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Thought I'd put up a few cool Christmas video news clips of people who live the Christmas spirit of goodwill and giving to others.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
The Social Poets: Merry Christmas to ALL! Christmas News Video Clips
Thought I'd put up a few cool Christmas video news clips of people who live the Christmas spirit of goodwill and giving to others.
Friday, December 23, 2011
The Social Poets: Cleveland Mayor Spanks Big Banks On Abandoned Foreclosures
he Social Poets: Cleveland Mayor Spanks Big Banks On Abandoned Foreclosures: From Denny: A crooked Congress and a delusional President continue to ignore the millions of foreclosed homes at their peril. America's Winter Revolution is about to erupt like a super volcano before the New Year has a chance to arrive.
Yes, Americans are that fed up at inequality, unemployment, under employment, unfairness, a police state mentality against peaceful protests and double standards for the law.
Mayors across the country are equally desperate about how to deal with the huge inventory of abandoned foreclosed homes getting vandalized.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Beautiful Illustrated Quotations: 15 Best Christmas Quotes: Just What Is It About Christmas Time?
Beautiful Illustrated Quotations: 15 Best Christmas Quotes: Just What Is It About Christmas Time?: From Denny: At this time of the year, in the early winter, there slowly descends and rests upon the land a sense of spiritual calm and Peace.
Be aware not to get too caught up in the shopping sales, rushing about to finish last minute gifts and holiday preparations to miss noticing the biggest Gift. Take the time to absorb this special energy sent from Heaven.
Dennys Food and Recipes: Awesome Holiday Dessert: Baked Pear Parcels With Lemon Chamomile Sauce
Dennys Food and Recipes: Awesome Holiday Dessert: Baked Pear Parcels With Lemon Chamomile Sauce: From Denny: Pears come in season during the Christmas holidays and are plentiful. But have you thought about what to do with them beyond enjoying them fresh or giving as holiday gifts?
Our local newspaper here in Louisiana included some recipes from USA Pears, so, of course, you know I just had to go explore their site. The site is set up to promote the pear growers' product and awareness of the fruit. Since I've been thinking about setting up my own organic orchards I've been visiting a lot of sites like this one.
While their recipe section is not extensive it has some gems like the following recipe well suited for the holiday table when you want something special to wow the family or your guests. If, you are like me, you like to try new recipes or variations on a popular theme - like baked pears. A nice touch is the lemon chamomile sauce that snuggles up to these pears.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The Social Poets: Official First Family White House Portrait for 2011: The Obamas
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Great portrait. From a photographer's point of view I sure am glad this was a professional photographer who shot it. How many times do you see folks place that background holly wreath like it's growing out of the president's head? I've seen way too many wedding, birthday and graduation photos with that composition issue. :)
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Poems From A Spiritual Heart: Poem: The Owl Speaks
Poems From A Spiritual Heart: Poem: The Owl Speaks: From Denny: Do you ever wake a couple of hours before dawn, deep in thought, only to hear the sounds of Nature speaking to you just outside your window? Do you ever stop and concentrate upon the messages speaking all around you? This poem is one of those times...
Monday, December 19, 2011
Dennys Funny Quotes: Funny Baby and Husky Dog Singing For The Camera
Dennys Funny Quotes: Funny Baby and Husky Dog Singing For The Camera: From Denny: This will have you laughing so hard. Be careful not to fall off the chair. Check out the father's sock foot up on the wall and hear him snickering in the background while the mother films the funny episode.
