Just wanted to wish all my good friends out in blog land a very Happy Valentine's Day!
I'm serenading you thru some of my fave pictures :)
♥♥♥
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Better than a FLU SHOT
Miss Beatrice, The church organist, Was in her eighties And had never been married.
She was admired for her sweetness and kindness to all.
One afternoon the pastor came to call on her and she showed him into her quaint sitting room.
She invited him to have a seat while she prepared tea...
As he sat facing her old Hammond organ, the young minister noticed a cut glass bowl Sitting on top of it.
The bowl was filled with water, and in the water floated. of all things, a condom!
When she returned With tea and scones, they began to chat. The pastor tried to stifle his curiosity
About the bowl of water and its strange floater, but soon it got the better of him and he could no longer resist.
'Miss Beatrice', he said, 'I wonder if you would tell me about this? Pointing to the bowl.
'Oh, yes,' she replied, 'Isn't it wonderful? I was walking
through the park a few months ago and I found
this little package on the ground.
The directions said To place it on the organ,
Keep it wet and that it would prevent the spread of disease.
Do you know I haven't had the flu all winter.
She was admired for her sweetness and kindness to all.
One afternoon the pastor came to call on her and she showed him into her quaint sitting room.
She invited him to have a seat while she prepared tea...
As he sat facing her old Hammond organ, the young minister noticed a cut glass bowl Sitting on top of it.
The bowl was filled with water, and in the water floated. of all things, a condom!
When she returned With tea and scones, they began to chat. The pastor tried to stifle his curiosity
About the bowl of water and its strange floater, but soon it got the better of him and he could no longer resist.
'Miss Beatrice', he said, 'I wonder if you would tell me about this? Pointing to the bowl.
'Oh, yes,' she replied, 'Isn't it wonderful? I was walking
through the park a few months ago and I found
this little package on the ground.
The directions said To place it on the organ,
Keep it wet and that it would prevent the spread of disease.
Do you know I haven't had the flu all winter.
Thanks Sandy
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Starbucks Knockoff
Frugal Time!
I had promised you recipes for coffee flavorings in my
but haven't gotten around to it.
I apologize and intend to remedy that today
with some of our favorite knockoffs!
Now these, of course, will not taste exactly like Starbucks but you can tweak them to your liking. Once you figure in the money you're saving they taste much better! LOL
I make the mixes up and store them in mason jar with homemade labels.
But whatever thrifty airtight glass containers you find are fine.
With all the "negative things" coming out regarding plastic,
I try to stay with glass as much as possible.
My favorites include:
Cappuccino Coffee Creamer
1 cup hot chocolate mix
3/4 cup dry non-dairy creamer
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup dry non-dairy coffee creamer
1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla
Melissa's fave is:
Cinnamon Coffee Creamer
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup dry milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ty's fave is:
Toffee Coffee Creamer
1 cup dry non-dairy creamer
1/2 brown sugar
Cody's fave is:
Mocha Coffee Creamer
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup nonfat dry milk
1 tablespoons cocoa
We all like:
A Snowy Night Coffee Creamer
2 cups hot chocolate mix
2 cup dry non-dairy creamer
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For those of you who like Amaretto:
Amaretto Coffee Creamer
3/4 cup dry non-dairy creamer
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup sugar
The amount you add to your cup of hot coffee depends on the size of your cup and how strong you like your flavor. I normally use a larger 14 oz cup and add 2-3 heaping teaspoon fulls,
just to give you an idea.
One of the good things about making these dry mixes is that you can control how much sugar you use. Or you could even use Splenda in place of the sugar since they are measured the same. Another thing is these can be made into instant flavored coffee mixes by adding 1/2 cup, more or less depending on your taste, to the mix.
Another way I keep costs down is by making my own...
Hot Chocolate Mix
5 1/2 cups dry milk
1 cup cocoa powder
3 cups sugar
1 cup dry non-dairy creamer
Use 1/3 cup of dry mix to 1 cup of hot water
for 1 cup of Hot Chocolate.
Enjoy!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Valentine Poems and Clip Art
L♥ve in in the air ~
An assorted variety of Valentine clip art dotted with some
classical Love poems.
Enjoy :)
♥♥♥
Monday, February 6, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Woman and a Fork
There was a young woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. So as she was getting her things 'in order,' she contacted her Pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes.
She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.
Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.
'There's one more thing,' she said excitedly.
'What's that?' came the Pastor's reply.
'This is very important,' the young woman continued.
She told him which songs she wanted sung at the service, what scriptures she would like read, and what outfit she wanted to be buried in.
Everything was in order and the Pastor was preparing to leave when the young woman suddenly remembered something very important to her.
'There's one more thing,' she said excitedly.
'What's that?' came the Pastor's reply.
'This is very important,' the young woman continued.
'I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand.'
The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.
That surprises you, doesn't it?' the young woman asked.
'Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request,' said the Pastor.
The young woman explained. 'My Grandmother once told me this story, and from that time on I have always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement. In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance!'
So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder 'What's with the fork?' Then I want you to tell them: 'Keep your fork ...
The Pastor stood looking at the young woman, not knowing quite what to say.
That surprises you, doesn't it?' the young woman asked.
'Well, to be honest, I'm puzzled by the request,' said the Pastor.
The young woman explained. 'My Grandmother once told me this story, and from that time on I have always tried to pass along its message to those I love and those who are in need of encouragement. In all my years of attending socials and dinners, I always remember that when the dishes of the main course were being cleared, someone would inevitably lean over and say, 'Keep your fork.' It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming...like velvety chocolate cake or deep-dish apple pie. Something wonderful, and with substance!'
So, I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder 'What's with the fork?' Then I want you to tell them: 'Keep your fork ...
The best is yet to come.'
The Pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge. She KNEW that something better was coming.
At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Pastor heard the question, 'What's with the fork?' And over and over he smiled.
During his message, the Pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. He told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.
He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork let it remind you, ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. Cherish the time you have and the memories you share. Being friends with someone is not an opportunity, but a sweet responsibility.
The Pastor's eyes welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the young woman good-bye. He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death. But he also knew that the young woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did. She had a better grasp of what heaven would be like than many people twice her age, with twice as much experience and knowledge. She KNEW that something better was coming.
At the funeral people were walking by the young woman's casket and they saw the cloak she was wearing and the fork placed in her right hand. Over and over, the Pastor heard the question, 'What's with the fork?' And over and over he smiled.
During his message, the Pastor told the people of the conversation he had with the young woman shortly before she died. He also told them about the fork and about what it symbolized to her. He told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.
He was right. So the next time you reach down for your fork let it remind you, ever so gently, that the best is yet to come. Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. Cherish the time you have and the memories you share. Being friends with someone is not an opportunity, but a sweet responsibility.
And just remember...keep your fork!
The BEST is yet to come!
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