♥ - WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD... 10/01/2013 - ♥

  When life pushes you down, push back!

That’s what you’re here for.

You’re capable, 

you’re creative, 

you’re full of life and energy.

You have what it takes to move yourself 

forward around any obstacle.

Don’t let anything stop you.

Take strength from meeting the challenges,

and move ahead.

The struggles you face are just what you need

 to fulfill your potential for greatness.

A year from now, 

when you look back at today,

you’ll see that the problem 

you’re so concerned with right now,

Was another valuable lesson 

waiting to be learned.

"The breezes taste of apple peel.
The air is full of smells to feel-
Ripe fruit, old footballs, burning brush,
New books, erasers, chalk, and such.
The bee, his hive, well-honeyed hum,
And Mother cuts chrysanthemums.
Like plates washed clean with suds, the days
Are polished with a morning haze."

-   John Updike

"The air is different today
the wind sings with a new tone
sighing of changes
coming
the harvest gathered
a flower, a nut
some mead, and bread
a candle and a prayer
returning the fruits
in thanksgiving
to the grove
and receiving
it's blessing
again"

-   Rhawk, Alban Elfed

"Optimism is the faith that leads
to achievement.  Nothing can
be done without hope
and confidence." 

~*~ Helen Keller

It is a common experience that a problem difficult 

at night is resolved in the morning after the 

committee of sleep has worked on it. 

~John Steinbeck

Never make your home in a place.  Make a home for 

yourself inside your own head.  You'll find what you 

need to furnish it - memory, friends you can trust, 

love of learning, and other such things.  That way it 

will go with you wherever you journey. 

~Tad Williams

A kind and generous heart

It would be of no value to have love 
if you could not also give love. 
There would be no satisfaction in having 
the world’s greatest fortune
 if there was no one with whom 
to share your good fortune.
Don’t obsess over getting what’s coming to you.
 Focus your energy on giving and expanding
 all the good things that can come from you.

You’ll rarely gain anything 
by proving that you’re right. 
Instead, 
put your efforts into doing what is right.
If your ego controls every moment of your life,
 that life will be little more then an empty shell.
 To fill your life with richness, 
live with a kind and generous heart.

If you seek to take without giving, 
you create bitterness in every direction. 
The only wealth that will ever bring fulfillment
 is the wealth you create and give.
Don’t settle for a shallow,
 empty life when you can enjoy so much more. 
Give your best, 
with a kind and generous heart,
 and truly live life at its highest level.

Ralph Marston

Mini Apple Crostatas

1 Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust (from 15-oz box), softened as directed on box

1 Large baking apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)

2 Tablespoons sugar

1/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon

8 Teaspoons caramel flavored topping

• 1 Heat oven to 425°F. Unroll crust on work surface. Roll crust out slightly; cut into 4 (5-inch) rounds. Place rounds on parchment lined cookie sheet.
• 2 In medium bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; toss apple slices into sugar mixture. Divide apple slices evenly onto center of each pie crust round. Fold 1/2-inch of crust over filling, pinching slightly so that crust lays flat on apples.
• 3 Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples slices are tender. Drizzle 2 teaspoons caramel topping over each crostata. If desired, serve warm with ice cream.

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