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There has been a lot of upset lately about the transgender issue. Since childhood, I have not been disturbed by transgender issues but now that transgender people are being so vilely mistreated, I feel I must speak out.
When I was a child, my father was a traveling salesman for a plumbing supply company. He knew a lot of people as a result of his travels. When I was about 8 or 9, he told me of a child about my same age or younger who had been raised as a girl but was actually a boy. The child's genitals were deformed from birth but because 'she' did not have a penis, the child was raised as a girl. As the child grew, the character and personality was more that of a boy. After further examination, it was discovered the boy's genitals were inverted. The child had surgery and was lovingly supported to grow up as a boy. In fact, the family moved to a different town to allow the child a fresh start.
I am relating this story only to explain why I feel the way I do about the transgender issue. I am not implying a transgender person is in any way 'deformed.' My point is this: for whatever reason, that person has discovered that his or her character and personality is that of the opposite sex.
Furthermore, it is my belief that the first thing one must do when anyone struggles with gender issues is to love them…because, chances are, that person (especially a child) will also have identity issues, self-esteem issues, and possibly abuse issues.
I see it as the same thing as (actually, it is worse than) forcing a left-handed child to write with the right hand. Not only are you making them feel bad because, in your opinion, it is 'wrong' to be as they naturally are, you are adding more stress to an otherwise difficult life.
Someone mentioned a baker's refusing to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple's wedding. Ironically, I had a gay baker bake the cake for my wedding. (A 'friend' said, "Well, I hope he washed his hands.". What?!?!)
I try to believe that people think and say and believe stupid things out of fear… fear of the unknown or fear of the unusual. I know two brothers who live in my neighborhood. They were raised the same way. However, one went into the Navy and served along side black people. The other did not. Guess which one has no problem with black people.
So, today I am praying for all of the people struggling with transgender issues: the transgender ones, as well as those speaking out and acting out, in fear.
By the way, I strongly commend the love and supportive actions of the parents of the child I mentioned, above. That's how it is done.
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Arancini di Riso
No Sicilian holiday dinner or family gathering is complete without these golden rice balls.
Arancini means little oranges. Although the taste of orange is featured in many Sicilian dishes, there is not even a hint of it anywhere in this recipe from Aunt Marina Planeta of Sicily's Planeta winemaking family (scroll down below to read more information). However, the saffron will give the rice a nice orange tint, and it will help to keep in mind that each rice ball should be about the same size and shape as a small orange or tangerine. No Sicilian holiday dinner or family gathering is complete without these delightful appetizers. (The recipe below will make two different types, one meat and the other cheese.)
WINE RECOMMENDATIONS: For the cheese-filled balls, consider a creamy white like the Planeta 2007 Chardonnay; the meat-filled balls pair beautifully with a robust red like the Planeta La Segreta 2008 Rosso.
- For the rice:
- 1 pound Arborio or Carnoroli Risotto
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ pound butter
- 4-5 cups chicken stock
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- Pinch saffron
- 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- For the meat filling:
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ cup red wine
- 2 pinches cinnamon
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the cheese filling:
- ½ pound mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 ½ tbsp flour
- For the outer coating:
- 4 beaten eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan, add finely diced onion, and cook until soft, about five minutes. Add the rice to the saucepan, and stir over medium heat until lightly toasted. Slowly add the chicken stock in ¼ cup increments, stirring until each pour is absorbed, and then add more. Cook until the rice is al dente. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a glass measuring cup in the microwave and stir the saffron into the butter until evenly colored. Turn the cooked rice into a bowl, and stir in the melted butter and grated cheese. Set aside.
