A Happy New Year!
Grant that I May bring no tear to any eye,
When this New Year in time shall end
Let it be said I've played the friend,
Have lived and loved and labored here,
And made of it a Happy Year.
~Edgar Guest & Scott
Friday, December 31, 2010
Silvestr
A Happy New Year!
Grant that I May bring no tear to any eye,
When this New Year in time shall end
Let it be said I've played the friend,
Have lived and loved and labored here,
And made of it a Happy Year.
~Edgar Guest & Scott
As the sun sets on 2010...
Taken just down the street this evening
as the sun set on this 31st Day of December 2010.
Only 55 minutes to go in the Czech Republic until the New Year in ushered in;
and Six hours and 55 minutes to go here on the US East Coast.
New Years Eve Rochester Weather Forecast
Today's weather forecast for Rochester calls for clear skies and temperatures in the high 40's F or close to 8 C. A huge difference from last weekend. Yesterday was the first time in over two weeks that temps have risen above freezing.
Update: It is now 50 F (10 C)at Noon. Wonderful. And the snow is starting to melt away. One can see grass everywhere.
Evening Update: A gloriously warm day. Like a Spring Day. Believe or not, most of the snow has melted and IS GONE! Unbelievable.
Update: It is now 50 F (10 C)at Noon. Wonderful. And the snow is starting to melt away. One can see grass everywhere.
Evening Update: A gloriously warm day. Like a Spring Day. Believe or not, most of the snow has melted and IS GONE! Unbelievable.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
This Morning's Walk
It was a cold 14F (-10 C) this morning as I walked along the canal in Fairport; the snow was squeeky, the skies were a beautiful blue and the sun shone like an ice crystal.
Thoughts
"If instead of a gem, or even a flower,
we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend,
that would be giving as the angels give." ~George MacDonald
"Yes we are [friends] and I do like to pass the day with you in serious and inconsequential chatter. I wouldn't mind washing up beside you, dusting beside you, reading the back half of the paper while you read the front. We are friends and I would miss you, do miss you and think of you very often. I don't want to lose this happy space where I have found someone who is smart and easy and doesn't bother to check her diary when we arrange to meet." ~Jeanette Winterson
"If you're alone, I'll be your shadow.
If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder.
If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow.
If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile.
But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be Me." ~Author Unknown
we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend,
that would be giving as the angels give." ~George MacDonald
"Yes we are [friends] and I do like to pass the day with you in serious and inconsequential chatter. I wouldn't mind washing up beside you, dusting beside you, reading the back half of the paper while you read the front. We are friends and I would miss you, do miss you and think of you very often. I don't want to lose this happy space where I have found someone who is smart and easy and doesn't bother to check her diary when we arrange to meet." ~Jeanette Winterson
"If you're alone, I'll be your shadow.
If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder.
If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow.
If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile.
But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be Me." ~Author Unknown
Mom's Bread Pudding
A picture of my mother's Bread Pudding. The photo does not do the dessert justice. It was delicious! Cubes or large shreds of Day old bread, raisins, all soaked in a cream, sugar and egg mixture, and then baked.
While still warm, the pudding is then drizzled with Rich Dark New York State Maple Syrup. Really good.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Rochester's snowiest December in 120 years
Rochester set a record for the most snowfall in the month of December in 120 years; 46.4 inches (117.9 cm) of snow fell this month.
Syracuse, a neighboring City 75 miles to the east of Rochester, got 71.9 inches (182.6 cm) of snow this month.
No more snow is expected this year, as temperatures tomorrow are expected to be well above freezing.
Syracuse, a neighboring City 75 miles to the east of Rochester, got 71.9 inches (182.6 cm) of snow this month.
No more snow is expected this year, as temperatures tomorrow are expected to be well above freezing.
Secret
And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
from the author of "The Little Prince"
from the author of "The Little Prince"
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Flight Canceled ;-((
There has been a Major Noreaster, or by another name, a Major Winter Storm which was actually a very Severe blizzard. It blanketed the East Ccoast this past Sunday, into Monday. New York(Central Park) got 26.9 inches(68.3cm) of snow, which is an amazing amount of snow for New York and for JFK.
UPDATE: Tuesday Morning. All flights to JFK have been canceled here in Rochester for today, so I could not make my Prague connection scheduled to leave at 7:30 this evening. No way to get there.
There are no seats available to JFK from Rochester on any airlines until Saturday morning, January 1st, so am now booked that morning.
I have also rebooked on the JFK to Prague flight which leaves Saturday evening at 6:55pm, arriving in Prague at 9:40am on Sunday, January 2nd.
The weather forecaat for the remainder of this week here in Rochester and in New York is suppose to be fine, so I know I will get back to Prague on Sunday. ;-)
UPDATE: Tuesday Morning. All flights to JFK have been canceled here in Rochester for today, so I could not make my Prague connection scheduled to leave at 7:30 this evening. No way to get there.
There are no seats available to JFK from Rochester on any airlines until Saturday morning, January 1st, so am now booked that morning.
I have also rebooked on the JFK to Prague flight which leaves Saturday evening at 6:55pm, arriving in Prague at 9:40am on Sunday, January 2nd.
The weather forecaat for the remainder of this week here in Rochester and in New York is suppose to be fine, so I know I will get back to Prague on Sunday. ;-)
Monday, December 27, 2010
Mom's Cinnamon Buns
Made especially for Christmas; Hot fresh out of the oven Cinnamon rolls. Yeast dough rolled somewhat flat, sprinkled with lots of sugar and cinnamon and raisins, then rolled tight, baked and just while warm, a thick vanilla icing covers them...
