Tenessa Davis

Making all things new

2011-05-01T15:13:00.000-07:00

Sometimes you have to let go of yesterday and focus on today.

Living in Michigan

2010-03-23T11:07:00.000-07:00

There are so many things to do in Michigan.There are a lot of beautiful parks and also lakes and rivers that me and my Family spend a lot of time at.We go to the parks and feed the birds. We have pinics and we bar-be-cue a lot when the weather is nice. I really enjoy living in Michigan.

Whats up

2009-10-17T09:58:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody how have things been going ? As for me ok .

Its not fun being sick.

2008-04-22T11:23:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone just thought i share my day with you.So far i been having a bad week.I got sick over the weekend and this cold is still not letting up.The weather is so nice but i don't have the strenth or the want to go out and enjoy it.And i hate that because my daughter loves to go out and play so she's not to happy.But anyway i did get some good news i got a call back about a job so i get it.So until next time you all have a good day.

Equality

2008-04-21T10:23:00.000-07:00

You declare you see me dimly
through a glass which will not shine,
though I stand before you boldly,
trim in rank and making time.
You do own to hear me faintly
as a whisper out of range,
while my drums beat out the message
and the rhythms never change.
Equality, and I will be free.
Equality, and I will be free.

You announce my ways are wanton,
that I fly from man to man,
but if I'm just a shadow to you,
could you ever understand?
We have lived a painful history,
we know the shameful past,
but I keep on marching forward,
and you keep on coming last.
Equality, and I will be free.
Equality, and I will be free.

Take the blinders from your vision,
take the padding from your ears,
and confess you've heard me crying,
and admit you've seen my tears.
Hear the tempo so compelling,
hear the blood throb through my veins.
Yes, my drums are beating nightly,
and the rhythms never change.
Equality, and I will be free.
Equality, and I will be free.

2008-04-06T13:01:00.000-07:00

Bourbon adds oaky sweetness to the honey-hoisin-chili glaze.

Servings: Makes 6 servings.

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Ingredients5 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup bourbon
1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon plum sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek)*
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 2 1/4- to 2 1/2-pound racks baby back pork ribs
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
PreparationWhisk first 11 ingredients in small bowl.

Do ahead: Glaze can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place long sheet of heavy-duty foil on each of 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Sprinkle rib racks on all sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 rib rack on each foil sheet. Fold up sides of each foil sheet around rib rack to form boat-like shape. Pour 1/2 cup pineapple juice over each rib rack. Fold up foil to seal packets. Bake until ribs are tender, about 1 hour. Remove ribs from foil packets. Transfer to roasting pan; pour any juices from foil over and cool.

Do ahead: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate.

Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Cut each rib rack in half. Grill until browned, brushing frequently with glaze and turning often, about 10 minutes. Cut racks between bones into ribs.

*An Indonesian hot chili paste; available at many supermarkets, at Asian markets, and from mingspantry.com.

2008-04-06T12:55:00.001-07:00

ADULT:
A person who has stopped growing at both ends and is now growing in the middle.

BEAUTY PARLOR:
A place where women curl up and dye.

CANNIBAL:
Someone who is fed up with people.

CHICKENS:
The only animals you eat before they are born and after they are dead.

COMMITTEE:
A body that keeps minutes and wastes hours.

DUST:
Mud with the juice squeezed out.

EGOTIST:
Someone who is usually me-deep in conversation.

GOSSIP:
A person who will never tell a lie if the truth will do more damage.

HANDKERCHIEF:
Cold Storage.

INFLATION:
Cutting money in half without damaging the paper.

MOSQUITO:
An insect that makes you like flies better.

RAISIN:
Grape with a sunburn.

SECRET:
Something you tell to one person at a time.

SKELETON:
A bunch of bones with the person scraped off.

TOOTHACHE:
The pain that drives you to extraction.

TOMORROW:
One of the greatest labor saving devices of today.

YAWN:
An honest opinion openly expressed.

WRINKLES:
Something other people have. You have character lines.

A beautiful sunday.

2008-04-06T12:22:00.000-07:00

Hi every one today was so beatiful.Me and my daughter went to one of the best parks in Ann Arbor Michigan.The weather was really nice out today.Its a change from all the snow and rain we been getting.We feed the birds which is one of the things that i love to do there.We walked around and my daughter met a new friend.She was invited to her birthday party this coming summer.I thought that was really sweet of them to invite her she makes friends easy.So now we are at the library.I am going to catch up on some things here and then we will enjoy the rest of the day at home watching movies.So just wanted to share a little of my day with you and hope you are having a beautiful day as well.

