Take a dip ...

Since "Turkey Day" is around the corner, I've already begun to compile the shopping list. At the mention of red fish of any kind, dh will wrinkle his nose; however, I've managed to cajole him somewhat. LoL! I made dill salmon dip last year. Surprisingly, he inhaled nearly every bit of the appetizer. For those of you preparing for the holiday season ahead or simply craving a delectable snack, here's the dill salmon dip recipe:

Ingredients:

1 package (8 oz.) softened cream cheese
1 package (7-8 oz.) salmon - boneless/skinless
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 teaspoon horseradish
1/2 teaspoon dillweed
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon of Liquid Smoke


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Directions:

Mix cream cheese and mayonnaise together. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Chill in refrigerator for an hour. Enjoy.


**You can serve this with vegetables and/or crackers. It goes well with celery, carrots, and/or Keebler Club crackers. If you have difficulty locating the Liquid Smoke, it may possibly be in the condiment aisle at your local Wal-mart store.

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Don't dream it's over ...

Considering the massive amount of smear campaigns in the media over the past few weeks, I've been quite ready for this election to come to an end the moment it began. Car salesmen and politicians belong in one group, the blowhards. When their mouths are moving, they're lying.

I admit that I haven't voted in an election for at least 10 years. My basis for this conscious choice is rooted in the fact the electoral college exists. While surfing, I found an interesting article which demystifies the process and clarifies the apathetic perception some of us exhibit during election time.

Bratek states, "if large states that have many votes in the college all vote for one candidate, even if that candidate won only by a small majority, the voting process is weighed down by votes that may not reflect everyone’s views."

She also points out this has occurred more than once. This is how George W. Bush became the "resident-in-thief".

Personally, I think the eradication of the electoral college would be an affirmation of being on the right democratic path. Yes, I know it sounds like an oxymoron but I can't help but think the act might mold some into honest politicians.



Get rid of the Electoral College

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Not a "Saturday Love" ...

I admit that I was a nerd growing up (obviously, I still meet the criteria). :oP

You Are Monday

Like this day of the week, you are ruled by the moon. More than anything, you are flexible. You are moody and impressionable. You are easily influenced by the world around you. And while you can be temperamental, you eventually adjust. While Mondays tend to be the hardest day for people, you don't mind getting back to regular life. You're the one waking up early and making the coffee while everyone else complains.

What Day of the Week Are You?

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