Dang Hot!

Oh, it's been hot lo these past summer days,
I sweet like bullets, tho I sit in the shade.
I'm not really enjoying a carefree summer,
For these grossly hot days are really a bummer
---Lisa

FIGMENTED MEMORY

(Photo by Lisa Allen-Kennard)

OH...THE SNOW OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL,
BUT TO ME IT'S SO DELIGHTFUL,
BECAUSE I'M CURLED UP BY THE FIRE AND THEE,
WITH YOUR FACE LIT BY LOVE, AND OUR TREE!

AS I MAKE A MEMORY BOARD FOR DISPLAY,
YOU'RE OUTSIDE YELLING 'COME OUT & PLAY!'
BUT I'M BUSY WRAPPING PRESENTS YOU SEE,
SO ON CHRISTMAS MORN THERE'S PRESENTS FROM ME...

MARTHA STEWART CAME BY YESTERDAY, I KNOW,
TRUDGING THROUGH THE ICE & SNOW,
TO HELP ME DECORATED OUR HOME,
AND MAKE OUR WORLD TOGETHER SHALOM!
AS I LOOK AWAY FROM MY MEMORY BOARD
THE COLD AND THE DARK CUT ME LIKE A SWORD,
BECAUSE THIS HAPPILY GLITTERING TREE
IS A FIGMENT OF MY MEMORY.

WHILE SNOW PILES UP OUTSIDE
I WEEP AND MOAN AND HIDE,
FOR CHRISTMAS IS NOW TRAGEDY,
AND HOLY HELL FOR THE LONELY...
(WOW, THAT TOOK AN UNEXPECTEDLY TURN!)

Winter Activities

Sometime, even the most resourseful person

needs a little guidance:

 

To Do's  (From WWW.visitNH.gov)

 

For info on snowmobiling

http://visitnh.gov/4-seasons/winter/winter-sports/snowmobiling.aspx

 

For info on the Manchester Monarchs 

http://www.monarchshockey.com/home.php?track=forward

 

For info on Ski and Snowboarding Conditions http://www.skinh.com/resorts/downhill.cfm

 

For info on Cross Country Skiing

http://www.xcskinh.com/

 

Learn to Ski and Snowboard 

http://www.skinh.com/ski-central/JanuaryLearnToSki.cfm

 

NH Wine Week 

http://www.liquorandwineoutlets.com/events/

 

 

Whatever your interests, ENJOY YOUR WINTER!

Masterminding My Finale

It began with whispers and butterfly twittering in the tummy,
nervousness predominant, say something sad? something funny?
It began one at a time, slow baby steps leaving trails in the snow,
stiff prose and tight lips - the heart was colder than anyone could know.

It began on a low note,
down at the bottom of a lake.
It began to get loose and shake off
like the dead skin of a snake.
It began on a low note,
like the first note of a symphony,
gradually getting frisky and feeling more free.

Along the journey secrets slipped through cracks,
like lava from blown volcanoes increasing in attacks.
Along the journey, somewhere, not sure where,
not sure anyone noticed or bothers to care.
It opened up like a blossoming flower for morning's dew,
sprung to life with invigoration like when summer's anew.

At the end, what will be said, I wonder
will they stare in awe, stay away, or plunder?
At the end, will anyone be better off for reading?
Will anyone comment about what I was needing?
When the end comes, amid literary smog,
will I be the rich one for masterminding my blog?

The finale is hinting at making its appearance,
all righteous, holy, and strong in forbearance.
The finale is near, look for me in some nook,
writing in flow and successfully publishing my book!

Christmas Candy? recipes!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

LISA

 

Subject: FW: Are you ready for Christmas Candy? recipes!!!

--- On Fri, 12/17/10, Bette Babicki <betteb@nhglass.com> wrote:             CANDY   This is remarkable. If you have no particular interest, please pass it on to the bakers in your life.  Just click on the name of the CANDY and BAM! The recipe appears!        2 Minute Microwave Fudge 5 Minute Fudge 7 Layer Bars Aaron's Buttery Cashew Brittle Almond Bark Amanda's Peppermint Creams Ann's Cream Nut Candy Bavarian Inn Peanut Bars Beth's Delicious Fudge Brownie Fudge Dessert Buckeyes Buckeyes Butter Toffee Candied Yams Candy Bar Brownies Candy Cane Brittle Candy Cane Fudge Caramel Krispie Treats Caramels Carmel Corn Carol's Christmas Treats Chocolate Almond Bars Chocolate BallsChocolate Billionaires     Chocolate Chow Mein Candy Chocolate Covered Cherries Chocolate Covered Nuts Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls Chocolate Covered Pretzels Chocolate Covered Pretzels Chocolate Covered Pretzels Chocolate Nut Caramels Chocolate Popcorn Chocolate Silk Bon Bons Chocolate Truffels Christmas Candied Walnuts Christmas Crackle Candy Christmas Mice Chunky Mallow Candy Cinnamon Hard Candy Cinnamon Popcorn Cranberry Nut Fudge Cream Cheese Candy Creamy Chocolate Truffles Creamy Microwave Pralines (Texas Style) Crispy peanut butter balls Dark Chocolate Fudge Deborahe's Holiday Chocolates Disappearing Marshmallow Brownies Dish of Dirt Divinty Dorothy's Peanut Butter/Butterscotch Noodle Cookie Dreamcicle Fudge Easy Candy Easy Divinity Easy Divinity Easy Divinity Candy Easy Fudge Easy Granola Candy Easy Microwave Carmel Easy Microwave Fudge Easy Pecan Logs Engli sh Toffee English Toffee English Toffee Bars Fabulous Fudge Fake Brittle Fantasy Fudge Festive Chocolate Truffles Five Minute Fudge Fool-Proof Fudge Frosted Pecans Fudge Brownies Fudge for One   Fudge Puddles Georgia Nuggets Grandma Donna's Nummies Grandma F's Delicious Fudge Grandmother's Holiday Fudge Hard Candy Hard Tack Candy Hazelnut Fantasy Fudge Ho-Ho Hash Holly Confection Honey Comb J & D's Peanut Butter Balls Jeanne's Tiger Butter Jen's Chocolate Meringues J's Cream Fudge Kim's Famous Cashew Brittle Magic Marshmallow Fudge Mama's Fudge Maple Rum Balls < /p> Margie's Best Candy Martha Washington Candy Martha Washington Mounds Marzipan Melting Moments Melting Moments Memaw's Reese's Me me's Best Ever Peanut Butter Fudge Meringues Micky's Mints Microwave Peanut butter fudge Microwave Pralines Milk Fudge Milky Way Bars Million Dollar Fudge Mimi's Famous Fudge Mocha Truffles Mom's Mints Mr. Monroe's Famous Fudge Mrs. Eisenhower's Fudge Never Fail Fudge Never Fail Fudge No Bake Rum Balls No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge No Fail Fudge             __._,_.___ __,_._,___