fluff my house: More Fun with My New Camera; Playing in the Rain. (Literally) - 04/30/11 09:44 AM
More Fun with My New Camera; Playing in the Rain. (Literally)
Now that I've familiarized myself with my camera (although I haven't looked at the [disc!] manual) I've been roaming around looking at things with a smaller scope. We're so used to seeing things with peripheral vision, so we know what's happening at all times.
We catch a glimpse of something and we'll turn our heads because we want to see what it was. Well now I'm concentrating on focusing on smaller things, finding the beauty in a small rectangle view.
Here are some of the things I saw today...

 
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fluff my house: Saturday in the Yard, Spring visitors... - 04/30/11 06:40 AM
Saturday in the Yard, Spring visitors...
We have a pond that is 22' by 20' with a waterfall and 30' stream feeding into it. Girl made. Hand dug. Lost 5 lbs when I did. Now, although there needs to be some revamping because of things added and taken away in the yard, the birds don't seem to care, they love coming by for a bath or a drink.
My husband, the sweetheart that he is, heard me crabbing about my old camera, so went out and found me a new Nikon DX so I've been breaking it in!

 
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fluff my house: But Mom, I wanna Wear the Big Kids Shoes! Silent Saturday! - 04/29/11 06:34 PM

But Mom, I wanna Wear the Big Kids Shoes! Silent Saturday!
This is Minnie (aka Skinnie Minnie Miller, aka Minnie Moo, aka Miss Minnie, but she also likes baby girl on occasion)!
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wearing the big girl shoes!
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fluff my house: What's For Dinner? MMMMmmmm! Mandarin Mahi Mahi! - 04/28/11 07:24 PM
What's For Dinner? MMMMmmmm! Mandarin Mahi Mahi!
Mahi Mahi, tuna, it has a mild flavour; is so moist and the texture makes it like the steak of seafood! Here is an easy way to make Tuna with a mandarin sauce.
Assemble the following: Mahi Mahi steaks, 1/2 cup bulgur wheat, 1 cup chicken stock, broccoli and cauliflower, 1 small can of mandarin oranges in its own juice (or 2 peeled mandarin oranges), psyllium fibre, freeze dried dill, olive oil, sea salt and pepper.

 
Boil stock in a small pot, add bulgur and dill. Turn heat to low.
 
 
 
 
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fluff my house: Mike & Jim, Silly Sunday! - 04/24/11 06:49 AM
Mike & Jim, Silly Sunday!

Hope you're having a lovely Easter!
On a lovely sunny day Mike an Jim were waiting at the bus stop when a truck went past loaded up with rolls of grass sod. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jimmy said, "I'm gonna do dat when I win da lottery."
 
"What's dat?" asks Mikey. 
 
"Send me lawn away to be mowed."
 
 
 
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fluff my house: What Did I Miss?!? I was away at a Gig! Fort MacMurray, Alberta, Party! - 04/23/11 04:32 PM
What Did I Miss?!? I was away at a Gig! Fort MacMurray, Alberta, Party!
I know that AR was down, because I took my laptop with me, but couldn't get connected.
So I missed a whole day!
 But I kept busy! I drove 5 hours north from Edmonton and went to the Family Fun Day for Club 63 North at MacDonald Island Recreation Complex!
There was a local balloon decorator that did some fabulous work!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
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fluff my house: Thursday thoughts, what's your canvas like? - 04/21/11 08:30 AM
Thursday thoughts, what's your canvas like?
I grew up watching Danny Kaye. He'd make me laugh till I wanted to throw up! No matter the role he played you could see he was 'playing'; having fun and going to the limit with it. He was a wit and worked with the best, but it wasn't until I read this quote that I realized why I liked Danny Kaye so much!


Life is a great big Canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can!
Danny Kaye
 
 
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fluff my house: A Quote fit for a Monday Morning! Your Brain vs. the Office! - 04/18/11 05:20 AM
A Quote fit for a Monday Morning! Your Brain vs. the Office!


 Getting up on a Monday can be hard enough, but having to work too!?!
 
 

 
 
The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning, and does not stop until you get to the office.
Robert Frost
 
 
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fluff my house: What's for Dinner? Peachy pork Medallions with Swiss Chard Bulgur! - 04/17/11 04:06 AM
What's for Dinner? Peachy pork Medallions with Swiss Chard Bulgur!
Bulgur wheat is a great grain to add to your meal planning. (read my post about other great grains)
Pork, the other white meat, can be healthy if you trim all the excess fat from it. I chose pork loin and cut the medallions into 1 inch thickness. Spray a non stick pan with cooking oil and sear the medallions on high heat both sides. turn down heat and add juice from 1/2 can of peaches packed in water. If you haven't used these before, they are there on the shelf … (5 comments)

fluff my house: What's for lunch? Yummy Edamame Mushroom Soup with Cous Cous! - 04/16/11 11:13 AM
What's for lunch? Yummy Edamame Mushroom Soup with Cous Cous!
Here's a filling, tasty soup for anyone trying to get their protein with out meat!
Edamame; cooked green soybeans, are a whole food, providing, fiber, protein, Potassium, folate and has mild anti-inflammatory properties!
This is a quick soup you can whip up for lunch.
I buy frozen edamame and microwave it for 6 minuted, poking holes in the bag for venting.
Meanwhile, I put a couple cups of water in a pan, add some concentrated chicken or vegetable broth, a couple sliced mushrooms, some chopped broccoli and cauliflower and 1/4 cup … (6 comments)

fluff my house: Okay I've talked the talk, now it's time to walk the walk! - 04/16/11 09:00 AM
Okay I've talked the talk, now it's time to walk the walk!
 
