🎨For our 🎨 Art Date 🎨, today's optional prompt is Library! Please feel free to share any art you've created, we would love to see it! Tweety Bird is enjoying a quiet morning reading at his local library. I wish I had time to read more!!!
⬆️⬆️ This annoys me to no end...I finally have a morning to visit blogs and I'm SHUT DOWN. Grrr.
⬆️⬆️ Grackles (TB your favourite! 😁😁)
⬆️⬆️ Tough guy Grackle puffing up!!!
⬆️⬆️ Evening Grosbeak with a Red-Winged Blackbird
⬆️⬆️ Raven and Jack. Jack's monthly vet visit was good! He is still wheezing, but his breathing has not gotten worse, so (fingers crossed!) the tumour hasn't grown in the last month! ☺☺☺
😋For our 😋 Dinner Date 😋, I made a very simple pasta dish: Pasta Aglio e Olio - Italian for Pasta with garlic and olive oil. A whole bulb of roasted garlic went into this, with some olive oil, parsley and a little salt. With red pepper flakes (I omitted that) and Parmesan cheese (I didn't have any), it's the authentic recipe. I did add a splash of white wine though, it was so good! And you'd think the garlic would overwhelm but it didn't due to the roasting! I'll share the recipe soon, I haven't had a chance to write it all down!
⬆️⬆️ Speaking of garlic, the bulbs I planted in the fall are popping up!!!
On the video front:
⬆️⬆️ For Rain Frances Art For Kids, I have How To Draw A Rainbow!
⬆️⬆️ For Rain's Kitchen and Garden, I'm sharing How To Make Easy Pie Crust.
⬆️⬆️ I'm also showing How To Blind Bake Your Pie Crust.
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This art and dinner date date is all about creating. For the art date, you can showcase your paintings, drawings, photography, sculpting, poetry...whatever you like! You can follow the weekly themes or post any art you like! 🎨
And for the dinner date, please feel free to link up your foodie post! 😋
Don't forget to add the URL link to your post (not your blog) to the link gadget below to share your wonderful creations! Please revisit to make sure you don't miss those who join in a little late! All spam and non-related links will be removed! The link gadget will be available until the following Sunday at midnight!
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Cute Tweety in the library, interesting book titles on offer. The pasta looks delicious. Never had that gappen to me with comnents fingers crossed. Glad Jack is somewhat stable.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine! Comments are a source of confusion for me at times!
DeleteThankfully I have never seen the message on a blog that you show here. However, there are often frustrations with Blogger. I often get the notice "Whoops! That was an error" only to find out later that my comment got through just fine.
ReplyDeleteYour pasta dish looks delicious - we eat a lot of pasta in our house. Tonight we had spaghetti with fresh spinach, parmiggiano and egg. Simple but tasty - and quick.
Oh all those birds you capture on your trailcam! I do love the red-winged blackbirds, here we find them mainly at the lake or in the laguna. I do like their distinctive call. The birds will provide you a lot of entertainment.
When I get that "Whoops!" error I roll my eyes again Carola lol...it's always something! Your pasta dish sounds yummy. I also love the call of the Red Winged Blackbirds! This is the first year I've seen to many of them!
DeleteHi Rain, have a great day and thanks for sharing your art and creative tips. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThanks Valerie! ♥
DeleteGod bless Jack, Grackles and the Expos!
ReplyDeleteYay that you mentioned the Expos!!! ☺☺☺
DeleteI have never seen that response to a comment - and hope I never do.
ReplyDeleteLove your trees and birds and am very, very pleased Jack is not getting worse.
Hugs.
Thanks EC...Jack is still doing okay, I'm so pleased about that! ♥
DeleteLovely post❤
ReplyDeleteThank you Rajani!
DeleteIt's nice to see Tweety Bird has such good taste in books!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen the comment notice before. Is it from blogger for the total comments you've left on all the blogs you visited? What in the world difference does it make?????
I know Leigh (I say as I shake my head lol)...I was simply answering comments here, visiting blogs then suddenly I get that message. Today I'm counting how many comments I leave on Blogs and we'll see what Big Brother Blogger deems to be too many!
DeleteA happy Thursday to you Rain. Yummy; i luv pasta
ReplyDeleteMuch💖love
I love pasta too Gillena!! ♥
DeleteIt's great to see the variety of birds coming to your yard, Rain. Spring should bring many more migrants your way. It's a great time of the year.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to see so many David! It's such a treat!
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ReplyDeleteTweety looks at home in the library, well done. I am glad Jack is doing better. Cute photo of Raven and Jack! Love the birds, the Grackles look pretty but my favorite is the Evening Grosbeak. Your pasta meal looks yummy. Take care, enjoy your day!
