Squint Shot 050910

The Harmon building is over a hundred years old. Therefore . . . the walls dividing the second floor into various rooms that served as offices were made as shown. Some rooms have plaster covering the wood lath, but others are bared open. It is so interesting to see the work that went into creating these partitions.

Happy Mom's Day

If you have ever had kids fight over which bed they are going to sleep in, head here. And check out Amuse Me, my personal blog for Mother's Day -- enjoy your day! And then, this card was sent to me a few years -- enjoy!

Snack-urday 165

Make this casserole tonight, refrigerate, then tomorrow morning, Mother's Day (by the way), pop it into the oven and surprise your family.

Ingredients:

12 slices white bread
1 11 oz can white kernel corn, drained
1 4 oz can chopped green chiles, undrained
2 cups (8 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican blend
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1 t salt

Preparation:

1. Remove crust from bread; place 6 slices in a lightly greased 12x8x2-inch baking dish.
2. Spoon half of corn and half of chiles over the bread, then sprinkle with half of the cheese.
3. Layer remaining bread, corn, chiles, and cheese.
4. Whisk together eggs, milk, and salt; pour over last layers.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight, about 8-10 hours.
6. In the morning, remove from refrigerator and let stand 30 minutes.
7. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.

this fiesta breakfast casserole serves 8.

Squint Shot 050810

Something I have found interesting is the unusual hardware still preserved in many of the old buildings. These latches in the Harmon building, second floor, held closed a couple of cupboard doors. I was so tempted to check out how they worked, but figured it was none of my business what was inside -- so maybe another time.

Squint Shot 050710

Yesterday's squint shot showed the view from the second floor of the Harmon Real Estate building, looking toward South Grand Avenue. This picture is looking eastward on the main drag.

Stamp Out Hunger

Here's an easy way to do our part to help out.

Tomorrow is "Stamp Out Hunger" Day, sponsored by the postal carriers. You can read more about it by clicking here.

Leave a bag filled with non-perishable food by your mailbox -- the mail carrier will leave your mail and pick up the bag of food. Let's fill of up their cars with food.

Squint Shot 050610

It was a rainy day the afternoon I spent wandering around this old building. From the second floor, South Grand Avenue looked as such. This squint shot was taken from the room probably used by the Jaycees as lettering for their organization still remains on the corner window. Next time you are at the intersection, look up.