Week 35 - 17 To Go

Read this work years ago, but after obtaining a library copy read it again. Spenser Johnson’s beautiful book never gets old. Or loses its message.

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Monarch Butterfly

Family - Nymphalidae

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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio glaucus

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Hosta Blooms

Fuchsia Buds

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Hummingbird Clearwing Moth

Hemaris thysbe

 

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Skipper Moth

Scientific name: Hesperiidae

Family Name: Hesperiidae 1809

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Week 34 - 18 To Go

Despite a rambling plot, Baldacci uses the setting of Burlington, Ohio to redeem a mistake.

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South Pacific

This evening Joan and I attended our fourth play of the 2019 season, South Pacific at the Preston H. Thomas Theatre in The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse. Weather was ideal. 

Once in our seats we surveyed the crowd which was ready to be entertained.

Never viewed the film.  

After the play we went to Parker's for dinner, Maggie was our waitress.
 
Review by David Wilcox.

Review by Linda Lowen

Review by Broadway World.

Other shows of this season:
Grease
Dixie
Grand Hotel
South Pacific
Working, A Musical
Loch Ness, A New Musical

 

Week 33 - 19 To Go

Weak plot and a very slow onset. The authors seem to expend more words on the homeless and less on the actual villains. Emmy Jane Dockery, an analyst, once again saved the day. Pairing James Patterson with David Ellis, two modern day storytellers, seals the bargain.

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Mueller's Maccroni and Cheese

Ingredients

8 oz. (1/2 pkg) Mueller's Elbows

1/4 cup butter or margarine

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

1/8 tsp salt (optional)

1/8 tsp dry mustard

1/8 tsp black pepper

2 cups milk

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1Preheat oven to 350˚F.

2Cook pasta for 3 minutes and drain well.

3In medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, mustard, salt, and pepper.

4Gradually add milk and cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly, stirring constantly.

5Cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly.

6Turn heat to low and simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly.

7Gradually mix in cheese and stir until cheese is melted.

8Add pasta; mix lightly. Pour into 2-quart casserole.

9Top with croutons. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165-175 degrees.

Cooks Tip
Stir bacon, diced ham, or other add-ins into the mixture before transferring it to the casserole dish for a twist on a classic.

Week 32 - 20 To Go

Using a true crime podcast, Denise Mina follows Anna McLean’s travels throughout Europe. Accompanied by Fin, a former rock star, Anna exemplifies the #metoo movement.
Setting - Glasgow, Scotland - a storytelling culture.

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Flowers Around the Yard

 Coleus

Zinnia

Zinnia

Yucca

Sweet Pea

 Bee Balm

Coneflower

Ball Thistle

Gooseneck

Portulaca

Daylily

Front Yard


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Where Flowers Bloom So Does Hope
- Lady Bird Johnson