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Friday, November 30th

Sarah's Graduation

For those that would like to mark their calendar we received a letter in the mail that Geneva High Graduation will be different this year due to conflicts with the Smith Opera House. Commencement will be on Saturday, June 28th at 10:30 in the morning. I am trying to set up a party at the Red Brick for her on Sunday the 29th but someone else asked for it two weeks ago I guess so have an option for Saturday afternoon but nothing in stone. Will keep all informed.
bailey on 11.30.07 @ 06:54 AM CST [link]

Cinnamon-Roasted Almonds...

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 1 Hr
READY IN 1 Hr 15 Min

INGREDIENTS

* 1 egg white
* 1 teaspoon cold water
* 4 cups whole almonds
* 1/2 cup white sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
2. Lightly beat the egg white; add water, and beat until frothy but not stiff. Add the nuts, and stir until well coated. Mix the sugar, salt, and cinnamon, and sprinkle over the nuts. Toss to coat, and spread evenly on the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until golden. Allow to cool, then store nuts in airtight containers.
klds on 11.30.07 @ 12:50 AM CST [link]

Thursday, November 29th

Happy Anniversary Nana & Poppy...

"An anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today,
the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow."

Let's all wish Nana & Poppy a Happy 44th wedding anniversary.
klds on 11.29.07 @ 12:51 AM CST [link]

Tuesday, November 27th

Beer Cheese...

Ingredients:
2 pounds sharp Cheddar cheese -- at room temp.
2 cloves garlic -- mashed
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Tabasco to taste
1/2 bottle beer -- or more as rec.
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste

Directions:
Cut the cheese into cubes and place them in a food processor or electric mixer. Process until perfectly smooth. Add the garlic, Worcestershire, mustard, and Tabasco. Blend well. Add the beer, a little at a time, while continuing to beat the cheese, until the mixture is a good, firm spreading consistency. (Too much beer will make the cheese too fluffy.) Stir in the salt, and refrigerate. (This is a superb keeper.) Serve on small slices of rye or pumpernickel bread. Delicious with cold, cold beer. Serves 15 to 20
klds on 11.27.07 @ 09:08 PM CST [link]

Clark's Big Catch

clark-kam-deer (162k image)

I just thought that everyone should see my dad's deer that he got last week. He is very proud of it, as was Kam. Congratulations on your buck!
Erin on 11.27.07 @ 07:44 PM CST [link]

Monday, November 26th

August Rush...two thumbs up!

Need a pick me up, feel good, good music...go see August Rush...predictable but still worth it.

You might not have enough patience to take a storybook and read a tale from beginning to the end, even though you could find it some pleasurable experience. If reading doesn’t appeal to you, there’s a cinematographic fairytale available.

“August Rush” is an extremely romantic depiction of love, with a series of coincidences that make you think that the inexorability of destiny and life cannot be hindered by anything, be it parents or years of absence.

The movie starts with the premise of “Romeo And Juliet”, two youngsters fall in love, but are separated by her father (and here ends the resemblance with the Shakespearian play). The two, Louis Connelly (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) and Lyla Novacek (Keri Russell) share the love for music and a special talent in it, he is an Irish guitarist and she is a cellist. And their child, August Rush (Freddie Highmore) will be a prodigious musician, but neither his parents will know that, as Louis will be completely separated from his sweetheart, never knowing that he has a son and Lyla will be told that the baby died.

August grows up in a home for boys and is taken care of Wizard (Robin Williams), constantly augmenting his special talent in music. He has the strong belief that his aptitude will help find his parents and guess what! He will! Oops, that was a surprise, but it’s not like nobody isn’t expecting that!
klds on 11.26.07 @ 09:19 PM CST [link]

New dresses...

"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree:
the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other."

Christmas dresses from Nana... and how beautiful they look!
klds on 11.26.07 @ 12:45 AM CST [link]

Sunday, November 25th

Let the decorating begin...

"From Home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another.
The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other."

Well Delaney went to Nana's this weekend to help her decorate for Christmas. Look how well they trimmed the tree!
Here is a picture of mom's new hutch. The piece is beautiful as is the decorations (the Farley touch). Here is the piece across the room. Love how they match and blend with the table. Christmas in the DiSanto house would not be complete without the stockings. This year the big hit is the village, Delaney and Kelsie think it is a lot of fun playing with the people. Last, a look up the stairs- and we wonder why everyone likes to go home for the holidays- it's always so festive and so beautiful. Good job to all who chipped in.
klds on 11.25.07 @ 10:39 PM CST [link]

Thursday, November 22nd

Pumpkin Roll...