In a small sauté pan, heat the butter until foaming, and whisk in the flour. Turn heat to low, and whisk in the milk in small amounts until thickened. (You have just made a béchamel.) Allow to cool, and stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Roll the beef mixture into twelve balls, and roll the cheese mixture into twelve balls. Spread a thin layer of rice on the palm of your hand, place either a beef or cheese ball in the center, and close the rice around the center, patting to make a ball the size of a small orange. Place the rice balls on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
In a heavy bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat oil to 350 F. One at a time, dip the rice balls in beaten egg, and then roll in breadcrumbs to coat. Fry a few at a time, until golden brown. Allow the oil to come back up to temperature before adding the next batch. You may keep the finished arancini on a platter in a 250 F oven until done frying all of them. (Guard them carefully with a wooden spoon. Sicilian grandmothers are known to strike arancini thieves on any exposed body parts.) These may be made a few days ahead and refrigerated.

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i figured this would happen.
I seem to not want to do anything at all right now. The house is full of things I need to pack. I have to call the movers. I need to go to the pharmacy and refill all prescriptions before my insurance runs out. I have to forward numbers and addresses and take the cats to the vet.
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Friday, June 6, 2014
Feline Friday 6-6-14
My SIL rang me in the morning - thought maybe she left her reading glasses again. NOPE, she wanted me to tip toe to my door with camera to capture a 'moment'. I've had skunk, snake, possum, racoon, and even a deer once on my porch - so didn't know what to expect. These two hardly ever get close, so this was a Kodak Moment.
I thought I would tackle that apple basket full of scrap and cut-offs muslin. Yes, that is a huge pile and I didn't even dump it all - just crammed in there. So some pressing and cutting for some useable sizes for a few leader/ender projects going. I need 3", 2.5", 2", and 1.5" for various things. Any long strips will get trimmed to size and left in the length and put on hangers - might need them down the line.
I took a break, yup they are still there! My Bella, you are getting pudgy!!
The 2" squares are going in the tote for the Lozenge blocks. I am half way there with these. The 3" squares are for a HST project - using up those scrap triangles in a box.
And the 2.5" squares are getting chained right thru the machine as I cut them. My barrel was full AGAIN, so another postage stamp quilt is in the works.
This is one of those distractions I was talking about - off and running with something when I should be working on something else. But I wanted to use up that cone of thread to start with a fresh one on my weekend project. I keep my empty cones and spools as a resource for inventory to order for the next year.
I got thru about a third of that basket, worked up three 20" postage stamp blocks, and have plenty of pre-cuts to work with for a while - so picked up and took another peek. Gosh, to have a cats life!! By the way, that notch out of my indoor/outdoor carpet - the deer that was on my porch decided this was good 'grazing'. A chase with the broom and she hasn't been back.
linking up with Feline Friday over at Sarah's.
Sewingly Yours,
22 comments:
- Sarah said...
Wow! So glad to see the kids getting along on the porch. I wonder how many other times they hung out together and no one knew about it?! Great job tackling the apple bin - those are always the hard projects to get started but once you're in to them, time just flies by.
- June 6, 2014 at 7:53 AM
- Lee said...
Seeing your fur-babies makes me home-sick - my two are the same colors! You are clever to retain your empty cones & spools to use as a gauge for future buying - I would never have thought of that, but then you also get more accomplished than I (especially THIS year).
- June 6, 2014 at 7:57 AM
- Terry said...
I was going to make a postage stamp quilt with my scraps, and I still might, but then I came up with another way to lay them out. I'll just have to see what strikes my fancy when I have time to work on them! :0)
- June 6, 2014 at 8:46 AM
- Sheila said...
Your kitties are enjoying their leisurely time together :-). Great lot of sorting and stitching happening , good for you .
- June 6, 2014 at 9:06 AM
- beth said...
Yes...it's a cat's life. Wouldn't it be nice to snooze all day?
- June 6, 2014 at 9:37 AM
- Char said...
I plan to start a postage stamp quilt soon. I caught my two next to each other on the bed one day and took a picture because I knew no one would believe it! If you ask them they will deny it!
- June 6, 2014 at 10:00 AM
- Rebecca in AK said...
