tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post9167024218068816438..comments2024-03-29T08:39:57.608-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: JR's Very Unscientific Cure for SADJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91024572083344842692012-01-18T22:31:34.304-05:002012-01-18T22:31:34.304-05:00Just realized I didn't give my name on my comm...Just realized I didn't give my name on my comment - I am not really Anonymous - I am Deb Romano and I STILL hate winter!Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83115540807715918082012-01-18T22:05:54.004-05:002012-01-18T22:05:54.004-05:00Hi Anonymous,
I only like the snow while it's...Hi Anonymous,<br /><br />I only like the snow while it's still white. How long is that? About an hour and a half in the city? And, of course, the winter generally grounds my wheelchair, but I still like it. I don't know why.<br /><br />Oh guess what. I wrote a paper on one of your poems in 7th grade. Mr. Grassia gave me an A. Thanks for all that terrific poetry.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42727172777059251582012-01-18T21:53:20.773-05:002012-01-18T21:53:20.773-05:00Oh, Reine, by any chance do you happen to miss New...Oh, Reine, by any chance do you happen to miss New England?! (This is something I sort of picked up on after many months of reading your comments at one blog or another:-)<br /><br />I have to laugh at all the people who try to justify staying in during the winter. I HATE winter and I HATE staying in, no matter what the season. I'm just not the kind of person who is ever happy being at home. I'm happiest when AWAY from the house and if I have no other reason to leave the house, I will go out to a bookstore or the library. Being cooped up in the house due to snowy or icy conditions is just so frustrating! I will read (of course) but have trouble concentrating if it seems that there is no end in sight for the snow and I have to start thinking about whether or not I will be able to shovel all that white stuff that is piling up. (I'm not supposed to shovel snow, a tough limitation to have to live with here in New England. I dread every snowflake!!!)<br /><br />I DO love to bake cookies and to make soup, but I do that all year round!<br /><br />So I cope with winter by daydreaming about summer! Ah, there is no finer season!<br /><br />(Lora,would like a houseguest for the winter?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22193716607068214812012-01-18T21:03:20.139-05:002012-01-18T21:03:20.139-05:00Hey, Deb- thanks. Sounds like something I will lik...Hey, Deb- thanks. Sounds like something I will like!Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16022503342318835842012-01-18T20:58:02.775-05:002012-01-18T20:58:02.775-05:00Reine, the wonderful Martin Clunes plays a curmudg...Reine, the wonderful Martin Clunes plays a curmudgeonly London surgeon who develops a phobia to the sight of blood, and moves to a village in Cornwall to take over a general practice. He does NOT get all warm and fuzzy. Very funny, good writing, great characters.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519514786198185277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74038145261844865982012-01-18T20:53:05.887-05:002012-01-18T20:53:05.887-05:00Karen, does it have anything to do with those scar...Karen, does it have anything to do with those scary boots?Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13966257632083307762012-01-18T20:48:23.853-05:002012-01-18T20:48:23.853-05:00Reine, you'd enjoy Doc Martin.Reine, you'd enjoy Doc Martin.Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-63254014695473261602012-01-18T19:20:06.742-05:002012-01-18T19:20:06.742-05:00As the sun go to sleep later each day, I have time...As the sun go to sleep later each day, I have time to walk a bit after work,not for exercice but take a load of fresh air and watch the beautiful nature around.That is when it isn't colder than -15C.<br />If so, I like reading by the fireplace, make and eat soup.<br />But what I'm looking forward are my 4 weeks vacations (1 at the end of january and 3 at end of march):some planning to do.danielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26339438362891303982012-01-18T18:54:42.079-05:002012-01-18T18:54:42.079-05:00Deb, thanks for the tips!
