49 Responses to “General Discussion, Monday, September 23, 2024”
Good mornin’, and Happy Monday, kids! Be ready for it because we know the Cackles and Howdy Doody team will be slinging it deep, far, and wide all week long so we have to be ready for it. A little French model today. French fries and coffee are OK. Much better than their politicians. Carpe your coffee!
Good mornin’, Texan. Fixing four cups at a time. This is a 5 inch beer mug which doesn’t seem like much beer. It’d look fine receiving some fresh-brewed coffee, though….
Hope Grandpa Ervin Knute had a happy life. My paternal grandfather, Joseph, was born in 1876. Their Arkansas plantation was in the northeast, but in the late 1870s a couple of family members moved to Texas.
I’m actually not sure. But they had 18 “workers” so that sounds like cotton. They lost everything, of course, after the War Between the States and the bank would lend them nada. Too bad, so sad!
One of my father’s cousins was the family historian but there are a lot of gaps in the lore. Grandpa talked to me a couple of times, giving me some info. Unfortunately he didn’t spell the name of their town and I can find nothing which sounds like Shukalok.
Oh yeah, before I start teaching, need to ask advice. I haven’t had a laptop for years. My husband and I both have the bigger iPads, and like them so much that’s just what we use.
My grandson has a computer I’m getting set up for school use. Can anyone recommend anti-virus? I used to use a free version of ADT and it was fine. I don’t know what’s best now.
I’m no tech guy but the McAfee or Norton have never done me wrong. They annoy you with lots of emails and upsells, but they all do that, that I’m aware of.
I’ve used both of those, but I now use WebRoot SecureAnywhere. I think it’s more expensive, but it does a great job, and I have it installed on three devices – laptop, Kindle and my Samsung phone. I can protect up to five devices.
I decided to make chicken and dumplings tonight. Not keto, but I love it. I already got the rotisserie chicken off the bone (the last of it) and chopped my veggies (no celery, but I had carrots, onion and mushrooms). I have frozen concentrated chicken stock in the freezer. I suppose I could make “keto” dumplings, but I’m sure they aren’t as good.
Normally I’m not really a big dumpling fan, although my husband really loves chicken and dumplings. But I recently found a recipe for tomato soup with Cheddar Bay dumplings. I’m sticking with my favorite tomato soup recipe, but I’ll be trying those dumplings out with it.
Recently one of my sons reminded me of a big family favorite I used to make on Fridays. Haven’t done it in years, and it couldn’t be easier.
Mix a can of tomato soup and one of French onion. I served it with grilled cheese sandwiches on Fridays or days I needed a break. It is surprisingly good. And I’m not much of a fan of canned soup.
Sounds good! I love grilled cheese sandwiches. That sandwich with tomato soup was a school lunch choice on Fridays way back when. I think the Friday alternative was fish sticks. Or mac and cheese.
Btw, I make the big fluffy dumplings, not the small ones.
I don’t like dumplings, either – but I cook many things with French Onion soup. A plain ol’ roast (if you’re not much of a cook, like me) with a can of beef broth and a can of French onion is purty tasty. And all the veg, of course.
I love pot roast. I don’t use onion soup, but I do cook the roast with a large onion, cut up, wine (either white or red), bay leaves and thyme. Sometimes I use stock (my own) and sometimes just water. Either way, it turns out great. Another thing I sometimes do is spread horseradish on the browned meat before the long braise. It has a sweet flavor when cooked. Way back when I would add sour cream to my gravy, which is also delicious. Now I’m more likely to add sauteed mushrooms.
Good mornin’, and Happy Monday, kids! Be ready for it because we know the Cackles and Howdy Doody team will be slinging it deep, far, and wide all week long so we have to be ready for it. A little French model today. French fries and coffee are OK. Much better than their politicians. Carpe your coffee!
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By texan59 on September 23, 2024 at 12:10 am
Mornin’ Tex! Another nice one.
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By Stella on September 23, 2024 at 12:23 am
Good mornin’, Texan. Fixing four cups at a time. This is a 5 inch beer mug which doesn’t seem like much beer. It’d look fine receiving some fresh-brewed coffee, though….
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By Lucille on September 23, 2024 at 1:56 am
Thanks T!
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By Menagerie on September 23, 2024 at 6:58 am
Mornin’ T! Much needed…
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By WeeWeed on September 23, 2024 at 7:32 am
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By texan59 on September 23, 2024 at 9:28 am
Happy 124th birthday to my paternal grandfather, Ervin Knute Tex. He might’a been from Minnesota………..
