Julia's posterous

World Cancer Day

So today is World Cancer Day.  

This morning, Lance Armstrong tweeted to his followers, "How has cancer affected you?"

Well, Leukemia took my grandfather's life, and other cancers have taken the lives of a number of people around me.  Three of my friends are battling the disease as we speak and luckily, several have beaten it including my lovely mother in law.  

I do not remember living in a world without cancer.  This perhaps is the deepest effect for me as I am not sure (although I have to believe) that I will see a world without cancer in my lifetime. Unless of course we continue to work together to help search for ways we can detect and prevent the disease from developing and ultimately find a cure.

To that end, I will again be participating in a 2-day cycling event called the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. I've agreed to raise at least $2,500, but I've set my personal goal to $5500, which is roughly what I raised last year as part of Team Mueller, which raised $50,000 altogether (that’s us at the end of the ride last year- yummy champers to boot).

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So this is where I ask you to please join me in my quest to find a cure.  By supporting me in this ride, you will be donating to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, one of the top 5 cancer research hospitals in the world.

I'll be cycling for two days, but your donation will help keep this goal alive forever.

Use the link at the bottom of this note to visit my donation page, and please take the time to support me.

Thank you!

My personal page:
http://www.conquercancer.ca/site/TR/Events/Alberta2010?px=1873374&pg=personal&fr_id=1332&fl=en_US&et=LI_oMGxJQVCyBuECZ7tAfQ..&s_tafId=158461


Peleton65’s page:
http://www.conquercancer.ca/site/TR/Events/Alberta2010?team_id=24550&pg=team&fr_id=1332&fl=en_US&et=Lxr0SK79nFL157jeJ40hfA..&s_tafId=158461


 

The definition of Julia

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According to the Urban Dictionary http://urbandictionary.com below are a few definitions of Julia:

A name for girls. Most julia's are artistic, smart, romantic, beautiful and also very charming. Julia's can get whatever they want if they try. They can be very sexy so watch out! They are romantics and love old movies, art and books. they love old stuff! They usually aren't very athletic but if a julia is athletic she's kick butt! they have great fashion sense and usually look smokin'. A julia will most likely become a mother because they love kids. They are very successful in life and there is just something about them that draws people in. Also they are ah-mazing dancers!
Julia(s) are people that love everybody and are loved by everyone. they are very artistic and express their feelings to people they love and can trust. they love to draw read and dance when no one is watching. they care a lot about fashion and clothes but are very unique and love to stand out and be different. they are very hot cut and sexy so you have to be careful with them. they are very sensitive when it comes to people but they are very strong and tough and do not care what people say or think. they are extremely good friends with everyone. they are brave courageous and bold and they will do anything. they are also attracted to boys named Joel. But more than anything they are extremely hot friendly and sexy they are the best people to know.

Nuthin’ like a sweet ego boost first thing in the mornin’.

[def #4: the winner of most things :)]


Yummy Heart Sandwich Cookies

Yummy Heart Sandwich Cookies

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Thx to Alpineberry blog for the image.

  • 1/2c old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1c all purpose four + more for rolling
  • 1/3c whole wheat flour
  • 1/2t coarse salt
  • 3/4c unsalted butter @ room temp
  • 1/2c packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2t pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2c Nutella


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread oats on a rimmed baking sheet; bake till golden – about 10 min. Transfer to a medium bowl; stir in flours and salt.  In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and brown sugar on medium till fluffy.  Add vanilla; beat to combine. Scrape down bowl. Add oat mixture; beat until blended. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate till firm (about 2 hours).

Preheat oven to 325degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds.  On a lightly floured surface, roll dough 1/8” thick, dusting lightly with flour as needed. Cut out cookies with a 2” heart shaped cookie cutter; place 1/2” apart on two parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cookies are golden around edges. 12 to 15 minutes rotating sheets halfway through.  Let cool 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough, chilling if too soft (reroll and cut scraps).

Spread Nutella on flat side of half the cookies, top with remaining cookies.

Store covered @ room temp for two days (or freeze immediately).

Makes 30 sandwiches.