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Sweet Dreams

Sweet Dreams are made of me. Who am I to disagree?

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Green

Green means go
Green means life
Green means new

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Universe

What happens when the galaxy expands?
Does it burst into a million more stars or leak like a caramel gooey treat?
Does it erupt like an enormous volcano or break like a woman's water before labor?
Maybe it is born or is it burning to scorn?

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Date Night

Enjoying date night with the babe! I really wish that we could enjoy date night more often, but I am humbly grateful to God for allowing us thus opportunity to celebrate our devout love for one another each month. Russia date was supposed to be joes crab shack but, in the nature of all things unexpected, joes crab shack was filled with people at had a horrendous wait time. I'm happy with our date night commitment because it gives us a chance to spend time with one another and spark up the romance a little.

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Learning How to Cook

As I sit here at 11:46am  and watch my mother cook, I realize that she cooks from the heart. Her drive is much more than simply cooking. Her cooking is inspired by her goal to feed her family and be a great mother. Feeding her family is one of the foundations of her good mothering. She smiles politely and makes light talk as she cuts several leaves of greens. She gladly multitasks as cutting the greens and while pots of tomorrow's dinner simmer on the stove.

Her Recipe for greens in her own words:

Collard Greens

 

Begin with two to three bunches of collard greens. Cut stems out of leaf and then roll the leaves up and slice each. Wash the greens thoroughly in warm water two – three times to make sure all the dirt is cleansed. Take stems off and cut them up in little pieces.  Set greens aside.   

 

Fill large pot with water, chopped onion, garlic (to taste) and a pinch of salt, pepper and one smoked turkey wing.  Boil. Let this stock boil until mixture simmers down to half a pot and then add greens and fill it back up with water. Season to taste (optional, few red peppers). Let greens cook on medium heat for at least one hour and add water as necessary.

 

Vegetarian Substitute

 

Instead of turkey stock, use onion, garlic and celery. Follow instructions the same.

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Daddy's Birthday

For quite some time, my husband has been desiring to have his own "mancave-like" space. Today, was the day that he decided to clean out an old office area and make it his own. Upon cleaning out the office, I came across an old tape player and when I saw it I became immediately annoyed and shook my head  thinking "....more junk.... maybe we can sell it on craigslist..."

About an hour later we came across some of my father's taped sermons and I felt compelled to listen. Moments later my niece walked in and my father's voice came on the audio tape. She asked, "Is that him?" as sounds of a familiar voice filled the room. I had to listen hard because I was unsure. As I focused for a moment on his words I realized that it was his voice. His baratone notes sounded so full of life and his words of wisdom instantly brought a calm to my soul.

It has been at least ten years since I heard the sound of his voice. I miss him desperately, and it took everything within me not to cry upon hearing his sermons.

Today is his birthday and I will forever remember it in my heart because I'll always be daddy's little girl. I'll miss him forever, but his words have brought me so much peace today.

Happy Birthday Daddy.

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