Lasting Light Poetry June 22, 2002
Hello Again ~ I have a brand new poem that I hope will be an encouragement to you. This page features the work of a very talented watercolor artist, Steve Hills. Let's take a walk down an LA street and "Let It Go". Have a look.
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Deja Vu or Maybe New ~ Memories of the country inspired another walk. I hope it brings back a good memory for you. "Country Stroll " is about the simple pleasures of a warm day with a friend. Are you a romantic? Well, I guess I am. "The Spinster" is based on a true story told to me by a friend. It's about another time, but it's a timeless tale of the power of love. "Of Thee I Sing" is part of a triology I wrote about the Praries and I wanted to share this beauty with you. Enjoy!
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Deb & Lynn's Spot
2 new pages from Deb.....
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Recipes from the Board ~ I have some wonderful recipes posted on the message board. If you need ideas for nearly any sort of meal, you're sure to find it there. Here are a few delightful summertime ideas. Let's cook!
~~ 4th of July Lemon Bar Flags ~ Posted by Heart
The color scheme is perfect for 4th of July Celebrations, but they're so delicious, you'll probably want to serve them all summer long.
* Shortbread Crust * Lemon Filling * Toppings * Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
Prepare the shortbread crust: In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Reduce the mixer speed low, and beat in the flour and lemon rind until well combined; pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake the crust 15 minutes, or until golden. Cool the crust in the pan on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, prepare the Lemon Filling: In a 2-quart saucepan, mix 1 cup granulated sugar, the lemon juice, water, and cornstarch until well combined. Heat the mixture to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer or until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat.
In a medium-size bowl, with a wire whisk, beat the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, eggs and the lemon rind until thick and lemon colored. Slowly beat the lemon mixture into the egg mixture until well combined. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
Bake the cookies 15 to 20 minutes, or until the filling is firm. Cool the cookies completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Cut the cookies into 6 rectangular bars. Place the bars on a serving plate. Sprinkle confectioners sugar over the cookies. Create stripes across the bars with the red gel frosting. Place 6 blueberries in the top corner of each bar.
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~~ George's Elegant Oven-Baked Scrambled Eggs ~ Posted by George Ingredients Preparation =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
~~ Watergate Salad ~ Posted by Joni
2 boxes pistachio pudding mix Mix dry pudding mix & crushed pineapple (juice & all). Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Refrigerate several hours before serving
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~~ Mexican Meatballs ~ Posted by Joni
1 lb. ground beef Combine ground beef, 1/2 taco seasoning, 1/2 cup salsa, bread crumbs and egg. Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Brown meatballs. Place meatballs in crockpot. Pour remaining salsa, taco seasoning, and tomatoes over meatballs. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.
30 minutes before serving, stir in kidney beans. Cover, turn crockpot setting to HIGH and cook an additional 30 minutes until heated through.
Note: *May use diced tomatoes with green chilies added, if desired
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A Note From Karen ~ Happy Summer! It's finally officially here. I am in good spirits and want to thank those of you who took time to write. I think my readers are the most caring people around. ~ Do take some time to relax and enjoy these long days. If you've never made homemade ice cream, now is the perfect time. I think I'm going to dust off my old ice cream freezer! Let's count our blessings and be thankful for all we have. These are the good old days. Make some happy memories with those you love. Until the next time, shine on dear friends. I was delighted to have this time with you. Karen ~
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What's meant to be will always find a way. ~ Trish Yearwood
Fear can hold you prisoner, hope can set you free. ~ Unknown
The most wasted day is one in which we have not laughed. ~ Chamfort
Memory is not so brilliant as hope, but it is more beautiful, and a thousand times more true. ~ Prentice
If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it. ~ Unknown
Just trust yourself and you will know how to live. ~ Goethe
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. ~ Helen Keller
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. ~ Martin Luther King Jr.
Better never to have met you in my dream than to wake and reach for hands that are not there. ~ Yakamochi
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Until next time.......Share a smile and KEEP HOPE ALIVE..........!
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