"Thought For the Day"

[AluraMist]

I was going to start dieting, but Halloween is coming up, then Thanksgiving, and Christmas candy. Before you know it, it's BBQ season again, and I am not about to turn down a cheeseburger.

[Jonathan Greenflame]

My doctor and I were discussing my diet one time, told him that I had to go on two diets cause I wasn't getting enough to eat on just one.

[Pegasus Unbound]

My doctor and I were discussing my diet one time, told him that I had to go on two diets cause I wasn't getting enough to eat on just one.

LOL, you reminded me of something my Grandmother used to say. Since she was in her 30'sshe suffered from severe arthritis that at one point caused her hip bone to wear a hole through the hip socket. This could not be fixed because at the age of 70 she was mostly immobile and weighed 300lbs removing her from surgery potential. Her "go to answer" about her weight was very revealing...

"I want to live forever, so I will never diet. Diet is nothing more than death served with tea (Die T)."

[AluraMist]

"Hocus Pocus". So creative, and looks yummy.

[Pegasus Unbound]

"Hocus Pocus". So creative, and looks yummy.

And there is my lunch!

I just saw Hocus Pokus 2. 99% of the time a sequel doesn't measure up to the original but this time it actually stands side by side and even surpasses in some ways and the "Sisters" haven't lost a step or beat. I highly recommend it to everyone.

[Jonathan Greenflame]

And there is my lunch!

I just saw Hocus Pokus 2. 99% of the time a sequel doesn't measure up to the original but this time it actually stands side by side and even surpasses in some ways and the "Sisters" haven't lost a step or beat. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Thanks for the review. I was thinking of looking at that one, but like you mentioned, so much of the time the sequel is a letdown. I'll have to check it out now.

[AluraMist]

Happy Friday. Smile, and be fabulous!

[AluraMist]

Welcome to another day, in the most beautiful time of the year!

* "Fall Fun List" *
- Watch "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown".
- Make homemade soup or chili.
- Visit the Pumpkin Patch.
- Make caramel apples.
- Make an apple pie.
- Take walks.
- Go on a hayride.
- Watch a football game (or two).
- Visit an apple orchard.
- Jump in rain puddles.
- Rake leaves, and then jump in them.
- Go to a Halloween Party or Trick-or-Treating.
- Watch "The Thanksgiving Day Parade".
- Enjoy the season!

[Pegasus Unbound]

Welcome to another day, in the most beautiful time of the year!

* "Fall Fun List" *
- Watch "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown".
- Make homemade soup or chili.
- Visit the Pumpkin Patch.
- Make caramel apples.
- Make an apple pie.
- Take walks.
- Go on a hayride.
- Watch a football game (or two).
- Visit an apple orchard.
- Jump in rain puddles.
- Rake leaves, and then jump in them.
- Go to a Halloween Party or Trick-or-Treating.
- Watch "The Thanksgiving Day Parade".
- Enjoy the season!

What a wonderful list! I would like to add something to the pie option though. Awhile back, my best friend who is also Diabetic like I am was upset that he could no longer enjoy his favorite pie. I spent many nights trying to solve the problem only to finally have an "Ah Ha!" moment and discovered the super simple solution. So for those of you who need to watch the sugar intake, here is a fall gift from an Old Diabetic Man who still loves his treats...

Guilt Free Classic Pecan Pie

• Active Time:

20 minutes

• Total Time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Attention pecan pie lovers! Here's a classic recipe using sugar free substitutes.

Ingredients
Makes 1 9-inch pie

1 cup *dark corn syrup

*Sugar Free CORN SYRUP Substitute:

replace equal amount of sugar-free maple syrup for cornstarch. Sample different syrups, the thicker the better

3 eggs
1 cup sugar (Splenda, the other substitutes leave a "funny" off flavor)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 cups pecans
1 (9-inch) unbaked or frozen deep-dish pie crust

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, mix corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla using a spoon. Stir in pecans. Pour filling into pie crust.
Step 3
Bake on center rack of oven until center reaches 200°F and springs back when tapped lightly, about 55 to 70 minutes

[AluraMist]

This looks like the 'top rack' in our dishwasher, and the bottom rack is empty.