Angie's Crazy Life

Swine Flu update from a soldier...

2009-09-17T22:56:00.002-04:00

I came across this video today. I've gotten concerned lately over the news about the H1N1 vaccine and reports regarding the possibility of forced vaccinations. Again, I encourage anyone to do the research for yourself. There is alot of information out there, you just need to find it.

Whoo hoo!

2009-05-31T22:25:00.001-04:00

I've noticed that on my studio blog and on this one, I'm getting alot of hits from Utah. Why don't you guys just give me a call! 276-233-4797

I would love to talk to you!

Shout out to Danny Hurley!!!

2009-05-17T22:15:00.005-04:00

Hey Danny! Just wanted to give you and your friends a nice hello and thanks for the wonderful comments! You all are just great! Hope you keep leaving kind words! Take care!

Oh! Jen Powell... you do remember when Jesse Jackson ran for President, right? Yeah, Obama wasn't the first African American to run. Jesse didn't win it did he?

Oath Keepers: Guardians of the Republic

2009-05-10T19:20:00.003-04:00

I found this amazing group while viewing some videos my father in law sent to me today. The Oath Keepers are a group of Military, Veterans, and peace officers who will honor their oaths to defend the Constitution, will NOT “just follow orders,” will stand for liberty, and will save the Republic, so help us God. Their motto is:

"Not on Our Watch!"

OATH KEEPERS: ORDERS WE WILL NOT OBEY

1. We will NOT obey orders to disarm the American people.

2. We will NOT obey orders to conduct warrantless searches of the American people

3. We will NOT obey orders to detain American citizens as “unlawful enemy combatants” or to subject them to military tribunal.

4. We will NOT obey orders to impose martial law or a “state of emergency” on a state.

5. We will NOT obey orders to invade and subjugate any state that asserts its sovereignty.

6. We will NOT obey any order to blockade American cities, thus turning them into giant concentration camps.

7. We will NOT obey any order to force American citizens into any form of detention camps under any pretext.

8. We will NOT obey orders to assist or support the use of any foreign troops on U.S. soil against the American people to “keep the peace” or to “maintain control.”

9. We will NOT obey any orders to confiscate the property of the American people, including food and other essential supplies.

10.We will NOT obey any orders which infringe on the right of the people to free speech, to peaceably assemble, and to petition their government for a redress of grievances.

Please check out their blog at http://oath-keepers.blogspot.com/

Rules for the Non-Military (Good for a smile!!)

2009-04-26T11:07:00.004-04:00

I received this in an email yesterday and I loved it. Thought I would share it.

Dear Civilians,

We know that the current state of affairs in Our great nation has many civilians up in arms and excited to join the Military. For those of you who can't join, you can still lend a hand. Here are a few of the areas where we would like your Assistance:*

1. The next time you see any adults talking (or wearing a Hat) during the playing of the National Anthem - kick their ass.

2. When you witness, firsthand, someone burning the American Flag in protest - kick their ass.

3. Regardless of the rank they held while they served, pay the highest amount of respect to all veterans. If you see anyone doing otherwise, quietly pull them aside and explain how these veterans fought for the very freedom they bask in every second. Enlighten them on the many sacrifices these veterans made to make this Nation great.. Then hold them down while a disabled veteran kicks their ass.

4. (GUYS) If you were never in the military, DO NOT pretend that You were. Wearing battle dress uniforms (BDUs) or jungle fatigues, telling others that you used to be 'Special Forces or Navy Seals, collecting GI Joe memorabilia, might have been OK when you were seven years old. Now, it will only make you look stupid and Get your ass kicked.

5. Next time you come across an *Air Force* member, do not ask them, 'Do you fly a jet?' Not everyone in the Air Force is a pilot. Such ignorance deserves an ass-kicking (children are exempt).

6. If you witness someone calling the *US Coast Guard* ' non-military', Inform them of their mistake - and kick their ass.

7. Next time Old Glory (the US flag) prances by during a parade, get on your damn feet and pay homage to her by placing your hand over your heart. Quietly thank the military member or veteran lucky enough to be carrying her - of course, failure to do either of those could earn you a severe ass-kicking.

8. Don't try to discuss politics with a military member or a veteran. We are Americans, and we all bleed the same, regardless of our party affiliation. Our Chain of Command is to include our Commander- In- Chief (CinC). The President (for those who didn't know) is our C in C Regardless of political party. We have no inside track on what happens inside those big important buildings where all those representatives meet. All we know is that when those civilian representatives screw up the situation, they call upon the military to go straighten it out. If you keep asking us the same stupid questions repeatedly, you will get your ass kicked.

