And now for today's real post Got a little carried away, and not going to apologize for it.

I have been crocheting like a maniac! I crocheted and frogged the top of a hat 13,654,980 (to be exact) times. I think I finally got it to a point where I like it, now I just have to figure out how to change colors. No pictures because using my camera is a complete pain in the ass.

Lily, you have no idea how much I appreciate you. The cards you send me totally brighten my day and make me feel special. You make me smile.

The incredibly funny Elisa told me about a great chocolate chai tea at Trader Joes, I think I will be checking that out very soon.

Parley has accused me of being an infrequent blogger. Yes, Parley I suppose I have been. But damnit, there is so much pressure to be all entertaining and such! So, since you like food, this is for you.

Baked pasta with cheese and chicken saugsage
1 package of chicken or turkey italian sausage, or regular if you have an aversion to poultry - remove casings if in links
1 onion
1 box of penne pasta
1 15 0z package of ricotta cheese
2 cups mozarella
1/2 cup parmesan
1 28 oz can chopped tomatoes, drained but reserve tomato juice
basil, oregano, red pepper flakes - to taste of course

Cook pasta until almost done - maybe eight minutes. It will finish cooking in the oven so don't cook to al dente.

brown sausage breaking up into bite sized pieces, add onion, when almost done add drained tomatoes to heat. Sprinke with a little salt and pepper, oregano and basil while cooking.

In casserole dish, or whatever baking dish you have, mix together cheeses, meat, herbs and pepper flakes a little more salt and pepper, pasta and reserved tomato juice.

Bake in a 350 degree oven until bubbly and the tops of the pasta are browned.  ¶ 9:57 AM