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Birthday: November 21

Gender: Female

Religion: Christian/Protestant

Location:
CHARLESTOWN, Indiana
United States

School:
Ivy Tech Southcentral,
Franklin Twp. HS: Somerset, NJ

Work:
Retired from nursing

Hometown(s):
Chicago
California
New Jersey
Kentucky
Kansas
Indiana

My Websites:
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The majority of men are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. A Lincoln

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About Me

I am a mother to a wonderful 30 year old daughter. Grandmother to 3 boys and a new baby girl. They mean the world to me, and they all know it. I am divorced, not looking for a relationship but if I met the right person I would not fight it. He would have to love kids, grand kids and animals. That's the basics of it. I do not expect perfection. My friends tell me I am a good friend to have, since I always stand by them. I am honest, sometimes too blunt. I love to laugh, and to sing. I don't think I can carry a tune in a bucket. But I still try. I am a Christian. I do my best to live by my faith, but I am just as imperfect as anyone else. I enjoy a lot of different things,and will try almost anything once. I spent my life taking care of everyone else, now its time to take care of myself. I have joined the local gym and work out every day. I also take water aerobics twice a week. Who knew you could sweat in 12 feet of water? Not me! I have recently become a volunteer with a group that provides free birthday cakes for children in need. This doesn't mean just anyone, but if parents are financially unable to get their child a cake, or have to choose between a cake or a present, that's where we come in. All of the cakes are custom made, and I incorporate the child's interests into the design of the cake Sometimes ONE smile means much more than a dozen roses.

Interests:

Cooking, the gym,sewing, crafts, grand kids, University of Kentucky sports, Pittsburgh Steelers football

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Roasted tomato soup

2.5 lbs plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise

1 medium white onion

4 cloves garlic

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1 cup vegetable broth

1 tablespoon basil

2 teaspoons oregano

Kosher salt, black pepper to taste

Place tomatoes but side up onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle diced onion and garlic around tomatoes in a single layer.

Sprinkle basil and oregano over vegetables.

Bake at 425 20 minutes or until tomatoes begin to collapse and brown on bottom

CAREFULLY transfer vegetables into blender.

Add 1/2 cup vegetable broth

Puree until smoooth.

Transfer to medium pot, add remaining stock.

Heat thru, add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Makes 4 servings 1.5 cups each!

100 calories

15 Gm. Carbs

4 Gms. Fat (heart healthy)

3 Gm. Protein

Added: October 19, 2009
Views: 38 | Comments: 0 | Bookmarks: 0

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oldgoat53 says:

well u sound like a special person in my book, im new to this group and think your making all the right choices. Keep your head up and continue the road your on. think i like that soup. love hugs oldgoat53

Posted: November 18, 2009 10:16AM EST