MoMu Mixed Bag

Cleaning out the cobwebs has inspired MoMu’s Mixed Bag, basically a little bit of this a little bit of that.

I had initially decided to sprinkle my offerings with Random Lyrics but changed me mind. I have gathered up the current Random Lyrics entries to brighten up the atmosphere with music. I even made a badge for my Cool Cats to display, if they so desire, to their family and friends.

Remember the Revolution is best fought with Love in our Hearts, Resolution in our Minds and a Smile beneath our nose.

Name the artist and song title, win yourself a link back to your site as well as the right to display with pride your Cool Cat shiny badge.

1. It was a stormy night, | you know the kind where the lightnin’ strike | And I was hangin’ out with some my yatzhee friends | ooh wee ooh wee ooh wee | The night was long, the night went on, | people coolin’ out until the break of dawn | Incense was burnin’ so I’m feelin’ right, aight
   
2. Walk out, girl, don’tcha walk out | We’ve got things to say | Talk out, let’s have it talked out | And things will be okay | Girl, I don’t wanna fight | I’m a little bit wrong, and you’re a little bit right | I said girl, you know that it’s true | It’s a little bit me, and it’s a little bit you, too
3. Babe, you’re getting closer | The lights are goin’ dim | The sound of your breathin’ | Has made the mood I’m in | All of my resistance | Is lying on the floor | Taking me to places | I’ve never been before
4. 
   You and me | We used to be together | Everyday together always | I really feel | That I’m losing my best friend | I can’t believe | This could be the end | It looks as though you’re letting go | And if it’s real | Well I don’t want to know ["Don't Speak" ~ No Doubt, Identified by Natalie author of Almost Interesting Musings on Life, the inspiration behind the Random Lyrics game.]
5. Excuse me but can I be you for awhile, | My dog won’t bite if you sit real still, | I got the anti-Christ in the kitchen yellin’ at me again | Yeah I can hear that | Been saved again by the garbage truck | I got something to say you know but nothing comes | Yes I know what you think of me you never shut up | Yeah I can hear that
6. People say I’m the life of the party | ‘Cause I tell a joke or two | Although I might be laughin’ loud and hearty | Deep inside I’m blue. ["Tears of a Clown" by Smokey Robinson. Identified by Johnny Yen author of Here Comes Johnny Yen, Again]
7. Sweet sweet sweet sweet little agony | I don’t know just where you’ve been | But I’ll take take take | All that you have for me | In sin | Where are we going?
8. I’m goin’ up the country, baby don’t you wanna go? | I’m goin’ up the country, baby don’t you wanna go? | I’m goin’ to some place where I’ve never been before.["Going Up Country" by Canned Heat. Identified by Liam author of Conceited Smile.]
9. Leavin’ home, out on the road | I’ve been down before | Ridin’ along in this big ol’ jet plane | I’ve been thinkin’ about my home | But my love light seems so far away | an I feel like it’s all been done | Somebody’s tryin’ to make me stay | You know I’ve got to be movin’ on
10. Can’t have you, if I wanted to | Can’t let you get away from me | Can’t have you, if I wanted to | Can’t let you go, no (2x) | Looking in my mirror | Thinking ’bout last night | I can’t help but see you | Running often through my mind
11. One of these days, | I’m gonna sit down | and write a long letter | To all the good friends I’ve known | And I’m gonna try | And thank them all | for the good times together. | Though so apart we’ve grown.

Thanksgiving is approaching and I found a great recipe I am going to serve:

Acorn Squash with Jeweled Wild Rice
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup butter
2 onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups vegetable broth
3 cups apple cider
2 cups wild rice
2 cups long-grain brown rice
2 pears, cored and cubed
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped green onions
salt and pepper
8 small (1 pound each) acorn squash

1. Cut 1-inch off (and save) the top of each acorn squash and scoop out the seeds—you can cut a little off the bottoms to make them stand up if they wobble over.

2. Melt 1/2 cup butter in large pot over medium heat. Saute onions and garlic until tender.

3. Add broth and cider to pot and bring to boil. Add wild rice and reduce heat to medium-low, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Stir in brown rice. Cover and simmer until rice liquid is almost absorbed, about 30 minutes.

5. Stir pears, apricots, cranberries, sage and thyme into rice. Cover and cook until the rest of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes longer.

6. Mix in pecans and green onions, season liberally to taste with salt and pepper.

7. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Divide the mixture evenly among the squash, top each squash with its lid and bake for 1 hour or until the squash is tender. Serve immediately. (Leftover rice can be baked in a dish for 30 minutes.)

On my virtual trip to Alaska, I found a blogging challenge I am compelled to take on. Modern Musings will be turning the tender age of 1 year on November 22nd. Scribbit’s contest, there is even a prize, entails taking a look at how my life is different and why? The contest ends on November 21rst so I think my participation is definitely warranted.

I am a regular reader of a select number of “probloggers” authors that provide valuable, easy to understand tips and strategies for bloggers. Darren Rowse THE Problogger recently offered two excellent posts on comments: 11 Tips for Getting your Comments Noticed on a Popular Blog and The Power of Commenting on Blogs. Lorelle on Wordpress offers The Dos and Don’ts of Blogging.

Mahud is participating in the NaNoWriMo and Kemio’s Ocean Adventure is really progressing nicely.

Last but not least, tomorrow is the big Blogblast for Peace! I will be reading and gleaning for a special spotlight for Thursday for those who include an attempt to address why we have not yet known world peace.

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