The Brod Abode ~~ Where life's a hoot!

I have seen, heard, watched, read about Obama Care as much as I want to by now. What seemed like a good idea to so many in America has begun to lose it's luster. More and more people are realizing that it was a quick sell without enough research being done. I am one of those people. And I can back up my beliefs by simply watching our politicians, unions, president and government employees beginning to say, "hey, wait a minute" when they realize they will have the same care. Ex presidents have a cushy life and will never have to worry about health care. They should start worrying about global government, healthcare and cities going bankrupt because they spent what they did not have and believed promises by politicians convincingly saying they would not let anyone go under. Hmmmmm. So rather than do this on Facebook where everyone can see, jump in and leave a snark, or imply because you don't agree with them you are stupid. Believe me, I would love to see this all play...

Tomorrow Mike and I will celebrate our first date 41 years ago! He didn't remember the right date when I asked him as men are sometimes want to do. I'll let it slide this time. Who knew 41 years ago when he took me to feast at Pancho's Mexican Buffet (all you can eat for $1.49) and then to one of the most lovely older theaters in Dallas that would be it for both of us. II can't remember the name of the theatre but it was elegant and beautiful. And I could still climb stairs without screaming in pain. We saw The Godfather. There were embarrassing parts and the violence and language was so colorful for a simple 17 year old like me but it was a good movie, to say the least. We had a nice time. That summer I was kind of dating around (that sounds weird) but after that night I never went out with or looked at another guy. Mike and I had known each other for several years. He and I both worked at King's Rexall in Lewisville. We had our first fight there. He worked in the ...

Wonderful news overnight. Little Jacks on has taken a turn for the better. While he is still gravely ill he is fighting and God is answering prayer. Prayers of many and I am thankful for friends who will step right up and fight along beside the little guy. Why do things like this happen? Again, I have no answer but there is where that word faith comes in again. It is what gets us through while waiting on God's divine answer. Praise God. I don't know what happened to the family who are making life support choices for the young man who suffered a massive heart attack. Please continue prayer for them and that our Lord will cloak them in the peace that passeth all understanding. We are supposed to have cooler temps in north central Texas today. Only 94! I have planned to craft and sneak in some time making more garden art. I have one to make for a friend who wants to barter. Can't beat that. Hoot and Boo give a shout out or should I say squawk out to everyone! They received a...

I really haven't gotten any better keeping up with this blog. How will I ever be famous, LOL? Everyday I see many blogs that are just fabulous. The talent out there takes my breath away. The photos? Oh my goodness.....I just have to dream on. I've mastered the camera on my iPhone and that's about as basic as it gets. I guess Ree Drummond really started a fad in photographing each step used to create her fabulous recipes. I'm more the "here is what you need" "to make it look like this".  Or a picture of the finished product maybe. I guess what I'm getting to is don't expect the same from this blog. This will be more of a few recipes shared by me, crafts created by me, gardening etc. If anyone ever does read my humble blog please feel free to post recipes, crafting ideas, good movies you've seen....just simple ordinary everyday things shared by friends. It's been my desire so many times to speak from my heart on Facebook. I do love F...

 Howdy from north central Texas this morning. Boy has it been a crazy week around here as far as weather goes. And around the country. #1 son said they got over 12 inches of snow at his home in Crystal MN so he worked from the house yesterday. Have I mentioned one or two hundred times that he works for Target and was promoted to headquarters in 07? Oh, I have. I'm still one proud Mama of his success and the work ethic his Daddy and I must have instilled in him. I still grieve that he moved so far away but that's the way it's supposed to be. Or so I've been told. I'll let you know if my heart ever stops aching. Oh, the weather. Sometimes I forget and go on a good rant about my children. Proud of all 3. So on Monday it's 85 and we're burning up outside. The inside of the house is nice and cool because of the lower temps at night. Then yesterday the high was 55. And the wind has blown and blown and it's affecting our sinuses or allergies or whatever. I was...

What a lovely weekend and it continued into yesterday. I had dozens of birthday wishes on Facebook from some people I actually went to grade school with and many of us have remained fairly local. I can't imagine what we would have though back in the early 60s if someone had tried to explain a computer that would fit on our laps rather than take up one entire room. Or the concept of social networking. Or the fact that one day we would turn 58! On Friday our oldest, Joshua Michael 33, flew in from Crystal Minnesota. Mike and he had kept this a secret from me once again. He does this about three times a year and I'm always caught unaware. What a wonderful, blessed surprise. He and his dad went to the gun range to try out the newest gun we purchased for Josh for his birthday this month. Friday night they all headed out to our second son's, Jordan William 30, ice hockey game at 11:00 PM!!!!!! Too late for me and I was sound asleep when they got in. Saturday we hit what is fa...

1 box chocolate cake mix (your choice) 1 container coconut pecan frosting or German chocolate frosting Mix cake as directed on box. Add the frosting last. Bake per directions on box for a bundt cake.  Tell everyone it took hours and you had to have a nap after fixing it. Enjoy.