Me too Eileen, the Grosbeaks have so much character. They chirp at me from the trees when I'm on my way to the feeder, as if to tell me "hurry up! we're hungry!!!" ☺
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ReplyDeleteIt looks like Tweety is lost in the library. What a cute sketch! I linked up today but I'm off theme. Life has me too busy lately. Hopefully, I can fall back into the groove of things by mid May. We'll see. ;) Your trailcam takes very good pictures. I love seeing wild life. Our security cameras pick up critters at night. It's really fun to see what strays into our yard. We have squirrel, rabbit, fox, opossum, groundhog, chipmunk, and raccoon. Last year we had a mama raccoon with five babies wonder onto our porch one night. They were so cute, especially the one at the end of the line who kept lingering making mama have to wait for him. lol Your pasta dish sounds yummy! Thanks for hosting the art party, my dear. Have a doodletastic day!
Thanks Cathy! Veering off the prompt is optional! I just love seeing everyone's art, it's so inspiring! We saw a mom Racoon with her babes a few years ago, they are adorable, but Raven is a chaser, I have to watch her!
DeleteRegulating number of comments - how annoying.
ReplyDeleteI do love books (and yes, I keep trying to find ways to make more time to read as well).
I know, I upset the poor delicate Blogger platform and it had a hissy fit lol!
DeleteGlad to see Tweety Bird is a Montreal Expos fan! I miss them.
ReplyDeleteI knew you'd catch the 'Spos cap Debra! ☺ I miss them too, I used to go to so many games....those hot summer nights in the bleachers will always bring back amazing memories! ☺
DeleteDear Rain, how nice that Tweety finds time to read! I usually read in bed before falling asleep. The bird photos from the trailcam and your video are also interesting. There's a lot going on! Oh and how pleased am I that Jack's monthly vet visit was good! Of course I cross my fingers!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I LOVE Pasta Aglio e Olio. Our latest trick is: We use chili-garlic oil instead of red pepper flakes - molto delicioso! 😉
All the best from Austria! 🌷☘️🌷
Hugs, Traude 😘
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2023/04/rax-und-thenauriegel-zwei-ausfluge-mit.html
PS: I've never had this message that you've written the maximum number of comments - how can that happen?
I have no idea why Blogger would limit comments, makes no sense. I guess they thought I was a robot or something! Oooh, chili-garlic oil! Great tip!!! ☺
DeleteThat blog message was a new one to me as well, Rain, and as it referred by my blog I was curious as to whether the message meant that you had left the most comment you could for one day? If so, what a bummer especially since you were on mine 😟 also, I wondered exactly what was the number for a maximum number of comment, which seems rather silly to me.
ReplyDeleteMy late mother used to make Pasta Aglio e Olio quite often and she did include some flakes of red pepper or we could add it later. This week I made another one of her dishes, escarole and beans which also uses olive oil and garlic...so easy, healthful and good. The only drawback is the price of the escarole and you need to have a bunch as it wilts down to nothing, like most greens do. Grenville was surprised at how little the one bunch of escarole reduced!
Dorothy, as I answer comments and visit blogs, I'm counting today. I want to see what Blogger thinks is "enough" comments for a day. It just was random that I landed on your blog when that message popped up. I went back the next day and all was good, but it's still annoying! I know what you mean about the escarole shrinking! It's surprising! Even though I'm aware of it, I still get surprised when I wilt my spinach!! ☺
DeleteOh Tweety ~ you are adorable and I loved Nancy Drew ~ great sketch, Rain ~ and great post and photos ~ love the doggies ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you Carol! I love Nancy Drew too! ☺
DeleteI don't know why blogger does that. I haven't had it happen for a long time but on occasion it does. (Interestingly when I switched from Firefox to Chrome -- or maybe th eother way around -- I was able to comment more.)
ReplyDeleteJeanie, I sometimes go to Firefox or the new Microsoft Explorer (Edge??) when that happens, but then I have to relog in, and I guess I'm lazy lol...I usually just wait for the next day to continue if I find the time!
DeleteI had that comment one time. Did you try restarting your machine? It's not right. It took a couple of days and commenting went back to normal. Isn't it great seeing all the birds returning? And everything starting to grow and get green. Spring is always so exciting. Your food looks yummy. I hope you have a super rest of your week and weekend. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI'm super excited about all of the birds Erika! I love seeing the variety of them at the feeder. Restarting my computer, clearing my cache...nothing works when that message pops up. But today I'm counting the number of comments I make and I'll let you guys know when I reach the "limit" again!
Delete...I hope that libraries and their ideas continue to be a part of every community. Thanks for hosting the party.
ReplyDeleteI agree Tom!
DeleteThat first pic made me smile, as I remember enjoying Nancy Drew in 6th grade. I read all of those books. Easy reading and so enthralling.
ReplyDeleteThat's great Gigi! I've read all of those books too, including most of the Nancy Drews and Hardy Boys when I was in grade school! ☺
DeleteI see Tweety loves to read.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe.
