"A 10 minute vacation for the soul."
In memory of Leader Otis of The Cult of Otis Callie is celebrating Box Day. You know… the cat holiday. Kitties love boxes and what better day to play in a box than the day after Christmas?
So all you cat parents out there, how are the kitties at your house celebrating?
When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among brothers,
To make music in the heart.
— . Dr. Howard Thurman author, philosopher, theologian, educator and civil rights leader [Source:http://standingonthesideoflove.org/blog/the-work-of-christmas-begins/%5D
Over the years Bob and I have made a tradition of attending Christmas Eve Services. The buildings have ranged from a converted factory to an history cathedral. Music has included magnificent organs, rock and roll bands, strings, choirs, soloists and a mariachi band. The ancient words have been spoken in Latin, English and Spanish. Traditions` have covered the Christian spectrum from Catholic, to a variety of protestant denominations to Unity. But over the years all these different experiences have had one thing in common — the presence of the Creator and the love in the hearts of those who have come to celebrate the birth of the Christ Consciousness.
This year we will be a part of the online congregation of Unity Village Chapel for their Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service. The service begins at 7 pm Central time and we invite you to join the live stream by going to http://www.unityvillagechapel.org/ If you live in the Kansas City area please consider attending in person.
“How many observe Christ’s birthday! How few, His precepts!” ― Benjamin Franklin
“We light candles in testament that faith makes miracles possible.” — Nachum Braverman
I know winter may seem an odd time to be talking about zucchini. Have you ever tried to think of a healthy living word that starts with Z? I was grateful for zucchini. And why shouldn’t I be?
Zucchini being made up mostly of water is low in calories with just 20 in one cup chopped w/skin. http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2639/2
You want to eat zucchini with the skin on because that is where most of the nutrients are including fiber. Zucchini is also a source of antioxidants vitamins A and C, potassium and phosphorus. http://www.livestrong.com/article/314857-raw-zucchini-nutrition/
Just rinse, then slice or grate. I bake or steam sliced zucchini with a little chopped onion and sliced or chopped tomato with a little fresh basil. Try using Zucchini sliced lengthwise to replace lasagna noodles. Or cut a zucchini in half lengthwise, scoop out the some of the middle, stuff with your favorite veggies or grains and bake. Include zucchini in your favorite soup or grate a little raw onto your favorite salad. Of course cookies, muffins and cakes are still good, but why not take on the challenge of finding ways to make them healthier?
What’s your favorite way to prepare zucchini?
“As long as Hanukkah is studied and remembered, Jews will not surrender to the night. The proper response, as Hanukkah teaches, is not to curse the darkness but to light a candle.” — Irving Greenberg
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