😉
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By texan59 on September 23, 2024 at 12:11 am
Happy Birthday Ervin! My mom would be 118 this year.
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By Stella on September 23, 2024 at 12:23 am
Hope Grandpa Ervin Knute had a happy life. My paternal grandfather, Joseph, was born in 1876. Their Arkansas plantation was in the northeast, but in the late 1870s a couple of family members moved to Texas.
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By Lucille on September 23, 2024 at 2:08 am
My paternal 4g-grandfather, born 1810 in KY, settled in NE Arkansas, too. Did yours do cotton or rice? 😀
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By WeeWeed on September 23, 2024 at 9:21 am
I’m actually not sure. But they had 18 “workers” so that sounds like cotton. They lost everything, of course, after the War Between the States and the bank would lend them nada. Too bad, so sad!
One of my father’s cousins was the family historian but there are a lot of gaps in the lore. Grandpa talked to me a couple of times, giving me some info. Unfortunately he didn’t spell the name of their town and I can find nothing which sounds like Shukalok.
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By Lucille on September 23, 2024 at 1:49 pm
My maternal grandfather was 1889 in Shreveport.
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By czarina33 on September 23, 2024 at 8:50 am
Stellars….
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming…
Sleepy Hallow Farm, Woodstock, Vermont…
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By Lucille on September 23, 2024 at 1:40 am
Mornin’ Lucille!
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By WeeWeed on September 23, 2024 at 7:41 am
Mornin’, Miz Wee!
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By Lucille on September 23, 2024 at 1:50 pm
Good morning everyone. It’s fall! I need the temps to drop below 90 now. Below 70 preferred!
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By Menagerie on September 23, 2024 at 7:10 am
Mornin’ Menage! Is hubby better?
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By WeeWeed on September 23, 2024 at 7:42 am
As of last night, he didn’t have a fever but he still has aches and pains. Slowly getting better.
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By Menagerie on September 23, 2024 at 7:46 am
Oh yeah, before I start teaching, need to ask advice. I haven’t had a laptop for years. My husband and I both have the bigger iPads, and like them so much that’s just what we use.
My grandson has a computer I’m getting set up for school use. Can anyone recommend anti-virus? I used to use a free version of ADT and it was fine. I don’t know what’s best now.
Thanks!
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By Menagerie on September 23, 2024 at 7:13 am
I’m no tech guy but the McAfee or Norton have never done me wrong. They annoy you with lots of emails and upsells, but they all do that, that I’m aware of.
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By texan59 on September 23, 2024 at 8:52 am
I’ve used both of those, but I now use WebRoot SecureAnywhere. I think it’s more expensive, but it does a great job, and I have it installed on three devices – laptop, Kindle and my Samsung phone. I can protect up to five devices.
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By Stella on September 23, 2024 at 10:14 am
Here are PCMag’s recommendations. Mine is on their short list.
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-antivirus-protection
ZDNet says not to pay for it, and their recommendations:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/stop-paying-for-antivirus-software-heres-why-you-dont-need-it/
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By Stella on September 23, 2024 at 10:24 am
Thank you!
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By Menagerie on September 23, 2024 at 10:56 am
thx. I need to put something on my kindle, think.
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By auscitizenmom on September 23, 2024 at 10:59 am
Mornin’ kids!
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By WeeWeed on September 23, 2024 at 7:30 am
Mornin’ Wee! I agree.
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By Stella on September 23, 2024 at 10:15 am
Mornin’ Stella!
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By WeeWeed on September 23, 2024 at 10:19 am
definitely
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By auscitizenmom on September 23, 2024 at 10:59 am
Mornin’ Mom!
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By WeeWeed on September 23, 2024 at 11:57 am
Save Your Photos Month
National Pot Pie Day – Banquet Frozen Pot Pies helped me through college. There wasn’t Ramen back then.
National Snack Sticks Day – these are homemade snacks of alternating meat, cheese, fruit and veggies
National Family Day
National Teal Talk Day – ovarian cancer
National Checkers Day and Dogs in Politics Day – I remember Checkers, Nixon’s dog.
Innergize Day – slow down from summer, take care of your inner self
Restless Legs Awareness Day – my mother had this so bad she couldn’t sleep for days. Someone figured out Parkinson’s meds help.
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By czarina33 on September 23, 2024 at 9:06 am
Mornin’ Czarina!
