Hi there Friday!! Random things and Facts...

Three cheers for Friday! I know the other day's of the week get the shaft but whatcha gonna do... Friday is the best day of the 5 day work week.

Today's post is going to be pretty random - yes again... It takes skill to blog like you tweet ;-)

Hey did you know the first Porsche built was electric and that was in 1898, it had 3 hoursepower - It was the P1 and built by Ferdinand Porsche. The P1 has been sitting unseen in storage since 1902 - it has now been unearthed and is headed to the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.. Full article if you are so inclined.

The P1

 Groundhog day is coming up - the only thing I have to say is I am sick of being cold..  Anyone know how we ending up with a "Whistle pig" telling us if winter was over or not? Why we celebrate Groundhog day. Yes, whistle pig is appropriate - "Groundhog," "woodchuck" and even "whistle pig" are different names for the same animal — Marmota monax, the largest species of ground squirrel in North America.

There is also a small, slight football game on Sunday - have you heard about it?

I went and bought new T-shirts, I have ordered the Alex and Ani Bronco's bracelet I wanted - it won't be here in time but no worries - I didn't buy it as game swag, I bought it because I wanted it.

Even went and got my "game day" mani...

My biggest problem is figuring out when I get to go to the bathroom - between the games and the cool ass commercials.. Usually I go during the game - but this year my team is playing so I can do that... Half time I guess. Since Ms. Jackson's nipples are always covered  why bother right.. joking calm down and no angry emails :-)

Have a great weekend!!!

Papagenu (He’s My Sassafrass) - Seriously Random posting

Yeah I am back to not being able to come up with blog titles - so back to the obscure music we go...


I'm still trying to get my energy back. Its now 1:21 in the afternoon and I could totally crawl in my desk drawer and take a nap.. I could use a least a bit of it to come back and soon - the next 2 weeks are going to be insane..  Most afternoons I am just exhausted.. The Flu sucks - and sucks your energy for WEEKS..

I have noticed how much effort I am putting into some relationships vs how much the other party is putting into it now that I have been kinda out of the loop for the past 2 weeks... I think its time to restructure some things. Frankly I am getting to old for the high school behavior.

I am looking forward to Sunday my team is playing in the big game.. Usually I just watch for the commercials!

I don't understand the court system in Italy - I guess they have overturned Amanda Knox's court case AGAIN and found her guilty, after over turning the guilty verdict last year and finding her innocent WTF?

Papagenu (He's My Sassafrass)

Superbowl recipe link up

The Superbowl is when a cheat day is needed diet wise.  I generally make Beer Cheese Soup which is served with Roast Beef Sandwiches - though one year we have Philly Cheesesteaks with it (hence the cheat day). There are a ton of recipes out there for Beer Cheese Soup - I find the simpler ones the better the soup - and forget that whole garnish with popcorn BS - nice big croutons are where its at...

This wonderful recipe for Beer Cheese Soup can be kept warm in a 3-1/2 to 4 quart crockpot if you stir it frequently. 

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup minced celery
• 1 cup minced carrots
• 1 onion, minced
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 cups half and half
• 10 oz. bottle beer (non alcoholic works just fine)
• 10 oz. can condensed chicken broth
• 3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• white cheese popcorn

Preparation:

In heavy stockpot, saute celery, carrots, and onion in butter until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add flour and cook with a wire whisk, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles, 4-5 minutes. Add half and half, beer, and chicken broth. Cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Then add cheese, salt and pepper and cook until soup is blended and cheese is melted. Serves 6