The Candy Corn

I love the Candy Corn! As a small child it is some of the only candies I can remember getting for Halloween. And back in those days these little goodies were not packaged in the little individual packages they are now a days! Did we really eat them? Yep! Back then, and in my small farming community we didn't worry about being fed poisonous, tainted, or razored candy. Ah...the good ole dayz..... We didn't even go home until we had gone to every house in town. I remember in 5th grade our favorite costume was the "beatnik". Go Figure....and we didn't even spend a dime at the store for this.....we just pulled it out of the closet.

Oh .........how times have changed. Now a days you can spend a small fortune on my favorite holiday. Anyway.......back to my childhood! My all time favorite memory of Trick or Treating was going to a house that two old spinster sisters lived in. ( Mom.......do you remember their names? They lived two houses down from us on main street.)

Even though we knew the treat was the same every year we kept going back. We received two peanuts, two Carmel's and a scripture! I loved it! We all did as kids! I can't even explain it! Maybe we knew they looked forward to us coming more than we did the "unusual treat".

Now that is a shoe I will be needing for Halloween next year!

Candy corn is a confection popular in the United States and Canada, particularly in autumn around Halloween. Candy corn was created in the 1880s by George Renninger of the Wunderlee Candy Company; the three colors of the candy mimic the appearance of kernels of corn. Each piece is approximately the size of a whole kernel from a ripe or dried ear.

Candy corn is made primarily from sugar, corn syrup, artificial coloring and binders. A serving size of 22 pieces contains 140 calories and no fat.

Candy corn pieces are traditionally cast in three colors: a broad yellow end, a tapered orange center, and a pointed white tip. A popular variation called "Indian corn" features a chocolate brown wide end, orange center and pointed white tip. In recent years confectioners have introduced additional color variations suited to other holidays, including Christmas and Easter.

Originally the candy was made by hand. Manufacturers first combined sugar, corn syrup, and water and cooked them to form a slurry. Fondant was added for texture and marshmallows were added to provide a soft bite. The final mixture was then heated and poured into shaped molds. Three passes, one for each colored section, were required during the pouring process.

Ok..........Now we are getting somewhere! Candy Corn that is made up of Carmel and Apple! I am looking for these!

The Candy Corn Vine

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This is the promo for "Thriller" being performed at Tuachan for Halloween. It is an annual event and I have tickets for my "Saturday Friend" and I for Saturday Night! I Love Halloween, I love Tuachan and I love Saturdays!... Please turn off my music on my playlist to the left in order to watch this!

My Beautiful Zion Canyon

As I opened my door this morning to head up the canyon for an early morning walk this is what I saw! Is there really any question to my many blessings!

Hail To The Prophet

One week ago today I sat in his presence! It was such a surprise and what I would call a "High Mountain Moment" in my life.



My "Saturday Friend" and I had traveled to Salt Lake and planned on attending the "Spoken Word" on Temple Square in the historic Tabernacle on Sunday morning. I had never seen the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing in person either. What a blessed event and blessed day in my "sweet life".

It was at the end of the Broadcast that Governor Gary Herbert took the stage to award our beloved Prophet, President Thomas S. Monson a plaque honoring the Choir's 100Th Anniversary. We had been told at the beginning of the broadcast about something special involving the Governor, but had no idea that President Monson would be taking the stage.

I have much to be grateful for.............

I have many blessings and among the greatest, is my love for the gospel and the joy it brings to my life and the lives of those that surround me.

My journey isn't just about me...or just for me! I try to remember these words on a daily basis.

Please visit http://www.lds.org/ or http://www.mormon.org/ to find happiness, peace and joy!

Don't Make Me Over

Warwick wanted to re-record "Make It Easy On Yourself" in her first Scepter recording session. After she was told that Jerry Butler had already recorded it and had it scheduled for release by Vee Jay, she yelled at Burt Bacharach, "Don't make me over, man!" and stormed out of Bacharach's office.

Bacharach and Hal David quickly composed a song inspired by her outburst and offered it to Dionne. All was forgiven.
This was Warwick's first solo recording and first hit in 1962. She eventually had 30 more songs enter the US Top 40.

In 1989, a remake of this was the only hit for female Soul singer Sybil. Her version hit #20 US.
Dionne Warwick was born Marie Dionne Warrick. In the credits for this release, her name was misspelled. Shortly thereafter she began using the misspelled "Warwick."


Dionne is still touring the country but not anywhere out west! Maybe someday "we" will get the chance to see her sing this song in person.

BYU Homecoming 2010

Last weekend I traveled North to Provo ( I love Provo!) with my "Saturday Friend" to cheer on his beloved BYU Cougar Football team. The cougars really have had a rough start this season. We lost our starting quarteback Riley Nelson to an injury at the Florida State Game.
We were 4 and 1 by the start of this game. Thats four losses and only one win.

It was an awesome game! Our freshman quarterback Jake Heaps played a super great game with the rest of his team mates.

Final Score BYU 24 and San Diego State 21!

I even learned the BYU Cougar Fight Song:

O Rise, all loyal Cougars and hurl your challenge to the foe.
You will fight, day or night, rain or snow.
Loyal, Strong, and True
Wear the White and Blue.
While we sing, get set to spring.
Come on Cougars, it's up to you!

CHORUS:
O Rise and Shout, the Cougars are out
Along the trail to fame and glory.
Rise and shout, our cheers will ring out,
As you unfold your vict'ry story.
On you go to vanquish the foe
For Alma Mater's sons and daughters.
As we join in song, in praise of you, our faith is strong.
We'll raise our colors high in the blue,
And cheer the Cougars of BYU.

Who doesn't love the Touchdown Canon..................

We had some "SWEET SEATS"..........goodie bags under our chairs filled with yummy stuff and then after half time they brought our section special BYU ice cream from the BYU Creamery, that I didn't even know existed. Have I been living under a rock?

Wow.............Did we feel special! Gotta love the BYU Band!

Thank you my "Saturday Friend" for a super duper special weekend!

Summer Project

My brother Steven spent countless hours this past summer with this project! You can sure tell that we are related with our love for old vehicles. This is an "87" Dodge, 318 motor, gas hog.

Way to go Steve..................I love it and I love you!

I sure wish I were closer and then we could pile in and go for a ride!

Oak Hill Cemetery

In the center of Georgetown, lying along Rock Creek, a neighbor of Dumbarton Oaks and of Evermay, is a 19th Century garden park cemetery rivaled only by Boston's Mount Auburn Cemetery in graciousness and a sense of community.

This cemetery is "AMAZING"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The superintendent, Ella was so very nice and even unlocked her doors to us. She has lived on property for 26 years and you know that.......... totally excited me.

We were so excited to see the Carroll mausoleum, as this was where little Willie Lincoln was laid to rest when he died while his father was President. The grounds are so well taken care of and I can't even imagine the hours that the care takers put in with the grounds being so hilly.

So many interesting people buried here......The Peter family who are descendants of Martha Washington, a lot of Confederate women spys, Edwin Stanton (Lincoln's Secretary of War), Jefferson Davis (President of Confederate States of America) and Col. William Orton Williams ( Member of the Peter family of Tudor Place; hanged as a spy with his cousin and was engaged to Robert E. Lees daughter).

We were curious about burials and the expense of the plots. Wow were we shocked with her answer. This will give you an idea. For the last fiscal year there were 52 interments which totaled a net worth of $3,655,044.84. Guess I won't be thinking of resting here!!!

If you would like to visit the website here is the link:
http://www.oakhillcemeterydc.org/

Oak Hill Cemetery

Oak Hill Cemetery