Trying not to be negative but I feel negative. ISIS has always been several steps ahead and our intelligence, which has been sub par. Have a sense that a lot, not all, are being placed here and in five years they will attack in different places all at once like they did in Paris. Sensing that Paris was a small trial run for something more on a larger scale. I feel it in my bones and in the air. 

Our Larry was most likely a feral cat. He's a very good boy, comes when he's called, stays in the same room with us when we watch TV, likes to be petted, but you can never pick him up. He is about 10 years old now and has reached his comfort level living with us but I doubt he will ever become the lap cat I would have preferred. 

I like their candles. I go there and by about 100 candles at a time. I know that seems like a lot all at once, but the store is over an hour away and I do go thru a lot of candles throughout the year. I don't like to go shopping over and over to the same place so I will get what I need the one time I go. 

Facebook! I posted something this week pertaining to no one in particular, no person specific and someone who is not even my Facebook friend called the police on me. Social media is not for the faint at heart.

Unfortunate life choices for sure, but I think this is just the tip of the iceberg we are seeing.

An appropriate logo for what the world feels for Paris right now.

Devastating news for Paris and the world. Friday the 13th is ominous by itself, now this? Feeling very unsettled.

Her honesty and may I add her kindness also.

Sesame Chicken

1/2 cup apricot jam

1/4 cup ketchup

2 Tbsp soy sauce

1 Tbsp grated ginger

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 medium onion chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 red pepper, sliced

scallions and sesame seeds, for serving

Rice

In a 5 to 6 at. slow cooker, combine jam, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, and crushed red pepper. Add chicken, onion and garlic and toss to coat. Scatter the red pepper and cook for 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 on low or 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 on high. Meanwhile make rice twenty mins. before chicken is ready. Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds on top to serve. Serves 4

My annual Christman party. I've been doing it for almost 40 years.