9. 'Your mama wears combat boots' never made sense to me - stop Saying it! If she did, she would most likely be a vet and therefore could kick your ass!

10. Bin Laden and the Taliban are not Communists, so stop saying let's go kill those Commies!' And stop asking us where he is! Crystal balls are not standard issue in the military.
That reminds me- if you see anyone calling those damn psychic phone numbers, let me know, so I can go kick their ass!

11. 'Flyboy' (*Air Force*), 'Jarhead' (*Marines),* 'Grunt' (*Army*), 'Squid' (*Navy*), 'Puddle Jumpers' (*Coast Guard*), Etc., are terms of endearment we use describing each other. Unless you are a service member or vet, you have not earned the right to use them. Using them could get your ass kicked.

12. Whether or not you become a member of the military, support our troops and their families. Every Thanksgiving and religious holiday that you enjoy with family and friends, please remember that there are literally thousands Of soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen far from home wishing they could be with their families. Thank God for our military And the sacrifices they make every day. Without them, our Country would get it's ass kicked.
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13. If you ever see anyone either standing for or singing the National anthem in Spanish - KICK THEIR ASS.

'It's the Veteran, not the reporter, who has given us the Freedom of the press.
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'It's the Veteran, not the poet, who has given us the freedom Of speech.
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'It's the Veteran, not the community organizer, who gives us the freedom to demonstrate.
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'It's the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the Protester to burn the flag.
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Barack H Obama, the 44th President of the United States

2009-01-20T12:11:00.002-05:00

As so many Americans did, I watched the inauguration of President Obama a few moments ago (even though he did foobar it, hehe). This is a moment of deep reflection for not only our country, but the entire world. As our country has changed since the inauguration of the first president, so have the times. We now welcome the first african-American president, a feet which has been tried and failed before. But has now come to fruition in President Obama. This isn't the person I had originally wanted as president, my vote changed 3 times during the race. But as the president, the position alone demands our respect and our loyalty. And he will have mine. He is a good person and I believe he will do a good job if we have faith. We are in desperate need of the changes he promises. But as Americans, we also have the right to inflict change. Take it into your own hands to change not only your life, but the lives of those around you. And hopefully if enough of us do this, we can change the world.

Congratulations Mr. President!

What concerns me...

2009-01-12T12:50:00.004-05:00

Have you looked at the sky recently? A beautiful blue sky with a few puffy, white clouds. But in amongst them are these streaks of what look like white clouds. But they are left by jet planes. Remember when we were kids and we got excited watching a plane so high up in the sky, and how neat it was that the contrail evaporated right behind it? Notice how they don't all do that now? Ever wonder why?

I'm watching the sky from my office window at my home, overlooking downtown Galax. I have this amazing picture window that let's me see my kids playing outside while I'm working. But what troubles me is what I see in the sky. At first it was just one this morning. Then as I sat here longer, there was another and another and another. I've counted 5 of these non evaporating contrails, which are now being called chemtrails.

Let's take a look at the beginning of that word, chem. As in chemicals. The more I have read about them, the more frightened I am, not only by what is in them, but how many there are. Also, the reports of illnesses that are linked to them. Where do they come from? Who is doing it? Why? These are questions I want you to ask also. Do a little research, there is ALOT of information out there about chemtrails. Yeah, I know, sounded like conspiracy theory stuff to me too at first. But the part that scared me was how many doctors, lawyers, politicians, and such are taking notice. So why don't more of us average Americans take notice?

I did. When I finally looked up at the sky for once. So why am I telling you about this? So you can make an informed decision for yourself about what is going on in our world. I have a way to reach out to alot of people by posting this on my blog. All I'm asking is that you inform yourself by checking into chemtrails. If it concerns you as much as me, tell someone else about it.

My spirituality...

2008-11-29T15:52:00.002-05:00

Apparently my spiritual life is a bit of an issue for some people. So... let me explain.

I have very ecclectic spiritual beliefs. I think that all religions have something great to offer, as well as some very strong problems. I take what I consider the best of all of those and have created a belief system for me that suits what I have believed in my heart since childhood. My parents were both raised Catholic and I grew up attending the neighborhood church. My neighbor's dad was the pastor at that church and their family always did stuff for the kids on the block. They were fantastic people and the epidemy of what Christians were supposed to be. As I grew older and found out that most Christians I was exposed to didn't act like the way they should, my beliefs started to change.