Thank you Kelly.

2008-04-03T13:53:00.000-07:00

Everyday we are faced with situations.And its up to us on how we deal with them.For me lately i've been having to deal with anger.And what i mean is no matter how hard you try to be nice, sometimes you cant help but get a little angry.So what do you do when your back is against the wall and you are about to explode.Well for me what helps is i think about my beautiful daughter Kelly.No matter how bad my day maybe or how upset i am , she always puts a smile on my face.She is my best friend.Everyday i thank God for putting her in my life!

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2008-04-03T11:32:00.000-07:00

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Hoping To Get A Different Job

2008-04-01T19:53:00.000-07:00

I have been looking for another job since I really need it so bad. I am planning on moving back close to my family and to be able to do that I have to come with a certain amount of money. It's so hard to look for a job, especially here in Michigan. Although there's a lot of places that are hiring right now, it doesn't mean that I can just get a job that easy an quick. I fill-up some applications from hotels and I am hoping I will hear from them soon. Anyway, wish me luck everyone, I hope my phone will soon ring. Take care everyone.

Adorable Kelly Of Mine

2008-03-31T17:21:00.000-07:00

This video was captured during our lunch at Chinese place before we watch the Chipmunks movie. Kelly is always love being in the camera for fun, she always know what to do and how to entertain people that might be watching here hahahhahaha. She's a pretty silly kind of woman, anyway, I hope that you all have a great time, and enjoy the video above my lovely daughter Kelly.

Seven-Fruit Salad

2008-03-31T17:04:00.000-07:00

I am looking for something that I can make for dessert tonight. I something something that is quick and easy, found this recipe from yahoo and I thought I'd share this to you all. I know there are other people who are looking for quick and easy recipe and here it is. I hope you all enjoy it, take care everyone and you all have a great time.

1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 medium nectarines, thinly sliced
1 large firm banana, thinly sliced
1 pint blueberries
1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
1 1/2 cups watermelon balls
1 cup green grapes
1 kiwifruit, peeled and chopped

In a bowl, combine the lime juice, water and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add nectarines and banana; toss to coat. In a 2-1/2-qt. glass bowl, combine the remaining fruits. Add nectarine mixture; stir gently. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Yield: 8 servings

How's Everyone Doing This Monday?

2008-03-31T16:59:00.000-07:00

I hope that you all are having a great time while doing all the works. For me here same as usual still alive and working hard, since I am preparing for my move going back to IL. Yeah I am hoping to move by the end of the next month or on May since my lease on my apartment will due this coming April. Today it was ok for me, but I have to do a lot of work and preparing some money for my rent which is due tomorrow. Yeah thankfully I have some money that I need for tomorrow, I am hoping also to get this new job that I applied. Well will see what's the result since I just gave them back my application. Thanks for the visit everyone and you all have a wonderful time.

Have Great Weekend Everyone

2008-03-29T12:58:00.000-07:00

Today is a very beautiful day here in Michigan, it's sunny and just perfect not too cold. How's everyone doing today? I hope that you are having fun with this beautiful weather. I hope that this is the start of spring now. Yeah I want spring now I'm tired of snow and the cold weather. Right now I'm just spending time with my daughter Kelly since this is the time that we can go out and spend time to the park. Anyway, until here and you all have a great time everyone.

Having Fun With Her Bike

2008-03-27T04:16:00.000-07:00

This was taken Monday, there was some snow but she still likes to go our and ride her bike. Yeah she love her bike so much and she always have fun playing with it. Anyway, I just want to share this some pictures of my adorable daughter. I hope that you enjoy them, take care and thanks for stopping by here in my blog.

Recipe Of The Day

2008-03-27T04:11:00.000-07:00

Today I would like to share this nice Recipe to all which you know I found from yahoo. I love searching for different recipes because it's fun to cook food that you haven't tried before. Anyway I hope that you enjoy this recipe and you all have a wonderful day.

Fiesta Shrimp Tacos with Cucumber Salsa

1. Ingredients

1 1/2 cups nonfat sour cream
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1 (1.25 ounce) package Old El Paso(R) Taco Seasoning Mix
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 pound shelled deveined uncooked medium shrimp
1 (4.6 ounce) package Old El Paso(R) Taco Shells
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup Old El Paso(R) Thick 'n Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2. Cooking Directions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In medium bowl, combine sour cream, cucumber and 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning mix; mix well. In small bowl, combine avocados and lime juice; toss to coat. Set aside.