The dog is a husky and is named Angel singing along with her human, a baby named Lexi. Lexi is so young her tongue muscles have not caught up with her thoughts she is trying to express. It's as if the dog understands her conversation that probably goes something like this:
Poems From A Spiritual Heart: 20 Christmas Poems From Favorite Classic Poets
Poems From A Spiritual Heart: 20 Christmas Poems From Favorite Classic Poets: From Denny: Revisit some old favorites and discover new poetry friends from the past century. Here are 20 classic poems, some familiar like "The Night Before Christmas" and many more are so old and not taught in the current fast-paced culture that the past couple of generations may not have read them. These poems are so dense with imagery and archaic language it will exercise your brain and warm your heart at the same time! :)
Dennys: News Politics Comedy Science Arts & Food: Check Out Christmas Posts: Funny, Music, Cartoons, Quotes, Recipes, Poems, Stories
Dennys: News Politics Comedy Science Arts & Food: Check Out Christmas Posts: Funny, Music, Cartoons, Quotes, Recipes, Poems, Stories: From Denny: Check out so many Christmas themed posts that you will pig out like it is a holiday feast.
I've been blogging for three years now and have found loads of Christmas music of all genres - and still adding. Interesting food to enjoy along with Christmas humor to keep you laughing as well as munching through your busy holidays.
This year I'm adding more Christmas stories and poems, the classics. Every year there are new recipes to try so the holiday food train just keeps on rolling!
I've been blogging for three years now and have found loads of Christmas music of all genres - and still adding. Interesting food to enjoy along with Christmas humor to keep you laughing as well as munching through your busy holidays.
This year I'm adding more Christmas stories and poems, the classics. Every year there are new recipes to try so the holiday food train just keeps on rolling!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Best Spiritual Posts: Music: What Child Is This? By John Michael Talbot
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His voice has a soothing peaceful quality. He has certainly studied his share of the world's religions and it is that knowledge and understanding that brings a richness to his music.
From his album, "The Birth Of Jesus" recorded with the National Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of London, the Ambrosian Men's Choir, and the Junior Boys Choir of Desborough School.
The Social Poets: Where Is The Middle Class in America? Half Living Low Income Or Poor
Mayors of 29 cities say they cannot meet the needs for emergency food assistance, food stamps, and are turning away 25 percent of applicants. There are already 46 million people on food stamps, a former middle class that never asked for any help until now. Federal and states' programs are frayed at the edges.
And the Republicans claim the Democrats are screaming "class warfare"? These figures don't lie. Just where did the GOP expect the unemployed to go? How do they expect people to eat?
Saturday, December 17, 2011
The Social Poets: Funny Jon Stewart Mocks Perry Romney 10K Bet
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After all, the average person in Iowa makes a $10 bet not a $10, 000 one. Only rich guys throw money around like that demonstration.
How dumb can you get? In the worst economic depression in 70 years you have a millionaire making expensive bets in front of an audience trying to figure out how to keep their kids in college and pay their mortgage.
Poem From India: Asslamn wa lai kumn: dance around
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Asslamn wa lai kumn: dance around: oh the lady of music hear the sounds around what they say to you her them around relax your self and calmdown the guitar and its ... from Prince Khan of India @ his blog Asslamn wa lai kumn
Comfort Food From Louisiana: Beef: Braised Sirloin Tips
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Comfort Food From Louisiana: Beef: Braised Sirloin Tips: From Denny: Want a low maintenance meal to throw in the oven during the holiday season while you tend to other things? A hearty casserole is always welcome when the weather turns chilly. You might want relief from dining on turkey. Why not try this easy braised sirloin tips recipe?
Besides, it has brain food: mushrooms. During the holiday season it's easy to get frazzled and it sure is fun to know that mushrooms are available to get our overloaded brains back on target. :)
Besides, it has brain food: mushrooms. During the holiday season it's easy to get frazzled and it sure is fun to know that mushrooms are available to get our overloaded brains back on target. :)
Friday, December 16, 2011
Ouch Outrageous Obnoxious and Odd: Cenk Uygur Mocks Donald Trumps Many Bankruptcies
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Poems From A Spiritual Heart: Poem: The Owl Speaks
Poems From A Spiritual Heart: Poem: The Owl Speaks: From Denny: Do you ever wake a couple of hours before dawn, deep in thought, only to hear the sounds of Nature speaking to you just outside your window? Do you ever stop and concentrate upon the messages speaking all around you? This poem is one of those times...
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
The Social Poets: Polls: Voters Yell: Throw Them ALL Out!
