We live in a world of technology. It is suppose to make our lives more efficient and productive. Yet when I look around I see the opposite at times. I look at our children of today verses yesteryear; Automated recordings via phone; Just a finger press away from something you want by hitting “buy it” and it ’s delivered to your door in a matter of days or an hour if you want fast food; television with 24 hour advertisement just for “your” convenience. Various GPS’s made to get you from point A to point B in no time; the list can go on and on. I’m sure even you can think of what is suppose to make our lives easier and less complex but has somehow fell short.
We have more children diagnosed today with ADHD/ADD than 50 years ago. The obesity of our kids are rampant. Video games and television has took hold of our kids. Mom works outside the home now because it takes a 2 income household in order to just survive. Kids are either watching themselves or emulating some maniac on television.
Automated recordings drive me crazy. “Press 1 if you speak English; press 2 if your calling about one of the next thousand items ;Do you get the gist of where I am going with this one?
Why can’t we cure our deadliest cancers? If all the most influential and richest people in the world was told they had 6 months to live and each had a different form of our deadliest cancers, I betcha a cure would be found and made available ASAP.
How did our economy get so messed up? Sure, we can blame our administrations, banks, etc. but what it really boils down to is greed for money and the “I don’t care what it takes to get it” syndrome. Hurt the one’s who want “The American Dream”. Sure there were those who knew that they could not afford a $100,000.00 home off a minimum wage income or was surviving on a disability check and still qualified for that brand new automobile along with a $5,000.00 credit line. Then those with the wide -eyed disbelief that they could obtain the once unattainable, went for it.
So how do we fix it? Where do we begin? Will bailouts really be a cure all? Of course not. This whole economy mess reminds me of a gigantic gridlock. A long term action plan is needed and a lot of us won’t survive it. It’s going to get a whole lot worse before we will see the economy bounce back. Then there are still going to be the “Joe McGreedies” of the world out there testing the waters.
Today’s article was more on “Thought” than on stories and humor. I will try not to write on such a “Here we go, another one” subject again. My mojo for writing has not come back but I know it’s within me. I’m even thinking along a story line with a continuance each week.
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My sister asked for a recipe for Chili with Nacho Chips and of course I have one. So here’s to you Lisa.
Chili with Nachos
2 lb. ground turkey
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet Sazon Goya seasoning
28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
A container of fresh salsa (found in the produce section)
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. chili powder
14.5 oz. can chicken broth (Swanson 99% fat free)
2-16 oz can black beans, drained
*Salt to taste
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Condiments
1 bag of Nacho Chips
1 Pkg Shredded Monterey Jack/Cheddar cheese
8 oz. sour cream
Bunch of chopped scallions
Black olives
In a large pot brown turkey in a small amount of oil, then drain. Add diced onion and garlic and continue cooking for 3 - 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except for salt.
Simmer for 30 minutes. Salt to taste adding a ½ tsp at a time.
Serve over Nacho chips, sprinkle cheese on top, add a dollop of sour cream then remaining condiments to complement the chili. Serves 6.
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Favorite Cookware: Silicone Flexible Non-skid cutting boards-by Silicone Zone
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Enjoy!
The Frye Girl 2 U
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