Turning the other cheek...Sometimes hard to do. We have our own set of opinions, rights, and yeah--feelings--"We the People".Do you have COVID-19?-- The year, 2019; not the number of COVID. Seriously laughing out loud about that one... I find these people as being the smitten image of Trump, himself (coincidentally or not), the bullish President/his bullies in society. … [Read more...]
Dirty Politics
We're not in this altogether. We're on separate sides. We don't like each other.In fact, we hate each other. The difference between sides: people who pretend/are misled by a vain leader v. the people who are brutally honest. We're divided. We might be related in some way, or at one time were. We could have attended the same school building in our youth, played on the same … [Read more...]
Societal Bananas
The Pandemic is changing people. No question about it.Actually, they/we/ALL OF US were always a particular way, either side of the peel. Issues of the Pandemic, politically/other topics surrounding it, bring it out in everybody.Trumpers get to say whatever the hell they want to say, expecting to be heard, getting the world 'told'; and the rest of us aren't supposedly allowed … [Read more...]
Apple-Fig Haroset
This would be good for a Crisp dessert--a crumble with the combination of oats. Brown sugar, a must, I do believe!But this is a Passover dish; now Good Friday!... Leftovers I have, if any, will be baked into a crispy crumble! Yes, indeed!Crisp: fruit w/topping of oats, butter, flour, sugar, nuts.Crumble: streusel topping baked over fresh fruit.Buckle: fruit blended into cake … [Read more...]
Recipe for Healing a Nation
Pandemic Potatoes
Funeral potatoes originated, the term, out of potato casseroles baked for post funeral gatherings; but also for holidays, of course-- "Christmas potatoes". And for those gushy weddings in June; "potatoes for a June bride"....Lest you forget, potluck afternoon Sunday suppers on the church lawns-In lieu of the pandemic virus raid of the rampant monstrous, beast of burden, I'm … [Read more...]
Learn & Live [23]
This virus is really bringing out the truths in people--separating the money-hungry, selfishness of certain individuals--from the good, decent people who are the genuine providers and caregivers to their families and communities. It reveals people to a 'T'. If people say they "don't want drama", they sure as hell shouldn't be causing drama with the intentional acts of hatred … [Read more...]
Live & Let Live [29]
This picture was taken so long ago. My father had cancer. But, at that time, he did not tell me. Not even through a long distance phone call. I finally knew, was told, in his last four years or so. I lived far away from him. The joy and love between a grandchild and a grandparent--indescribable really. Just as much a pleasure to see and listen to their communication!But … [Read more...]
Live & Let Live [28]
We journal our lives in various ways.We're family-- different kinds of people that make up our Country, this great Nation that is still lacking. Unbelievably lacking.One brotherhood, friends or foes. Friend or foe.Sick of the boasting-- the transfer of blame-- fibbing; both small hands caught, fingers jammed in the cookie jar. Hmph; onomatopoeia in ribs. Heart is fragile … [Read more...]
Baptist Deviled Eggs
I finally have a burst of energy after being in a sucker-match with the virus for approximately 2 1/2 weeks if not longer. But I didn't know I had it; thought it was a spring allergy/spring cold.It intensified. I'm not over it yet; still have moments of wondering, "what the hell"... But today was okay for the most part of the day, considering.And guess what? I'm still … [Read more...]