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Friday, February 4, 2011

Follow, Follow, Follow, Follow, Follow Me On Facebook!

cue the music I think I have found The Cure To What Ails You!

Can you believe it's Friday in the MIDDLE? There was Monday and then an abbreviated Tuesday for most (because the sky was falling) and then Wednesday and Thursday were cabin fever days and now it's Friday! Tomorrow is like second Saturday and then Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday. I have heard that the snow we received Tuesday and Wednesday was the third biggest snow storm on record for we MIDDLERS. If you're not first you're last! (I love any chance to share that song)

Clicking this won't do anything (TWSS)

I have noticed that every company and/or product is getting or has a Facebook page now. Is that the trend of marketing in America? I don't know if it's good or bad but it seems to be the way it's going. Sugar Momma has a bra that has a tag on it that says "follow us on Facebook." I like to look at bras I must admit; it's inherent in most males I think. As much as I like bras I don't know if I want to follow Sugar Momma's bra on Facebook. If it were like a GPS where I could track her I still don't think I would want to follow her bra on Facebook. When I was making Fabio's lunch this morning I noticed there was a note to follow Wonder Bread on Facebook. Do I get to watch Fabio eat his sandwich and then watch the digestion process and then get to see how waste is recycled? Downy fabric softener wants me to follow them on Facebook. So, being a "follower" as I am, I started the Matt In The Middle Facebook page. There's not much on there yet but "follow Matt In The Middle on Facebook." I am going to invite all of my adult Facebook friends...what are Facebook friends for? (besides helping each other harvest their crops and junk) My ultimate goal by trying to get followers is to win a Kid's Choice Award of some kind. My lifelong dream is to be "slimed" by Jack Black or Ben Stiller or Natalie Portman or someone (that is not a euphemism, by the way).

Our boat is a little smaller than the one pictured

Something I continuously think of whenever I am outside with all of this snow is that it is gonna melt. When it does we are gonna have a lot of water everywhere. I think of you and keep thinking to blog you to make sure your sump pump is working properly because it's gonna be working overtime in a month or two. I have already replaced mine on Mattgarita Island once and know mine is good. I also have a battery back-up system in case the power goes out because I don't want to workout under water though that would provide less joint strain I think. That reminds me, I just worked out and didn't take my protein powder....I'll be right back.... I'm back and I can feel my biceps growing already...phew! So, anyway, make sure your sump pump is operating efficiently. I may take the boat (The Leaky Tiki) out of storage early this year just in case. If we flood I will come get you all and take you to safety on a first come, first served basis. It will be like MIDDLE's Ark! (I will only take Facebook requests though so you'd better "follow" me or "like" me or whatever it lets you do)

The Little Tramp and Gandhi

When I was up early in the morning, or late at night depending on how you look at it, the other day The Great Dictator was on American Movie Classics (AMC). That movie was very controversial in it's day (1940) but is very prophetic watching it now. Charles "Charlie" Chaplain was amazing in many, many ways. I think he may have been the greatest actor of all time. He was definitely a genius. The final speech was excellent (if you have about seven minutes click that colored link there - you will not be disappointed). It almost makes me cry every time I hear/see it. I am guessing Adolph Hitler wasn't a big fan. Hey, that reminds me...do you know what Adolph Hitler's favorite movie was? It was King Kong (the original, of course). I love trivia; I always have. Can you tell?

I have blogged on again. Luckily for you I have to run up town to Oleson's Mercantile for some post-snowpocalypic supplies. Enjoy the rest of your "second Friday." I'll blog again tomorrow (Splenda's birthday) sometime. In the meantime "like" or "follow" Matt In The Middle on Facebook. TTTT...MITM (buggin' out)!

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Matt In The Middle Blogssary

47% Rule - Matt in the Middle is 47 % estrogen
53% Rule - Matt in the Middle is 53% testosterone
Agitator (the) - Matt's podcast name (revealed in blog and podcast number 2
B. S. - blog stuff
Big Sexy - Jay Cole's drink of choice (Jack and Coke) - doesn't necessarily have to be Jack
Blogcast - our podcast (Dirty Laundry)
Bloggestion - now in Urban Dictionary meaning something suggested on a blog or taking a few minutes to understand (like suggested or digested)
Blogging Suit - like a NASCAR driver's racing suit with all of the sponsors patches
Blogssary - blog glossary
Blogisodes - episodes of this blog
BWAK - blogged with a kiss
Ca-Ching - the sound of the cash register as I try to gain sponsors that will never actually happen (I'm not really that delusional) - same as ka-ching
Cha Cha - revealed to be Sugar Momma's new name on premier podcast
Cheese & Quackers - our resident ducks. she is cheese and he is quackers
Ciaoloha - MITM's new mega-word "discovered" on Columbus Day 2011. It combines "hello," "goodbye," "love," "podcast" and "blog" into one happy little package!
Copyright - something that I think is clever and original that needs to be protected as original intellectual material (like it would really hold up in court)
Dirty Laundry - our podcast/blogcast launched 4/1/11
Discomboobulated - a word Bret Michaels used on Celebrity Apprentice when he meant discombobulated though discomboobulated is an actual word
Fabio - the name my son preferred being called on the blog (the artist formerly known as Sparky)
Judii - the sister I never had but wish I did (my unofficial sister)
Ka-ching - the sound of the cash register as I try to gain sponsors that will never actually happen (I'm not really that delusional) - same as ca-ching
Kajunkles - used for people who don't know how to run correctly. Body parts moving against one another rather than together for the common goal of running (could be a noun, proper noun or a verb). Trying to accomplish something against seemingly impossible odds.
The Lost Sock - Cha Cha's brother (and my brother-in-law). One of the best people I have known in my life.
MADYM - One of my very good friends - Mary. She was given this name based on an acronym of her name by one of my other very good friends Stacee. Together they came up with the MITM theme song idea. She was also our maid of honor or matron of honor (I don't know the difference).
Middle - anything average or center (Middle of the country, Middle of life, average intelligence, a regular joe (or joan)...)
MITM - Matt In The Middle
Ms. Peabody - Maisy (our dog) because of Mr. Peabody
Nature Girl - Another very good friend- Sue. Given this name because of being a combination of Diane Fossey, Caroline Ingalls and Danielle Boone (lady Daniel)
Patent / Patent Pending - something that I think is clever and original that needs to be protected as original intellectual material (like it would really hold up in court)
PFT - Plasma Fun Time - donating plasma - twice a week.
Roz - my pink/fuchsia i-pod nano. Named for Roz Kelly who played Pinky Tuscadero on tv's Happy Days. She goes with me everywhere to play my life's soundtrack and measure my steps with her pedometer.
Sparky - my son's blog pseudonym (see also Fabio)
Splenda - my daughter's blog pseudonym
Sponsorship Patch - when I mention a known product to try to get sponsorships and want to put a patch on my blogging suit
Stacee - a friend from high school that is a great inspiration to me continuously. The Cosmos keep bringing us back together electronically (MySpace, Facebook, Blog...) even though we haven't "seen" each other for nearly thirty years.
Stuck In The Middle With You - Stealers Wheels theme song of MITM. Idea suggested by MADY and Stacee
Sugar Momma - my wife, Jill
Trademark - something that I think is clever and original that needs to be protected as original intellectual material (like it would really hold up in court)
TTTT - Ta Ta 'Til Tomorrow
TWSS - that's what she said
WTF - why the face?

