The New Year

Greetings All  - Well, a new year is here and I've already broken some of my New Year's resolutions; I broke one the very first day.  What else is new?  This, of course, is an ongoing habit of mine.  Talk is cheap.

I'm glad the holidays are over.  It was nice, but there's too much temptation concerning food.  I gave in this year; I succumbed to my taste buds and, consequently, ate a whole pecan pie.  God, it was good!  It's been years since I've baked a pecan pie, mainly because of the calories.  Of course, I could have ignored it,  but that was  just about impossible to do when it was sitting there, staring me in the face, daring me to partake.
I also indulged in dark, chocolate-covered peanuts, which were absolutely wonderful.  I ate so many I thought I was going to be sick.

I'm  back on my acid/alkaline balanced diet, which takes a lot of determination and a lot of cooking.  I made some Cannellini- bean soup yesterday which was delicious.  I added chicken broth, orgainc, tomatoes, tomato paste, celery, onion, carrot, bellpepper and one-half can of mild chilies, plus salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning.  It's one of my favorite soups.

I was going to have some for lunch today, but my granddaughter wants me to ride with her to take my great-grandson to the doctor for a checkup.  I'll sit in the car with my great-granddaughter so she won't have to be exposed to all the germs, and sick children, in the doctor's office.

It's very cold here in the mid-atlantic region.  Last night it was below twenty degrees.  I really don't mind the cold weather, but it's a little too cold.  I'm actually looking forward to spring, when I'll be able to view my lovely Iris once again; my favorite flower.  I planted some new ones last year, one of which was a beautiful pink one.  I hope it does well this year.  The only problem with Iris is that they don't bloom very long.

I've been reading voraciously lately.  I have spells when I read a lot and then slack off and do some beading.   I'm rereading some of my John Grisham books.  I think he is a great writer and I do love a good mystery.  I've recently heard of an author that I want to read; her name is Margaret Atwood.  I think she writes books that are about the end of the world, survivors, etc.  I do like this kind of story.  Did any of you ever read Stephen King's The Stand?  This was one of the best books, ever;  I've read most of King's books.

Speaking of  beading, I haven't done too much lately, but I'm gearing up to do so; the urge to create is becoming very strong as of late.   I want to learn as many beading techniques as I can.  I love it when I put the needle into the beads and create something beautiful.  Now, if I could just part with some of my creations.

Well, I've got to run some errands.  Have a good one.   Nana