Karen, another confessi...Deb, thanks for the tips!<br /><br />Karen, another confession: I never heard of Kingdom or . . . what was that other show? I need to stay in more. [ :) ]Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76804608303021307902012-01-18T18:31:30.188-05:002012-01-18T18:31:30.188-05:00Yes, Kingdom is a lawyer, originally partnered wit...Yes, Kingdom is a lawyer, originally partnered with his brother, who is mysteriously missing, presumed dead, from the beginning of the series. I've only watched four of them, so far, but got hooked with the very first one. Terribly addictive. <br /><br />The junior clerk is hilariously funny, and gets wet in every episode.Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-77292783842518466402012-01-18T18:10:08.388-05:002012-01-18T18:10:08.388-05:00Karen, I'm going to look for Kingdom. He'...Karen, I'm going to look for Kingdom. He's a lawyer, I think, in the series?Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519514786198185277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65141407063635170262012-01-18T18:09:02.721-05:002012-01-18T18:09:02.721-05:00Reine, Sandy, I want your parties! Reine, I'm...Reine, Sandy, I want your parties! Reine, I'm going to give a post-holiday party like yours next year.<br /><br />Jan, I made a wonderful white bean and sausage soup with tender little organic kale leaves from Whole Foods. Delish. Hubby wouldn't eat it. Back to spinach.<br /><br />Reine, in the UK arugula is called "rocket" and is used on almost every salad. I LOVE it. It has a slightly bitter, spicy, peppery taste that is like nothing else. You can get very good, often organic arugula in TX in good supermarkets or Whole Foods. Better in winter than in our summer heat.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11519514786198185277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-39719826926946853292012-01-18T17:43:07.352-05:002012-01-18T17:43:07.352-05:00Jan, the soup sounds delicious. And with prepared ...Jan, the soup sounds delicious. And with prepared sausage easy to fix - always on the lookout for that! Confession, though . . . I've never had kale or arugula. One of my aunts used to make a similar soup with italian sweet sausage and spinach.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15577521600692389422012-01-18T17:24:29.238-05:002012-01-18T17:24:29.238-05:00You guys are making me hungry! Alas, I've stil...You guys are making me hungry! Alas, I've still got a couple of Christmas pounds to lose, which means I'll need to take care of my SAD with a snowshoe tromp -- now that the white stuff is finally piling up.<br /><br />Loving hearing about the TV shows and movies you're catching up on. We just stumbled, via Netflix, on a fun British series, mid 90s, called Pie in the Sky. Richard Griffiths (Harry Potter's Uncle Vernon) plays a police detective who's trying to retire and open a restaurant. Of course, it's making me hungry, too. ...Leslie Budewitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942314846112875042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21986206000249450542012-01-18T16:51:48.146-05:002012-01-18T16:51:48.146-05:00Jan, that sounds really good. And a great way to u...Jan, that sounds really good. And a great way to use kale, which is so good for us. <br /><br />Is the sausage hard to find, and can some other type be substituted? <br /><br />Thanks! <br /><br />Kingdom takes place in another obscure part of England, with almost equally lovely scenery as Doc Martin has. Every episode has a mystery, but the first season has a mystery running throughout, too.Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-2498297129682868432012-01-18T16:21:43.033-05:002012-01-18T16:21:43.033-05:00Call me crazy in the Northeast, but I'm sippin...Call me crazy in the Northeast, but I'm sipping coffee from a mug that says, "Let It Snow," while I write. I did open the drapes and let the sun in. Too bad the cold wind ruined everything once I stepped outside. Dog got a very short walk today!Tanya Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241512421768877764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-89771380725308186722012-01-18T16:21:38.860-05:002012-01-18T16:21:38.860-05:00Oh, for clarity sake, the onion is chopped, not wh...Oh, for clarity sake, the onion is chopped, not whole.Jan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84879617039862405042012-01-18T16:20:55.380-05:002012-01-18T16:20:55.380-05:00Reine, your parties sound lovely. Brenda, I love...Reine, your parties sound lovely. Brenda, I love the winter beach walks too - the sun is so low in the sky, all the colors are different - very periwinkle, And the winter shifts the sunset to South Beach on the Vineyard, so it makes for an awesome late afternoon walk. Karen, after we are finished with Doc Martin, which should be this week, I'll see if Netflix has Kingdom - thanks for the tip.<br /><br />Darlene,<br /><br />here's my recipe for Portuguese Kale soup (with apologies to the Portuguese because I've adulterated it.<br /><br />! head fresh Kale or a mix of Kale and arugla (which actually tastes just a teensy bit better) <br />1/2 ring of Linguica sausage cut into small chunks.<br />1 whole onion sauteed in olive oil with just a half teaspoon of butter.<br />32 ounces chicken broth<br />2-3 potatoes peeled and diced <br />1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes <br />1/2 cup red wine<br />salt to taste.