Potato Soup

Ingredients Needed:
1 - 32 oz. box Vegetarian Vegetable Broth (I used Swanson's)
can substitute with chicken broth if you wish
1 - package of Country Gravy Mix (I used McCormick's)
okay to use sausage gravy mix if you wish
1 - 26 oz. package of frozen hash browns

Cook hash browns in a large pot. Cook potatoes until slightly browned stirring often so as not to burn the hash browns. While the hash browns are cooking prepare the country gravy mix as directed on package. Once the potatoes are done to your liking slowly pour the broth into the pot with the potatoes and reduce heat and simmer until hot. After the potatoes and broth are hot add the gravy mix and continue to simmer until thickened. Serve and eat.

** special note...I like it extra spicy so I add an extra package of county gravy mix to the finished mixture and whisk and heat.

Just like I always say - add whatever you want (peas, onions...) and make it your own. And, as always, ENJOY!

Sangria Wine Recipe (reposted from 4/22/10)

I also made Sangria yesterday to honor Earth's goodness (truthfully so I could get lit). I am not a wine drinker because most wines are too dry in my opinion and I am not a big fan of cotton-mouth. I liked the movie "Sideways" though so I want to like wine. I was watching Planet Green a couple of days ago while I was cleaning the kitchen and folding laundry like a real man and Emeril Lagasse was making paella on "Emeril Green". He also threw in, as an after-thought, Sangria so I hit the record button. Well he did it very fast and didn't say measurements or anything but he gave the basics so I came up with my own recipe and I think it turned out well though I made A LOT! Sugar Momma says I am a man of excess - isn't that what "man" means? Anyway, here's my Sangria recipe but I suggest you might want to cut the volume down unless you are having a small country over for dinner:

ingredients (I would suggest cutting the liquids in half)

3 liters of inexpensive Shiraz (Frontera Mendoza 2009)
1 cup of Grand Marnier
1 cup of brandy
1 cup of lime juice
3 limes
3 lemons
2 granny smith apples
2 large oranges
12 oz. sugar
33.8 oz sparkling water (Pellegrino)
64 oz. orange juice
ice

In a HUGE bowl slice the fruit and cover with sugar, mix. Add Shiraz and stir. Add ice to hold the fruit under while it drowns in the wine. Add Grand Marnier and brandy and stir. Add lime juice, orange juice and sparkling water and stir. Let sit for awhile so the tastes blend. Taste and add ingredients to taste (I added a little more lime juice and sugar). Find the biggest vessel you own for storage (mine is a pot like they used in those headhunter movies to cook people which is now sitting on our stove). Sweet and fruity just like me. Share with your friends/neighbors and your boss at review time.

Caprese Paninis

Ingredients you will need:

good loaf of bread (I used Italian bread)
mozzarella cheese
pesto sauce (I used jarred Classico brand - found by pastas)
fresh basil leaves
extra virgin olive oil
tomatoes

And here we go:
slice the bread and brush extra virgin olive oil on both sides of each slice. Clean and separate basil leaves. Slice tomatoes. Grate Cheese. Lightly grill one side of each slice of bread. Flip the bread when lightly toasted. After flipping the bread spread pesto on the toasted side and top with shredded cheese while the other side toasts. Once the second side is toasted and the cheese is starting to melt remove it from the

grill and top with two slices of tomato side-by-side and put a basil leaf on each tomato slice. Remove another slice of the toast with the pesto and cheese mixture from the grill and place it cheese/pesto side down on top of the tomato and basil'd toast to form a sandwich. (They could just as easily be done in a frying pan or on a George Foreman Grill...)

Done! Very simple and delicious!

Friday, February 4, 2011

Follow, Follow, Follow, Follow, Follow Me On Facebook!

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