My father, mother, and I were at the store that's in the town nearest to us, and my mother kept going back to get things, which is odd in its self, because its never happened before.
My mother hardly ever gets anything with sugar in it, but she sure did tonight.
Two jumbo Root Beers, a Coke, a Sprite, and two cartons of ice cream.
This has never, ever, ever happened before.
It was very odd, indeed.
~C.R.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
My Favorite Books To Name But A Few
The Lord of the Rings.
The Hobbit.
The Chronicles of Narnia.
The Rangers' Apprentice Series.
Larklight.
Starcross.
Mothstorm.
All of Brian Jacques' (Jakes) books.
Ann Rinaldi's books.
The Sherwood Ring.
The Perilous Gard.
The Midnight Rider.
I can't think of anymore right now, so, toodle pip and all that.
The Hobbit.
The Chronicles of Narnia.
The Rangers' Apprentice Series.
Larklight.
Starcross.
Mothstorm.
All of Brian Jacques' (Jakes) books.
Ann Rinaldi's books.
The Sherwood Ring.
The Perilous Gard.
The Midnight Rider.
I can't think of anymore right now, so, toodle pip and all that.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
My Favorite Movies To Date
My favorite movies are as follows. (No, the first one is not the number one movie.)
Master and Commander.
Sense and Sensibility. (We have two versions.)
Persuasion. (We have two versions.)
Emma. (We have two versions.)
Pride and Prejudice. (1996)
Robin Hood. (Russell Crowe.)
Jane Eyre. (Ruth Wilson. We have three versions.)
Sahara.
Jeeves & Wooster. (British TV show.)
Cranford. (British TV show.)
Stargate. (There is a movie, and we own it, but I prefer the TV show.)
All of the Indiana Jones movies.
War Horse. (A very good movie.)
Sherlock Holmes. (Robert Downey Jr.)
Ironman #1.
Romancing the Stone. (Not something children need to watch. One scene that needs to be fast-forwarded.)
When I can think of more I will write another post.
~C. R.
Master and Commander.
Sense and Sensibility. (We have two versions.)
Persuasion. (We have two versions.)
Emma. (We have two versions.)
Pride and Prejudice. (1996)
Robin Hood. (Russell Crowe.)
Jane Eyre. (Ruth Wilson. We have three versions.)
Sahara.
Jeeves & Wooster. (British TV show.)
Cranford. (British TV show.)
Stargate. (There is a movie, and we own it, but I prefer the TV show.)
All of the Indiana Jones movies.
War Horse. (A very good movie.)
Sherlock Holmes. (Robert Downey Jr.)
Ironman #1.
Romancing the Stone. (Not something children need to watch. One scene that needs to be fast-forwarded.)
When I can think of more I will write another post.
~C. R.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Tea
I believe that tea is one of the finer things in life. As this lady so truthfully says, "Coffee is a mere beverage; tea is a way of life." -Miriam Novalle, Tea Merchant.
"Tea is one of the simplest and oldest of civilized pleasures. A beverage, a stimulant, and a symbol of welcome and hospitality, tea is Asia's great gift to mankind, enjoyed all over the globe.
Tea is the second most consumed drink, after water, in the world. How did tea come to take such a central role in the life of people? One reason is its flexibility. Tea works both as a pick-me-up during a a frantic workday and as a serene accompaniment to quiet and relaxing times. Another reason is its healthfulness.
Before the 20th century, a boiled beverage such as tea was considerably safer to drink then simple water, and often better tasting, plus it was considered to be of medicinal benefit in Asia. Finally, there is its simplicity. Brewing tea doesn't require complex technology. It can be done in the wilderness over an open fire as well as in the halls of an emperor's palace. In North America, tea is growing in popularity - though in terms of gallons consumed per year tea still lags behind soft drinks, beer, wine and even bottled water! That's rather ironic, considering tea's dominance in the early days in the U.S. and Canada. Even the prodigious appetite for iced tea, however, couldn't stop coffee from emerging as the morning drink of choice during the 1930s and 1940s. Hot tea became stereotyped as something fussy and feminine, sipped by rich dowagers, and, of course, little girls holding make-believe 'tea partys.'
In the past few years, tea has under gone a renaissance, with sales up threefold since 1990.
The growth of the Internet has made it possible for tea aficionados to purchase and sample a wide range of exotic 'gourmet' teas, no matter where they may live. And our switch to to healthier lifestyles, with greater awarness of the value of tea's antioxidants (not to mention its lack of calories relative to soda pop and alcoholic drinks), has brought in new drinkers by the thousands. No wonder the number and variety of teas in the avarage supermarket has grown dramatically. Or that Starbucks, the ultimate coffee merchant, now markets a 'Green Tea Frappuccino'!
Wether you're inclined to experiment with the wonderful gourmet teas now available, or just pour hot water over a tea bag in a mug before rushing off to work, rest assured you're part of a proud tradition that goes back thousands of years." - From the introduction of 'The Little Black Book Of Tea, The Essential Guide To All Things Tea, by Mike Heneberry.
The book in question was given to me for my birthday, from my little brother, Seth.
