think of something to do with that. I sold most of my tote bags over Christmas so might think about replenishing my stash today!

I've been watching a Food Network show called America's Worst Cook which has been frustrating but interesting. The frustrating part is these contestants can't seem to follow the most simple of directions. It seems to me that if I could absolutely not cook to save my life, I'd pay more attention to the cooking projects at hand. I love this one guy who tries to improvise away from the stated recipe when he doesn't know how to cook in the first place! However, the recipes proposed for the challenges are great and I was happy to discover they are being posted on the Food Network site. Hey, I know how to cook AND I can follow directions!

Twisted world?

Practically the moment the Arizona shooting happened, the media and liberal factions pointed fingers at conservatives claiming their 'narrow-minded verbage' ignited the hatred in the mind and heart of the shooter. Turns out, the bad guy had no political leanings and didn't listen to the 'awful' conservative talk show radio programs. He was just mentally unbalance all on his own.

Once that was determined, the liberal press graciously offered an apology to each and every conservative they blasted . . . NOT! While bemoaning the horror of the shootings and the lives lost, there are ongoing death threats and nasty postings about Sarah Palin, Rush Limbaugh, Glen Beck, etc. Now, who is igniting hatred in the hearts of people? It is like the lefties of the world glady took advantage of a tragedy to further their own twisted agenda.

I'm hoping that with the election of more conservative minds into our government, good and clear thoughts will start to take hold in how we are governed.