The LIFE AND DEATH OF KING JOHN (Insurgo Theater Movement)

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Insurgo Theater Movementpresents
THE LIFE AND DEATH
OF KING JOHN
by William Shakespeare
Insurgo premieres a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’srarely performed classic.
The “cutting-edgiest dramahounds in town” (CITY LIFE)offer a provocative original staging at the Insurgo Theater,located on the third floor of the Plaza Hotel & Casinoin downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Play presents a struggle for the crown of England,in this play however the struggle is located much further backin English history than usual.And perhaps for that reason,it is waged with a strikingly cold-blooded brutality.Most of the contestants for the throne are the descendants ofKing Henry the Second and Eleanor of Aquitaine.The couple’s eldest son, Richard the Lionheart,has been killed before the play begins.Richards royal kin who compete to occupy the throne he vacatedpossess none of the Lionhearts legendary heroism,but John, the late Richards youngest brotherwho holds the crown when the play opens,lacks none of Richards savagery.Johns opponent is a boy, Arthur,the son of another of Johns elder brothers now deceased.Arthurs cause has been taken up by the Kings of France and Austria,but nonetheless the boy falls into King Johns handsamong the spoils of victory John enjoys when he defeatsFrance and Austria on the battlefield.But Arthurs capture fails to secure the throne for John,providing the opportunity for Lewis, Prince of France,to lay claim to his crown – a claim supported by the outraged nobles of Englandwhom Lewis befriends with a savage treachery to match Johns.While there are no royal heroes in King John,the play finds its voice in the Bastard,Sir Richard Plantagenet, illegitimate son of the Lionheart
whose journey to self-realization crystallizes the play.
May 25 – June 16Thursdays through Saturdays at 7pmInsurgo TheaterPlaza Hotel
more information:www.insurgotheater.org

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - Auditions

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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
On December 4, 1956,an auspicious twist of fate brought togetherJohnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presleyat Sun Records’ storefront studio in Memphis, TN.
Holds future replacement auditions in Las Vegas
Backstage Dance Studio II3425 Backstage BlvdLas Vegas, NV 89121
Thursday, June 14, 201211AM - 3 PMOpen Call- First Come, First Served
FUTURE REPLACEMENTS- OFF-BROADWAY 26 weeks ($1057.48 min)
FUTURE REPLACEMENTS- N AMERICA TOURSETA ($906/week min)
FUTURE REPLACEMENTS- CHICAGO APOLLO THEATRE (CHICAGO, IL)CAT Tier 6 ($771 min)
more information:http://www.actorsequity.org/CastingCall/browse_notice.asp?NoticeID=28420&NoticeType=1

JERSEY BOYS - Las Vegas - Auditions

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JERSEY BOYS • LAS VEGAS
From the mean streets of Jersey to American Bandstand,this is the thrilling story of how a group of blue-collar boysfrom the wrong side of the tracksbecame the biggest doo-wop sensation of all time:The Four Seasons.
Holds future replacement auditions in Las Vegas
Fern Adair Conservatory for the Arts3265 East Patrick LaneLas Vegas, NV 89120
EPA and Chorus SingersWednesday, June 20th, 2012Sign-up begins at 8 AM9 AM - 12 PMmore information:http://www.actorsequity.org/CastingCall/browse_notice.asp?NoticeID=28515&NoticeType=1
Chorus DancersWednesday, June 20th, 2012Female DancersSign-up begins at 12:30 PM1:00 PM-2:30 PMMale DancersSign-up begins at 2 PM2:30 PM-4:00 PMmore information:http://www.actorsequity.org/CastingCall/browse_notice.asp?NoticeID=28516&NoticeType=1

BONNIE'S OLD WEST MUSICAL REVUE

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BONNIE'SOLD WEST MUSICAL REVUE
Bonnie’s OLD WEST MUSICAL REVUEreaches back to the golden age of“Vaudeville” theater to bring you a showpacked with side-splitting humor andgood old-fashioned fun.
Bring your appetite!  A chuck wagondinner and full bar are availablethroughout the evening (sold separately).
Every Saturday and SundayMay 26 - Aug. 26Doors open at 6:15PMRagtime Sing-Along starts at 6:30PMMain Show stars shortly after
In the saloon at Bonnie Springs Ranch16395 Bonnie Springs RoadBlus Diamond, NV 89004
more information:http://oldwestmusical.com/BOWMR/Home.html

