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Be the Change

Tuesday October 2nd was the 143rd anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi and International Non-Violence Day. I am sorry I missed the actual day, but the time is always right to celebrate the life of one devoted to peace and justice. Check out this moving video.

Thought for Today

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” — Mother Teresa

Thought for Today

“He drew a circle that shut me out- Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout. But Love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle and took him In!” — From the poem “Outwitted” by Ewin Markham

Favorite Things — Autumn Edition

Thought for Today

“People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is light from within.” ~Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Thought for Today

“You learn something every day if you pay attention.” ~Ray LeBlond

It’s National Good Neighbor Day

Good Neighbor Day was the idea of Mrs. Becky Mattson, who started the effort in the 1970’s to make this a National day. In 2003, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution, sponsored by Montana Senator Max Baucus, making September 28, National Good Neighbor Day. Do you have good neighbors? Let them know. Are you a goodContinue reading “It’s National Good Neighbor Day”

Thought for Today

“Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand-and melting like a snowflake…” ~ Francis Bacon, Sr.

Thought for Today

“The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water, but to walk on the earth.” — Chinese Proverb

Making Your Own Salad Dressing is Easy

We all know unhealthy ingredients slip into salad dressing, but you can make a simple vinaigrette at home. The formula is 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar. You may use olive oil, but any good vegetable oil will work, even flavored oils. Apple cider vinegar works, but I prefer balsamic or red wine vinegar. FlavoredContinue reading “Making Your Own Salad Dressing is Easy”