For today’s Music Monday which happens to fall on Memorial Day, I chose this rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by Chris Stapleton. One of the best versions I have heard in a very long time. I hope each of you have a wonderful Memorial Day Holiday and take time to reflect and think of those who gave so much for others.

I had hoped to grab some pics of what is all blooming here, but with the wind and rain, the delicate blooms of iris, peonies, roses, etc, have taken a bit of a beating. They are on the tail end of their bloom season as well and it won’t be long before the daylilies will be sending up scapes. I will try and do better about grabbing more bloom pics then. For now, just a couple pics of the visiting hummers.

Happy Monday everyone! Time for another Music Monday. I chose this song because of it being so upbeat and I liked the retro feel of the old classic shows they used for this video. Hope you enjoy it! Feel free to join in with a song choice of your own for today!

Don’t we all feel forever young? At least in our minds, even when our bodies say no…

1/25/1939 – 5/2/2024

It’s that time again, for another Music filled Monday. I chose this oldie from the past because it is such an upbeat song and it seemed perfect to get the day started. Have a favorite song? Feel free to post it for today’s Music Monday.

I came across this song on Youtube the other day, and I had forgotten just how good it is! I really love the horns and the back-up singers along with the amazing vocals of Annie Lennox. Have a favorite tune? Feel free to post it for today’s Music Monday! Extra bonus points for posting some music from the 80’s!

I won’t be bothering to try and view the eclipse here in Nebraska since we will only be able to get a partial view of it. But for today’s Music Monday, I have to include the classic, “Total Eclipse of the Heart”. It’s been years since I saw the video and I had forgotten how quirky it was.

Have a favorite tune? Feel free to share it for today’s Music Monday!

I thought since today is April 1st, April Fool’s Day, that I would go with that theme and post a song that had the word “Fool” in it. Have a favorite song for today? Feel free to post it. Extra brownie points if it follows the theme of having the word “Fool” in the lyrics or title.

I hope you have a wonderful Easter, no matter how you plan on celebrating the day. I do hope chocolate is involved!

I had a request by one of my brothers for lemon bars. So I made a batch last night. I have a couple of different recipes I use, and this is one of the more traditional recipes.

Lemon Bars

Base:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 cup margarine or butter, softened

Filling:

4 eggs, slightly beaten

2 cups sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 cup lemon juice

Frosting:

1 cup powdered sugar

2-3 Tablespoons lemon juice

1. Heat over to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine all base ingredients at low speed until crumbly. Press mixture evenly in bottom of ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan. Bate for 20 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown.
2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine all filling ingredients except lemon juice; blend well. Stir in lemon juice. Pour mixture over baked base.
3. Bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes or until top is light golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
4. In small bowl, combine powdered sugar and enough lemon juice for desired spreading consistency, blend until smooth. Frost cooled bars. Cut into bars.

Happy eating!