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Thought for Today

“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” — Nelson Mandela, Autobiography

With Fall weather setting in my thoughts are turning to soup. I have a good way of making up a simple soup that also helps make sure leftovers get used up. Whenever you have leftovers that aren’t enough for a full serving put them in a freezer container and put them in the freezer. Keep addingContinue reading “Making Soup from Leftovers”

Thought for Today

“No people ever yet benefited by riches if their prosperity corrupted their virtue.” — Theodore Roosevelt

Thought for Today

“Prosperity is only an instrument to be used, not a deity to be worshipped.” –– Calvin Coolidge

Thought for Today

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” ~Sophia Loren

Thought for Today

“Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and the art of life is to get the message.” – Malcolm Muggeridge

October Follower of the Month: Michael Erb

This month’s Follower of the Month is Michael Erb of ME and the Boss 2013. His inspirational blog with a daily quote and commentary is one of my favorites. He also takes his own photos. Fruit of the Spirit ” But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Meekness, temperance:Continue reading “October Follower of the Month: Michael Erb”

Thought for Today and an Announcement

“The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence. The chief struggle then in gaining mental peace is the effort of revamping your thinking to the relaxed attitude of acceptance of God’s gift of peace.” – Norman Vincent Peale Bob has started a new discussion on Espirational.org titledContinue reading “Thought for Today and an Announcement”

When the Frost is on the Pumpkin: Getting Ready for Winter

As the years go by, I am becoming more in tune with the changing seasons. With that first little nip of cold in the air I want to be outside more, but I also feel pulled toward a flurry of “nesting” activity. It is good to listen to those urges, even if we don’t understand them. They are nature’s wayContinue reading “When the Frost is on the Pumpkin: Getting Ready for Winter”