Las Vegas Little Theatre 3rd Annual VEGAS FRINGE FESTIVAL

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Las Vegas Little Theatrepresents
The 3rd AnnualVEGAS FRINGE FESTIVAL

The Las Vegas Little Theatreis thrilled to present the third annual“Vegas Fringe Festival,”to be held June 1 – 10, 2012.The two weekend Festival of Live Theatrewill feature an exciting buffet of new and established playsand performances of no more than 90 minutes each,performed multiple times throughout the festival.
Chaos Theatre presentsSOUL
Endless Productions presentsEXPANDING THE RELATIVE,PONDERING EINSTEIN
Las Vegas Little Theatre presentsTHE OPEN MEETING
Olde English Productions presentsIPHIGENIA IN OREM
Poor Richard's Players presentsDICK JOHNSON: PRIVATE EYE
Table 8 Productions presentsROLES FOR WOMEN
TstMrKt presentsASPHYXIATION/MASTURBATION
Fringe Shorts presentsKISSING HANK'S ASS & MARANATHA
Everyone Gets Cast presentsTHE FINALL FOUR
more information:http://LVLT.org/FRINGE2012HOME.htm

Las Vegas: 'Lion King' tickets + two nights at Mandalay Bay start at $222

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"The Lion King" opened at the Mandalay Bay Theater in Las Vegas on May 2, 2009. To mark the Disney show's second anniversary, Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino is offering a package that includes a room for two nights plus tickets to the show starting at $222.

The deal: The "Lion King" Package includes a two-night stay and two tickets to the show. To reserve this deal, mention "Disney Package" by phone or use the code "PDISN11" to book online. The show runs every day except Fridays and will close at the end of December.

When: The offer is good for stays Tuesday to June 30. You must book by June 28.

Tested: I went online and found availability for a room May 23 to 25 with show tickets for $227 plus tax and a $20 a night resort fee. Tickets in the package were good for a 7:30 p.m. performance on May 23 (Monday), the first night of the stay. As a comparison, tickets usually start at $64 each (plus tax), so in effect this deal gives you two nights at Mandalay Bay for $99.read article

If I had super powers...

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Being the Purple Whisperer is another one of my specialties.

Well, I have often said that I do have super powers. I don't mean the ones no one can ever really have, but the ones that count--

I can find almost anything.
Lose a shoe, sock, pretty much anything that needs both parts of a pair to be useable, and I can find it.

Need some strange, random item for a school project?
If I don't have it, I have the improvisational skills of a magician.

I also get these intuitive prompts to make or buy just the right dinner or treat-- making all the difference in a hectic, stressful or sad day.

If you don't believe that these are super powers, all you need do is ask my children because they call me Supermom. all the time.

a short musing on meeting new people

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As I sit eating dinner and talking with new friends, I am struck by the juxtaposition of sheer happiness and awkwardness surrounding me. Both sensations push upon me, appearing to be contradictory in nature. Although how I am seeing things, the end result could go any which way.

We always have a choice to give into the awkward discomfort of meeting new people by running away (mentally or physically). Or we can seek to embrace the exhilaration that comes when new friendship is forged. Yet, the choice is clear for me. I believe the exhilaration of friendship's beginning would not come without that ingredient of newness present and the suffering of awkwardness is part of the bargain.

Even though I enjoy making new friends, I must admit I experience that I-feel-almost-nauseous-so-maybe-I-should-leave nervousness like other people. I like to ignore it. What I do, instead of running away, is start talking. And then it's all over from there.

People either love me.
Grow to love me.
Or seriously hate my guts.

I think I am an acquired taste (see Uniquely Amazing for more commentary).


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TwitterVerse: Vol. III

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#Haiku
 
severing our ties ~ I'm beckoned into darkness ~ gripping suffering

sizzling fire within ~ scorching my heart forever ~ poignant memories


mothers provide life ~ from beginning to the end ~ breath,strength, support, love
love and grace adorned ~ offers sacrifice divine ~ stunningloveliness
creating boldly ~ giving love generously ~ surrendering self
Vegas was my home ~ It's been a lifetime ago ~ Parents left behind

