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Re: Midwest is Best

Kierstin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:09:03 -0000

I was just about to reply to that too-- it's like a Where's Waldo when you're living out of state. It feels like you've finally met the person you've been looking for when you spot anything Michigan. When I was living in FL we always oooed and ahhhed over the friends we made in the motorhome parks if they revealed they were from MI. We'd sit there and interrogate them about it until we scared them off! There was a relief in knowing these people because it meant that our home still existed without us.

Re: Get Well, Stewie, or, Why I’m Moving Back to Michigan

Kierstin — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:50:29 -0000

But really, Lou, why Detroit? I just want to know. I know it's not small town, but there is nowhere to get away. And in the summer all you can do is sit on the freeway for 30 minutes with the sun beating down and the guy in the car next to you puffing a cig while he sexts his 17 year old girlfriend. And there are Lady Gaga billboards EVERYWHERE and I mean EVERYWHERE.

Don't worry, you don't really have to have an answer for me. I don't expect anyone to explain themselves just like I don't expect to have to explain myself to anyone. And in a way, I get it, I really do. Detroit is the epicenter of diversity in Michigan. It is the one place here where you can walk down the sidewalk on any given day, hear three different languages, and also some gunshots.

Re: Cranberry Upside Down Cake has vibrant flavor and color

Kierstin — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:49:41 -0000

Looks awesome! My boyfriend doesn't like cake for the very same reasons but this cake looks like something everyone would want to devour.

Re: Dabo Kolo? Don't mind if I do.

Kierstin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:07:19 -0000

What a fun and simple recipe for kids to try! My three year old cousin loves to help me in the kitchen and this would be a great starter recipe for us.

Re: Musings inspired by Facebook

Kierstin — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:54:41 -0000

That's a really good article, I always wondered how to do those things.

Re: Musings inspired by Facebook

Kierstin — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 09:53:50 -0000

I love and miss you!

Re: Golden Crunchy Pickled Onion Rings: Make them any time!

Kierstin — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:02:36 -0000

Those sound surpisingly satisfying.

Re: The work begins

Kierstin — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:19:26 -0000

"I wanted the hammer." HA that is sooo Meghan. She happens to be my brother's girlfriend.

Re: Super Bowl Gnosh Idea #2: Frito Pie

Kierstin — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:31:40 -0000

Oh, is it tacky to say that Frito Pie sounds absolutely divine right now?

Re: Tempests, markets, and meatloaf

Kierstin — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:11:19 -0000

Besides those horrible winds France sounds magical!

Re: Do you add a twist to a favorite holiday dish?

Kierstin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:51:44 -0000

Ingredients:

-1 1/2 pounds of trimmed, fresh green beans

-3 ounces feta cheese

-1 pint half and half

-1/2 cup bread crumbs

-2 tbsp. melted butter

Preheat oven to 400 f.

Blanch the beans in salted boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain well, and transfer into a lightly buttered casserole dish. Pour over the half and half and crumble the feta cheese evenly on top. Mix the breadcrumb with the melted butter in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the top. Bake for 15 minutes, or until browned and bubbling. Remove and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

You could also substitute the feta for blue cheese and the half and half for cream for a richer dish!

Re: What do you think about 'Shooting Michael Moore'?

Kierstin — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:47:36 -0000

Whether the documentary is valid or not, why would you show a movie like that in a city that Michael Moore has in many ways revived?
I find it to be stupidity on the part of the filmaker to make such a fuss about it. Show it anywhere but Traverse City.

Re: Do you add a twist to a favorite holiday dish?

Kierstin — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:08:21 -0000

Oh! I need to get the recipe, actually... I will get it to you.

Re: Becoming

Kierstin — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:46:49 -0000

;) You're welcome!

Re: Post-Thanksgiving pondering

Kierstin — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:35:32 -0000

I should tell you... there was a blizzard on Thanksgiving here in Michigan.
So...

Re: Becoming

Kierstin — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:04:42 -0000

As I replied to Patti's comment, I don't feel Mare was trying to ridicule those who shop in the juniors' department out of necessity but just stating that as women we should dress in ways that reflect not our age but our class! I'm sure she'd agree that a slim woman shouldn't wear something baggy and unfitted simply because it came from her "section."

Re: Becoming

Kierstin — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:02:45 -0000

P.S. If becoming middle-aged doesn't mean giving up some of one's style "rights" then it also doesn't mean one can be condescending towards those simply because they are still in their youth.

Re: Becoming

Kierstin — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:56:32 -0000

I really don't think Mare was trying to judge those who shop in the juniors section-- I think she was pointing out the silliness in women dressing inappropriately. The juniors section is full of perfectly stylish yet classy options that a woman of any age can feel proud to wear!

Being that Mare herself seems rather slim I'm sure she wasn't trying to insult the trials of the thin and svelte, but merely making a point that is in no way invalid.

Re: Horse Shows By the Bay 2008

Kierstin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:31:20 -0000

Wow, I bet it felt good to do a show at "home" considering your many travels over the summer!

Re: Naively offensive in Oysterville: Moleskine Chronicles Pt. III

Kierstin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:26:05 -0000

It seems your readers are too ignorant to appreciate good blogging. Maybe they should think twice before wandering from Perez Hilton's blog!

Re: Naively offensive in Oysterville: Moleskine Chronicles Pt. III

Kierstin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:24:39 -0000

*giggles*

Re: Protecting yourself from domestic abuse

Kierstin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:20:59 -0000

Thank you for posting this.

Re: Some Suggestions

Kierstin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:12:27 -0000

Thank you for those reminders, John. Sometimes in times of turmoil it's easy for one to forget that being a loving a person doesn't lose it's importance.

Re: Change it is

Kierstin — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:32:33 -0000

It is amazing the excitement abroad! A blogging friend from the Netherlands said that Obama's victory has caused quite the stir over there. In a good way, that is.

Re: A note about Christian attitudes during this election

Kierstin — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:27:53 -0000

Love that passage and often think of it when I'm remembering that faith without love is nothing.