Monthly Archives: December 2011

Goodbye Thongyoon “Yoon” Vette

Thomas’s mother Thongyoon “Yoon” Vette, passed away on December 17, 2011 at age 66 due to failed health at Rideout Memorial Hospital with her devoted husband at her side. She was born on December 7, 1945 in Buri Ram Province … Continue reading

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Avocado

I am an avocadaholic. I do not know what I will do when they go out of season. Did you know there are people in Massachusetts that have no idea what an avocados taste like? I guess if I’m going … Continue reading

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The study of abnormal psychology and I discovered something…

I was married to someone with some disturbing mental disorders all explained in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) during my research and studies on Abnormal Psychology. The Impulse Control Disorders with Impulsive Sexual Behaviors: Sexual disorder … Continue reading

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Since when do arrogant, narcissistic, mean people get a free pass?

Apparently, it is perceived by some people that Christmas is their free pass to be forgiven, like a clean slate, by the people they go out of their way to make even the simplest things difficult for another person. However, … Continue reading

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Wilfred “Gerry” McCabe & Robina H. (Schechterle) Pekalski McCabe

Stephen’s father, my bonus great-grand father, Wilfred “Gerry” McCabe, passed away on December 8, 2011 at age 85. He was born on April 2, 1926 in Boston Massachusetts. Gerry was the son of Harry G. and Mary (Doyle) McCabe. He … Continue reading

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Mediterranean Chicken Stew

Mediterranean Chicken Stew Ingredients 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 tsp. minced garlic 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained 1 can (14 oz) quartered artichoke … Continue reading

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Asian Barbecue Pulled-Pork Sandwich and Asian Slaw

This seems to be another hit at our house and I did not even have to do anything except toss it all in because Thomas did all the cutting and shredding. SCORE! This is good for leftovers too. I do … Continue reading

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Apple Cider Pork with Sweet Potatoes and Mixed Fruit

On the lighter side of my blog, here is another wonderful successful dinner with the help of our Crockpot. Wintertime cooking could not be any better without this filling dish. Thomas describes it as sweet and hearty. It is sweet … Continue reading

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When do parents put their foot down and say, “Enough is enough”?

With all the bullshit, “sometimes you need to call a spade a spade” KS. When do parents put their foot down and say, “Enough is enough, grow the fuck up, wipe your own ass and take care of your own … Continue reading

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