In another medium bowl, combine shrimp and remaining taco seasoning mix; toss to coat.

Heat taco shells at 375 degrees F as directed on package.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add shrimp; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring frequently.

Spoon shrimp into warm taco shells. Top each with sour cream mixture, avocados, salsa and cilantro.

Yield: 12 servings

Good Morning Everyone

2008-03-27T04:07:00.000-07:00

Another day has come, yeah I am getting ready to go to work. How I wish it's Friday today because I love to just rest and spend time with my daughter Kelly. It's about 7:09 in the morning here and I have leave in a couple minutes before I get late to work. Right now it's pretty nasty weather here since we have some rain. Well it's better actually than having to deal with the snow. So how's everyone doing this morning? I hope that you all have a great time and ready for you fun work. Anyway, just want to say good morning to all of you and hope that you all have a great time.

She's Silly Sometimes

2008-03-25T12:57:00.000-07:00

Sometimes she can be so silly and loves to play with the camera, whatever she could think of she wants to have a picture of it. Kelly is just a fun loving child and can definitely make you laugh during your sad days. She have lots of energy and can entertain you till` night, she will do some funny jokes or say something to you that will make you laugh so bad. This was taken yesterday and I thought she looks so adorable. Anyway, take care everyone and have fun with the cold weather.

Riding The Her Bike On Cold Day

2008-03-25T12:51:00.000-07:00

She always love and wants to ride her bike, so yesterday Kelly went outside and start riding her pink bike. Yeah pink is her favorite, it matches with her coat actaully which is nice. It was cold but not freezing cold so it's fine to be out. She hurt her self a little though while riding it, I think this scratched her hand somewhere. But she is ok now, anyway that's all I can say right now. Take care.

Fun In The Car With Adorable Kelly

2008-03-24T14:46:00.000-07:00

Kelly in the car with Anna during her interview hehehehhehe. She's my angel and I love this girl so much. Kelly is fun and can you smile all the time, I am proud of her and glad that I have a daughter like her. Take care and hope that you like the video above.

Chicken Tenders with Cucumber Salad and Chickpea Couscous

2008-03-24T14:40:00.000-07:00

Recipe of the day, I just can't stop searching for some recipes. Found this on yahoo again and it's really good, though there's no picture was provided but with the ingredients. I won't try this yet this time but one day hehehhehe. Anyway, just want to share what I found, have fun.

1 (1 pound) seedless cucumber
1/2 cup whole flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup raisins
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup couscous
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Make salad: Quarter cucumber lengthwise; slice quarters 3/4 inch thick diagonally. In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, parsley, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Set aside.

Make couscous: In a small saucepan, combine chickpeas, raisins, 1 teaspoon oil, 1 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, and cover pot; remove from heat. Set aside (at least 5 minutes) while cooking chicken. Fluff couscous gently with a fork before serving.

Make chicken: In a medium bowl, combine ginger, coriander, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat.

Cook chicken in two batches: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high; add half the chicken, and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet, and repeat with remaining chicken. Serve with cucumber salad and couscous.
Yield: 4 servings

What Are the Colors of Your Heart?

2008-03-18T11:30:00.000-07:00

Your Heart is Red and Green

Your heart is serene and peaceful.

You are down to earth, laid back, and secure in who you are.

You bring strength and sanity to relationships.

You're good at communicating and working through problems.

What Are the Colors of Your Heart?

Above is the color of my heart. I'm sure though but that's what the result. This is just another fun blog thing that I found and thought of putting it here on my blog. Have fun people and I appreciate your visit.

Ginger-Sesame Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms

2008-03-15T14:09:00.000-07:00

I love cooking so much and trying different kind of recipes is fun thing to do. Today I have this another recipe to share to all of you which I found from yahoo again. I hope you enjoy the recipe below, enjoy everyone and you all have a wonderful time.

1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1/2 cup Asian sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 pound oyster mushrooms, thickly sliced
3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 pound bok choy, thickly sliced crosswise
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced

In a medium jar, combine the chicken stock with the soy sauce, sherry, sugar, dissolved cornstarch, rice vinegar, sesame oil and crushed red pepper and shake well.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the canola oil until shimmering. Add the oyster mushrooms and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a large plate.

Add another 2 teaspoons of canola oil to the skillet. Season the chicken breast pieces generously with salt and pepper, add them to the skillet and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and just barely cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer the chicken pieces to the plate with the oyster mushrooms.