<br /><br />I throw it all in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.Jan Broganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323983086318138814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80361555135677453542012-01-18T15:30:46.335-05:002012-01-18T15:30:46.335-05:00This is the first year I have not minded the cold ...This is the first year I have not minded the cold weather. I have a great excuse to get more writing accomplished. I am finally getting into my writing rhythm as a newbie, and the wintry days coerce me to focus.<br /><br />I also get to catch up on my TBR pile, drink lots of hot tea, and cuddle on the couch with the hubby for our fave TV shows (catching up on Chuck) and Bond movies. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15508887711850480059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12198867315756396542012-01-18T15:02:18.753-05:002012-01-18T15:02:18.753-05:00Pass the Dr. Pepper! Sounds like a party, Sandy!Pass the Dr. Pepper! Sounds like a party, Sandy!Rosemary Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08033747422699443024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78499532964617687792012-01-18T14:26:29.387-05:002012-01-18T14:26:29.387-05:00No winter blues here (I live about 40 miles south ...No winter blues here (I live about 40 miles south of D.Crombie). Winter in north Tx is great (it's not 107°)! Take a walk OUTside, do some yard work; throw the quilt layers on the floor & pin the next sandwich, glory in the colors & texture of fabric & batting. Now, summer - that's a different story; I get summer SAD, hide inside the house w/ the curtains closed & the a/c turned down, read books. But today it's winter & it's Glorious! Pass the Dr.Pepper: we're having a quilting party.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808623462243648978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22218423386565838562012-01-18T12:12:20.992-05:002012-01-18T12:12:20.992-05:00Edith, I would like an all-day affair, too. Sadly,...Edith, I would like an all-day affair, too. Sadly, pickings are slim in these parts.<br /><br />I miss New England (just in case no one has noticed). I combat this by reading books set back home. It really does help, a lot.<br /><br />One of the most effective things I do, though, is have someone come to clean the whole house. Then we have friends over. It's like an after-the-holidays holiday. They love it. We love it. Not sure why it's so popular, but everyone always comes. We keep it simple with warm and warming drinkies and finger foods from Whole Foods. Really nothing special. We try to make our friends the focus, and we catch up.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32361792823980026142012-01-18T12:09:27.658-05:002012-01-18T12:09:27.658-05:00Karen in Ohio, I don't know about Kingdom; but...Karen in Ohio, I don't know about Kingdom; but if it's anything like Doc Martin, I'm on it. <br />Winter's never too bad in NW Louisiana--at least, compared to what some of you have. We had that 75 degrees a couple of day ago, as well. Hoping the warm weather will make my 1015 onions grow faster. (1015s are sweet onions developed by Texas A&M.)<br />Baking bread is one of joys of winter, too, plus making soup and chili. Today, I'm cooking Spanish rice for lunch before heading to the library for work. I cook the rice in oven, using an old recipe that I've had since high school home economics. (That was a long time ago.)<br />Reading, as always, keeps me happy. Just finished "The Sense of An Ending" and now starting on "Death Comes to Pemberley." <br />Waiting for Deborah's new book. Excited about that.<br />Hey, it won't be long before the first daffodils are popping up. Yeah!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08917190280231208794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57603258947486549602012-01-18T11:57:36.702-05:002012-01-18T11:57:36.702-05:00Oh yes, Hallie. I forgot baths. I long for a big b...Oh yes, Hallie. I forgot baths. I long for a big bathtub like we used to have in England instead of this miserable little foot high thing.<br /><br />When I'm in CA I belong to a health club and enjoy the spa every afternoon.<br /><br />And painting--I'm currently doing a lot of watercolor because it's a medium I have yet to master. Already love oils and pastels. And pen sketching on vacation.Rhys Bowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663634889908752121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13598293999735975562012-01-18T10:09:44.753-05:002012-01-18T10:09:44.753-05:00Ooh, Edith, I'm a bread baker, too. But I have...Ooh, Edith, I'm a bread baker, too. But I have two different, very good, recipes for no-knead bread. One is a whole wheat loaf for sandwiches/toast that makes four loaves; the other makes the tastiest boule I've ever had. They go well with the soups that are staples for us in the wintertime: chili, 10-vegetable soup, bean soup, potato soup, white bean provencal. <br /><br />I can't take the cold, so whatever warms me up is good: sitting with a book with a giant fleece over me and a cup of hot tea, or sitting in front of a roaring fire with a book and a cup of hot tea, depending on whether we're at home or at our farm. I guess you could say I hibernate! With books. And tea. <br /><br />Doc Martin is a recent obsession. Then I found Kingdom, which is also an amazing British TV show, this one starring the inestimable Stephen Fry. I've been watching them on Hulu, in case you also want to get sucked right in. :-)Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.com