Lis'Anne Harris's Blog, page 9

Sadly, Utterly Abandoned Stairwells

There are many gorgeous, elaborately decorated staircases in abandoned homes and buildings. One, in particular, caught my attention, but it doesn’t have a creative common license and can’t be used here. I can share the link though. Look for it after the last image.

Climbing the Stairs by fibreciment on DeviantArt.

Abandoned staircase by fibreciment on deviantART.

Fallen Beauty II by fibreciment on DeviantArt.

Abandoned staircase by fibreciment on deviantART.

Stairs inside the Justice fortificati...

Sadly, Utterly Abandoned Barns

I’ve always loved old barns. My grandma and grandpa had a huge red barn sitting on a steep hill next to their house. My cousins and I played in it all the time, even as it was beginning to become unsafe and warned not to. Daring kids we were. It was three stories with the top floor completely empty. Our uncles had installed basketball hoops at both ends and it made for an awesome court. Also, hanging from the center ridge beam was a long rope. We could take a running jump onto it and swing ba...

Sadly, Utterly Abandoned Homes Videos

I had no idea there were youtube videos of abandoned places. I still keeping asking the same questions over and over – why has it been left to crumble and rot? I suppose each forsaken abode has its own sad story. Such a waste. I’ve seen so many that deserve to be brought back to life.

I made no attempt to ascertain each location. I’ve decided it’s best not to share lest vandals search and destroy what’s left. Perhaps someone local to each of these homes will find a way to buy it and restore it...

Easy Sautéed Peas with Ham & Shallots

These peas are so good, you might think you’re eating junk food.

Easy Sautéed Peas with Ham & Shallots

1 bag frozen peas, thawed

1 package, diced ham

2 large shallots, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon light olive oil

salt & pepper to taste

Saute the shallots in oil in a medium-sized skillet, pan, pot, whatever you want to use, over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until caramelized (3-4 minutes). Add the ham and stir until lightly crisped (3-4 minutes or so). Add peas, and cook until hot (3-5 minutes...

Lis’Anne’s Asian Dumplings (a.k.a. Turkey Pot Stickers)

Last week I shared with you an awesome Teriyaki Chicken Skewers recipe. I knew I wanted something Asiany to go with it and I was in the mood for those wonderful pot stickers my favorite buffets have. There’s always a tangy ginger sauce with them, so I had to have that, too.

Normally, the meat filling is made with ground pork, but I’ve been somewhat trying to avoid pork products (not always successfully since we love bacon and smoked sausage (ham too now that I think about it. lol) ). I used gr...

Sadly, Utterly Abandoned Homes

I love them all and so many more. There will definitely have to be a second homes series. If anyone has any information on any of these, please share!

What an awesome building! This most likely used to be a hotel. The image was taken upstate New York, around Hunter Mountain. This photo has been posted on so many different sites, it was hard to tell who the original photographer was. My best guess is ckdhtc on High Aperture – only because I enlarged the photo to such a degree that I could see t...

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

I was craving those chicken skewers found on all Asian buffets. I’d never made them before, but I figured it couldn’t be that difficult, and I was right.
The marinade came together in minutes and cutting the chicken into strips was a cinch with a sharp knife designed for cutting meat. I’ve had my trusty knife for about 28 years. I’ve looked at other knives, but I just don’t think I’d love them like I do this one.
Skewering the chicken strips was a little time-consuming, but not too bad and we...

Sadly, Utterly Abandoned Signs

Signs of the times…a day late.

Abandoned Forest Heights Burger Joint Sign by Sharat Ganapati on Flickr.

Decaying sign near to Pontamman, Carmarthenshire/Sir Gaerfyrddin, Great Britain. Photo by Hywel Williams on Geograph.org.uk

8 Mile Motel in Detroit Michigan by Bob Jagendorf on Flickr.

Fox Theater Marquis, Detroit, Michigan, by Bob Jagendorf on Flickr.

Sam’s Loans – Pawnbroker sign, Detroit, Michigan by Bob Jagendorf on Flickr.

Balboa Fun Zone, Newport Beach by Mr. Littlehand on Flickr.

Found in a...

Tonight’s Episode of Defiance…

…was the last – for me. I tried, truly I did! I had such high hopes. I’ve yet to say, “That was awesome!” Or to sit in bemused wonder at the end of an episode. The actions and reactions of the characters are implausible and the plot each week is weak and pointless. Every Monday from 9 to 10 p.m. there is a constant stream of “Why?” “Why would they do that?” “That was another gratuitous scene.” “This makes no sense.” “Really???” So, no more torturing myself – and my husband!

Still loving Wareh...

Sadly, Utterly Abandoned Pianos and Organs

What a shame these beautiful instruments were left to rot. Elephantine, gargantuan behemoths of the music realm, they were just too cumbersome to move.

Abandoned ornate organ in poor old Bessingham Manornear to Bessingham, Norfolk, Great Britain. Geograph.org.uk

Sadly neglected piano in Vastmanland, Sweden. Photo by Alex Eflon on Flickr.

Through the old church window birds form Llanllawer church’s only congregation now. The organ, which is an American ‘Thomas’, has been left abandoned. Near to L...