ANNOYED!

Today I am absolutely pooped!  My beauty sleep was rudely interrupted by a doctor's appointment. There were new papers that I had to sign today. Was I Hispanic, and what is my preferred first language.  Frankly, I wish that anyone living in the United States should be required to speak English. Am I asking too much?  We are a nation of immigrants but our forefathers learned English (alright so my grandfather,  born in England, knew it already) so they could benefit by being in the promised land. I truly believe in the United States and I am a firm believer in capitalism.

On the other hand, I can tell you (from personal experience) that living in oppressed and socialistic countries is not a good thing. When the wall came down in Berlin the East Berliners and others fled to freedom.  Prior to that, people were shot trying to escape over the wall. I have been to places where Holocaust victims were persecuted. It was horrifying! I have to tell you that I am worried for our children and grandchildren about the turn this country is taking. I am frankly, sick and tired of everyone in the House and Senate. Throw most of them  out!  At the very least have term limits.  These people are selfish and only thinking of themselves. I thought they were suppose to represent us! They represent themselves! Personally I find it disgusting!  Enough said!

It is getting chilly out; a precursor to winter.  We get very little if any snow in Georgia but Leland dresses like "Nanook of the North" if the temperature drops under 65 when he walks Reagan in the morning. He really doesn't like even a hint of cold.  Of course, I'm still snuggled up in bed at that early hour (the exception this morning}. Personally, I like a bit of season changes and always look forward to the next season. All in all, I am just happy to be alive!

When I sat down a few moments ago to enter a new blog, I truly didn't know what I was going to write, but I mentally revisited my experience this morning at the doctor's and decided to vent.  I remember when Home Depot added signs in Spanish - I pitched a fit!  Immigrants are the backbone of this country but please let's have some respect for the law. Some of you may disagree with this rant and I appreciate that, because after all, that is what the United States represents;  freedom of speech, thought etc. I am exercising my right to the above!

We saw the movies "Gravity" and "Captain Phillips." Both were very entertaining. A coming attraction  shown was "The Book Thief." I was reminded that I read that book and it was truly outstanding.

BLINTZ SOUFFLE (This recipe comes from our neighbor Marilyn) and it's a terrific morning dish for company.

12 cheese blintzes ( two packages of 15 oz frozen blintzes). thawed
6 eggs, beaten
16 oz sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon, vanilla
2 tablespoon melted butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Spray a 9" square baking dish with non stick vegetable spray. Lay blintzes out in dish. Set aside. In a large bowl beat eggs. sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Pour over blintzes then drizzle melted butter over top. Bake for one hour until golden.

Have a great day! Arlene