Molly on Monday

Molly here,

I have had an exciting (for me) week this week.

First of all Brandon came over to fix the light switch in the bathroom.  He brought his son Dakota with him.  I liked seeing them.  They are nice and give me pets.

We also had some rain this week.  I got underneath B G's feet and snuggled up under his blanket.

I sat up on B G's lap stared out the window to see if was all clear.

I still like sleeping on my couch.  It is comfy and I can keep an eye on B G.

B G.  took a picture of Miss Cassie that he and I think turned out rather nice. You can see how mean she looks  (kidding) -

B G came looking for me and found me in his antique chair that is in the office.  I had never sat on it before (he had it covered with boxes and junk.)

Sunday morning I heard a noise above my head.  I was being scolded by this thing.

You can see how high he was.

I don't know how it can sit up there.  Way to high for me.  B G says it is called a skwerrel.  I am not to fond of it.

Everybody - thanks for stopping by to read my blog and have a big WOOFEY week.

Molly

Pictures from the Iowa College S.R.I.C.F meeting.

After listening to an excellent paper by Frater Jason we adjourned to the Chicago Speakeasy for my favorite part of the evening.  Fine dining with good friends.  I think a great time was had by all.

Sunday

“Most of the people I know who have what I want–which is to say, purpose, heart, balance, gratitude, joy– are people with a deep sense of spirituality. They are people in community, who pray, or practice their faith; they are Buddhists, Jews, Christians– people banding together to work on themselves and for human rights. They follow a brighter light than the glimmer of their own candle; they are part of something beautiful.”

-Anne Lamott from Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith 

 “Take time first to be holy. Don’t let a day go by without meditation and prayer for some definite purpose, and not for self, but that self may be the channel of help to someone else. For in helping others is the greater way to help self.” (Edgar Cayce reading 3624-1)

As the light of dawn awakens earth's creatures

and stirs into song the birds of the morning

so may I be brought to life this day.

Rising to see the light

to hear the wind

to smell the fragrance of what grows from the ground

to taste its fruit

and touch its textures

so may my inner senses be awakened to you

so may my senses be awakened to you, O God.

Celtic Benediction

 You transform all who are touched by you.

Rumi

 An insincere and evil friend is more to be feared than a wild beast; a wild beast may wound your body, but an evil friend will wound your mind.

~Buddha

Don't worry that your life is turning upside down.

How do you know that the side you are used to is better than the one to come?

Rumi

Everything on Earth is alive;

Everything on Earth has purpose;

Everything on Earth is connected;

Everything on Earth is to be embraced.

~ Native wisdom

Except for Love nothing you see will remain forever.

Rumi

It is not the road ahead that wears you out -- it is the grain of sand in your shoe.

~ Arabian Proverb

You are loved just for being who you are, just for existing. You don’t have to do anything to earn it. Your shortcomings, your lack of self-esteem, physical perfection, or social and economic success - none of that matters. No one can take this love away from you, and it will always be here.

Ram Dass, Love Serve Remember

Something Yummy for Saturday

Mystery Torte

(Submitted by JoAnn Cole Peterson)

16             Ritz crackers, chopped 2/3 cup     Pecans or walnuts, chopped 3               Egg whites, beaten stiff ½  tsp       Baking soda 1   cup      Sugar

1tsp      Vanilla           TOPPING ½ pint   Cream               Chocolate, (bitter or sweet)shaved

Procedure

1   In a large bowl, mix Ritz crackers and nuts.

2   In another bowl. Mix: beaten egg whites, baking powder and sugar (sifted together), and vanilla.

3   Pour into lightly greased 8 inch pie pan.

4   Bake:  350°, 30 minutes.

5   Cool.

6   TOPPING

7   Whip cream and sweeten to taste.

8   Spread on cooled torte.

9   Top with shaved chocolate and more chopped nuts.

10  Chill 3 hours or as long as all day.

Addendum:  Someone complained about the recipe. Here is a set of directions for those who are not sure of what to do.
Sift together baking powder and sugar. Beat egg whites until stiff and gradually add baking powder/sugar mixture. When whites are almost stiff, fold in nut and cracker mixture all at once. Add vanilla. Pour into greased 8" pie plate. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool. Whip the cream, sweeten with sugar and vanilla. Spread over entire top of cooled torte. Refrigerate overnight or at least 3 hours. Garnish with chocolate curls, chopped nuts, or fresh fruit just before serving. Cut in 8 wedges.

Lucetta Underwood's Vanilla Dessert 

(Submitted by Ellen Cole)

1  cup   Cream ½ cup   Sugar

½ tsp   Vanilla

Procedure

1   In large mixing bowl, whip cream.

2   Fold in sugar and vanilla.

3   Freeze.

Found For Friday

High School Exam Question 

 Students in an advanced Biology class were taking their mid-term exam. The last question was, 'Name seven advantages of Mother's Milk.’ 
The question was worth 70 points or none at all. One student, in particular, was hard put to think of seven advantages. 

However, he wrote: 
 1. It is perfect formula for the child. 
 2. It provides immunity against several diseases. 
 3. It is always the right temperature. 
 4. It is inexpensive. 
 5. It bonds the child to mother, and vice versa. 
 6. It is always available as needed. 

 And then the student was stuck. Finally, in desperation, just before the bell rang indicating the end of the test, he wrote: 

 7. It comes in two attractive containers and it's high enough off the ground where the cat can't get it.    He got an A.

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*FAMOUS INVENTIONS**

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The toilet seat was invented in Minnesota, but twenty years later an North Dakotan invented the hole in it.