Standing in a row ~ anticipation rising ~ all ready for school

I have been given ~ unimaginable gifts ~ some wanted some not

#HaikuTrilogy


Hearts are tricky things ~ beat for one for forever ~ thenstop yet can't stopLife moves on daily ~ moving away so subtly ~ erasing piecesHolding tight many ~ terribly incredible ~ melancholy mix
 destroyer of hearts ~ havoc you've wreaked upon me ~ formuch, much too longpermission granted ~ embraced, even encouraged ~ sorelyregrettedno longer wanted ~ nothing left of me to give ~ get theehence, I plead
#MicroPoetry
His light reaches farther/ touching my soul/ once empty/ nowfull
the light of day might see these tired eyes/in wonder theybehold the beauty of the wise/striving to stand strong against lost love's guise
To make daggers fly/ all he need do is write or speak/double-dipped in lies/ piercing my wounded heart so deep/ Why couldn't I see?
for all the love and loss we feel/ let us pause torecognize/ all the friends who help us heal
Of all the things to squabble about/ let us not give toomuch credence/ to something so trivial/ the time 'twas not well spent
every day we had/ marked a hole in every day we don't/ now andalways
heart on her sleeve/ moving about life/ too much to believe/fantastical levels of strife
#Collaborative
unwavering faith and devotion is essential #sixwords

Whoever said asmile isn't talking? #sixwords
Respectful actionsprove love to me #SixWords
Everyone is capableof passionate desires #sixwords Who is capable of faithful action? #sixmorewords

Continuouslyreleasing hope/ hoping for ties that bind/ which hold our hearts and hopes/always looking ahead/ continuing on
love has been thethread/ binding my wounds/ through every waking moment/ that I have tread.
wake I must/ poetrybringing my dreams into the open/ through ink and air/ they float
living dreamingwaking screaming/ tied with ribbons lovely and strangling/ life filled withdreams worthy of crying
robed in velvetaubergine/to warm against the cold of night/word-filled tears spilt upon thepage/granting strength to fight


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Your Assistance is Kindly Requested

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Not sure if I've mentioned this before but, in case I haven't, I am in the midst of an introductory linguistics class. I have to conduct a bit of research for my course project and need YOUR help. I want to measure the prevalence of usage between  Can I...? and May I...? and am curious to know any reasoning you might have behind why you say what you do.

Instructions for being a very helpful and lovely sort of person:

1. Go to the top right-hand column to find the poll. (The poll will run through June 8, 2012 at 7 p.m. PDT) 
2. Take the poll and please be sure to put *YOUR* answer and not one you think might be more correct. I am not looking for grammar correctness. I want to know common usage statistics. (It is one question so it should take approximately 10-15 seconds.)
3. If you want to help make my research project really awesome and multifaceted: Please share your answer and any thoughts you have about why in the comments section of this post. (Anonymous comments are enabled on my blog. Therefore, if you do not want your identity known but want to share some insights with everyone, be sure to access this page prior to signing in on anything that would catch you on the radar.)
4. If you want to help make my research project really fabulous and the opposite of lame-due-to-lack-of-enough-participants: PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK WITH OTHERS. (There is no such thing as too many people taking the poll or leaving comments. I am an over-achiever, hence my expectations are probably too high, and my dream number for how many people will participate is astronomical.)

I have share buttons at the end of the post for direct emailing, StumbleUpon, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. So take the poll, comment and/or SHARE.

I thank you in advance for supporting my effort to do something interesting and worthwhile. I appreciate it very much.

Please Note: The poll ends June 8th!!!

More Thoughts On Cookies

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I think it is Cookie Monster's fault. Seriously. Munching through  an entire plate full of cookies within seconds would never have been thought possible if I hadn't seen it happen--on numerous occasions--with my very own eyes. Mind you, it was on Sesame Street, but I was still an eye witness to cookie gobbling.

Cookies are the perfect treat. Plain and simple. They usually taste good; you can take them along with you on outings as easily as a sandwich. And when smooshed around ice cream, there never was a better version of a sandwich I have ever eaten. 

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Taytem's Teeth

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Taytem finally has gotten her teeth(yea!) After many miserable days and night the first tooth broke through. Last Monday I was holding her and she put my finger in her mouth and starting chewing. I was shocked to feel that she had #2 tooth, hopefully they all come that way when we can't tell they are coming. It makes it so much easier on all of us! She loves to chew on anything she can get a hold of especially someones finger (watch out she can chomp hard)

Sawyer's Big Day( 8 years in the making!!)

