Queen of Quirky

   You can find this recipe on the bottom of a Quaker oat lid.  It's delicious, of course, but with a few changes you can make it even better.   YOU'LL NEED -14 tablespoons of softened butter (almost two sticks) -3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar -1/2 cup granulated sugar -2 eggs -1/2 teaspoon almond extract -1 1/2 cup flour -1 teaspoon baking soda -1 teaspoon cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon salt -3 cups oats, uncooked -1 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Sculpting is one of the things I do best.  Cats are some of the best things on the planet.  So I decided to combine these two, and the resulting paw print charm is a very cute and simple craft idea.  You can give it to a friend as a gift, or keep it for yourself, or clip it to your cat's collar. YOU'LL NEED- -Medium-sized ball of clay, your choice of color ( I use Sculpey) -Toothpick -Eyelet

Okay, I'm not pretending I'm an amazing photographer. My lighting is often off.  My backgrounds are not the best.  My subjects are sometimes boring.  You know.  I could go on and on about what's wrong with my photos, but once in a while everything just falls into place.  Presenting my best photos so far- Nature's Babies I caught these gorgeous captures of plants in my yard at the perfect time of day, it seems.  I love the colors in them.  Like babies, they are beautiful and somewhat pinker than average . These beautiful fall colors show up once a year.      This cute bush of pink flowers blooms in the spring.  They even smell delicious! Yes, these are weeds that grow at the base of our tree, but they're beautiful weeds. Purple Mountain Majesty After catching this on a long hike in sunny California, I started to really grasp what the iconic line means.  Look at that sky!  I loved ...

The daffodils grow in bright little clumps  And the soft breeze blows away frost lumps. The warm weather enters like warm fuzzy cape As the winter disintegrates and the world reshapes. Some cute little daffodils growing in my yard.

I've done my share of horrible comics in the past, the best of which involved a love affair between an overweight unicorn and a black cat. I guess my storylines need a little work.  But over the years I've gotten pretty good at drawing cartoon people.  Here's a little step-by-step: 1.  First, lay out the face and hair.  Almost all of these lines will eventually be erased, so make them light.  2. Sketch in the body. Accentuate the curves a little, even on guys, to follow the typical cartoon style.  Lay out the hair a little more, changing it if you want to.  3. Draw in clothes and props. Now for the face.  You know those lines you see on professional sketches?  Turns out they're actually pretty helpful!  The eyes, which should look like slightly squished gumdrops, will be right on the center.  Check it out below- In this face, you can see that line goes through the center of the eyes,...

I love this classic recipe!  It's so good, and also healthy with lots and lots of  real orange.  This recipe has been in my family for a long time.  It's delicious  and perfect for steamy summer days.  Enjoy!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- You will need: -1 large orange (you can use 2 small ones) -2 cups crushed ice -3 teaspoons sugar -1 teaspoon vanilla extract -1/4 cup milk Blend all the ingredients together.  Make sure there are no chunks!   1.  First, get all the ingredients together.  2. Blend all ingredients together.  3. Enjoy on a hot summer day!