Add 1 tablespoon of canola oil to the skillet along with the bok choy and red pepper and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to the plate.

Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of canola oil to the skillet along with the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Return the chicken and vegetables to the skillet. Shake the sauce and add it to the skillet. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a bowl and serve.

Lazy Day

2008-03-13T14:04:00.000-07:00

Today is just my kinda lazy day, after I worked at Jcpenney came home and just kinda relax and watch TV. Working at Jcpenney is fun but sometimes there's time I just feel kinda lazy which I'm sure other people feel that way too, especially when it's Monday. Anyway, that's al I can share right now I hope that you all have a wonderful day and thanks for visiting my blog.

Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Thighs with Carrots

2008-03-11T14:45:00.000-07:00

8 small chicken thighs with skin and bone, trimmed of excess fat
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1 pound carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons mild honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

Procedure:

Pat chicken dry. Stir together 1 1/2 teaspoons salt with paprika, cinnamon, and pepper and rub onto chicken.

Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken in 2 batches, turning over once, about 10 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken as browned to a plate.

Discard all but 3 tablespoons fat from skillet, then add onion and carrots. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and beginning to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.

Return chicken, skin sides up, to skillet, nestling it into vegetables. Stir together water, lemon juice, and honey until blended and add to skillet, then cook over moderately low heat, covered, until chicken is cooked through and carrots are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. If necessary, skim fat from sauce, then add salt to taste. Sprinkle with herbs just before serving.

Found this recipe above on yahoo, while I was searching for something that I can prepare for dinner. This sure perfect for dinner, and definitely will prepare this one. So I thought I'd share to all of you. Take care and have a great time.

The Chardin Exhibition

2008-03-10T11:31:00.000-07:00

Another Poems is here to share, poem is always nice because sometimes we feel like it's our life especially when the words talk almost about our life or should I say just like it was made for us. I am a poem lover and I do apprecaite each poem that tells something really nice... Enjoy bloggers.

The Chardin Exhibition
—for William Maxwell

While I was studying the copper cistern
and the silver goblet, a soup tureen
with a cat stalking a partridge and hare,

you were gulping down the morning light
and moving from the bedstand to the bureau,
from the shuttered window to the open door.

While I was taking my time over a pristine jar
of apricots and a basket of wild strawberries—
a pyramid leaning toward a faceted glass—

you were sitting at a low breakfast table
eating a soft-boiled egg—just one—
from a tiny, hesitant, glittering spoon.

While I was absorbed in a duck hanging
by one leg and a hare with a powder flask
and a game bag, which you wanted me to see,

you were lying on the living room couch
for a nap, one of your last, next to
a white porcelain vase with two carnations.

I wish I could have stood there with you
in front of Chardin's last self-portrait,
exclaiming over his turban with a bow

and the red splash of his pastel crayon—
a new medium—which he used, dearest,
to defy death on a sheet of blue paper.

My beautiful weekend.

2008-03-08T14:32:00.000-08:00

This weekend was pretty nice.I got a chance to rest something i haven't been able to do. Me and my daughter and my friend had lunch and went to the movies. Not to exciting but any time spent with the ones you love is always nice.

Poetry Of The Day

2008-03-07T13:51:00.000-08:00

I don't expect you soon to love me,
Nor are my own feelings clear.
Passion is the ornate entrance
To a world we crave and fear.

We cannot know where this will take us,
Nor whether we will ride for long,
But pleasure is the overture
That flows into the larger song.

So come with me with open mindAnd heart,
and we the time will prove
With laughter and with joy unfettered,
And, perhaps, someday with love.

As you take a journey with me you will find that i love poetry.I think that poetry is a good way of expressing your feelings even when you cant find the rihgt words to say.

Adorable Kelly

2008-03-06T13:41:00.000-08:00

This video was taken about two weeks ago during our lunch at the Chinese. Adorable Kelly who loves to be on the camera a lot. So I hope that you all love this video, take care everyone and you all have a great time with the video above. Take care and thanks for visiting my blog.

2008-03-05T09:30:00.000-08:00

Ideals are like the stars, always above are reach.Humbly I tired to learn, more humbly did I teach. On all honest virtues I sought to keep firm hold. I wanted to be a good man though I pinched my soul. But now I lie beneath cool loam forgetting every dream; and in this narrow bed of earth no lights gleam.In the narrow bed of earth star-dust never scatters, and I tremble lest the darkness teach me that nothing matters. Poem by:Langston Hughes.