Does anybody know the author of this poem?
I found a handwritten copy of this poem in a shoebox belonging to a 91 year old cousin:
On the banks of Allan Water
When brown autumn spread its store;
There I saw the Miller's daughter
But she smiled no more.
For the summer grief has brought her,
And the soldier false was he;
On the banks of Allan Water,
None as sad as she.
Rani Kaye   |
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Current mood: 
Those of us who make friends online feel quite connected to our penpals. We congregate around our particular interests on the web ... "birds of a feather flock together," as the old saying goes.
I, too, have some forums that I frequent ... and my penpals mean a lot to me.
I just read an article from our local tv news rss feed about a Virginia Tech student who was well known at an online forum for our Detroit Tigers and West Michigan Whitecaps. I don't frequent that forum, not being into sports myself, but I understand.
If you wonder whether our online connections are "real" -- take a look at this link:
1 chocolate cake mix
2 eggs
1 can cherry pie filling
Mix all ingredients with an electric mixer. Add no other liquids. Bake according to directions on the cake mix package. When cooled, frost with canned chocolate frosting.
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1 egg, beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup milk
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 t. Lawrys seasoned salt
1 t. minced garlic
2 lb. ground beef
1/4 t. pepper
1 t. dry mustard
1 t. paprika
1 t. worchestershire sauce
dash of allspice
2 T. red cooking wine
Bake at 375 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
1 c. diced Vidalia onion -- cook till transparent in 1 T olive oil & 1 t butter; add 2 cloves fresh minced garlic & 1 T celery flakes. Add 2 cans chicken broth & 1 can water. Rinse & chop 1 lg. bag frozen broccoli & add it to the stock. Peel, rinse, & dice 1 medium Idaho potato & add it to the stock. Bring to full boil; reduce heat, cover & simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk together 1/2 c. flour & 2 c. milk; stir that slowly into broth; stir in 12 oz american cheese & heat through -- be careful not to scorch.
Funniest blog quote from yesterday:
"... Its 256 MB of RAM and crapload of crapware from HP are making the updates painfully slow ... "
Here's the link to the blog:
http://www.bbspot.com/Log/?module=Log&function=browse&id=844
 | Currently listening : Itzhak Perlman's Greatest Hits By Fryderyk Chopin Release date: By 17 February, 1998  |
Excerpts from some things I've read today:
"It is not God's will that His people be bored and lonely. He wants us to enjoy great fellowship and companionship. He wants us to feel great physically, not just drag our bodies around every day. He wants us to be vibrant and energetic, to enjoy life and live it to the fullest. He also wants us to be sharp mentally, have good memories and not live in a confused and worried manner." -- Meyer, Joyce, "How to Succeed at Being Yourself" (c) 1999 by Joyce Meyer, Life In The Word, Inc., Published by Harrison House, Inc., Tulsa, OK.
"...if by "Liberal" they mean someone who welcomes new ideas without rigid reactions, someone who cares about the welfare of the people -- their health, their housing, their schools, their jobs, their civil rights and their civil liberties, someone who believes we can break through the stalemate and suspicions that grip us in our policies abroad -- if that is what they mean by liberal, then I am proud to say that I'm a liberal." -- John F. Kennedy on the campaign trail in 1960.
This takes about an hour from the time you enter the kitchen till you serve it to your family.
First thing to start -- Mild Sauerkraut:
Drain one can of sauerkraut, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Put into medium-sized saucepan. Add 1/4 cup dry minced onion, 1/8 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1 bay leaf, and 1 can chicken broth. Boil together till nearly all the liquid is absorbed/evaporated. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Makes 4 servings.
While the saurkraut is cooking, start the Brown Bread Muffins:
Preheat oven to 375. Put 2 cups bran flakes, 1/4 cup raisins, 1 cup milk, and 1/2 cup water into a microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and add 1 large grated carrot, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup molasses, 1 egg, and 1-1/2 cups Bisquick. Stir until well blended. Spoon batter into muffin tins that have been lined with cupcake papers. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes. Check with a toothpick inserted in center of muffin to see if they are done. Makes 15 muffins.
While the muffins are baking, start the Mild Skillet Barbeque Chicken:
Brown 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs on high heat in skillet with 2 tablespoons olive oil, turning frequently. Sprinkle chicken with garlic powder and curry powder. Pour about 1/4 cup red cooking wine over chicken and continue cooking. In a separate bowl, mix together 1 can tomato soup, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup water. Pour this over the chicken. Continue to cook the chicken, turning frequently, until it is tender and cooked through. Remove from heat. The extra sauce from the chicken will be used for the beans.
After the chicken is done, put one can of Butter Beans (undrained) into a microwave-safe covered dish and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Drain the beans, and return them to the dish. Spoon the tomato soup mixture from the chicken pan over the beans and stir to coat them.
I re-warmed the saurkraut at this point before serving everything. This was an awesome meal which my family really loved.