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INGREDIENTS
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2/3 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• confectioners' sugar for dusting

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• confectioners' sugar for dusting

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for five minutes. Gradually mix in pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ginger; stir into the pumpkin mixture. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle pecans over the top of the batter.
3. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the center springs back when touched. Loosen edges with a knife. Turn out on foil that have been dusted with confectioners' sugar. Roll up cake using foil, and let cool for about 20 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Unroll pumpkin cake when cool, spread with filling, and roll up. Place pumpkin roll on a long sheet of waxed paper, and dust with confectioners' sugar. Wrap cake in waxed paper, and twist ends of waxed paper like a candy wrapper. Refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled; before slicing, dust with additional confectioners' sugar.
klds on 11.22.07 @ 12:36 AM CST [link]

Be Thankful...

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary, because it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.
klds on 11.22.07 @ 12:21 AM CST [link]

Wednesday, November 21st

Congratulations to Sarah Anne!

Well Sarah received a call from Keuka College today to inform her that she has been accepted. She is very happy and excited as this is the only place she has wanted to go to further her education since 10th grade. She will be getting dual certification for Early Childhood Education Birth to Grade 2 with Special Education in Psychology and Sign Language. Just wanted to share the great news.

bailey on 11.21.07 @ 01:38 PM CST [link]

Tuesday, November 20th

Some things to think about...

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."

"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."

"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."

"I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life'."

"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."

"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."

"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."

"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."

"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."

"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
klds on 11.20.07 @ 12:49 PM CST [link]

Special Thanks and Moving Update

I wanted to thank all the people who helped with my move: Kris, Mark, Kevin, my friend Guy, Beth, Matty, and my work collegue Anthony. Without your help I could not have moved easily, and it really helped my parents who helped with the first move (thank you to you too!). With the six of us that were in Richmond we packed the truck in a record 2-2.5 hours! We were psyched! Mark thankfully drove the truck for us, as Kris and I were too nervous to attempt a large beast like that. He did a fine job! Beth also ran and got us lunch from pizza hut while we got the truck, and everyone chipped in for dinner on the way home which certainly helped me after spending so much on the move. Sunday we unloaded and Mark and Matty were a huge help putting together my new bed (pictures to come soon). The guys were beat (us little ladies had to let the men to the heavy lifting), although we were tired too going up one flight of stairs with so many boxes. And I was informed by all that I need a new hobby as all of the boxes labeled "scrap" were very heavy (books, paper, etc.)... Guy suggested collecting feather quills. LOL! I still have a lot of boxes to unpack and the place is somewhat of a disaster, but my parents come Wednesday night to spend Thanksgiving with me and help get things in order.

Once I get everything settled after the holidays, I'll either cook a big meal or take everyone out to thank you all properly. I have already told Kev that I will help him paint when he is ready and offered to help Mark if he ever moves. I have plenty of favors to repay back and I intend to whenever possible, so please do not hesitate to let me know.

I am especially indebted to Aunt Kris and the girls for letting me stay at their house for so long and making me a part of their immediate family! I am thankful for the time I got to spend with you and the girls and hope that we will continue to have our wine and sushi nights from time to time, and maybe a girls sleepover soon. I have the best family in the world and I never once doubted that! Thank you so much for everything!
Erin on 11.20.07 @ 11:44 AM CST [link]

Monday, November 19th

Remember...

"We lose our way from time to time when we forget what's important to us. Some spend a lifetime looking and never think they find it. We've become a culture seeking fulfillment in physical things and tangibles that often we overlook the everyday gifts that bring us the greatest joys- simple pleasures, clean air, beautiful bird songs, ice cream, good company, kind words, a helping hand, the majesty of nature, the leaves changing colors in fall, the flowers blooming in spring. We take so many things for granted and concentrate so much on the ownership of things that something that seems to have importance one moment, suddenly loses its luster the next. Perhaps what's truly important to each of us is simpler than we may believe. Perhaps it lies at the foundation of each of our beings, found in the basic structure of who each of us are: our values and beliefs, our hopes and dreams, our ideals and our passions.

We are what we value and what we believe of ourselves. We are capable of as much or as little as we lead ourselves to believe. We have the gift of free-will to decide each day, each hour, each minute who we are and what we will do the coming day and each day after that. We make choices every day, we live everyday, and in grief, a little of us dies every day. But like the surf rolling across the beach of time, the sands of life are replenished with each stroke of the tide. Nature always returns what she takes away.

