end of an era ( Read more... )

Trying for a recipie of Special-K that is friendly to those with gluten sensitivities ( Read more... )

whole cloves ( Read more... )

Almost forgot ( Read more... )

Or - as others have called it "HAPPY FREEDOM DAY".

For those saying/thinking the United States of America has NO holiday that is strictly AMERICAN - that almost every major holiday is a hodge-podge of other cultures or has been 'cleaned up' for kiddies - well, I may not be a world traveler, but I'm pretty sure USA has TWO!

Thanksgiving Day - which, ( Read more... )

Well, Maybe NOT an epiphany, exactly - but I don't usually remember my dreams after waking.

This one, very interesting ... for Bible Scholars perhaps.

Back in Exodus, Moses - the leader for the Israelite people as they take their leave from Slavery in Egypt, - was tasked to be the Judge between the people of the yet-unformed Country of Israel.  Moral ( Read more... )

WHY is there a spirit of fear, a spirit of dread, a feeling of emptiness upon the land ( Read more... )

It’s a new year, and new beginnings ( Read more... )

Because I am not the only one in my circle of friends who’ve lost someone close to them, I share with you (and them) this:

“There are so many lives,
she touched in a positive way.

“So many memories that bring a smile,
and show the wonderful person she was.

“So many stories about
how she made a difference
or made someone’s day.

“So many ( Read more... )

Music - there are so many genres, so many styles, so many performers and artists, it can be hard to find a FAV.
Holiday music, on the other hand - compared to the ocean of original songs - seems to be concentrated on a handful of classics.  Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Gene Autry, and a few others from the golden era of radio had some ( Read more... )