Enjoy. Mnam.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Mom's Fruitcake
My Mother's Homemade Holiday Fruitcake, decorated with Marzipan figures and candied cherries.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas, especially to my Children...
They are the greatest things in my Life...
My wishes for you both are for Love, Happiness, good Health and Contentment for your Christmas, through this season and throughout the New Year(s) soon to come.
In Addition, Wishing all my Friends here and in the Czech Republic, a very Merry Christmas on this American Christmas Morning from here in Pittsford. May you experience and Know real Love and the tranquility of Peace this year in what ever you do and where ever life takes you.
Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 24, 2010
finally, a taste worth waiting for....
This afternoon , I finally opened this gift of Medovina; heated it gently and poured myself a small glass and embellished it with a cinnamon stick; something perhaps we both share on this Christmas day.
Cinnamon Medovina. Quite a surprising flavor. Very Good. This gift was a real treat to enjoy here in the US and it allowed me to think about Christmas Day in Morava.
Vesele Vanoce v Morava
...to My Friend on this Christmas Day.
Sending these wishes to you for a Happy and Merry Christmas, ...and my friend, I hope you see the Gold Pig this evening(but without slivovice:-), and when the little bell rings after dinner, my wish is that Baby Jesus will have brought you something that brings you the many smiles today that you deserve.
I wish you the very best in all things for your Christmas and Much Happiness in the New Year to come. Vesele Vanoce.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Pink 'Stripped' Poinsettia
Called vánoční hvězda in Czech, or Christmas Star...
Usually red, but this one is one of the many different varieties found here in the US
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
to New York. #2
..and home for Christmas with my family.
Should be in New York in 9 hours. ..then a 4.5 hour layover and an hour flight home.
Photo: After landing at JFK; this is the Delta aircraft which flies in from Prague every day and its terminal behind it for the one and only daily flight from Prague; taken two years ago.
to New York. #1
A snowbound Prague Airport, and a subsequent 3 hour on the taxiway wait for departure.
Photo: the Prague bound Delta flight pulling into Ruzyne one hour late.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
This afternoon...Medovina @ 'my Cafe'
: Skořicová Škodova Bylinná Medovina : Will open on Christmas Day. ;-)
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Wrapping Fun....
:-0 Ho Ho Ho ;-)
This was fun... I wanted to give you a tiny bit of Christmas, perhaps in an American way, but not extravagant. I just enjoyed doing it all.
mej se hezky. a Vesele Vanoce.
Photos & Platyz
The presence of you,
in all that you do;
Mystifies me,
...Paralyzes me,
.....Energizes me.
and this evening; a very nice way to end the year
looking at photos together over glasses of a favorite superb wine..........
a tesim se na... 5 lednu. moc Vyborne. Dekuju.
..and the weather back home... Ach Jo!
From this morning Rochester News:
Since yesterday afternoon, more than 11 inches (28 cm) of snow have fallen in parts of Monroe County(Rochester).
“It’s really going to keep on coming,” he said. “It’s not going to be intense, just really persistent. All that snow will add up.”
A total of 3 to 7 (18 cm) inches are expected today, with 5 to 9 (22cm) inches more predicted to fall overnight and another 3 to 7 (18cm) inches of fresh snow tomorrow, according to the Weather Service.
As of 1 p.m., 11.3 inches had fallen at the Greater Rochester International Airport since the storm began yesterday afternoon, according to the Weather Service.
And as of today, 39 inches (99cm) had fallen in Rochester so far this month in the first 15 days, making this month the 9th snowiest December in Rochester so far, McLaughlin said, noting that those totals will change as the snow continues to fall.
“There’s a good chance this will be the snowiest December in Rochester by tomorrow,” he said.
Since yesterday afternoon, more than 11 inches (28 cm) of snow have fallen in parts of Monroe County(Rochester).
“It’s really going to keep on coming,” he said. “It’s not going to be intense, just really persistent. All that snow will add up.”
A total of 3 to 7 (18 cm) inches are expected today, with 5 to 9 (22cm) inches more predicted to fall overnight and another 3 to 7 (18cm) inches of fresh snow tomorrow, according to the Weather Service.
As of 1 p.m., 11.3 inches had fallen at the Greater Rochester International Airport since the storm began yesterday afternoon, according to the Weather Service.
And as of today, 39 inches (99cm) had fallen in Rochester so far this month in the first 15 days, making this month the 9th snowiest December in Rochester so far, McLaughlin said, noting that those totals will change as the snow continues to fall.
“There’s a good chance this will be the snowiest December in Rochester by tomorrow,” he said.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Homemade "American" Holiday Fudge
...this evening I had to improvise... only had a sauce pan, a frying pan and a "tupper-ware" type container; no double boiler and no baking dishes.
But I did have all the ingredients from the states(from last August - yes I am a saver, & for just the right time) to make Holiday Chocolate Fudge from Nestle morsels for this holiday season in Prague. No oven to bake...but do have 2 stove top cookers to melt things. ;-)
Never used a flying pan for the final product... but a little butter to the pan, and hopefully it will come out of the pan alright.
I will certainly be sharing this in a few of my classes, since I will not eat much of it, even though it IS absolutely delicious ( since I made it ;-) Yumm. Mnam.
Here are some pix of the process...
Sonberk Chardonnay straw wine od Morava
A Gift from one of the Bank executives I teach. Chardonnay Straw Wine. South Moravia(Morava) is the premier region in the Czech Republic for great white wines.
Ice wines and Straw wines are very popular here but a bit expensive. So this is a real treat to receive and I will enjoy it with a close friend, should she wish.
This particular bottle is huge in comparison to the normal ice/straw wine bottles that one usually finds in the stores, as you can see in the second photo, so perhaps there is more than just a taste. ;-) in that bottle. ;-)
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