Kim’s Comments (group member since Jun 24, 2009)

Kim’s comments from the COOKIES! group.

I had biopsies done,have stitches for the first time in my life (not handling that well, as I am squeemy) and will have to wait until next Friday to have them taken out.

I am going to the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday, 7/15 for a full work up. A dermatologist I saw out of pocket suggested strongly that I do this as my hives triggered a skin condition of unknown origins. Yay.

The party went well. Of course the cookies were a hit...

Got the new suit and it is gorgeous! I look stunning in it. I am going to a grad party this weekend for one of my former charges and I made Sin. Kinda of a joke as she's going to a Catholic college...I'm delightfully twisted.

True, too true.

It seems that I do not have a staph infection after all, but a topical allergy that a histamine blocker will take care of. I broke out in 3 more itchy spots last night and was able to see the doctor an hour and a half ago. As far as the blisters, I can safely put on neosporin and take regular Claritin as needed. Geez a loo! And I just got my new swimsuit last week and I haven't been able to try i out yet! GRRRRR!

As an update on my Staph infection, I will keep it as simple and non gross as possible. My blisters ended up being the size of quarters and as high as stack of 3-4 of them. These were side by side and made moving my arm hard. They let go Thursday evening and I have been keeping a gauze dressing on them since Monday, changed daily, to pad them and keep them clean. I am now in pain, as they are healing and every time I move my arm, it hurts, so typing is fun.

I am right handed and I never realized how much I use my left arm and hand for things until now. I will end my antibiotic on Sunday and have to call for a same-day appointment with my regular doctor on Monday to follow up on this and see if I need to extend my antibiotic.

My life guards are threatening to put me into a bubble.

Thanks. It is NOT fun!:(

I now have a staph infection. I was diagnosed yesterday with one. I evidently have been battling this for a month or so, not knowing what it was and figuring it to be my dermatitis,thinking it was just traveling. I have two "blisters" the size of butterscotch buttons on my left fore arm, and two spots on the side of my left fore arm, and one spot on my chest, near my heart.

I am fine,and on medication. I am not contagious, but I am not comfortable as I ITCH! but I will be fine.

I haven't forgotten y'all, but I have been busy writing 2 new recipes and chugging along in the pool. As of today, I will finalize my new swim suit order and should have it by the start of June. Yippeee!

My mom talked to my dad's sister D. yesterday and I talked with P. on Sunday. My aunt Maryann is not awful but she is not good either. They did move her to a nursing home and as of Friday she was back in the hospital due to stool in her stomach. She has been transferred to a different hospital that has a open wound department,as this is what she has. They feel that with time,she can heal, but with nothing to attach to, it is hard to "fix" it. It may be up to 6 months or more before she is healed. She is weak, but aware.

My cousin Brandon, who is I want to say about 19, had a bi-cycle accident and is not well. He is not sure how he ended up in the street. A witness pulled her truck in front of him to force traffic away from him as he was on a very busy street. He was aware enough to give his dad and mom's number and they got there before the rescue squad. He has a concussion, and something is not right with his frontal lobe. He cannot have any kind of stimulation what so ever, not even a book.

My aunt may not be as a good as we thought. Due to massive lack of communication from my family amongst themselves and them to us, it turns out that she now has an infection not only in her incision, but internally as well, which is unusual but not improbable.

Thank you. I am tired, but proud. Don't want to do that again any time soon....

Yesterday, April 16, 2014, I did 1 1/2 miles in one go. I only stopped once and that was to sneeze. I was trying to make up for not being able to swim tomorrow since I have plans. Proud and tired.

I saw this in part on a video clip show. I love the concept. Apparently, there is a contest in England for budding bakers and this was their way of drawing attention.

http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edi...

I am pleased to report that all went well and that my aunt will be going to rehab, for which she is beyond thrilled,upon her release. My aunt is very social and knows pretty much everyone, so she will do well. She has been to this facility before for other rehab so it is a known quantity.

My Aunt MaryAnn (my dad's sister-in-law) is in Ohio State Hospital. She is having surgery today. One of my dad's sister's called yesterday to tell us that Aunt MaryAnn's bowel tract has become detached from her body and is just floating there. She is weak already so....sorry just trying to deal here.

Thank you both. The birthday girl was most happy as well and was impressed that she was an inspiration.

Carrie had a lumpectomy yesterday and is home,resting. It is felt that all of the cancer was removed, but she will still have radiation after her incisions heal.

This recipe was inspired by my friend Lee-Ann who loves Atomic Fire Balls, Red Hots, and other cinnamon flavored items. She is a feisty red-head with a penchant for all things fire, so she owns a LOT of flame themed items. I affectionately call her “Fire Demon.” These were created as her birthday present. These are a cinnamon snap, like a ginger snap, and are spicy.



FIRE SNAPS


Pre-heat 350 degrees

1 ½ c. butter, softened (3 sticks)

1 c. sugar

1 c. brown sugar*

1/3 c. un-sulfured black strap molasses (I use Grandma’s brand [with the yellow label] as this is what is at my store)*

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

4 ½ c. flour

4 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1 TBLS. Cinnamon

1 /4 tsp. EACH ground ginger, nutmeg, and cumin

1/8 tsp. EACH ground black pepper and ground cayenne pepper (NOT red pepper flakes!)

1/2 C. sugar for rolling

In large bowl, cream butter, sugars and molasses. Blend in eggs and vanilla. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Add in 1 /4’s to wet, mixing well between each addition. If you are using a mixer, you will most likely have to finish this by hand. If you are mixing by hand, you may have to use your VERY clean hands to mix it all together like I did. It will look and smell like pumpkin pie at this point, so don’t worry. Cover and chill over night. Dose out 2 tsp. of dough, or use a 2 oz. cookie scoop. Roll the dough balls in the 1/2c. sugar. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on the sheet before removing to racks to cool.

Makes approximately 5 dozen

*For a softer cookie, add an extra 1/4c. brown sugar and 1/3c. molasses. The rest remains the same. (The softer cookies were compared to the Little Debbie's Oatmeal Pies in texture, and would make a good cookie for an ice cream sandwich or for a cream filling.)