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So I need to get back in the swing of things and start posting again. We have had a lot of big changes in our family and it's about time I share them with you all. The first of big events in our family happened back in October of 2009.I think we started the process in January and through lawyers and the courts everything just takes FOREVER!Rob officially adopted Sawyer!!! I remember sitting at the dinner table just a short time after Rob and I got married and Sawyer said, "Rob should I call you Rob or Dad?"Rob replied,"Whatever you want to Sawyer."From that day Sawyer called him both or Rob I mean Dad.If you ask Sawyer he knows no different Rob has been like a Dad to him since they have met.Sawyer will also tell you that they are exactly alike and then proceed to list everything the both like and have in common... hair is the samesame glassesboth like to eat-Ice creamSteakcold cerealcrabNascarFootballTransformers.And the list could go on!The night before the big day our family got together at Brick Oven and had dinner. We knew not everyone could make it the next morning. Grandpa and Grandma Adams couldn't make it they were taking cows to Colorado for the winter. We tried to reschedule but once again the courts are impossible and it would have 2 more months.Sawyer with his Grandpa and Grandma Bushman and his Great Grandma Fisher.
Grandma Fischer and Sawyer

Most of Sawyer's cousins on my side of the family.Jaxon, Boston, Sawyer, Cy, Kelson, Bently, Taytem, Brielle,Gerhig, Quincey, Cassie and Gus.


We had Judge Hansen, and he was great. He asked Sawyer if he wanted Rob to adopted him and if he wanted his last name changed to Adams. Sawyer said yes but was very nervous. The Judge also told Sawyer how lucky he was to be adopted by such a great guy! Next the Judge went on to ask Rob a lot of questions. He then went on to say what a great guy Rob must be and is to adopt Sawyer. But we all know Rob is anyways don't we!!! Then we were able to shake his hand and take some pictures with him. Judge Hansen told Rob again that he was very proud of him for "stepping up the plate" as he put it. He said that it was one of his favorite days because most days are negative as where ours was such a positive.




Maddux, Sawyer, and Trail


All of our wonderful family that could come to support us on such a big day!!I don't have any pictures but Sawyer was able to go spend the rest of the day with his Grandpa at work. Grandpa's work if you don't already know consists of BYU sports. Sawyer first went to basketball practice and hung out with the team. He was able to go on the court and shot around with all the big guys. Next it was off to football practice where Coach Mendenhall shook his hand and congratulated him on being adopted and signed a helmet for him. He was also congratulated by Coach Doman who told him all of his kids were adoptive and he knew just how special the day was for Sawyer. But I think the highlight was when Coach asked him what position he played in football and then sent Sawyer off with those guys to run drill and practice the rest of the time with.I sure think it was one day Sawyer will never forget!!

Taytem's Circus/Carnival Party!!( Feburary 21, 2010)

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For Taytem's 2nd Birthday we had a Circus/Carnival theme party!I got these cute custom invitations online at http://www.blogger.com/www.etsy.com each one of thekids got their own ticket to the party.


Taytem with her favorite gift- a doll and stroller from her aunt and uncle and cousins.



We stared out with a "Photo Booth" photo op when you first came in the house. We had balloons to hold and clown noses to wear! I had a Polaroid camera we started using until it jammed and we couldn't get it to work. Oh well!



We had LARGE ENORMOUS balloons and this cute flag banner I made.





Sawyer and Taytem opening her presents. (Sorry it's blurry)






Sawyer was so excited to wear his clown nose can you tell!!





For party favors we had a candy buffet table and everyone got a bag to load up on the candy!!







Candy buffet table




We had so much candy leftover I was passing it out to the neighbors.


Taytem and her flower made by Dot the Clown!! She was great and also painted faces.Taytem was not into the face painting.






Taytem's birthday cake, I tried to make. We didn't eat it, it was just for looks.












Brielle getting her face paint by Dot the Clown. We also had carnival games for the kids to play, hot dogs, hamburgers, and fresh made popcorn!



Marcus and Jake (Taytem's hot cousins!)



Maycee and Brooke(Taytem's half sister and cousin)



Side note: We had just moved in the night before to our new house. We were up all night trying to get the house ready for the party. Slightly crazy but it was fun.

High School Musical Mini Purse Handbag - Licensed Disney HSM Hand Bag Children's Tote; Great Gift Idea

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High School Musical Mini Purse Handbag - Licensed Disney HSM Hand Bag Children's Tote; Great Gift Idea Description:
High School Musical 2 officially licensed miniature purse for children, outside is made up of soft leather like polyvinyl and measures 5 inches in height by 7 inches wide with a 11 inch strap. This purse is black with pink, and blue detail. Makes a great gift idea for any HSM fan!!!

