Shotoku Tonkinese

03/08/2024

Why bother getting dressed when I can stay in my long indoor/outdoor gown? I don't wear it anyplace except here at home, but it's fine for working or entertaining guests. I don't paint when I'm wearing it unless I have on my navy robe that I use as a smock because I don't want to spatter paint on it. Contrary to common thought, acrylic paints do NOT wash out of fabrics! I love this long dress; it's a perfect size and so comfortable I can sleep in it if I'm too tired or in too much pain to lift my right arm (arthritis & it's my dominant arm so if I paint too long it keeps me awake.) My daughter won't let me keep Tylenol here; I have to call her to bring me what I need. She's wary of my memory gaps though I now write notes to myself or to her for whatever. I do miss not having my own transportation. I've always been an excellent driver and I'm sure that with a little practice in our lengthy driveways I'd be fine on the road. Can I still get a new driver's license at age 85?

03/08/2024

I painted those beautiful dandelions in acrylic paints on 11" X 14" stretched canvas. Some people call them lawn pests; I call them charming! DM me to purchase: $125.00 + shpg.hndlg.

14/12/2023

07/12/2023

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Do we ever move on from grief, or do we just learn to live with it? In Season 2 of All There Is, Anderson Cooper continues his deeply personal journey to understand his own feelings of grief in all its complexities, and in moving and honest discussions, learn from others who’ve experienced life-al...

07/12/2023

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Do we ever move on from grief, or do we just learn to live with it? In Season 2 of All There Is, Anderson Cooper continues his deeply personal journey to understand his own feelings of grief in all its complexities, and in moving and honest discussions, learn from others who’ve experienced life-al...

29/11/2023

Joan Bernstein

Peanut Butter Pound Cake Recipe

Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
5 eggs, room temperature
1 tbsp vanilla
3 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 cup milk, whole or low fat

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°. Prepare a large tube or bundt pan by greasing and flouring it. Set pan aside. Update: A couple of people have commented that their cake overflowed while baking. This recipe makes a large cake and I used a large tube pan. Only fill your bundt/tube pan up about 3/4 full. Don’t let the extra batter go to waste though, make some muffins or a small loaf.

In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
On medium speed, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the brown sugar and peanut butter and continue mixing. Add the eggs, one at a time. Wait until one egg is fully mixed in before adding the next one. Add vanilla.

Add the dry ingredients and the milk to the creamed mixture. Alternate between the flour mixture and the milk, using about a fourth of the ingredient at a time. Always begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix completely.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60 – 70 minutes. Start checking to see if it is done at 60 minutes using a wooden toothpick. Continue checking every 5 minutes to make sure it does not overcook. When the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done.
Remove from the oven and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then remove it from the cake pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
Dust with powdered sugar or frost as desired.
Note that this recipe makes a large cake. For smaller pound cakes, use loaf pans or even mini bundt cake molds. Adjust the cooking time accordingly since they will not need as much time to bake

29/11/2023

Joan Bernstein

Ultimate Chicken Casserole! Don't Lose This
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cooked egg noodles
- 2 cups of chicken, cooked and shredded
- 2 cups of corn (you can use fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 10oz cans of cream of chicken soup
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tbsp of minced garlic
- ½ cup of shredded cheese (I use cheddar, but any cheese will do)
- ¾ cup of french-fried onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
While the oven is preheating, grease a 9 by 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, mix the cooked egg noodles, shredded chicken, corn, milk, cream of chicken soup, onion, garlic, cheese (add extra if you like it extra cheesy!) bacon, and add salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the chicken mixture into your greased pan.
When the oven is preheated, place the pan into the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve the ultimate chicken warm and enjoy!

06/11/2023

How did she get elected? Her constituency clearly overlooked her name and rhetoric Now they'll have to impeach her?

Rep. Rashida Tlaib is facing criticisms from all sides after posting a video featuring a rallying cry often used by Palestinian militants.

06/11/2023

Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel's deadliest conflict with Hamas in decades is a 'broader battle between civilisation and barbarism' led by Iran, and backed by Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthi rebels.

03/11/2023

@ Donna Marotta

14/09/2022

I am now entirely retired from breeding and showing cats. I no longer have contacts in the cat world, that I know of. It seems that once you retire from the cat fancy and are no longer seen out and about, you are soon forgotten. I still have my two old boys Draydl and Drummer,both Grand Premiers, but am no longer in touch with any of the Tonkinese people. I hope you are all either actively enjoying the shows, or raising babies, or retirement. Good Luck to all. PS My Grandaughter just had a baby boy- my first Great Grandson. His name is Cohen Eli Avery, a proud name in Jewish history. I am so proud of my grandkids!

21/08/2022

There are two interviews from Smooth Radio I happened across. One is with Brian May, the other of Adam Lambert. If you love Queen or Adam alone, you'll enjoy these interviews!

13/08/2022

13/08/2022

Good caption

Occurred on / Info: The boss and his bodyguards!

15/07/2022

So funny!

“H-A-P-P-Y 🦜 https://t.co/xl9m0ncv12”

15/07/2022

I love, love this!
Joan

“H-A-P-P-Y 🦜 https://t.co/xl9m0ncv12”

12/07/2022

Wow! Great vacations for minimum cost. Just go on a cruise.

With vacation prices at an all time high, one place American families can still get a great deal is on a cruise ship. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.

11/07/2022

absolutely true😢💕❤💜💙

11/07/2022

I've never heard this sung better, and that includes Pavarotti, whom I adored! Adam's the apex!
Joan Bernstein

“Greetings to all Glamberts! Adam sang Nessun dorma literally front me for you all Queen and Adam Lambert”

11/07/2022

Is there anything he can't sing?

“Adam Lambert belts out stunning performance of 'Nessun Dorma' live in Italy with Queen https://t.co/YY92C2eVFl”

11/07/2022

Tennis, anyone?

“Novak Djokovic bows to the Duchess of Cambridge as he receives the trophy!🏆”

07/07/2022

I don't know why this is coming up with my cattery address, and I can't seem to change it. I guess it doesn't matter, as long as the content goes through.
Joan