Made in America - Homer Laughlin Saucer

This is a saucer I bought at a thrift store years ago - it came to my attention recently while rearranging cupboard things. There is nothing special about this saucer - it's heavy crockery that might have belonged to a roadside diner.

Wait - there is something special about it. It was made in America. Notice that unlike most of the stuff we bring in from abroad, it contains no lead.

I've decided to spotlight the occasional item I run across in my own home that was made in this great country - back before we were sold out to become part of "The Global Economy," which simply means a few people make a whole bunch of money while masses of middle class workers in America watch their jobs (and their hopes and dreams) go overseas.

The Next President of The United States

A Little Bit of Love

They were so beautiful.
They didn't deserve
What they got.
They deserved a Love
So profound,
It would never
Let them down.

Nostalgia Cafe - Lazy Pie

This was my kids' favorite dessert maybe thirty years ago, mine too.

It's called Lazy Pie because it's so easy to make, but it's not the sort of thing you'll find in any of today's "healthy cooking" cookbooks.

Preheat oven to 350. Melt in a casserole dish 1/2 cup of butter.

Mix together:

1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon baking powder

Pour into melted butter and this is important: DO NOT STIR.

Add 2.5 cups cooked fruit (canned that means) I prefer peaches, but any fruit will work: Do NOT stir.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour (top should be golden).

It's done. LET IT COOL. I emphasize that because I am always tempted to dig in while it's still warm and then sorry when I do. This is one of those things that is so much better when it's cooled. Then if you want it warm, heat a slab in the microwave, drop a spoonful of hard vanilla ice cream on top and indulge yourself in wonderful.

Just for fun - My Pirate Name

My pirate name is:

Iron Ethel Flint

A pirate's life isn't easy; it takes a tough person. That's okay with you, though, since you a tough person. Like the rock flint, you're hard and sharp. But, also like flint, you're easily chipped, and sparky. Arr!

Get your own pirate name from piratequiz.com.
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Look in the mirror

Mr. Carter lost his humanity when he took this shot and then immediately left the area. I believe that is why he killed himself.

These words are not in judgment of Kevin Carter, for every day I spend dollars on that which I do not need while children starve half a world away. Every day I complain because there is *nothing to eat* meaning, not just exactly what I'm hungry for.

So, this reminder is for me principally; look in the mirror, see this child, try to complain about ANYthing at all.

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Blue Man Group on Global Warming

Your attention please. Thank you for choosing earth as your planetary vehicle. We hope you enjoy the many wonderful features of this planet, as you hurtle through the cosmos. Please note, that in the event of continued inaction in the face of global warming - your seat cushion can be used as a flotation device. Please take a moment to locate this planet's emergency exits. As you can see, there aren't any!