Feature:
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- Black Purse with Soft Leather Like Feel
- Officially Licensed Disney Product w/ Tags
- Measures 5"H x 7"W x 1"D
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Girl's Princesses Armoire Style Jewelry Box, Disney Cinderella, Belle Snow White

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Girl's Princesses Armoire Style Jewelry Box, Disney Cinderella, Belle Snow White Description:
Now she can store all her royal jewels in one place with this cute Disney Princesses themed armoire style jewelry box.

Feature:
- 1 Storage Shelf
- 1 Felt Liner Drawer
- Jewel Accents, Tangle-Free Spinning Caddy
- 6.5in x 7 in H x 2.5" D
- Jewelry not included.

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Ode to a Cookie

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Red Velvet Cookie with Cream Cheese Frosting

Exultant delight I experience with youSavoring each flavor and texture as I chewSugar-dusted red, topped with cream cheese loveliness Creating a splendorous memory morselSo temporary, yet granting such happinessAlthough I adore you, this sad news I must tell--We should part ways. Please know it is harder for me,My delicious and sweet, delectable cookie

 

I wrote you a letter

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Dear Whoever Might Be Listening,

I feel like a mess right now. I wish I had happier things to write about. I wish I could see myself making it out of this sad place, but I don't.

I've been thinking about things, marriage things, and I am wondering something. Are there men out there who actually want to and will do the work to be a team player with equity and care? Will he be attractive to me? Will I be attractive to him? Will the person who is willing to be on my team also desire to live a covenant-keeping lifestyle?

There are innumerable jokes about how selfish and insensitive guys are and how men and women don't understand one another; however, there are innumerable love stories to partake of in which people figure it out. They take care of each other. They sacrifice willingly to give what the other needs. They live godly lives with love and respect and fidelity. Love stories are found in movies and books as well as real life ones.

The only problem with all my thought process is that I am a third-party observer with a failed marriage. Are my expectations too high? I don't think they are and can't imagine lowering them again, but will that mean I never have someone who really wants to do what it takes to be together for the long haul of eternity?

I believe I could drive myself into the ground worrying on these issues.

What I know for certain is I have so many more questions, so many more words I want to say but it is not socially acceptable to talk to everyone about everything. I realize this is just a whole lot of self pity and ragging and whining, but this is my purple niche and I guess I will mar it with this black sadness once again.

I can hardly stand writing these words, although this deeply solitary feeling urges me to keep on reaching out. 


Most sincerely,

Me


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The Best Mostaccioli Recipe Yet Written

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My mother was renowned for her delectable baked goods, but not so much for her cooking of every day meals.

Personally, I truly loved almost all the casseroles and such that she used to make in order to keep a large family fed. There were a few from time to time (containing unidentifiable green things) which were less to my liking, of course. The one undeniable exception to that rule and all the love I hold dear for my mother's food creations is the Sloppy Joes she used to put together. I do not blame her though--she just opened up a can of Manwich sauce and threw it on top of browned ground beef. I do blame her for buying the stuff though, but that is an entirely different story...

So anyways.

To break up the spaghetti/tortilla casserole/hamburgers/Hawaiian haystack/macaroni casserole/taco salad/steak dinner dinner routine, my mom would make a dish called Mostaccioli. It isn't fancy, but it's quick, easy, and something any child will eat who loves cheese and pasta. And truth be told, my brothers and I love it still. For her 60th Birthday Anniversary party, I made her famous bread and Mostaccioli. The triple-batch was gone in no time.

Ok. and one more thing. If you want to be uber authentic about how you do my mom's Mostaccioli, you cannot say it properly like an Italian would say it.

There are a few different ways to say it:

mostaccioli



The second link is the closest to how my mom would say it, except she put high emphasis on different syllables making it sound fabulous to me.

I will write out precisely how my mom said mostaccioli
using the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet):  mo stÉ‘ t͡ʃi o li

as well as in messed-up-let-me-try-to-write-it-how-she-said-it-English, for those of you who are unfamiliar with IPA: moh - stah - chee - oh - lee

I am not certain how well that will translate with font issues, etc.  but I promise you she pronounced each syllable and would even add in a hint of dramatic Italian accent when she would let us know what was for dinner (when asked for the tenth time Mom, what's for dinner?)

And so you know, I cannot force myself to say it any other way than how my mom would say it. I don't care what Shakespeare wrote, it just wouldn't be the same dish if called by any other name.

