MrsDrPoe: Monster's Christmas Vacation

Happy Foto Friday on the blog!  Today I'll share with you some pictures of Monster's Christmas vacation.

She spent most of her times sleeping:

And loving on Mama and Papa Poe:

Because she's had problems with her tail:
 

 

Poor Monster!  We're taking good care of her, and hope that she can be her playful tail-swinging self again soon!

MrsDrPoe: 2012 Challenge

It's the last Theology Thursday of 2011!  Once again, I'd like to encourage you all to join me with adopting a book and reading through the Bible in a year in 2012.

"How can a young man cleanse his way?  By taking heed according to Your word.  With my whole heart I have sought You; oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!  Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.  Blessed are You, O LORD!  Teach me Your statutes.  With my lips I have declared all the judgements of Your mouth.  I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, as much as in all riches.  I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways.  I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word." - Psalm 119 9-16

MrsDrPoe: Fall Harvest Pasta

What's for Dinner this Wednesday is another original recipe that reminds me of fall but really makes a tasty dinner any time of year- Fall Harvest Pasta.

Ingredients: 4 oz chicken breast, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 an apple, 1/2 cup of grapes, 1/4 cup of pecans, 1 Tbs olive oil (not pictured), pasta.

Dice the chicken, fruit, and nuts, then saute in olive oil with all the spices on med-high heat until the chicken is cooked and the fruit is soft (15-20 minutes).

Serve over your favorite pasta (Note: I would recommend a thicker noodle than angel-hair), and enjoy!

MrsDrPoe: What To Expect When You're Expecting

For today's Reading Review, I present to you "What To Expect When You're Expecting" by Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel*:

This book was an easy read with lots of information mixed with humor and encouragement.  Since I've never been pregnant, I don't know about all the questions or symptoms a pregnant woman would have, but this work seemed to cover the gamut.  The main section of the book was broken up into 9 month-by-month chapters that detailed what the baby was growing or practicing each week in the month, symptoms you may be having, and what you may be concerned about (food, physical activity, pains, intimacy, etc).  It also covered pre-pregnancy topics, post-pregnancy topics, and information on miscarriages and stillbirths.

The only pseudo-negative thing about this book is that it truly was written for every woman; while even those with STDs, drug problems, who would consider abortion, etc. need information about pregnancy I didn't particularly enjoy reading those sections of the book.  Having said that, I would definitely recommend this book to any woman who is pregnant or desiring to become pregnant, and I plan to purchase my own copy when we (Lord willing!) are blessed with news of the first non-furry-Poe-baby.  I also look forward to reading the other books in the "What to Expect" series!

*Mr. Poe and I are not pregnant, but we would like to have children one day, so I'm reading about it now before it's upon me and I have no time to read.

MrsDrPoe: Blasius Boundary Layer Example

It's another Thesis Tuesday on the blog, and as promised, I'll be giving you an example of the Blasius Boundary Layer Solution.

Problem: A viscous fluid with a known density (rho = 1300 kg/m^3) flows past a flat plate such that the boundary layer thickness at a distance 1.3 m from the leading edge is 12 mm.  Determine the boundary layer thickenss, shear stress and friction coefficient at a distance of 0.2 m from the leading edge if the free stream velocity is 1.5 m/s.

Given: xk = 1.3 m, deltak = 12 mm, rho = 1300 kg/m^3, U = 1.5 m/s
Find: delta, tauw, and Cf at 0.2 m
Solution:

Rek = (5*xk/deltak)^2 = 2.934x10^5

nu = U*xk/Rek = 6.646x10^-6 m*m/s

mu = nu*rho = 8.64x10^-3 N*s/m*m

Rex = U*x/nu =  45,140

delta = 5*x/sqrt(Rex) =4.707 mm

tauw = 0.3332*U^(3/2)*sqrt(rho*mu/x) = 4.571 Pa

Cf = 0.664/sqrt(Rex) = 3.125x10^-3

Pretty simple, huh?  Until next time...keep studying!

