Cooking Tip
Soak peeled, sliced potatoes in water for 1 hour before baking to achieve maximum crispiness. Soaking the potatoes makes them more rigid by removing the excess starch
Extra, Extra! 12/6/25
Author: M.A.D. Works
Boring Town Ballad
In a town where the folks found it boring,
They danced to the sound of their snoring.
With a yawn and a sigh,
They waved dreams goodbye,
And entertained thoughts that were soaring!
Quote for December 6, 2025
“As we look to the new year, hold on to what is good. Let go of what is bad. It really is that simple.” —Mandy Hale
Extra, Extra! 12/5/25
Fun Fact
To preserve the length of the holiday shopping season, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed legislation in December 1941 that decreed Thanksgiving would always fall on the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving had been celebrated on the last Thursday of November, which in some years was the fifth, since 1863.
Fabulous Fridays
Quote for December 4, 2025
Caught in Their Grasp
Lazy Hunger
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I am so hungry
But I do not want to cook
Find me some takeout
Pizza, sushi, or maybe
Some spicy noodles will do
-AAA/MAD
Quote for December 1, 2025
“December: A month of lights, snow, coziness, and feasts; time to make amends and tie up loose ends; finish what you started and make your wishes come true.” —Unknown
Missy’s MAD Challenge # 069
Every week, a creative prompt will be offered for you to unleash your imagination and artistic skills.
You can share your response in the form of art or any creative expression that the prompt inspires.
There are no restrictions and no deadlines, so feel free to take your time and enjoy the creative process.
Remember to label your response with #missysmadchallenge.
Your challenge for this week
- Just when the silence felt overwhelming, a sudden rustle in the underbrush caught the attention of a wandering soul.
Bored
Bored beyond belief,
No relief in sight.
Need to think of ideas
On things to do.
Embrace the Adventure
The road to the unknown brings great rewards.
Adventure lies beyond the shore.
Waiting for you to start.
Tree of Whispers
In the arms of the tree, whispers of the past,
A haven of hope where spirits run free.
Branches stretch out like arms, wide and free,
A tapestry woven where memories last.
Drip Drop
Raindrops
By my window
Drip drop is what I hear
What a lovely, beautiful sound.
Calming
Quote for November 30, 2025
“If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves.” —Maria Edgeworth
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