Monday, February 20, 2012
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Thank you

Saturday, January 7, 2012
Yummy apple spice cake

Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 tart cooking apples, such as Granny Smith or
Braeburn, 1 lb. total, peeled, cored and
coarsely chopped - 2 Tbs. strained fresh orange juice, lemon juice
or apple juice - 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at
room temperature - 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
For the vanilla glaze:
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 2 Tbs. condensed skim milk, warmed, plus
more as needed - 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
To make the cake, in a bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
In another bowl, toss the apples with the juice. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cardamom and cinnamon. Add to the apples and toss to coat. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, combine the butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour mixture in 2 or 3 additions and beat well until smooth. Using a large rubber spatula, gently fold in the apples just until evenly distributed, no more than a few strokes. Do not overmix. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 60 to 70 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners sugar, the 2 Tbs. milk and the vanilla until smooth and pourable. Adjust the consistency of the glaze by adding more milk, a few drops at a time, if needed.
Remove the sides of the springform pan, if using, and place the cake on a wire rack set over a piece of waxed paper to catch any drips. While the cake is warm, drizzle with the glaze. Let the cake cool to room temperature. Cut into wedges or squares to serve. Makes one 9-inch cake.
Note: If using a glass baking dish, reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
"Change is good as long as you don't have to do anything different." Maxine

Sunday, January 1, 2012
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
School chums
When I was 15 I went to St. Margaret's School in Victoria with Margaret and Cammy. When they visit me we recall all the laughs and good times we had--and the good times we are having now. It's great fun. It seems so long ago --and it was --50 years ago!!
Roses are Red my Love by Bobby Vinton and Chubby Checkers(The Twist) blared on the radio. We were carefree kids who had no idea what life had in store for us. We were fortunate to grow up in a country safe and peaceful--and families that loved us. We all count our blessings--and there are many.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
My party
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Malcolm
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Remember the Granville St. photographers? Remember the hair?
This is Steven and Karyn out for an afternoon of shopping.Sunday, November 13, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011
life
Andy Rooney on lifeI've learned... |
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
I'm still alive and causing trouble.

Here I am with my friend Joyce at the new restaurant "Edible Canada" on Granville Island. Joyce had to feed me but no one around us seemed to care. As long as I can laugh I can live.Malcolm

Thursday, October 27, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Loss of a special man
Steve Mark David Griswold
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July 30, 1962 - Sept.5, 2011Steve was predeceased by his father, Herbert Dwight Griswold. Left to mourn are his mother, Irene Griswold (Tom Newell), sister Brenda Griswold, aunt Vivien Swonnell, first cousin Mitzi Swonnell and many other relatives and friends. He suffered intense pain for three months with no diagnosis of cause. On August 22, secondary lung cancer was found. On September 4 he received palliative sedation and 10am the next day he was gone to be with the Lord. REJOICE. Memorial service will be on October 16th at 2:00PM at the First Baptist Church, Nelson and Burrard, Vancouver. Tea will be served following the service. Wheelchair accessible. Parking is available. In lieu of flowers Steve preferred you send a donation to the ALS Society in honour of his friend, Karyn.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Good news
My brother Malcolm, wiggled his toes, recognized Ken's voice, and squeezed Kathy's hand. We're feeling hopeful.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Malcolm in ICU
My baby brother is fighting for his lifeSunday, September 18, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Such sad news--only 54 and so caring. ALS IS CRUEL.

Karyn-
Wayne passed away on August 7th - Our family would like to thank you for your friendship and support for Wayne.
I have notified patients like me of his passing and they said they would update something so if you know of anybody that is not aware yet - would you be so kind as to pass the word?
Thank you and wishing you the best,
Jim (Wayne's brother)
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
OUCH!
I have an upcoming date with the dentist for a root canal. The darn tooth has 3 roots. Monday, September 5, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Researchers Discover Underlying Cause of Lou Gehrig's Disease
Scientists have long struggled to identify the underlying disease process of ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease) and weren't even sure that a common disease process was associated with all forms of ALS.
In this new study, Northwestern University researchers said they found that the basis of ALS is a malfunctioning protein recycling system in the neurons of the brain and spinal cord. Efficient recycling of the protein building blocks in the neurons are critical for optimal functioning of the neurons. They become severely damaged when they can't repair or maintain themselves.
This problem occurs in all three types of ALS: hereditary, sporadic and ALS that targets the brain, the researchers said.
The discovery, published Aug. 21 in the journal Nature, shows that all forms of ALS share an underlying cause and offers a common target for drug therapy, according to the researchers.
"This opens up a whole new field for finding an effective treatment for ALS," study senior author Dr. Teepu Siddique, of the Davee Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurosciences at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine, said in a university news release. "We can now test for drugs that would regulate this protein pathway or optimize it, so it functions as it should in a normal state."



























