Carl Crossman Blog

Guest post written by Henrietta Raskin

I’m loving my little kitchen in my apartment. I’m so glad that I have a decent sized one that I can actually move around in and use for some real entertaining. I’m starting to be quite the little homemaker, except I’m only making a home for myself. And I have to say that it’s a pretty awesome little home.

I love doing extra things when I’m preparing my food, like setting the table even though I’m the only one. I also love cooking with an apron on, but my old one was starting to fall apart so I decided to make a new one. When I was browsing craft blogs and apron patterns I found some info on debt counseling options. That’s a personal finance issue that I’ve had for a few years and I know that I have to take care of it because no one else will. So I’m going to get some counseling and help my financial situation.

I fell in love with this one cute apron and knew that I had to make it for myself. I also found some great fabric that matches my kitchen curtains, so it’s fate!

Saint Patrick’s Day is a pretty good holiday. It is one of the few holidays that have a parade. We were able to round up a bunch of people and we all went as a group. It was a fantastic time for all. The kids were excited as well as the adults.

After the parade was over (it was very good) we all went to a local park and had a huge cookout. We were able to secure the last open grill and we had plenty to eat. I am sure that we will all remember this day for a long time.

One thing that I do every morning is to stop in at a local store and get a large cup of coffee. It’s not for everyone I know, but those who like it like me will swear by it. I just need a large cup of coffee to get my day started.

Coffee is full of caffeine. It is well known that caffeine makes your motor run. People have taken advantage of its properties for many centuries and I believe that it will last for many more. Get your sugar and cream ready, coffee is here to stay.

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I am a little bit obsessed with American Idol. I have watched every season and I love everything about it. I cannot carry a tune, so I am so impressed by people who do. Last season I was watching the final results show where all of the contestant from the whole season come back and sing. They usually drag the show out to last two hours and then at the very end they reveal who the new American Idol is. Unfortunately, it had been storming and during the last few minutes of the show, my cable went out. I was so frustrated. I could not believe that I watched almost two hours and then I missed what happened at the end. I did not want to find out the next day on the news or from anyone at school. I decided to go online and search for the results. The results had come up within a few minutes after the show ended. I am so glad that I did not have to be out of the loop and I was able to find out who the winner was. I am also glad that I went to satellitestarinternet.com to set up our internet, so I can use it for things like this.

One of my favorite trips is to go to the library. While the internet has a ton of information, there is nothing like being in a room full of books. Libraries always seem to have that library smell and the quiet that goes along with it. It’s a great place to go.

We needed some tax forms and so we made the stop. Our library is across town and so we don’t get there to often. It sure is nice when we do.