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A Few Random Thoughts

Random thoughts bounced through my mind this morning as I sipped my hot cup of tea. Both good and bad they made their way in and hung out for a while.  I'm posting them today, feel free to add your responses and your own random thoughts.

It's Martin Luther King Day, we celebrate an amazing man with a vision for our world to live in peace.


Love can be felt through the internet, it has great power.

I wonder how all of the victims in Arizona and their families are doing. I know our prayers, love and light are felt by them.

Does anyone read my tweets?

Are flowers in the bathroom a weird thing to do?

The first kiss in the morning from my sweet husband is the best way to start the day.

Hot tea makes me smile.

A hug can make an entire day of yucky dissolve in an instant.

Someone ( anonymous) left a negative comment on my blog the other day ( I deleted it)
Why did they have to leave it as anonymous?

The Golden Globes need to rethink the way they place the tables so the winners don't have to go through a maze to get to the stage.

When did shoulder pads come back?

I pray my two youngest grandchildren will feel better soon.

Thank you God for all the blessings in my life.

I think I'll blog these thoughts, I love my blog community.

Now, I need more tea............

Some Answers About the Odd Hair Extensions

I thought I should post some answers to a few of the questions about my wordless Wednesday post.
First let me begin by saying.....You are all so WONDERFUL!!!!
I expected silly comments and emails, but you sent such lovely comments and I felt your love and prayers
 So here goes.................
No, I did not have this done for a sleep problem.
Yes, this is me ( well the top of my head)..
No, unfortunately they have not confirmed the reason for my vertigo and tremors.
Polycythemia Vera is a bone marrow disease ( Leukemia family).
Yes, they do believe I have vertigo and tremors because of Polycythemia Vera ( I recently celebrated five years of treatments).But they insist on putting me through more tests, just in case it's something new.
Yes, I look silly.
No, It didn't hurt,  well pulling my hair out when I tried to wash the goop out was a little painful, giggle. Seriously the procedure was just uncomfortable. I've been through much worse over the past few years.
The strobe lights were used to try and induce a seizure , no I did not have a seizure. But I did get a major headache.
No the machine did not read my mind, you crack me up!
Yes, I had to stay awake for 24 hours, and it was very difficult.
Yes, I LOVE your comments and ALL of my blog readers!

Decadent Chocolate Cake

Decadent Chocolate Cake

What You Need

*Cake
Unsalted butter, softened (for pans)
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (plus more for pans)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
3/4 cup warm water
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Sifter
Wire cooling racks
Mixer (or Bowl and hand mixer)
2-8 inch round cake pans (2 inches deep)
* Chocolate frosting (recipe follows)
Before You Start: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter cake pans and dust with cocoa

Lets Make It! Sift cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into the bowl of a mixer. Beat on low speed until just combined. Raise speed to medium, and add eggs, buttermilk, water, oil, and vanilla. Beat until smooth, about 3 minutes.. Divide batter between pans. Bake about 35 minutes (until set and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean). Let cool for 15 minutes. Turn out from pans. Transfer, faceup, to wire racks. Let cool completely. Spread 2 cups chocolate frosting onto top of 1 cooled layer. Top with remaining layer; frost top and sides with remaining 2 cups frosting.

*Frosting

2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt (about ¼ tsp)
6 oz. cream cheese, (softened)
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (softened)
9 oz. bittersweet chocolate (melted and cooled slightly)
3/4 cup creme fraiche (or sour cream)
Lets Make It! In a bowl sift together sugar, cocoa, and salt. Beat cream cheese and butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Reduce speed to medium-low; gradually add sugar-cocoa mixture, and beat until combined. Pour in chocolate in a slow, steady stream. Add creme fraiche; beat until combined and smooth.