To me, nature was always very important. Just sitting quietly, surrounded by nature, I knew there was something more to it. Now, I believe that nature in and of itself is very powerful. My beliefs are very similar to the native Americans belief system in the spirits of nature. Don't get me wrong, I do believe in God. But I don't think it is a He. I don't think it is a She. God transcends male and female and is both. Simply because nature is both. You can't have one without the other. Just like you can't have light without dark or good without bad. And no, I'm not saying God is evil. I'm saying that there must be some in the world. After all, how does a person learn kindness, compassion, and charity without the knowledge of what evil is and can do?

I guess you can say my beliefs are Pagan after all, I have described what pagan beliefs are. But I like to think my beliefs are more than just Pagan, Christian, Budhist, Muslim, or whatever you think. Now, does this mean I'm going to hell? I'm a good person, so no, I'm not going to what my belief in hell is. According to some other people, yeah I am. That is what doesn't make that person such a good person to me. So, if you Googled me and you think I'm a devil worshipper, boy do you have something to learn!

Neiman Marcus CC cookie

2008-11-12T12:27:00.001-05:00

What was once an urban myth and an endless email that I've recieved about 79 times, is a fabulous cookie! So I've posted it here online since Neiman Marcus has graciously done the same on their website!

What you need:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

How you make them:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cream the butter with the sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy (approximately 30 seconds) Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract for another 30 seconds. In a mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture at low speed for about 15 seconds. Stir in the espresso coffee powder and chocolate chips. Using a 1 ounce scoop or a 2 tablespoon measure, drop cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into a 2 inch circle. Bake for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned around the edges. Bake a little longer for a crispier cookie.

Crab Mousse

2008-08-15T13:26:00.002-04:00

This is one of my favorite dips and I usually make it for special occasions. Growing up on the West coast, we always had fresh seafood available and I prefer fresh crab meat in mine, but inland, it's not always available. So, here's what you need:

1 can crab meat, drained
1 8oz pkg cream cheese (can you tell I like cream cheese?)
1 cup mayo
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 envelope knox gelatin
3 tbsp warm water
jello mold or medium sized bowl

How to make it:
Over low heat in a small sauce pan, stir soup and cream cheese till smooth and well blended. Add in crab meat, mayo, and green onions. Stir together. In a small bowl, mix water and knox gelatin till well blended. Immediately stir into the crab mixture and pour into mold or bowl. Refigerate over night. Serve with Ritz style crackers. Enjoy!

Tortilla Cream Cheese Pinwheels

2008-08-11T20:21:00.003-04:00

These are great for a snack or for an appetizer! What you need:

4 large flour tortillas
8 oz. pack of cream cheese, softened
3 tsp. finely chopped onion
3 tsp. finely chopped green pepper
3 tsp. chopped parsley or parsley flakes
3 tsp. finely chopped black or green olives (personally, I don't use them in mine)
enough mayo to help make it spreadable, I don't use very much if any
3 drops hot pepper sauce, I use tabasco
thin sliced deli ham (enough to cover 4 large tortillas)

How you make it:
Mix together the cream cheese, onion, green pepper, parsley, olives and hot pepper sauce. If the mixture is too thick to easily spread, add a dab of mayonnaise. Stir well. Lay out the flour tortillas. Spread the cream cheese mixture on the tortillas. Use 1/4 of the mixture for each tortilla and cover evenly. Top the cream cheese with the thin sliced deli ham. You can use more of less ham to suit your tastes and budget. Roll the covered tortilla up to a hot dog shape. Roll tight - not loose. If you have time, refigerate for a while. You don't have to, but it makes them easier to slice. Get a sharp knife and cut the hot dog shaped tortilla into slices about 1/4 inch thick. Now, you can see the pinwheel design. Place on a platter and serve, or refrigerate until time for your party.

Cool Veggie Pizza

2008-08-07T13:00:00.002-04:00

This is something I'll make for my kids during the summer or when we have a potluck. It's easy and it goes really quick! Here is how you make it:

What you need:
1 can of ready made pizza crust (like the can biscuits in the cooler section)
1 pkg cream cheese softened
1 envelope of ranch dip mix
your favorite veggies chopped very small (I use carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower and sometimes green peppers)
shredded mozzarella
*optional - 1 garlic clove

How you make it:
Spread your pizza crust onto a small cookie sheet and bake according to instructions. Cool completely. Mix your ranch dip seasoning and cream cheese and spread over cooled crust. I usually add a pressed garlic clove to my cream cheese mixture when I make it for company. My kids don't care for it, but most adults like it. Next, sprinkle all your chopped veggies over the cream cheese mixture and top with the shredded mozzarella. Refrigerate for a couple of hours and using a pizza cutter, cut into squares.