MrsDrPoe: Deals 12/26

Happy Money Monday to you all!  There aren't that many fantabulous deals out there this week- except of course Christmas decor, which is currently 50% off.  But here are a few things that I've got my eye on:

Wags
Red Baron Pizza - $2.99 with in-add coupon

CVS
Zyrtec 5ct. - $5.99, get $5.99 back in ECBs
Folgers Country Roast Coffee 43.5 oz - $6.99, plus Q in RP 12/04




What deals have you guys come across this week?
 

MrsDrPoe: "Merry Christmas, Harry!" "Happy Hanukka, Marv!"

Merry Christmas Eve Eve and Foto Friday to you all!  Today I'd like to share with you our Christmas present this year*:

That's right...Mr. Poe and I are now HOMEOWNERS!  We are so thankful for such a tremendous blessing and pray that we will always use it to glorify God.  

Hope your holiday is merry and bright!

*Photo credit to zillow.com

MrsDrPoe: Wise Words for the Holiday Season

For this Theology Thursday on the blog, I'd like to leave you with a few words to remember this holiday season:

"I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' " -Acts 20:35

MrsDrPoe: Curried Chicken and Apple Pie Two Ways

Another What's For Dinner Wednesday is upon us, and tonight I'd like to share with you another result from my kitchen experiments while Mr. Poe was traveling a few months ago.  I was in the mood for chicken curry and was contemplating apple pie for dessert, so I combined the two and added in some cheddar cheese (I've always been strangely curious about the combo of apple pie and cheese) to make...curried chicken and apple pie, two ways.

Ingredients: 4 oz chicken breast (chopped), 1/2 an apple (chopped), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons flour (not pictured), 1-2 cups milk, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 package saffron yellow rice (cooked), 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.

Saute the chicken, apple, and spices in the olive oil, using a medium skillet on med heat.  When the chicken is cooked and the apple has softened, add flour to the skillet, and continue to cook for a minute longer.  Add milk, stir, and continue to heat until the sauce thickens.  Once thickened, reduce the heat and stir in the cheese until melted:

To serve...

1) For a traditional chicken curry look, pour the sauce over rice and accompany with grilled nann: 

2) For a more 'apple pie' look, spread some uncooked naan dough in the bottom of a casserole dish.  Combine the sauce with the rice, and layer it over the dough.  Cover with another layer of dough, then bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until the naan is light brown and crispy:

 

Enjoy!

MrsDrPoe: Ms. Long

For the next edition of Poes Pals, I'd like you to meet another friend of ours from Starkville, Ms. Long*:

We've known Ms. Long for many years and have had many adventures with her.  A recent graduate of MSU, she is currently teaching English and working on a masters degree.  Ms. Long loves everything about English- words and spooky stories in particular, and H.P. Lovecraft is one of her favorite authors.  We wouldn't be surprised if her own work was published one of these days; she's a great writer, even though she tends to keep her stories to herself.

Ms. Long also has a goofy side that makes for a barrel of laughs.  She loves the Lord and her family, and is very close to her mother and sister.  We look forward to the opportunity to visit Ms. Long and the rest of our Starkville family soon!

*Picture taken by Ms. Long's cousin, Ms. K. Davis.

MrsDrPoe: The Blasius Boundary Layer Solution

It's Thesis Tuesday on the blog, and today we'll be looking at the Blasius Boundary Layer solution.

Often when discussing boundary layer flow over a flat plate, the Blasius boundary layer solution is examined.  This solution is based on the fact that, even though the boundary layer profile changes along the plate, its general shape remains the same.  To capture this relationship, Blasius defined a similarity variable, eta = y*sqrt(Uinfinity/(2*nu*x)).  We can define a stream function for the flow based on the volumetric flow rate between streamlines: psi = sqrt(2*nu*Uinfinity*x)*f(eta).  Using our stream function/velocity relations and the product rule, we can see that:

u = d/dy(psi) = Uinfinity*f'(eta)

v = -d/dx(psi) = sqrt((nu*Uinfinity)/(4*x))*(eta*f'(eta) - f(eta)).

