Random Thoughts By Michael J. Flanagan: 2016

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Happy Anniversary Ron & Norene - 50 years

Click the link below to see the entrance, toasts and cutting the cake.

To of the most genuine caring people ever!

https://youtu.be/NTNamdTZg0I

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Cooper checking out his stocking

Saturday, December 24, 2016

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

We found out on Saturday we are getting a new puppy on January 14th. To help with the surprise we where given this stuffed dog that now Cooper thinks is his brother. We got the new create for the puppy and we put the stuffed puppy in it. Now Cooper goes in and sure with it.

Friday, December 16, 2016

It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas

It's beginning to feel like Christmas here. Made Kringle for the 1st time, and what comes on as I start rolling it out but mom song - Ava Maria, needless to say we had to have a delay. Then back at it. Looks and smells wonderful. (All poppyseed, with a bit extra in it).

Also made Red Beet Eggs and German potato salad.

Two (2) Minutes That will Change Your Life

Maya Angelou wisdom! 2 mins that will change your life! "Be a rainbow in somebody's cloud!"

https://www.facebook.com/RevDerekTerry/videos/511002872421209/

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

The Power of Attraction recordings.

Just click the link below, and you will be led to the file in Dropbox.

You should be able to listen to the recordings on your computer, cell phone, and any other devices.

Please let me know if you have any questions, or need anything at all!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/373x7ekfrwldrvt/AAAoie9jniEe2Gx-Ufmsc2Jfa?dl=0

Rita Flanagan's Traditional Christmas Menu 2016

This year we are going back in time and having some of Rita Flanagan's (moms) Traditional Christmas Menu Items.

Red Beet Eggs
German Potato Salad
Kringle - Poppy Seed

Keep checking back for pictures and videos.

Click here to check out my video of Making Kringle for 1st Time

So where is the Kringle Recipe From:

My moms Aunt Mable, Her neighbors across the street, Art and Florence Mattie were Danish, horiginally from Wisconsin. They went home one year on vacation and brought back the recipe. Gave it to Mabel, and the rest is Schrader/McKovich family history.

Riley - you are so missed

Riley Hughes Flanagan

January 24, 2008 - October 24, 2016

We lost our little buddy and best friend on October 24, 2016

He was diagnosed two weeks prior with cancer, a tumor by his heart and one on liver.

He was blessed by the Monsignor the Sunday prior to his death.

Over his last 2 weeks he had a few really bad days, but over his last week seemed to rebound. He was ok the morning of his death but by noon (2 1/2 hours) he could not stand. I rushed him to vet to see what we could do, but they said he was very sick and was most likely was his time. I could not let them put him down at that point, I called Bill and Lauren and they both headed over.

I took him outside to enjoy the sun and fresh air, he loved laying in the sun. I said 2 Our Fathers, made the sign of the cross ask that he not suffer then ask his human Nana (Diane) who died of cancer 6 years ago this week to help him. I told Riley it was OK and that his Nana was there for him. He laid in my arms, turned his head to look at me, turned away and took a few breaths and died in my arms in the sun with the breeze blowing.

He was born on the 24th

He died on the 24th

His Nana (just loved him) died of cancer

Riley died of cancer

His Nana died 6 years ago this week

We went out to buy a statue as a remembrance of him after and found this cool Japanese Lantern for our garden. When we got it home we see it was made in 2008, Riley was born in 2008.

He is at peace now and gave use so much joy.

Frank Loyd Wrights Falling Waters Biait

Enjoyed the day at Frank Loyd Wrights Falling Waters in November with great friends Bill and Mark along with William and me.

Monday, December 12, 2016

Mutiple Years Seeing Santa

Just a few of the years of seeing Santa and Mrs. Clause at the Philly Pops. #phillypops with William Hughes

Top Left - 2013
Bottom Left - 2015
Top Right - 2016