T Stands for repeat MRI

 Hi Everyone!

Today I had to do a repeat MRI on my brain and cervical spine. The one I had done 3 weeks ago was done without contrast. I asked and then told my (non ) health provider that the order needed to be with contrast. She just wouldn't listen. WTF? When my spine doctor saw the images he asked why weren't these done with contrast? He told me the spots on my brain can't been seen in an MRI without contrast. He ordered the new ones. I had a new MRI tech that didn't know how to put and IV in my arm.  I had to show her. Again WTF!  

It was a day. 

 

All year I read the Farmer's Almanac and other places to know what the weather is going to do. None of them spoke of the snow that we have been getting. So of course I started my seedlings according to the information I had. uuhhggg. They are growing faster than any of the previous years of my gardening. I guess it is the grow light? I ordered a second one because my seedlings are already beginning to be starter plants. With the dark days I will need the second light.

I'm so happy I will have sweet potatoes this year. Red Garnets.

Over the weekend I made some clay pieces. The are dry now to this week I will get them painted.

I'm joining Bleubeard and Elisabeth for the T-Party and for me to get in I have to show a drink.

This is what I wish I had after the MRI today. LOL
 

Have a great day everyone.

Friday Face OFF 2/24/23

 Hi Everyone!

Before I get to FFO. I want to show you how much snow we got yesterday. In fact the entire Oregon coast got slammed. The town of Depot Bay got 6" we ended up with 3" I know this is not much compared to other parts of the country but for us, at sea level, this is a big deal. I moved from N. Idaho mainly so I wouldn't have to deal with snow.  :) Thank the gods we don't get it often here. 

The trees in my back yard.

2 quick clips of the snow falling.

 

Well enough of that. Hopefully this will end soon.

Now for FFO. This is the place to link back, link up and leave comments. All about faces. Any kind of face in any medium.

 

I have several natural grapevine hoops to make all sorts of thing with, but I am making witches bells for my show. These are made to protect a home. You place it on a door nob. I made one for myself and put a bit of a twist on it. Yes, I fixed one of my clay faces to it. I really am very happy with this highly protective piece.

 

Witches bells can be made in so many different ways. For mine I gathered all sorts of items that mean something to me. From beads, to skulls, to items that belonged to my mom and sister (RIP) to items that represent goodness. As I mentioned I will be making these for my upcoming show, however, I will make them on the simpler side

I drilled a hole on top of the face, then using a ling in a chain I made a bail to fit.	Lots of precious elements incorporated in this piece.

Now for this weeks featured artist.

Is Christine from Christine's blog.

 

I use a number generator to pick the featured artist. There is just no way I could make that choice. However, this week I want to show a painting that really touched me. It is done by,

Monica at NatureFootstep

I am linking up with Gillena

 

Now it's your turn to show me your face

Thanks for joining in,

Nicole

 

TADD 2/23/23

 Hi Everyone!

Today is TADD with Rain. I am writing on Wednesday and it's friggen snowing!

We were suppose to get a possible snow rain mix tomorrow butttt..... it has been hailing and snowing here all day. Now, I know this is nothing compared to the rest of the country, However, I live at the beach. 75ft is my elevation.

OK, here is today with the hail.

This hail dropped in 30 to 45 seconds.

True snow flakes started about an hour ago. Oh that would be at 5PM

This is when it first began.

 

Again I know many of you are getting or are going to get slammed with snow and other nasty weather. Please be safe.

I don't have any art to show for TADD but I do have food.

This is a ground beef noodle casserole layered with cheeses. I though I had a photo of this cut but evidently I don't. LOL It was seriously good.	The other night I made pizza. Under the 3 cheese topping is pepperoni. Ohh so good.
I had two big apples that were not as crisp as I like. Soooooo Apple, raisin, almond, spice bread.	I mean it is loaded with goodness.
I made potato/cauliflower soup with cheese. Along with a slice of the bread from below.	Sorry the photo is so dark. We really don't eat cheese at every meal. All this cheesy food was made over a months time.
Now for the easiest bread to make of all time. Crusty outside with a chewy inside.	Recipe is below.

This recipe is so easy and tastes so good that it will be your go to bread.

All you need is;

1 1/2 cup hot water. Just out of the tap.

1 package or 2 1/4t active dry yeast. (do not use instant or quick rise yeast.)

1 1/2t salt and 3 1/4C APF

The instructions say to bake this on a stone but if you don't have one a turned upside down cast iron pan, or 2 cookie sheets put together.  You will also need a cast iron pot or pan to hold water on the bottom rack. 

Mix together water, yeast and salt. Add flour 1/3 at a time until you have a very loose dough. Cover this with a kitchen towel. Do not use plastic wrap. Just a kitchen towel. Set in warm place and allow to raise. It took mine about 45 minutes but you want the dough doubled.

Place the stone on the middle rack and the pan on the bottom rack of the oven. Set the oven to Preheat at 450°F or 233°C Allow the pans to get hot during the preheat cycle.

Put the dough onto a lightly floured counter and shape into a round. Then set it on parchment paper. At this time you can cut and x into the dough. Once the oven is preheated carefully put the dough with the parchment onto the stone. Then add a cup of water to the pan on the bottom rack. Close the oven quickly and bake for about 25 minutes. I had to bake about 7 minutes longer to get a golden brown. Remove the bread from the oven and place on a rack (without the parchment) as far away from the counter as you can. Allow to cool completely before cutting. I actually poke a few holes on the bottom of the bread to allow the moisture to escape. This will keep the bread crusty. Just something I do.

The recipe is for 2 loaves.

Hope you try it!

 One more thing and I'm done. I ordered a grow light for my seedlings. This was very inexpensive. I was doing some research on how to use it properly when I came across this video. It seems I bought a good one.

 

If you have read all of this to the end, I thank you. Have a great day.

 

Nicole