What Rhonda Means

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person. You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life. You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you. At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself. You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row. You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace. People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Flying or Falling,

They are the same when it comes to Love...

Good Things to Remember...

Savannah and Andi

---No man/woman is worth your tears and the only one who is will never make you cry.

---If you love someone, put their name in a circle instead of a heart. Because hearts can break, but circles go on forever.

---Everyone hears what you say. Friends listen to what you say. Best friends listen to what you don't say.

---If my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't jump with them, I'd be at the bottom to catch them.

---Don't frown, because you never know who's falling in love woth your smile.

---Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.--Plato

---It takes a minute to have a crush on someone, an hour to like someone and a day to love someone--but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.

---Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future. Today is a gift that is why we call it the present.

Soup for Savannah

Savannah wanted soup today and, no, not the variety in the red and white can. Baked Potato Soup. And only the kind Granmommy makes. Having added that little tidbit in, how could I put her off? It truly is quite a treat but, trying to get a little more trim and toned, I couldn't partake of the culinary delight this time. Here's how you do it:

Baked Potato Soup
3-4 large baking potatoes
5-6 green onions
3 tablespoon butter
¼ cup flour
1 8 oz. carton heavy (whipping) cream
3-4 cups milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
cracked black pepper to taste
sea salt to taste
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup crispy fried bacon

Bake the potatoes until soft (I usually microwave them). This can be done the day before, and potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator until ready to use. Cut them in half, and scoop out the potatoes from the skins.
Thinly slice the green onion, separating tops from bottoms and set aside. Melt butter with white part of green onions over medium heat. Cook, stirring with a wire whisk, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with flour, and cook, stirring, another few minutes until mixture is pale golden. Add cream, milk, pepper and salt, and continue to stir while cooking over medium heat. Add potato, green onions, sour cream and bacon. Gradually add grated cheese, and stir until all cheese is melted. Garnish with onion tops, bacon and grated cheese and serve with crusty french bread and garden salad.

The Blatant Thoughts of Andy Rooney...

In case you missed it on 60 Minutes, here are the thoughts of Andy Rooney regarding women over 40:

As I grow in age, I value women over 40 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why: A woman over 40 will never wake you in the middle of the night and ask, 'What are you thinking?' She doesn't care what you think. If a woman over 40 doesn't want to watch the game , she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do, and it's usually more interesting. Women over 40 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they think they can get away with it. Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it's like to be unappreciated. Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a woman over 40. Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 40 is far sexier than her younger counterpart. Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off if you are a jerk if you are acting like one. You don't ever have to wonder where you stand with her. Yes, we praise women over 40 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed, hot woman over 40, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year old waitress. Ladies, I apologize. For all those men who say, 'Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?', here's an update for you. Nowadays 80% of women are against marriage. Why? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage!

This is Love...

I know what love is.

Love is the commitment of two people who don’t deserve each other. Some people feel that love fails them because they cannot seem to find anyone who is perfect. Finding a perfect person is a pointless pursuit. Everyone will fail each other. The person to look for is someone who will love you in spite of all the times you will fail them. The person to look for is someone you will still love in spite of all the times they will fail you.

This is love.

Good Thought

Sunset as seen from my Dad's front porch, Lake Sam Rayburn.


"Sunsets, as beautiful as they are, are a dime a dozen,

but you are filled with the breath of heaven,

made in God's image." ~Joel Osteen