Who is my Valentine?

I found these fun questions on a favorite blog of mine.......

Who is your man?...... Max
1.How long have you been together? married for almost 9 years
2.How old is your man? 38
3.Who eats more? Max. He has a great appetite, when he likes it.

4.Who said "I love you" first? Max did. He typed it, in russian and it came across in english as we were chatting online, he in MI and me in DC. I was not quite ready to return it at that time.
5.Who sings better? I would have to say me, and that is not very well.
6.Who's Older? Max, 5 months and 1 day
7.Who's smarter? Max, no question.
8.Who's temper is worse? It depends, but usually Max's temper.

9.Who does the laundry? Max usually... it is in the basement.

10.Who does the dishes? Me.. Max sometimes emptys the dishwasher.

11.Who's feet are bigger? Max's size 13 feet. He has very long finger-like toes.

12.Who's better with the computer? Absolutely Max. He better be, it his Bachelors degree.
13.Who mows the lawn? Max most the time. I've done it two or three times.

14.Who pays the bills? Usually Max initiates it, but we do it together.

15.Who cooks dinner? Lately Me, but Max makes a mean chicken and rice dinner.

16.Who drives when you are together? Max prefers to drive, but his driving drives me crazy. When I have had enough, I take over.

17.Who pays when you go out to dinner? Max always pays.

18.Who's the most stubborn? Is there any question here? ME!! I should say I have more of an opinion than he, but if he cares he usually trumps me.
19.Who is the first one to admit when they're wrong? Definitely Max, he is always first to say he is sorry. He is good at that.
20.Who's parents do you see more? Right now Max's since my parents are on a mission in Cambodia.
21.Who named your dog? Me. Once again, I cared he did not.
22.Who kissed who first? I kissed him, the first time we met (after chatting for a month.) I thought he was too shy to do it.
23.Who asked who out? He asked me out first... to meet in Toledo at the Botanical Gardens for the first time.
24.What did you do on a real date? Walked around the Botanical garden
25.Who's more sensitive? I am more sensitive. I cry more, more emotional. He is aware of others, and seems more attentive.

26.Who is taller? Max is 8 inches taller.
27.Who has more friends? That's debatable, we seem to have equal, but I am more social.

28.Who has more siblings? Me, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Max has one sister.
29.Who wears the pants in the relationship? We both do. I asked Max he said He did, but then he changed to we both do, I thought I did and then changed it to both, so I guess it seems to depend on what the topic is... I would rather say... we compliment each other nicely.

Salmon and Potato Cakes

I saw this recipe on Yahoo. I made it Sunday and it was a huge hit!! My children loved it, my husband ate 3 cakes. He is not a fish lover. He said how can it be bad with potatoes in it? He then said "I forgot how much I liked Salmon." This comes from a man who is very particular about what enters his body, not calorie- wise, but content- wise. I swear he needs to be a food critique. Here is the recipe:

3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and sliced thin
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 onion, grated
1 pound skinless salmon fillets
1 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 scallions, white bulbs only, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
1/4 cup cooking oil
1/2 pound mixed salad greens
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
Calories: 623 kcal
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Dietary Fiber: 6 g
Fat: 39 g
Protein: 30 g
Sugars: 4 g
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2. Cooking Directions
Brush the bottom of a large deep frying pan with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Put the potatoes in the pan and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Top with the onion and then the salmon. Sprinkle another 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper over the salmon. Add the water to the pan, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the salmon and potatoes are done, about 15 minutes.
Remove the salmon and flake. Drain the potatoes well and put in a medium bowl. Add the cream and mash, leaving the potatoes fairly chunky. Add the salmon, another 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper, the scallions, and 2 tablespoons of the dill. Form the mixture into eight cakes; they needn't be perfectly symmetrical or smooth.
Wipe out the frying pan. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and heat over moderately high heat. Add half the salmon cakes to the pan and brown well on both sides, about 5 minutes in all. Drain on paper towels and repeat with another tablespoon oil and the remaining salmon cakes.
In a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, and the remaining 1 tablespoon dill and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil slowly, whisking. Add the greens, toss, and put on plates. Top each salad with two salmon cakes and a lemon wedge.
Yield: 4 servings

I got carded

I was delighted that in the middle of casual shopping, I was carded. What a compliment. Let me explain.... My husband sent me to the wonderful Walmart at 10:30 pm (I love going to the store with out children!!) Our furnace fan was squeeking and needed oiled so we could sleep soundly... Well I thought I would pick up a few things while there. I was just enjoying the music on my Ipod and was listening to it around the store, that was just about to close, so I quickly went to the department, got the lubricant, picked up TP and a loaf of bread for the morning. As I was checking out I continued to listen to my music, thinking I have done this many times and could do it with limited communication. The checker was new with an assistant helping her. She scanned the items: first bread, second WD 40, third TP. As she was scanning the TP she looked at me and asked if I was over 18 yo. I took out one ear phone and said yes with a puzzeled look, thinking she was just teasing. I saw her holding Toliet Paper knowing I did not need to be 18 to purchase TP. The assistant encouraged her to get my ID. I had it, luckly, and questions "For buying toilet paper? Why? I reassured her I was 18, but felt complimented that she would think I wasn't. She informed me the ID was for buying WD 40. I paid her and off I went laughing that someone thought I was under 18.

I started to think how sad it is that this has to happen with house hold products. I must enjoy my innocent little world, not realizing how the world around me is changing. I would never had thought of abusing WD 40, or spray paint or anythings like that for that matter. I, once again, got a small glimps of a world trying to "feel good" with crazy things because they are so empty with purpose and meaning.