The Invention of Lying

The Invention of Lying is a story about a "perfect" world where nobody can lie, there's not even a word for it because it has never been done before. But one man discovers the art of little white lies and this begins the jouney...

Teriyaki Marinade!!

I found the best Teriyaki Marinade recipe that can be used with any type of meat. I've used it to make Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin, Pork Loin Roast, Grilled Steak and both Chicken and Beef on a stick. Tonight we are having the Pork Loin Roast with Fried Rice and broccoli.

Marinade recipe:
5 Tbsp Low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp Olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp pepper
1-1.5 lb meat

Combine first 6 ingredients in a gallon zipper bag. Add meat to the bag and refrigerate for 8 hrs or overnight. You can also add the meat and marinade together then freeze the meat, then when it thaws you have a perfectly marinated main dish ready for the oven.

For the Pork Loin... bake in a 425 degree oven for about 45 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Let it stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Under the Dome by Stephen King

Under the Dome is a novel about a small town in Maine that suddenly and unexplainably is surrounded by an invisible Dome that cannot be passed through. What do the people on the inside do when they are cut off from the world around them?

So.... Obviously this author is very famous and known for being a great writer. The writing is great and draws me into the story from the beginning but I had a problem that kept me from continuing the book to finish it... The dialogue. It takes place in a very small town with a group of people that have a very limited vocabulary which includes "tiddies" while referring to a woman's body parts. I don't like small town trashy talking when I'm IN a small town so I'd rather not read a 1000+ page novel with the same language in it when I can avoid it. I'm sure it's an interesting story, I was enjoying it but grew tired of the language and kind of figured it would only get worse. Sorry to all of you die hard King fans, just couldn't force myself to make it through this one

Still stuck in Candor, FL

I JUST finished reading Candor about 5 hours ago. This is a book I had to let resonate for a few hours, I went through the entire spectrum of emotions and that was all AFTER I finished the last page!! Oh how I love this book now that the rawness has worn away and I can look back and appreciate the story (the ending in particular) with only a tinge of heartbreak left. I can tell this is going to be a book that will stay with me for days unless I start reading something new immediately!! LOVE IT!

Candor by Pam Bachorz

Candor, Florida is a model town, picture perfect right down to the teenagers who are exemplary citizens, the pride and joy of their parents... Now. People move to Candor for a specific service not available at most housing communities, mind control by subliminal messages.

Oscar Banks is the perfect son of the founder of Candor and he is the only thing in this tiny town that is not as perfect as it seems. Oscar has found a way around the brainwashing and has made it his mission to aid fellow teens, specifically ones with very deep pockets, in avoiding the 'Messages' and finding a way to escape the town for good. But what happens when Oscar meets Nia, the smart, sassy new girl in town with a big chip on her shoulder, is something that he never expected and leads down a path he hoped to never cross.

Candor was an absolute page turner, I had a hard time putting it down because I always wondered what was going to happen next. I loved that the protagonist is a teenage boy, giving us a different view than most other YA books that are written from the female perspective... and I can tell you Oscar's thoughts are that of the typical American teenage boy, whether he's surrounded by brainwashed robotic girls or not. Be ready for surprises when you read this intriguing first novel for Pam Bachorz.

The Hollow by Jessica Verday

The Hollow by Jessica Verday

I give it 3.5 stars out of 5

Abbey's best friend Kristin is missing. Everyone else has moved on to believe she is dead and a funeral is underway, but Abbey won't lose faith that Kristin will be found alive. While at the funeral she meets the mysterious Caspian who is a couple of years older and seems to take an interest in Abbey's plight.

Based in the town of Sleepy Hollow and referencing the legend in the book you can guess where the title comes from. It was an enjoyable read knowing it is the first of a trilogy, without that knowledge I would have been terribly disappointed. I wonder if other reviewers that rated it more poorly just don't know there will be more to the story. If you enjoy the YA genre then you may find this to be a good read.

Language: mild to moderate language from the teens

Spiritual Elements: Moderate (can't expound without spoilers)

Sexual Content: None

My First Blog

So I have never done this before, although Facebook statuses can often turn into mini blogs, so please be patient with me as I figure things out! I am a 34 yr old mom of 4 kids proudly married for 16 yrs to an Air Force man. My children are 1, 5, 10, and 14 with my oldest being Darien who has Cerebral Palsy and is severely disabled... I'm sure I'll blog more about my children as time goes on, they are a constant source of stress and laughter all at once!

I love photography and scrapbooking, mostly I love pictures because they represent parts of our lives that we might otherwise forget if it wasn't frozen on a piece of paper forever. If you haven't used your camera lately then dig that sucker out and USE IT!! I really enjoy cooking and baking and trying new things, but I HATE (hate is a tough word too) cleaning afterwards.

So this blog is going to be so completely random I can't even describe it. I will post book reviews because I LOVE to read. I may blog about photo sessions if they are particularly enjoyable and the people involved approve. I know that there will be plenty of blogging about my rugrats, my constant entertainment

For the most part you will hear the inner workings of the brain of an Air Force Brat turned Air Force Wife with 4 kids, 2 dogs and lots of dust bunnies. Enjoy a few laughs at my expense, chances are I'm laughing right along with you!!