And now for the Recipe of All Recipes for Mohstahcheeolee:

1 lb. browned ground beef
1 jar of Prego spaghetti sauce*
1 lb. box of mostaccioli** pasta, cooked al dente. Drained and rinsed.
1/2 Velveeta loaf, cut into thick slices (approximately 1/4 - 1/2 inch)

13X9 glass baking dish

Preheat oven to 350F

Mix sauce into ground beef once beef is finished browning.
Once pasta is cooked-- drain, rinse, and pour back into pot.
Then, pour beef/sauce mixture onto pasta and stir well.
Next, scoop pasta mixture in three separate layers, placing Velveeta slices on top of each layer of pasta. 

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30-40 minutes at 350F


* I make my own sauce, but if you want to be uber authentic, remember Prego is the brand to trust.

** Penne may be substituted if necessary.

*** At the height of my mother's food production days, she would double the recipe, bake it in a large roasting pan (like you use for roasting a turkey), and leave it in the oven for 45 minutes to an hour. If you like the pasta a bit on the over-baked side, leave it in for an hour. I think that only happened when she got distracted by our shenanigans and forgot about it. The over-baked edges grew on me and I like it best that way now.

Enjoy!

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High School Musical Mini Purse Handbag - Licensed Disney HSM Hand Bag Children's Tote; Great Gift Idea

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High School Musical Mini Purse Handbag - Licensed Disney HSM Hand Bag Children's Tote; Great Gift Idea Description:
High School Musical 2 officially licensed miniature purse for children, outside is made up of soft leather like polyvinyl and measures 5 inches in height by 7 inches wide with a 11 inch strap. This purse is black with pink, and blue detail. Makes a great gift idea for any HSM fan!!!

Feature:
- High School Musical Mini Purse
- Black Purse with Soft Leather Like Feel
- Officially Licensed Disney Product w/ Tags
- Measures 5"H x 7"W x 1"D
- Great Gift Idea

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Girl's Princesses Armoire Style Jewelry Box, Disney Cinderella, Belle Snow White

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Girl's Princesses Armoire Style Jewelry Box, Disney Cinderella, Belle Snow White Description:
Now she can store all her royal jewels in one place with this cute Disney Princesses themed armoire style jewelry box.

Feature:
- 1 Storage Shelf
- 1 Felt Liner Drawer
- Jewel Accents, Tangle-Free Spinning Caddy
- 6.5in x 7 in H x 2.5" D
- Jewelry not included.

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Girl's Princesses Armoire Style Jewelry Box, Disney Cinderella, Belle Snow White

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Girl's Princesses Armoire Style Jewelry Box, Disney Cinderella, Belle Snow White Description:
Now she can store all her royal jewels in one place with this cute Disney Princesses themed armoire style jewelry box.

Feature:
- 1 Storage Shelf
- 1 Felt Liner Drawer
- Jewel Accents, Tangle-Free Spinning Caddy
- 6.5in x 7 in H x 2.5" D
- Jewelry not included.

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Lighting It Up Blue

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the sky is blue today ~ all around the world ~ for you

April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and I celebrate it in honor of my sweet daughter. She has rocked my world for over fifteen challenging and lovely years. I have learned many lessons from my non-verbal, overgrown toddler. I have learned how to love the kind of love that is forgiving at all costs--even true lovingkindness. She knows no guile. She does not hold a grudge. Whenever a sibling or friend gets in trouble (especially when in trouble for being mean to her), she gets back-talking in her 18-24 month old way about how mean and rude I am for disciplining the guilty party. She will grumble or even yell out No, mom, no! Mean, rude, mom. [Child's name] no mean, mom mean. etc. It causes me to laugh a little because she is so loyal to everyone, even if she was the one who tattled to me in the first place.

You know this girl is your friend by her desire to talk to you, even if she can't do it very well at all. She tells people she passes by Your shirt's pretty--boys too. men and babies too. I have had to teach her to say Your shirt's cool for males in order to keep teenage boys from looking at her like she is insane. One thing I have to say about the people who do know her, they know she loves them and they are all so kind and sweet to her. It brings peace to my heart seeing teenagers come running over to her just to say hi or give her knuckles (another one of her specialties).

I have been blessed immeasurably by being part of the Autism adventure and I hope you might want to learn more about it if you aren't already along for the ride yourself.

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WANTED: Awareness, Respect, Acceptance