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By WeeWeed on September 23, 2024 at 9:18 am
Mornin’ czarina! I like pot pies, but like my own even better.
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By Stella on September 23, 2024 at 10:10 am
Me too. It’s a favorite easy meal.
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By Menagerie on September 23, 2024 at 10:57 am
Yes, it is!
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By Stella on September 23, 2024 at 11:47 am
I decided to make chicken and dumplings tonight. Not keto, but I love it. I already got the rotisserie chicken off the bone (the last of it) and chopped my veggies (no celery, but I had carrots, onion and mushrooms). I have frozen concentrated chicken stock in the freezer. I suppose I could make “keto” dumplings, but I’m sure they aren’t as good.
ADD: I’m going to add frozen peas too.
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By Stella on September 23, 2024 at 2:09 pm
Normally I’m not really a big dumpling fan, although my husband really loves chicken and dumplings. But I recently found a recipe for tomato soup with Cheddar Bay dumplings. I’m sticking with my favorite tomato soup recipe, but I’ll be trying those dumplings out with it.
Recently one of my sons reminded me of a big family favorite I used to make on Fridays. Haven’t done it in years, and it couldn’t be easier.
Mix a can of tomato soup and one of French onion. I served it with grilled cheese sandwiches on Fridays or days I needed a break. It is surprisingly good. And I’m not much of a fan of canned soup.
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By Menagerie on September 23, 2024 at 2:33 pm
Sounds good! I love grilled cheese sandwiches. That sandwich with tomato soup was a school lunch choice on Fridays way back when. I think the Friday alternative was fish sticks. Or mac and cheese.
Btw, I make the big fluffy dumplings, not the small ones.
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By Stella on September 23, 2024 at 2:40 pm
fluffy is best
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By auscitizenmom on September 23, 2024 at 3:50 pm
I don’t like dumplings, either – but I cook many things with French Onion soup. A plain ol’ roast (if you’re not much of a cook, like me) with a can of beef broth and a can of French onion is purty tasty. And all the veg, of course.
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By WeeWeed on September 23, 2024 at 4:18 pm
I love pot roast. I don’t use onion soup, but I do cook the roast with a large onion, cut up, wine (either white or red), bay leaves and thyme. Sometimes I use stock (my own) and sometimes just water. Either way, it turns out great. Another thing I sometimes do is spread horseradish on the browned meat before the long braise. It has a sweet flavor when cooked. Way back when I would add sour cream to my gravy, which is also delicious. Now I’m more likely to add sauteed mushrooms.
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By Stella on September 23, 2024 at 4:38 pm
It’s delicious! I ate too much.
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By Stella on September 23, 2024 at 6:18 pm
Good afternoon, Czarina!
Top Dogs at the White House
Skip with the Teddy Roosevelt family
https://www.whitehousehistory.org/white-house-pets/top-dogs-at-the-white-house
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By Lucille on September 23, 2024 at 6:31 pm
morn all. seeing Chiro today. woke up with my left foot hurting. guess I hurt it too and it is just making itself known.
beautiful day and cool.
enjoy your day.
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By auscitizenmom on September 23, 2024 at 11:05 am
Good morning, mom! Have a great day. We had rain over night, and now it is much cooler. Beautiful.
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By Stella on September 23, 2024 at 11:45 am
42 Fast Supper Recipes That’ll Be Ready In 45 Minutes Or Less
You’ll have dinner on the table in no time.
By Mary Shannon Wells – Updated on August 31, 2024
https://www.southernliving.com/food/whats-for-supper/fast-dinner-ideas?
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By Lucille on September 23, 2024 at 3:19 pm
scary. spoofing planes.
https://thedailybs.com/2024/09/23/the-risk-is-growing-cyber-warfare-threats-inadvertently-targeting-commercial-flights-surge-amid-global-wars/?utm_campaign=james&utm_content=9-23-24%20Daily%20PM&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=Get%20response&utm_term=email
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By auscitizenmom on September 23, 2024 at 3:48 pm
BREAKING: Donald Trump NEW Secret Service Whistleblower comes forward in second shooting attempt
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By Lucille on September 23, 2024 at 4:35 pm
Whoops, I thought this was 4 HOURS ago and it’s 4 DAYS ago. Doesn’t hurt to be reminded, I guess.
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By Lucille on September 23, 2024 at 4:39 pm
Kamala gets caught FAKING audience during event!!
Liberal Hivemind Posted September 23, 2024
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By Lucille on September 23, 2024 at 6:26 pm