Since we now have our velocity components in terms of x and y, we can plug these expressions into the boundary layer momentum equation to obtain (with MUCH manipulation): 

f''' + f*f'' = 0.

The boundary conditions for this differential equation are f = f' = 0 at eta = 0 and f' -> 1 as eta -> infinity.  Check out the figure here.

From the computed solution, it can be seen that u = 0.99*Uinfinity when eta = 5.0.  This gives us: delta = 5*sqrt(nu*x/Uinfinity) = 5*x/sqrt(Rex), where Rex is the local Reynolds number at any x-location along the plate (Rex = Uinfinity*x/nu).  Furthermore, since we now know the velocity profile in the boundary layer, we can calculate the shear stress at any x-location along the plate by tauw = 0.332*Uinfinity^(3/2)*sqrt(rho*mu/x).  We can also determine the friction coefficient at a particular x-location Cf = 0.664/sqrt(Rex).

Next week we'll look at an example problem involving these equations.  Happy studying!

MrsDrPoe: Twas the Week Before Christmas...

Happy Money Monday here on the blog!  It's the last week to buy Christmas presents or materials for them.  There isn't a whole lot going on at the drugstores this week, but other retailers are hoping to help you save on those last minute purchases.  Be sure to check here and here for up-to-the-minute deals as they're published.  

I don't have anything to report, since all my shopping is done, but I hope you find the deals you're looking for!  Have a great holiday season!

MrsDrPoe: "And Above All The Bustle You'll Hear..."

Happy Foto Friday to you all!  The past weeks have been busy for Mr. Poe and me (more on that next FF); although, since my computer had to be sent off for repair, I had actually had some spare time...

When Mr. Poe and I were planning our wedding (years ago), we decided that I would make my bridesmaids dresses as my gift to them and I would make vests and ties for Mr. Poe and his groomsmen as gifts to them.  I finished the dresses and had started Mr. Poe's vest (from the leftover satin from my gown) when we found out that vests and ties came free with the tuxes we had chosen to rent for the gents in our bridal party.  Needless to say, since there were a million other wedding details to be working on (not to mention setting up a new apartment, graduating, and starting grad school), the vest went on the back burner...until now.  I finally finished and made a tie to go along with it:

So now if you see Mr. Poe with a little more swag than usual, you'll know why.  I also had time to add some length to one of my favorite dresses that hasn't been out of the closet in years:

And in case you didn't know, Mr. Poe loves to build things.  Since we didn't have finals to cram for this year, he designed a gingerbread mansion for us to build:

I think he did a great job...even without using as much of my dough as he wanted to.  We plan to make this a new holiday tradition, so be on the lookout for next year's design!

MrsDrPoe: Psalm 1

It's Theology Thursday on the blog, and as always, I invite you to open up your Bibles as we look into another portion of God's word.

Psalm 1

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,

Nor stands in the path of sinners,

Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;

But his delight is in the law of the LORD,

And in His law he meditates day and night.

He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water,

That brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leafe also shall not wither;

And whatever he does shall prosper.

The ungodly are not so, but ar like the chaff which the wind drives away.

Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment,

Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

For the LORD knows the way of the righteous,

But the way of the ungodly shall perish.

A couple of thoughts from this psalm:


First, we can see the progression of sin in the first few lines- we begin by asking ungodly people for advice then by carrying through with sinful actions (Jas 1:13-16).


We also see that there are ONLY two choices- we follow the way of the LORD and are righteous in His sight, or we refuse to and perish as the ungodly.




We must be very careful of the company we keep, the desire of our hearts, and the actions that we take.  I hope these thoughts have been helpful to you on this very lovely Thursday!

MrsDrPoe: Mocha Latte

What's for Dinner Wednesday?  How about a nice, snuggly Mocha Latte!  Avoid Starbucks and save some cash for Christmas presents with this quick and easy drink.

Ingredients: 4 oz chocolate milk, 8 oz coffee or espresso.

Make the foam by pouring the chocolate milk in a jar with a lid, and shake till frothy and doubled in size (about 30 seconds):

Pour the coffee into your favorite mug, and gently pour the milk and foam in the coffee:

Enjoy!