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How many members of Congress deserve to lose their jobs? More than 75 percent of the registered voters said, "Yes, throw the bums out!" By that large margin voters said Congress deserves to be kicked down the road.
What about the all-important Independent voting bloc? They don't think Congress deserves to keep their jobs either, saying so by 80 percent. Republicans weigh in at 75 percent and Democrats at 68 percent.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The Social Poets: Political Cartoon, Video: Obama And His Fellow Election Pundits
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Tis the season of the cartoonish political pundit, spouting off silly opinions that rarely ever come true but sure makes for funny entertainment. This pastel drawing is a classic of mine. It was drawn when George Bush 43 began his campaign for president back in 1998.
The Repbulicans tout how they are gods we the voters are supposed to bow down and worship. You see, they keep their message pretty simple: Worship me; get nothing and like it.
The Soul Calendar: Total Lunar Eclipse Put On Intense Red Display, Photos: 10 Dec 2011
LUNAR ECLIPSE: Five moons, a composite image of a lunar eclipse, showing the path of the moon into and then out of earth's shadow. (Telescope Image). Source: Supplied
The Soul Calendar: Total Lunar Eclipse Put On Intense Red Display, Photos: 10 Dec 2011: From Denny: The 10 December 2011 total lunar eclipse was the last total lunar eclipse to be seen until April 2014. At least we can view a partial lunar eclipse on 4 June 2012. It was reported to be an intense red, putting on quite a show in the sky. In fact, the type of red color was considered a rare treat.
Of course, when I went out to view it here in south Louisiana all I got was a completely cloudy sky. It's time for me to move up to higher ground, like the mountains. The Gulf Coast just doesn't cut it for proper skygazing. :)
From atmospheric scientist and eclipse expert Richard Keen of the University of Colorado: "During the lunar eclipse, most of the light illuminating the moon passes through the stratosphere, where it is reddened by scattering. If the stratosphere is loaded with dust from volcanic eruptions, the eclipse will be dark. A clear stratosphere, on the other hand, produces a brighter eclipse."
Of course, when I went out to view it here in south Louisiana all I got was a completely cloudy sky. It's time for me to move up to higher ground, like the mountains. The Gulf Coast just doesn't cut it for proper skygazing. :)
From atmospheric scientist and eclipse expert Richard Keen of the University of Colorado: "During the lunar eclipse, most of the light illuminating the moon passes through the stratosphere, where it is reddened by scattering. If the stratosphere is loaded with dust from volcanic eruptions, the eclipse will be dark. A clear stratosphere, on the other hand, produces a brighter eclipse."
Monday, December 12, 2011
The Healing Waters: Shopper Beware: Walmart Clothing Rigged With Needles
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The Healing Waters: Shopper Beware: Walmart Clothing Rigged With Needles: From Denny: As you go out to shop during the Christmas season, beware. Turns out that when two mothers were out shopping they were pricked by syringes purposely placed into the clothing they inspected before purchasing.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
The Social Poets: Obama Step Aside: Should Hillary Clinton Replace Him for 2012?
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The name of Hillary Clinton is on the lips - and in the hearts - of many Democrats disillusioned with the Obama term. Many women are looking for more women in government to meet their needs instead of the current male dominated politicians playing ego games and stuffing their wallets while in office.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
The Social Poets: Poll: Americans Want To Cut Congress Pay, Work Longer Hours
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A recent poll from The Hill, which covers Washington politics and lawmaking extensively, reveals some dire predictions for the upcoming 2012 election. No one in Congress or the White House should consider their jobs to be safe. This is an angry electorate.
Since Congress has behaved so badly the past year the public now wants to treat them like a business owner with a bad employee: fire them, scale back their pay, eliminate or reduce their health care benefits and cut out the pension funds.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Visual Insights: Dennys Photo Gallery: 20 Cute Child Portraits
Visual Insights: Dennys Photo Gallery: 20 Cute Child Portraits: From Denny: Check out the adorable child portraits I found on one of my "visual vacations" to rest my brain from mind-numbing blog maintenance tasks. Most were taken by their parents and are quite clever in composition.