Never forget from where you came. Never lose sight of where you are. And always look forward to where you want to go to chart your course over the great oceans of life. Some will navigate by the stars, some by the charts, and others by the winds alone. They all reach destinations and exotic ports of call eventually. Some stop for a while, while others journey on. But the memory of their journey will be recounted from the lips of the other travelers they met along the way. Some will recall the friendships they forged with them if not for a little while, others will recall their choices at difficult crossroads. But the most poignant memories will often be the acts of compassion or courage that lept forth from their hearts because it was who they were."
klds on 11.19.07 @ 12:18 AM CST [link]

Happenings...

Kelsie: My name begins with the letter K
Lala: Mine too
Kelsie: really!

Lala: What do you want for your birthday?
Delaney: Just get me something musical
Lala: What do you want for Christmas?
Delaney: Santas getting Christmas- so you don't have to!

* Erin moved into her new apartment
* Nana got her new hutch- she is excited!
* Clark got a deer this weekend
* Kevin got a new job at Carrier
* Kim & Clark are headed for N.C. Wednesday to spend thanksgiving with their girls.
* Linda has a test today to check her heart- she has a 40% blockage and some pain- say a prayer
* Share............
klds on 11.19.07 @ 12:15 AM CST [link]

Sunday, November 18th

Alot to be joyful for...

klds on 11.18.07 @ 12:18 AM CST [link]

Erin is moving...

Erin is moving into her new apartment...here is the gang back in Richmond- finally getting all her stuff that has been in storage. How good it must finally feel to have your own place again.
klds on 11.18.07 @ 12:17 AM CST [link]

Thursday, November 15th

Great American Smokeout...

Great American Smokeout --- November 15, 2007

In 2006, approximately 45.3 million (one in five) U.S. adults were current smokers. November 15, 2007, marks the American Cancer Society's 31st annual Great American Smokeout, an event designed to encourage cigarette smokers to quit smoking for at least 1 day so that they might quit permanently. Smoking cessation has substantial and immediate health benefits for men and women of all ages.

When smokers quit:
* 20 minutes after quitting: Your heart rate and blood pressure drops.
* 12 hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
* 2 weeks to 3 months after quitting: Your circulation improves and your lung function increases.
* 1 to 9 months after quitting: Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny hair-like structures that move mucus out of the lungs) regain normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce the risk of infection.
* 1 year after quitting: The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's.
* 5 years after quitting: Your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker 5 to 15 years after quitting.
* 10 years after quitting: The lung cancer death rate is about half that of a continuing smoker's. The risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, cervix, and pancreas decrease.
* 15 years after quitting: The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker's.

Today, an estimated 45 million US adults smoke. Tobacco use can cause lung cancer, as well as other cancers, heart disease, and lung disease. Smoking is responsible for 1 in 3 cancer deaths, and 1 in 5 deaths from all causes. Another 8.6 million people are living with serious illnesses caused by smoking.

Secondhand smoke is classified as a "known human carcinogen" (cancer-causing agent) by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the US National Toxicology Program, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organization. Tobacco smoke contains over 4,000 chemical compounds. More than 60 of these are known or suspected to cause cancer.

If you smoke- today is a good day to stop!
klds on 11.15.07 @ 12:14 AM CST [link]

Wednesday, November 14th

Slow down...stop worrying...enjoy your life!

“Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before,
how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way,
and that so many things that one goes worrying about
are of no importance whatsoever...” ~ Isak Dinesen

klds on 11.14.07 @ 10:02 PM CST [link]

Tuesday, November 13th

Alternative Christmas Carols...For the psychologically challenged...

1) Schizophrenia - Do You Hear What I Hear, the Voices, the Voices?

2) Amnesia - I Don't Remember If I'll Be Home for Christmas

3) Narcissistic - Hark the Herald Angels Sing About Me

4) Manic - Deck The Halls and Walls and House and Lawn and Streets and Stores and Office and Town and Cars and Buses and Trucks and Trees and Fire Hydrants and...........

5) Multiple Personality Disorder - We Three Queens Disoriented Are

6) Paranoid - Santa Claus Is Coming to Get Us

7) Borderline Personality Disorder - You Better Watch Out, You Better Not Shout, I'm Gonna Cry, and I'll Not Tell You Why

8) Full Personality Disorder - Thoughts of Roasting You On an Open Fire

9) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells

10) Agoraphobia - I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day But Wouldn't Leave My House

11) Senile Dementia - Walking In a Winter Wonderland Miles from My House in My Slippers and Robe

12) Oppositional Defiant Disorder - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus So I Burned Down the House

13) Social Anxiety Disorder - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas While I Sit Here and Hyperventilate

14) Attention Deficit Disorder - We Wish You......Hey Look!! It's Snowing!!!
klds on 11.13.07 @ 12:30 AM CST [link]

The season is upon us...

klds on 11.13.07 @ 12:27 AM CST [link]

Monday, November 12th

Veterans Day...