He sure does!! ☺
DeleteOh I wrote you a big long comment and is disappeared ... so I will try again. Tweety is adorable and I am proud of him for going to the library to read. Reading is one of my favorite things. I love a good mystery and I actually read something that one would consider educational occasionally. David Gascoigne has recommended some good books that I am reading.
ReplyDeleteSo what does that mean "maximum number of comments"? That is ridiculous, there is no such thing. I am not sure I would go to that site any more.
Your Trail cam is a busy little fella ... and yes, I think that is a Purple Finch ... though I have a difficult time telling the difference between the Purple Finch and the House Finch. They both have red on their bodies, the Purple Finch has more but without seeing them together it is hard to tell.
I love seeing Jack and Raven together and Yea for Jack doing so well. I look forward to seeing his cute little face for a long time.
Pasta is one of my favorite downfalls ... It is like potato chips, can't just eat one. I pig out on any kind of noodles which is why I don't fix them often. But, that said, pasta with garlic and olive oil is to die for. My mouth waters just looking at your picture. I think I may have to whip up a batch sometime soon :)
I started your tomato video, but got interrupted, so I will go back and watch it from the beginning again. Always good stuff in your videos. I have learned a lot about water colors from you :)
So next week will you show us how to paint a twist? OMG you think of some of the most difficult prompts. You force us to think, that is for sure. Sure do appreciate all you do ...
Andrea @ From The Sol
How frustrating! That happened to me today too on a blog and I could barely remember everything I wrote! I have a tendency to copy before hitting "reply" now! That "maximum" message is so random Andrea. It's happened to me often on different blogs. I guess Blogger feels that a certain number of comments is too much for them to handle lol...I'm counting as I comment today though. I'm curious.
DeleteI also force myself to think of my prompts lol...As I said in email, I put these together once a year, usually in November then I think "What was I thinking???" LOL
Great sketch of Tweety at the library.
ReplyDeleteI too have had that happen to me when commenting!
I think many of us are still experiencing problems with Blogger and leaving comments, including some going into spam folder when they are not spam!
Take care, and as it's Saturday as I type this, I wish you a good weekend.
All the best Jan
If it's Blogger Jan, there will be comment issues!!! ☺
Deleteyou have more birds in the garden then I see in a week outdoors. :)
ReplyDeleteThere are so many Monica, I love it! ☺
DeleteHello Dearest Rain, thank you for stopping by to comment. Its been awhile since I have talked with you. As always, I love your art work. Adorable. I for one have pretty much gotten to the point that I do not do much, painting, photography, or crafting in anyway. Body is failing me. Craftroom is a wreck and I need to get down and go through stuff, move it to the basement, and if I don't use it in the next little bit, I need to get rid of it. I will sure hold on to my paints but beads, ribbons, etc will prob go. Again, as always, that meal looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh Pam, ♥ I'm sorry to hear that your body is failing you. You have so much pep and you're always smiling. I love seeing how you craft things. I hope you'll still be able to do at least a little crafting! Sending hugs!! ♥♥
DeleteYour Pasta Aglio e Olio looks fantastic! Your food always looks so good. That is frustrating about the blogger comments. I’m having issues with anonymous posts right now. Hopefully I can get it fixed. 😊
ReplyDeleteThanks Belinda! The pasta is SO easy to make and so yummy! I wish you the best of luck getting the anonymous posts issue fixed! ☺
DeleteHi Rain. Yes, Purple Finch looks correct. And I wish I could see all those Red-winged Blackbirds again. I know they are not popular with everyone on your side of the ocean, but I loved seeing them and hearing their unusual singing voice. Garlic I love but Sue not so much – you know the rest. And when I roast garlic I often overcok it and then have to start again!
ReplyDeleteI hope Jack makes a speedy and complete recovery. Meanwhile, it’s spring at last. Enjoy. We are off to Greece next week for 2 weeks of real sunshine.
Thanks Phil!! I love the Red-winged Blackbirds! I love their voice too. The Grackles are eating me out of house and home though lol! Enjoy your trip to Greece! I long for heat and humidity! ☺
DeleteWe have an Eurasian collarded dove that sings the same tune all day. He starts early in the morning and just continues through the day. :) Love Tweety bird and I love his Expo hat. I used to have one of those in the 80s. Glad Jack is doing well. Enjoy your day, Rain.
ReplyDeleteI love that you had an Expos hat Bill! I used to go to most of the games when I lived in Montreal! ☺
DeleteI love seeing your garlic come up.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first year that we skipped it.
Once we move though, watch out, baby!
Oh too bad you skipped it! But yeah, you'll be in garlic heaven when you have more land!!! ☺
DeleteI'm so happy to read of your cooking. You Poor old doggie.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenn! ♥
DeleteDinner looks wonderful - i love pasta with those ingredients...i don't know why even though i love red pepper flakes usually at least one gets caught in my throat making me cough for awhile, lol. But I love them. And your art!
ReplyDeleteOh no! That's not a good thing to get caught in your throat! I find them way too hot for my palate! ☺
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