Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri ... Nov. 24-25, 2003

11-24-2003 | JustAmy, St.Louie1 and Mama_Bear

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry. 'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.

Enjoy! :)












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Howdy!
I'm the mouser at Amy's Place. Amy named me 'cootblanch'.... (don't ask why. hahaha)







Amy's personal guardian ~
the always charming, lovable, huggable,
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Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[JustAmy]

My Aunt Junes Squash Muffins

2 Lbs yellow squash (4-6) steamed
2 eggs
1 cup butter (I never use margarine)
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbls and 2 tsp. baking powder

Wash squash, trim ends, cut in chunks and cook until tender. Mash or puree.
Measure 2 cups mashed squash and combine with eggs and butter. Stir well and set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Make a well in center of mixture. Add squash mixture to dry ingredients. Stir to moisten (but don't over stir).
Spoon into muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.

They go perfectly with almost any meal, but especially soups or chilies.

These are to die for. I swear by them. Great way to use up your extra garden squash in the summer too, which I always had too much of.
Submitted by SpookBrat

Thanks, Spooky .... they sound wonderful.

[MEG33]

Thank you for the music!

[SpookBrat]

Did you keep all your records? DH and have hundreds of them and still listen to them. They are great for parties. My favorite record is an import I bought at Bills Records and Tapes in Dallas, Texas (well, actually it's Richardson). It's an Elvis Costello record with one of my favorite songs on it, "Alison". If you ever get that way, and you love records, stop in there for several hours. It's an amazing place.

Meek have you ever been there? It's one of my favorite stomping grounds.

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[JustAmy]

Thank you, A-G

I'll get another posted later today.

Don't tell anyone, shhhh ..... I'm trying to clean house between posts. LOL

[JustAmy]

That's a lovely poem, Spooky, Thank you.

I don't remember seeing it posted but if it was, that's okay. Someone probably missed it!!

It is nice having you here two days in a row, supplying the music and helping to keep the Holiday spirit alive.

[JustAmy]

Nahhhh ... it's more fun when the furniture cheats. Better keep your eyes and ears open for their next sneak attack.

[JustAmy]

You're so young it hurts!!

That's is the kind of stuff my kid listens to.


I must be going deaf ..... it's not that bad!

[JustAmy]

"stay in and wear fuzzy slippers"

I had considered going back to bed to read. That electric blanket is calling me. LOL

I love the smells of the holidays. I still buy a fresh cut Christmas Tree. Then add the smells from the kitchen ....... yummy. The house smells wonderful.

[SpookBrat]

Thanks for posting it. I will be crushed if no one makes them. LOL

[SpookBrat]

Thanks Amy. I'm happy to be here. I have nothing to do really. The house is clean and since we're not having Thanksgiving here, I don't really need to cook anything. Just hanging around the computers with Jonah at my side. He is practicing his Spanish lesson.

[Darksheare]

A few haave been lost over the years, but Asia, Big Country, Men at Work have been kept safe.
Don't know where all of our 45's went, but we still have most of our 33's.
We used to have a music store called "The Wall" out this way.
They pulled up the tent pegs about 2 years ago and split this area.
This after being in the area for longer than I can remember. (Almost 24 of my 28 years on this planet..)
Have that Big Country song as an .mp3, but don't remember if it's from one of my sis's cd's or not.
(Don't know how many of sis' cd's I've mp3'd... the routine ends up automatic after a bit.)

The last time I was in Texas, it was Dallas/Ft.Worth airport for a connecting flight to get home after completeing Basic and AIT at Fort Sill Oklahoma.
But I liked what I did see of Texas.

[Darksheare]

*nervously looks over shoulder. Nope, no furniture ye....*

[JustAmy]

Okay, Okay ..... back to the store to buy squash.

They do sound good and look easy to make. Can you also cook it in a loaf pan, like a persimmon bread?

[JustAmy]

Thanksgiving Weather Forecast
By Anonymous

In the pre-Thanksgiving rush, we have received an early weather report from our in-house weather reporters. This is one, you should be sure to email your Mom.

Turkeys will thaw in the morning, then warm in the oven to an afternoon high near 190F. The kitchen will turn hot and humid, and if you bother the cook, be ready for a severe squall or cold shoulder.

During the late afternoon and evening, the cold front of a knife will slice through the turkey, causing an accumulation of one to two inches on plates. Mashed potatoes will drift across one side while cranberry sauce creates slippery spots on the other. Please pass the gravy.

A weight watch and indigestion warning have been issued for the entire area, with increased stuffiness around the beltway. During the evening, the turkey will diminish and taper off to leftovers, dropping to a low of 34F in the refrigerator.

Looking ahead to Friday and Saturday, high pressure to eat sandwiches will be established. Flurries of leftovers can beexpected both days with a 50 percent chance of scattered soup late in the day. We expect a warming trend where soup develops. By early next week, eating pressure will be low as the only wish left will be the bone.

[The Mayor]

Thank you for bringing nourishment for our bodies and our souls every morning.

It is my pleasure, I do it for all of you and for me, I need it more than you know.

[Darksheare]

Oh dear, the leftovers..
I forgot about them, and the ready made leftover turkey army...

[Donaeus]

ROFL!! I remember these lads. ;) In middle school and high school my best friend and I were totally in love with them. I bought all the magazines and cards and she bought all the posters and albums. I actually have a couple of the mags and some of the cards stashed in a box somewhere. Still love all that 80's music. :)

[JustAmy]

Ohh ... I love the leftovers!

Hot turkey sandwiches
Cold turkey sandwiches
Dressing and gravy
Fruit salad


Ahhh ... I cook for the leftovers! : )

[Darksheare]

Yes, admittedly, the turkey gravy and stuffing sandwiches are interesting..
Potato bread and mayo makes for an interesting twist. to it.

[JustAmy]

LOL

I must try some of your sandwiches .... well someday. LOL