Lentil Eggplant Rice Recipe

Did the stovetop version and veggie broth (didn't use the optional mushrooms)

http://www.fatfree.com/recipes/beans/lentil-eggplant-rice

Moist Wheat Bread

First bread - quite pleased

http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=13869.0

Balsamic Casserole with Stuffed Mushrooms

http://www.fatfree.com/recipes/casseroles/balsamic-casserole-stuffed-mushrooms

It calls for 1-2 cups of balsamic vinegar - only use 1/2 cup. 

Weekend Visit With Noah

It's been 3 long years since I last laid eyes on one of my dearest friends, Noah Cannon. He lives in Mathews, Virginia - it's a bit of paradise. I also got to meet Digger!

My First Twister

A page went out over our phone system today - an agent was letting us know that there was a funnel cloud visable over Outer Banks Paints. Fortunately, I had my camera. Was told that it was out over Kitty Hawk Bay - have not confirmed it yet

Lovely June Weekend with Friends From the Burg

It's always great when Anne, Sean, JO & Cole visit

Smoky OBX

Wildfires west of the Outer Banks have coated our coast with thick smoke. Estimates say it could last for months unless there is a significant downpour. The growth of peat is what's on fire and isn't put out easily.

Spring Has Arrived - Finally!

But, is going away tomorrow..... :(

Sad Occasion

I had to go home this week due to the passing of my uncle. His death was not unexpected. My grandmother and my cousin are so upset and it's hard to be so far away. I am glad I was able to attend the funeral, but I wish I had been able to stay longer. There's a part of me that is starting to think that I should be back in Fredericksburg permanently. Life is too short.

Segway & the Burg

Segways are incredibly cool.

Especially on a farm.

George

Spring Cleaning!

Here is the "Before" picture and "After" picture of the inital cleaning of the pool....

Collective Craziness

Tomorrow is a full moon, so hopefully there will be an end to this current collective chaos.
Michael created www.savehatteras.com as an online petition that has exploded in popularity and complaints from multiple attorneys. I haven't seen him for days, as he has been at the office at all hours. There is a threat of the beaches in Hatteras being closed by injunction from the courts. The hearing is April 4th. If it happens, there is legitimate concern that the local economy will be adversely affected. Michael is proving that one person really can have an impact.
In other news, the real estate market is not improving at the rate I had anticipated. Every day I have a sick feeling that doesn't go away. I still pray that May 1st will bring my salvation and the end of my position in management of the real estate company - I know, doesn't make any sense to terminate my job when I can't pay my bills, but something has to give.
The bright side? Today is the first day of spring - hallelujah!

Windmill Point Restaurant

Latest rumor has this restaurant permanently closed and to be leveled soon.
What will go in its place?
Oh no - please no dreaded condos!

Belize & Back

We had a fantastic time! We stayed in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. We went snorkling (not a fan), went on a trip to the mainland to see the Mayan ruins at Laminai (and got to hear Howler Monkeys- http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/howler-monkey.html - click on Hear A Howler Monkey - they sound much scarier than this recording - super wicked), rented a golf cart and went exploring in rough terrain until I got scared, and did an impromptu day trip to Caye Caulker - sister island.

Water taxis are a main form of transportation in addition to golf carts and bicycles. The people of San Pedro were amazing beautiful and kind.