"I'm not a Chef ..... but, I play one in my kitchen"

1-   What the heck is a gnocchi????    ... a small dumpling made from potatoes & flour           
2-   Sweet & Savory ... Sweet & Savory, what the heck does savory mean??? Okay, I give           up.    It's a food that is salty or spicy and isn't sweet in taste ... such as meat or                 vegetable

3-   Whimsical kitchen pot holders make cute ... cute ... coffee coasters                                                                                                              

My 85 year old mother would make a great president ...

She's an artistic genius (who appreciates our combined American cultures) ... listens to opposing positions with respect to both (just ask my brother) ... has lived with my dad for 67 years (still in love) ... not tired of our country at the age of 20 ... and not afraid to administer some good smack-down ..

When you are an OCD leaner ... you check your door locks again & again ... then once again right before bed ... Your medicine cabinet is way too orderly ... towels folded just so on the shelf (that no one can see) ... etc. ... etc. ... I'm a leaner :) 

Us OCD leaners don't hang our clothes on color coordinated hangers ... well, unless they're available :)

We OCD leaners also keep our empty jigsaw puzzle boxes even when the puzzle is done ... glued and framed and hanging on the wall. What if I needed it for something ....

We also take our eggs from the carton in a symmetrical fashion

OCD leaners arrange their magazines just-so on their coffee table (heaven forbid someone would want to read one)

OCD leaners don't just toss their mail on a table

We also attempt to arrange our groceries in our cart while shopping ... Yikes

Don't Just Let Life Happen to You -

Balance is probably one of the harder things for most of us to achieve ... If we do only service to others and neglect our family, school or work we step out of balance.

We are still serving Christ when we are at school, at work or at play. Being out of balance contributes to the unraveling of our lives.

When we get out of balance we feel:

confused
overwhelmed
frustrated
and fatigued

Through knowing God's Word we can live a life of Balance ... and by using Common Sense.

How do we put Common Sense into practice?  By paying attention ...

Walking into the unknown of a New Year is a challenge that should be embraced with excitement and courage. After all ... I am a follower of Christ ... I say good-bye to this past year overflowing with lessons & blessings ... I thank you & thank you for all your prayers ... :)

The Walk Towards Heaven

I'll soon be "65" ... I've decided to start my final walk towards Heaven ... It may take 25 or 30 years but, I'm excited about making some Big changes and stepping out ... first step ---- going back to my correspondence ministry ... inspired by "Harry Denman".


Being "65" for a few months now has been the best ... power naps ... deep thoughts ... lots of laughs ... great snacks .... HUGE bowls of popcorn ... way fun!!   

"10" Disadvantages of Becoming an Elected Official

#1.  Your outside voice is monitored 24/7

#2.  You must remember what state you are from & the state capitol

#3.   No more ordering room service for two if you're traveling alone ... they'll know

#4.   Playing games on your lap top during meetings works only when there is not television coverage

#5.  No more noises of the natural kind

#6.   Eating a pan of brownies by yourself will end up on U-Tube ..... (along with #5)

#7.   Keep your confusion about global warming to yourself

#8.   No more watching "The Walking Dead"

#9.   Trolling thrift stores is out

#10.  Resist the temptation to say "The fact of the matter is ..."

Remember... It's NOT about you ... no, really       --- cindy riley