Miscellany Monday

{one}

We have awakened to a dusting of snow and ice this morning. Not anything serious, but enough that all the schools and several businesses are closed.  We waited around for it most of yesterday and it didn't really do much.  Our area sees this type of weather so infrequently that everyone gets all in a "  tizzy"   when we do.  Everyone heads to the grocery store emptying the shelves and acting like we're going to be housebound for days on end.  The truth of the matter is that it will likely be gone by noon today and we'll be back into our normal routine.  But, my daughter and DIL were sure excited to have this surprise day off to spend with their babies.

{two}

I tried my hand at making Gumbo this week-end.  That is a Louisiana food that I have never had the courage to try and make.  I just wasn't sure about making a roux.  Well, there are packages of roux that are made for those of us that are afraid of trying to make it.  I had heard that they were good, so I dove off to give it a try.  Most folks here think that the more that goes into Gumbo the better it is.  So, I put shrimp, tasso pork, sausage, chicken and okra.  And, even I do say so, it was scrumptious!  I was quite proud of myself and am well on my way of becoming a good ole Cajun cook. ~smile~

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While Hubby and I were waiting on the "  wintry mix"  to arrive yesterday afternoon, he started channel surfing.  We were bored and needed something to liven things up a bit.  He ran across Sarah Palin's Alaska and we began watching it.  Regardless of your political view of her, I think if you ever watched this show, you would say that she is one more amazing woman.  She was man handling a chain saw, Carabou hunting, repelling, gold mining, fishing and all the while, looking like a million dollars.  Oh, the magic of television! ~smile~ 

I had my entire post done and out of the clear it just suddenly disappeared.  Urggggggggggg! so, so aggravating.  So, let me just say that I do always love linking up with our sweet Carissa at Lowercase Letters  and  if you would enjoy more random thoughts this Monday, then just go check her out. 

A beautiful week is wished to each of you!  Can you believe we're already 10 whole days into the new year. WOW!