How do you narrow down the choices to just a few for a post? Well, it wasn't easy, I can tell you that one for sure! I'll probably do a few more of these child photography posts.
I love portraits and the human face that I'm always looking for creative ways to photograph. This should give you some great ideas of how to photograph your new arrival, the sister's cute kids or just when you are out on photo safari in your neighborhood.
How do you narrow down the choices to just a few for a post? Well, it wasn't easy, I can tell you that one for sure! I'll probably do a few more of these child photography posts.
I love portraits and the human face that I'm always looking for creative ways to photograph. This should give you some great ideas of how to photograph your new arrival, the sister's cute kids or just when you are out on photo safari in your neighborhood.
The Social Poets: Check Out This Video: Worlds Fastest Flying Human
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What a rush! He looked like a speeding bullet to the camera crew on the ground as he crested the mountain range. He just zoomed on past them, going maybe well over 130 mph? Turns out he was clocked at 250km/hour - which is 155 mph.
Norwegian Espen Fadnes thought this outdoor activity would be a fun experience for the weekend. He has donned his wingsuit and performed this crazy feat so many times he has earned the dubious honor of World's Fastest Flying Human. In fact, last year he jumped off the Swiss Alps in an international competition, taking home the win.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Comfort Food From Louisiana: Cajun Red Beans and Rice
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Living in Louisiana, sometimes I forget some people don't know how to make this simple delicious dish. It's seems when I am researching up pops something else that I just know you will want to see.
I've been thinking lately of how to get more beans into our diet by adding to traditional recipes and found some awesome recipes from the various bean grower sites that I will be featuring soon on all my food blogs. If you are not yet sold on beans as a healthy and inexpensive food, this dish would be a great introduction.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Dennys Funny Quotes: Funny Holiday Ads: Crazy Target Lady Shopping Tips 1 - 3
Dennys Funny Quotes: Funny Holiday Ads: Crazy Target Lady Shopping Tips 1 - 3: From Denny: The Thanksgiving holiday was barely observed this year as desperate retailers - in a faltering economy - blasted the airwaves with some hilarious ads to get Americans to go shopping.
The comic, Maria Bamford, sports her Crazy Lady at Target character to entertain us. She sure had me laughing so much I went to YouTube to find all her funny ads for the holiday season. Be sure to check out her site too.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Romancing The Chocolate: From Silver Palate Restaurant Sheila Lukins: Sticky Toffee Date Cake
Romancing The Chocolate: From Silver Palate Restaurant Sheila Lukins: Sticky Toffee Date Cake: From Denny: Dates are loved around the world. In the Middle East they are a traditional part of the culture, offered as a sign of hospitality. Dates are served with strong black coffee and sometimes yogurt to balance the intense sweetness.
We love them in America too, especially here in Louisiana, and we never miss a chance to check out a cake recipe featuring them. One beautiful characteristic of dates is that cakes like this freeze well and can be enjoyed months later.
This recipe is from a long time famous food writer, Sheila Lukins. Read on to find out about her many cookbooks she has authored as she has worked for Parade Magazine and co-founded the restaurant takeout shop at the Silver Palate Restaurant.
We love them in America too, especially here in Louisiana, and we never miss a chance to check out a cake recipe featuring them. One beautiful characteristic of dates is that cakes like this freeze well and can be enjoyed months later.
This recipe is from a long time famous food writer, Sheila Lukins. Read on to find out about her many cookbooks she has authored as she has worked for Parade Magazine and co-founded the restaurant takeout shop at the Silver Palate Restaurant.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
The Social Poets: Bigger Scandal: How Big Banks Bailouts Scammed Trillions Not Billions
The Social Poets: Bigger Scandal: How Big Banks Bailouts Scammed Trillions Not Billions: From Denny: $7.77 trillion is how much the Big Banks leveraged from our taxpayer TARP bailouts of only billions. How did they get the federal government to give them more than the original bailout? Read on and line up an early appointment for your anger management class. Trust me; you are so going to need it.
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