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Help Artpeace, Inc win $50K

Maryann — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:42:24 +0000

Please go to http://www.refresheverything.com/cypher to vote, you can vote online with your Facebook account and/or txt in your votes!

Artpeace, Inc‘s Mission:
ArtPeace, Inc. is a 501(c3) not-for-profit organization founded in Rochester , NY that cultivates positive living and working. We are transforming education and creating social change by developing strengths in underserved youth and adults, through the integration of arts, recreation, technology and entrepreneurship.

Sheesh

Maryann — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:28:49 +0000

My blog’s been neglected for a very long time. Guess it’s time to regroup and refocus.

A New Year

Maryann — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:52:09 +0000

I compiled my to-do list/wish list of personal work, as well as goals I’d like to achieve for my job this. It’s a daunting list. I’d like to blog about it, but does anyone really care? Leave a comment with topics you’d like covered. I need to find my audience.

And since I’m no longer living in the South, I probably should change my blog title. hmmmm….decisions. Help!

KAAR MLS : RealFocus MLS System

Maryann — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:53:36 +0000

KAAR MLS : RealFocus MLS System.

House for sale!!! Leave a comment if you are interested or have anyone that might be! Gotta move it fast!

One Week to Go

Maryann — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:16:50 +0000

Moving in a week, chaos has ensued. This blog has been neglected. It will get a shiny new update after the big move! Thanks to everyone for all their help, love, and support!

Green Velvet Cupcake Experiment…

Maryann — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:54:30 +0000

I wanted to make cupcakes for Maggie’s class for tomorrow, and I found this great recipe for ‘green velvet’ cake (http://southinyourmouth.blogspot.com/2009/04/red-velvet-cake-err-green-velvet.html). Mine definitely didn’t turn out as fancy looking as hers, but they were fun to make!! John calls them the ORNL cupcakes – they’re GLOWING!!

	The NEON batter (I used every bit of green food coloring I had in the house to get enough that the recipe calls for, is that green or what?)
	Another crazy green batter shot
	Getting ready to bake
	out of the oven, weird hulkish looking now with the light browning of the top.
	cooling..a few sunk in the middle, nothing a little extra frosting can’t fix
	I tested one, I’m still ASTOUNDED at the neon green!! (the cake tastes pretty good, though!)
	Frosting – recipe here – basic buttercream. I didn’t want to do creamcheese frosting – kids like plain sugar anyway!
	I don’t have a pastry bag, so I made one! I’ve found this is a SUPER fast way to frost cupcakes.
	bag, ready to be snipped.
	Frosted! (with sprinkles)
	side shot.
	My girl’s special one. I picked out the best one and put her initial on it. I doubt she’ll care, because they’re CUPCAKES after all!

WVLT flub – Makes Me Laugh

Maryann — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:56:32 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68kSse3m0SU

Facebook | Your Videos: Cookies for Uncle Sean [HQ]

Maryann — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:24:13 +0000

My Friend, Sam.

Maryann — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:26:16 +0000

Sam after her marathon! So proud of her.

Sam Muscato ran a marathon in memory of our moms this past weekend. I’m so proud of her and I love her so much for making my mom part of her journey.

You can see her cross the finish line here!

http://arizona.competitor.com/features/finishreplay/ (search for bin 9113)

Mom’s Christmas Cookies

Maryann — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:44:56 +0000

My mother passed away in 2002, and I miss her every day. She left a legacy of love, support and undying service to others. Her Christmas cookies were the best, too. Here’s her recipe. Chill the dough before rolling out for best results. Frosted or not, they are delicious.

Jeanne's Christmas Cookies Recipe