“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” — Mother Teresa
Thought for Today
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
Copyright 2008 by R.O. & R.A. Robbins
“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 good neighbor? Do you even know your neighbors? Next time you see your neighbors, smile and say hello. A small gesture, but it might just be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
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.
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“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. Flavored vinegars or citrus juice may be also substituted.
Add desired seasonings to the vinegar in a small bowl. Add oil slowly in a small stream while beating with a wire whisk. Beat until the oil is incorporated into the dressing. This creates an “emulsion” so the dressing does not instantly separate. This may also be done in a blender.
That’s the basic vinaigrette. Jazz it up with mustard, honey, finely chopped garlic or onion, any herbs and spices your heart desires.
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Copyright 2010 by R.O. & R.A. Robbins
“May I never miss a sunset or a rainbow because I am looking down.” — Sara June Parker
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