"And I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A."

klds on 11.12.07 @ 01:31 PM CST [link]

Thursday, November 8th

In this upcoming season...

klds on 11.08.07 @ 12:19 AM CST [link]

Happy Birthday Mary...

Mary would love to hear from you...send a card to:
Mary Steve
St. Ann's Community
1500 Portland Ave
Rochester, New York 14621

klds on 11.08.07 @ 12:06 AM CST [link]

Tuesday, November 6th

Happy 18th Dee Bird!

Let's all wish Dee a very happy birthday! I know we are looking foreward to spending time with her tonight at dinner to celebrate! She's grown into such a beautiful, responsible young woman! We love you dee and hope you enjoy your day!
Erin on 11.06.07 @ 12:25 PM CST [link]

Monday, November 5th

Simple Life...

Ralph was a simple man, a farmer. He pinched his pennies, ate from the dollar menu (a simple hamburger), coffee, cigarettes (yuck) and cards filled his life. He got excited over grits and pepper mint candy.He loved John Deere tractors and still owned his 1949 A model tractor. Last night at the wake- hundreds of people came- farmers in the coveralls, people from the Swiss Lodge, Lions club, family and friends. Here was this simple man surrounded by so much love- should we all be able to have the same in our lives.I think I'd take a simple life.
A simple life is all about choices. Choices like:
- living in the country rather than the city
- dining in rather than dining out
- renting a movie rather than going to a theater
- finding your passion rather than working at a job
- living within your means rather than spending as a means to escape reality
- questioning your 'needs' rather than just buying your 'wants'
- buying used articles or products rather than buying new
- making your gifts rather than buying gifts
- enjoying the simple things in life rather than taking them for granted!
Funny how death makes you contemplate your life.
klds on 11.05.07 @ 12:25 AM CST [link]

What's up...

* Dad and the boys played golf this weekend in North Carolina. He comes home today.
* The wake for Ralph was yesterday and the funeral today- I forgot how long this process is.
* JoAnn got a house Saturday- it is beautiful, 4 years old and if she didn't buy it- Linda and I would have!
* Sue took the kids to a water park this weekend while daddy was away- they had a blast.
* Kris and the gang caught up with the boys and they all had sushi...
* Don't let Farley have a pair of loppers- ouch!
* I hate setting back the clock- gets dark to early- now the cold will come.
* Linda and I are starting to purge- one drawer at a time- if we don't use it- it goes, I want to be clutter free.
* What's up with you?
klds on 11.05.07 @ 12:03 AM CST [link]

Sunday, November 4th

Fall Back...

klds on 11.04.07 @ 01:33 AM CST [link]

Friday, November 2nd

Pizza...from scratch

Thin Crust Pizza Recipe

1 .25oz package of quick rise yeast
3/4 cup boiling water

Let the yeast dissolve in the hot, hot water for 8 minutes. While it's doing that - mix up the dry ingredients.

1 3/4 cup flour (works well with whole wheat flour, too)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white sugar (I usually use a little more)

Mix this stuff with the water/yeast combo after the 8 minutes and knead for 3 minutes or so until you can pull it into a great pizza shape.

Add delicious toppings and bake at 500 degrees for about 15 minutes or until your cheese is how you like it. Voila!
klds on 11.02.07 @ 12:53 AM CST [link]

What can you say...

klds on 11.02.07 @ 12:51 AM CST [link]

Thursday, November 1st

North Carolina Halloween...

Halloween was a ball! I sat outsie with my aunt drinking wine and giving candy to the kids. They were so cute! My cousins joined us, as well as some neighbors and we sat around the firepit having a blast. Kris and I also brought our new boyfriends, Bones and Scully, pictured above. Gotta love Halloween. Hope yours was safe and enjoyable.
klds on 11.01.07 @ 08:02 PM CST [link]

Crazy week...

The house Joann wanted fell through- they failed to disclose the sewage debt ($10,000) so she will be looking outside our neighborhood.

And on a sad note- Ralph passed away today. I am glad from the standpoint he was in pain and discomfort but as always, sad for the loss. Keep Linda and her family in your prayers.

My cable is out at home- I can not upload- cable company came out today and they have to replace outside cables so what I do post is from school. Hope it will be fixed soon.

I know there are birthdays coming up but with my cable troubles and a funeral I apologize if I don't get posts up right away and hope someone will step in. Thanks
klds on 11.01.07 @ 06:09 PM CST [link]

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