7 Layer Salad

2008-08-05T13:00:00.000-04:00

I usually make this for potlucks, holidays, and other occasions. It's usually a big hit and very easy to make!

Here's what you need:
1 head of lettuce (chopped and drained)
1 onion (chopped)
1 green pepper (chopped)
1 small bag frozen sweet peas
1 medium tub sour cream
1 c mayo
1 bag of shredded cheddar
bacon bits

Layer everything up! No kidding. Well almost. First layer, spread your lettuce into a 9x13 pan or storage dish. Second layer, sprinkle your onions, third, sprinkle your green pepper, fourth, sprinkle your peas. Now is where it gets difficult! Mix together your mayo and sour cream. Okay, be careful here, spread it over the other layers. BE CAREFUL OF THE PEAS! Just kidding. That was your fifth layer. Sixth is the cheddar, and seventh is the bacon bits. Refrigerate and serve! My son Chase goes crazy over this one!

Lush

2008-08-04T13:00:00.001-04:00

This is a dessert my mom used to make for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. I've seen a couple of people make it here under other names. It's a very rich dessert, but very yummy! This is what you need:

Crust layer:
1 c crushed nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1 c flour
1 stick softened margarine

Next layer:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 pkg cream cheese, softened
1 cup whipped cream topping

Next layer:
2 regular size pkgs pudding (I use chocolate, lemon [I add a tbls of lemon juice], or butterscotch)
3 c milk

Top layer:
remainder of whipped topping
sprinkling of nuts, chocolate, whateve you want, or nothing at all

How to make:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. I usually use a 9x13 pan and double the crust ingredients but a normal recipe calls for a smaller deeper pan. Using your hands or a mixer, mix the flour, margarine, and nuts together and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake till the edges are golden brown. COOL COMPLETELY!!! I can't express this part enough!

Next layer, blend your whipped topping, powdered sugar, and softened cream cheese till smooth, then spread over your COOLED crust.

Next layer, blend your 2 packages of pudding mix and milk till smooth and pour over your cream cheese layer. Refrigerate till firm.

Spread the remainder of your whipped topping over firm pudding layer. Top with whatever you want.

Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

2008-08-04T13:00:00.000-04:00

This is one of my families favorites. One of my favorite shows is Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. I love Ina! She makes complicated looking recipes look sooooo easy! Anyways, this is really a fantastic desert either on it's own or with vanilla ice cream (I suggest eating it with the ice cream - yummmmmmy). Things you need:

The filling:
5 pounds McIntosh or Macoun apples (I use Granny Smith)
Grated zest of 1 orange
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the topping:
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (I've used iodized and not had a problem)
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 pound cold unsalted butter, diced (again, I've used margarine with no problems)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 14 by 2-inch oval baking dish.
Peel, core, and cut the apples into large wedges. Combine the apples with the zests, juices, sugar, and spices. Pour into the dish.

To make the topping, combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and cold butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is the size of peas. Scatter evenly over the apples.
Place the crisp on a sheet pan and bake for 1 hour until the top is brown and the apples are bubbly. Serve warm.

Hawiian Fried Noodles

2008-08-03T17:08:00.000-04:00

This was a recipe that my Auntie Nana from Hawaii taught me. It is so easy and you can make it as big or as small as you want! For my family I make it as follows:

What you need:
8 packs Ramen Noodles (I use beef flavor)
2 bunches green onions
1 can of Spam (a Hawiian food staple)
8 eggs

How to make:
Chop up your Spam and green onions. Fry your Spam in a small amount of oil to prevent sticking to your pan. Add your green onions in for a minute before taking the Spam off the stove. Move aside. Scramble your eggs, fry them up and set aside. Next you need to cook your noodles till they fall apart. You need to make sure they are still firm or they won't taste right. Put your seasoning packets aside for use later. Drain your noodles.

Making sure you have a big enough frying pan or an electric skillet, put your drained noodles in the pan and fry over medium heat, adding your green onions, spam, and scrambled eggs. Add oil occasionally to prevent sticking. Sprinkle your seasoning packets over the top and stir the noodles up. I usually will add one seasoning packet at a time, stirring between adding each one. This is enough to feed all 6 of us, my boys have a huge appetite!

Some people I've given this recipe to have used polska kielbaska or ham instead of spam. One friend even added pineapple (not my choice, but she loved it). Let me know what you think!