Lasting Light Poetry August 20, 2002
Hello Again ~ I have a brand new poem to share with you. In these troubled times, sometimes it's good to remember what really matters. Please have a look.
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Deja Vu or Maybe New ~ "Solitary Walk " was written about the simple pleasure of a stroll along an old Savannah street. ~ I am from California, so I was delighted with Kinkade's painting of Lombard Street. I hope you'll enjoy "Lightwork". The light is always shining somewhere, whether we see it or not. ~ "Rainbow Heart" is really about my own childhood memories and the wonder of nature. It's one of my favorites and written for a lovely Jim Warren painting. Care for a stroll? Let's go.
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Deb and Lynn's Spot~ no new pages this time, but they'd like to invite you to check out their personal websites.....
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Recipes from the board ~ Here are some yummy recipes to whet your appetite. There are many recipes and all sorts of inspiration on the Lasting Light Message Board. Please stop by and browse when you can. Okay, let's cook........
~~ I Love You Honey Cake ~ Posted by Beatrice
1 1/2 cups sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10- by 4-inch tube pan and line bottom with waxed paper.
Combine sugar, honey and oil. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices.
Alternately add dry ingredients and coffee to batter. Mix well. Stir in chopped nuts. Pour into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with anise and almonds. Bake in preheated 350-degree F oven until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
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~~ Chicken, Veggie, and Stuffing Casserole ~ Posted by Karen
5 to 7 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Boil chicken in a large pot of water for 25 minutes. Drain chicken and chop chicken breasts into chunky pieces.
Layer chicken on bottom of a 13- x 9-inch casserole dish. Add 2 cans of cheddar cheese soup to chicken, mix well. Add frozen broccoli on top of chicken mixture.
Prepare Stove Top stuffing as per instructions on box . Once cooked, and while still hot, spread on top of chicken-broccoli mixture.
Place dish or pan into preheated oven. Let cook for 30 minutes or until topping is lightly brown and juices are slightly bubbling on sides. Then it's time to get your oven mitts on and begin to serve.
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~~ High Protein Breakfast Cookies ~ Posted by Ann
Great to make ahead and eat for breakfast, or take-along on those mornings when you're rushing out the door!
2/3 c. margarine, or butter (softened) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter and sugar. Thoroughly mix in egg and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Add oatmeal, cheese and raisins and mix well. Stir in chopped apple. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Cool on racks. Store in tightly covered containers in refrigerator or freezer.
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~~ Cajun Pasta Salad With Ham ~ Posted by Ann
2 cups wagon wheel (or other) pasta -- uncooked Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Meanwhile, in large bowl, with wire whisk, combine sour cream, milk, mustard, and ground red pepper. Add cooked pasta, onions, ham, and eggs; mix lightly. To serve, spoon salad onto individual lettuce-lined salad plates; top each with two tomato slices. Salt to taste, if desired. Yield: 4 servings
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Note from Karen ~ It seems that as long as these summer days are, they are quickly passing by. I know there are many of us who are looking forward to the joy and golden beauty of Autumn. It won't be long now. I hope you've been enjoying your summer and making some special memories to think about this winter. Thanks from my heart once again for your letters of encouragement and for taking time to sign my guestbook. I hope you'll remember to take a moment to encourage someone you know who is down. You never know what a difference a smile or a few kind words can make during difficult times. Be good to yourselves, and keep hope alive.........Shine On........Karen
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Inspiration from the Lasting Light Message Board ~ I have read this piece by Mother Teresa before, but I think it's good to read again and again. Sandy posted it and I'd like to share it with you all. ~
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People are often unreasonable, If you are kind, If you are successful, What you spend years building, People really need help but may If you find serenity and happiness, The good you do today, Give the world the best you have. You see, in the final analysis, Mother Teresa
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"The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don't know what to do." For the truly faithful, no miracle is necessary. For those who doubt, no miracle is sufficient. The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common. Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about. "A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, The world is full of willing people; some willing to work, When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; Happiness is someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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Last Thought ~~~~~
To Every Thing There is a Season To everything there is a season, A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to cast away stones, A time to get, and a time to lose; A time to rend, and a time to sew; A time to love, and a time to hate; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
~ Everything is made beautiful and complete in His time....
~~~~~~~~~~~~ SEE YOU NEXT TIME...BE Safe and share a smile.....
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