I am avoiding my scrap piles right now. I know need to cut them in useable sizes, I admire you for tackling yours! I am working on Bonnie Hunter's Lozenge leader and ender project too. I am sure if the kitties were not getting along you would 'hear' about it!
- June 6, 2014 at 10:13 AM
- Pattilou said...
Oh my Scrapiness, you are making some dents in your stash? And I'm so glad to find someone else gets a kick out of finishing a thread cone!
- June 6, 2014 at 10:38 AM
- Quilting Babcia said...
Note to self: no indoor-outdoor carpet on the porch when we get back to WNY, lol! Isn't it wonderful when the critters finally decide to be friends?
- June 6, 2014 at 11:12 AM
- Joanna said...
A warm spot is all it takes. I love the contented looks they have.
- June 6, 2014 at 11:25 AM
- Melody said...
Two little cuties
- June 6, 2014 at 12:24 PM
- Christine M said...
The two of them look very comfortable there.
- June 6, 2014 at 4:06 PM
- Dana Gaffney said...
They're finally enjoying the weather. In that third picture it looks like they're actually touching. :)
- June 6, 2014 at 4:27 PM
- Needled Mom said...
Ah yes.....a cat's life sounds pretty good most days.
- June 6, 2014 at 4:47 PM
love seeing your work Sharon and yes its good to be a cat at your house,lol.xx
- June 6, 2014 at 4:53 PM
- Missy Shay said...
My cats have been spending the week on the front porch too!
- June 6, 2014 at 6:36 PM
- Julie Fukuda said...
If they shed a fraction of what my dog does, out on the porch is a good place for them to hang out.
- June 6, 2014 at 8:21 PM
- Sheila said...
What content furry babies. I never tire seeing pictures of them.
Lovely pile of neutral scraps and beautiful blocks!
Thank goodness of the rainbow challenge. Makes me address my scraps and is a source of many colorful, fun hot pads and quilts for family, friends and donation.
- June 7, 2014 at 5:59 AM
- Kate said...
You got lots done while the kitties were just hanging out.
- June 7, 2014 at 7:31 PM
- KatieQ said...
They look so sweet laying back to back in the sun.
I like to use scraps, but you lose me when you cut squares as small as 1.5 inches. I love to see the things you make with the tiny pieces, especially since I don't use pieces that small.
- June 8, 2014 at 7:01 PM
- Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...
Sweet! Life is always better when we just love each other, kick back and relax.
I have always wanted to make a postage stamp quilt. I think I would have to cheat though and get that fusible grid stuff so I could keep my lines and seams straight. I'm not the best piecer.
- June 9, 2014 at 4:57 PM
- StitchinByTheLake said...
Oh my I can't believe a deer wold eat that! I'm still cutting scraps too - thought I was through but then today I was cleaning off a shelf and found another pile of scraps. :( blessings, marlene
- June 14, 2014 at 7:15 PM


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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release official engagement photos
Earlier this week, Meghan Markle was present at the Queen's annual Christmas party at Sandringham, joining the extended royal family to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. Wearing a Self-Portrait dress, Meghan was snapped smiling ear to ear as she and fiancée, Prince Harry, drove into the estate.
And it seems that the pair have not stopped smiling since news of their engagement broke a few weeks ago. Just now, Kensington Palace released the official engagement photos of the pair and they are seriously adorable.
Shot at Frogmore House in Windsor by fashion photographer Alexi Lubomirski, the two portraits show just how comfortable the pair is with one another. The first photo is the more formal of the two, showing the pair sitting on stairs with Meghan resting on Harry's leg, whilst the second image is of the pair with their heads close together with Meghan smiling and her ring on full display.
According to a statement released by the palace, Lubomirski said, "It was an incredible honour to be asked to document this wonderful event but also a great privilege to be invited to share and be a witness to this young couple's love for one another. I cannot help but smile when I look at the photos we took of them, such was their happiness together."
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Actress Mia Wasikowska and Actor Johnny Depp are set to return as Alice and the Mad Hatter respectively.
Here's the trailer of the first film:
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