It is a charming book, one that I hope many people will read. It is excedingly interesting and also includes recipes for tea and cakes. ~C. R.
"Tea is one of the simplest and oldest of civilized pleasures. A beverage, a stimulant, and a symbol of welcome and hospitality, tea is Asia's great gift to mankind, enjoyed all over the globe.
Tea is the second most consumed drink, after water, in the world. How did tea come to take such a central role in the life of people? One reason is its flexibility. Tea works both as a pick-me-up during a a frantic workday and as a serene accompaniment to quiet and relaxing times. Another reason is its healthfulness.
Before the 20th century, a boiled beverage such as tea was considerably safer to drink then simple water, and often better tasting, plus it was considered to be of medicinal benefit in Asia. Finally, there is its simplicity. Brewing tea doesn't require complex technology. It can be done in the wilderness over an open fire as well as in the halls of an emperor's palace. In North America, tea is growing in popularity - though in terms of gallons consumed per year tea still lags behind soft drinks, beer, wine and even bottled water! That's rather ironic, considering tea's dominance in the early days in the U.S. and Canada. Even the prodigious appetite for iced tea, however, couldn't stop coffee from emerging as the morning drink of choice during the 1930s and 1940s. Hot tea became stereotyped as something fussy and feminine, sipped by rich dowagers, and, of course, little girls holding make-believe 'tea partys.'
In the past few years, tea has under gone a renaissance, with sales up threefold since 1990.
The growth of the Internet has made it possible for tea aficionados to purchase and sample a wide range of exotic 'gourmet' teas, no matter where they may live. And our switch to to healthier lifestyles, with greater awarness of the value of tea's antioxidants (not to mention its lack of calories relative to soda pop and alcoholic drinks), has brought in new drinkers by the thousands. No wonder the number and variety of teas in the avarage supermarket has grown dramatically. Or that Starbucks, the ultimate coffee merchant, now markets a 'Green Tea Frappuccino'!
Wether you're inclined to experiment with the wonderful gourmet teas now available, or just pour hot water over a tea bag in a mug before rushing off to work, rest assured you're part of a proud tradition that goes back thousands of years." - From the introduction of 'The Little Black Book Of Tea, The Essential Guide To All Things Tea, by Mike Heneberry.
The book in question was given to me for my birthday, from my little brother, Seth.
It is a charming book, one that I hope many people will read. It is excedingly interesting and also includes recipes for tea and cakes. ~C. R.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
A Thought Has Just Come To Me
I have often wondered why it is that I when I do not visit a site often enough, I forget my password.
I enjoy writing blog posts that do not have to center around horses.
It makes life so much easier.
I believe that those who do not believe in God are woefully lost, and that they need help badly.
Interesting. My thoughts have wondered. Hmm.
Lately we have had a most interesting turn of events.
We have actually had spring. This is a thing unheard of in the mountains.
~Carol Rider
I enjoy writing blog posts that do not have to center around horses.
It makes life so much easier.
I believe that those who do not believe in God are woefully lost, and that they need help badly.
Interesting. My thoughts have wondered. Hmm.
Lately we have had a most interesting turn of events.
We have actually had spring. This is a thing unheard of in the mountains.
~Carol Rider
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
A New And Improved Blog
This blog is ever so much better then when it was an All-Horse-Blog.
I am glad that I was able to change it.
It looks much better then it used to.
The following pictures are of horses, I know, but I don't care.
I believe that horses are one of God's finest creations.
The first two pictures are of a Frisian stallion, the third, fourth, and fifth are of a Andalusian/Percheron gelding, and the last picture is of a horse that is no longer for sale, but I love her anyway. She is a very handsome horse and I do wish that she belonged to me. Liberty is not what her owners (at the time) called her, but I like my name better; I see no reason to give horses long-winded names that they don't even answer to. There is nothing wrong with giving them a short and easy to remember name.
I am glad that I was able to change it.
It looks much better then it used to.
The following pictures are of horses, I know, but I don't care.
I believe that horses are one of God's finest creations.
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| King Richard #1 |
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| King Richard #2 |
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| Captain #1 |
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| Captain #2 |
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| Captain #3 |
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| Liberty |
Friday, February 3, 2012
Our Rather Useless Horse
We have a horse that Dad says is barn soured.
I don't really know what that means, but I believe I have the genral idea.
Here are a few pictures if her. I think she's beautiful.
The guy in the first picture is one of my older brothers, Tyler.
The girl in the second picture is one of my older sisters, Hannah.
Oh, yeah, the girl in the third picture is me. I believe our first or second Christmas here.
The little boy in the last two pictures is my little brother, Seth.
Isn't he cute?
Carol Rider
I don't really know what that means, but I believe I have the genral idea.
Here are a few pictures if her. I think she's beautiful.
The guy in the first picture is one of my older brothers, Tyler.
The girl in the second picture is one of my older sisters, Hannah.
Oh, yeah, the girl in the third picture is me. I believe our first or second Christmas here.
The little boy in the last two pictures is my little brother, Seth.
Isn't he cute?
Carol Rider
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