This is not our current band 'Big Deal', but the last band 'One Way Out'.
I thought it was time for you to hear what I sound like. I've been working on this little clip all morning, so I hope you like it! :)
Gayle Rich-Boxman already has, and she didn't throw up so... :D
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fluff my house: What's for dinner? How 'bout healthy fish cakes with Strawberry Salsa? - 04/14/11 05:26 PM
What's for dinner? How 'bout  healthy fish cakes with Strawberry Salsa?
It's time for 'Cooking with Fluff! or maybe "PBJ's kitchen' or maybe 'Rockin' Recipes!' with your host; Peg Barcelo-Jackson... meh, whatever... here's what we had for dinner, Dave gives it 2 thumbs up! :D
Things you'll need: 2 fillets of your favourite fish (I used Basa), 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of psyllium fiber, 1 tablespoon of corn meal, cilantro, 1 teaspoon Paprika, 3 scallions, garlic cloves, asparagus, 1 tomato, 1/2 red & orange bell pepper, 1/4 ruby red grapefruit, 4 or 5 strawberries, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt.

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fluff my house: Spring: My $%^&*#! We could see dirt yesterday! - 04/14/11 04:23 PM
Spring: My $%^&*#! We could see dirt yesterday!
Ah spring, time for daffodils blooming, birds chirping and gardeners gardening...
But wait! What's that scraping sound I hear!?! And did I hear some cursing!?!
#$%$^*& RIGHT! It started snowing here this morning and has. not. stopped.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
This is our hot tub, the dark streak to the right is a low bridge that was completely exposed yesterday...
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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fluff my house: Inspiring You Tube Video! Brought to you by Me, Craig Rutman and Fred Griffin! - 04/14/11 07:31 AM
Inspiring You Tube Video! Brought to you by Me, Craig Rutman and Fred Griffin!
+  help from many others who came to my aid when I sent up the BAT Signal!

 You guys are awesome!!!! Now that I know how to do this there will be some really cool stuff coming! Maybe some music as well...
 
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fluff my house: Help! This is a bit frustrating, I want to share a you tube video with you, but how do I do that? - 04/13/11 06:06 PM
Help! This is a bit frustrating, I want to share a you tube video with you, but how do I do that?
And am I allowed to?!?

 
Someone sent me this incredible video from youtube, how do I put it into a blog post? I've been scouring the teckkies blogs, but everything is; if you make your own video, how to upload it.
I know there was something in the ARU class, but I can't find any of that in the notes. I'm sure I watched Steven import a you tube video about a UFO sighting during one of … (16 comments)

fluff my house: The Birth of Civilization? Wondering Wednesday... - 04/13/11 08:49 AM
The Birth of Civilization? Wondering Wednesday...



 Sigmund Freud, always a thought provoker, said:

 
 
The first human who hurled an insult instead of a stone was the founder of civilization.
 
 
 
 
I'm not sure if you would call that civilized... but it's easier on the windows!
 
 
 
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fluff my house: Monday Mania! Quotable Quotes from a Master! - 04/11/11 10:17 AM
Monday Mania! Quotable Quotes from a Master!
 The legendary Bob Hope, never ceases to please! I grew up watching this man and snorting milk through my nose!
Here is a quote from him, sure to bring a smile!
I grew up with six brothers. That's how I learned to dance - waiting for the bathroom.
Bob Hope


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fluff my house: Good Gosh Almighy, Grains are Good Grub! Healthy weight loss! - 04/10/11 06:19 AM
 
Good Gosh Almighy, Grains are Good Grub! Healthy weight loss!
Grains should be a part of any healthy diet. They will fill you up as well as provide protein, fiber, vitamins. They can turn a meal into something more exotic, with texture, colour and flavour! Any of these grains can be 'dressed up' by substituting fruit juice, tomato juice or broth for water, and to make it a one pot meal, add your veggies when cooking the grains! Whole grains can lessen your risk of developing Diabetes, certain cancers, and other chronic illnesses.
 
 

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fluff my house: Sunday 'Sad' trivia, What is the World Coming TO? Emoticons patented... - 04/10/11 03:55 AM
Sunday 'Sad' trivia, What is the World Coming TO? Emoticons patented...
It never crossed my mind that someone or corporation would go so far as to patent an emoticon! What's next the finger?!?
 
 
With U.S. trademark No. 2,347,676, the sad emoticon ":-(" gets the same protection as a corporate logo or any similar intellectual property. Although seen on millions of e-mails, the mark is now officially owned by Despaira "de-motivational" company that sells humorous posters about futility, failure, and depression to "pessimists, losers, and underachievers!
 
 
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fluff my house: A quote from Henry Ford, to put things in perspective... - 04/09/11 06:56 PM
A quote from Henry Ford, to put things in perspective...

 


When I saw this today, it made me think of perspective and how everyone has something to deal with, no matter what they do or how much they make...
 
 
 
 
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