Saturday, February 27, 2010

Psalms Art

We arrived at the church's art gallery early, which was good. It was quiet and uncrowded with the opportunity to read the placards accompanying each art work. The combination of the words and the art had me tearing up several times-- truly touched, moved.

David's tear-watered couch grabbed attention with it's real working showerhead, but it was the bottles of tears that truly brought the message home-- the realization that those jars represent only a portion of the tears God's people have cried, and that there will be a time when all tears are wiped away.

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The calendar with each day stamped "this is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" was very simple, but a powerful reminder of the place of gratitude, joy, and praise that belong in a Chistian's life-- EVERYday.

My brother's shield also moved me-- that God is the lifter of our heads. I almost didn't notice the arrows, and really, I think that's the way God means it to be for us-- He himself is the focus and not the things that come at us.

The wings and the starry sky were skillfully made and beautiful without even needing a message-- they were encouraging and uplifting.

The Bible says that Chistians are to speak to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. I'd say that this exhibit truly accomplished that.

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Friday, February 26, 2010

Recipe & Tonight's Plans

My mom sent my dad over to my place with some leftovers-- beef roast in gravy with mashed potatoes on the side. I love gravy, but seldom make it.

She sent 3 meal-sized portions at least! So I ate one helping for dinner as is, but the next day I morphed a portion into Shepherd's Pie for lunch (Leann Ely's recipe from Saving Dinner for the Holidays). Yum! I definitely want to remember that strategy-- sauté some chopped onion and carrot, add the beef and gravy, seasoning with crushed rosemary, garlic powder, and pepper. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and top with the mashed potatoes. Bake until warm. Delicious!

As for today, I'm going to apply for more jobs, sending out my resume repeatedly. (And also eat that last portion of beef and gravy for dinner.)

Then tonight, my parents and I are going to see my brother's art displayed in his church's gallery. We won't stay long-- my parents have B&B guests-- but of course we have to be there; my brother has talked of nothing else for weeks! ;-)

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Mostly Chores But...

I did some baking today-- which I can't afford to do often if I want to reach my weight loss goals; I have to restrict myself to cooking instead. But today the kitchen was clean, and I had "no-sugar-added" apple butter on hand; it was the perfect time to try Mini Whole Wheat Apple Muffins with Cinnamon Glaze from The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight & Eating Great by Pam Anderson. The author brags that you'd never know the muffins were made with whole wheat flour, and that little sugar is needed for the muffin batter because of the glaze.

Well, the muffins aren't bad, but I think the texture is a dead giveaway that they're whole grain-- they're a little too soft somehow-- not al dente to appropriate pasta terminology. And, the sugar may be minimal but the fat is not-- about 5g per mini muffin! It's always a trade off between sugar and fat when it comes to baking. The recipe does call for oil rather than butter, so at least the fat is not the saturated variety. And whole wheat flour means a little more fiber and some trace nutrients that white flour lacks.

I only made enough glaze for 3 muffins, because I planned to freeze the rest. Good thing, too, because I don't care for the glaze; it's just powdered sugar plus milk-- with a bit of cinnamon and a drop of lemon juice for flavor (but it still tastes strictly like powdered sugar-- kind of chemical). I think the glaze was a futile attempt to convert something wholesome into something decadent; better to just enjoy the muffins for what they are-- warm and cinnamon-y and 100 calories each (with or without glaze).

I am proud of myself for only eating the three I had planned to consume. As soon as they were cool, I packaged 2 per baggie and whisked them into the freezer. With a piece of fruit, they will be a nice afternoon snack/small meal to tide me over until dinner time. Or, one muffin plus a cup of yogurt will be a satisfactory light breakfast until my mid-morning fruit snack. It's always helpful to have goodies in the freezer-- "Frozen Assets" according to one cookbook title.

Baking is also a pleasant way to spend a day of snow flurries-- domestic and cozy to counter the cold.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

iPod apps are great!

I tried out a new one today-- Martha's Everyday Food. For the past several years, I've subscribed to the Everyday Food magazine, and this app indexes and includes most of the recipes. With the push of a button, I can now save copies of the recipes I've tried and approved or ones that I'd like to try but didn't get to yet. The app will also make grocery shopping lists for me based on recipes I select-- for 99 cents, I can carry a whole set of magazines in my purse. That means the next time I'm at Whole Foods, it will be easier to remember to buy fennel or a bunch of watercress and to know what I want to do with the ingredients once I get them home! ;-)

The recipe pictured below is one I've tried and liked-- in addition to the scrumptious visible components, the dish also contains roasted garlic, toasted walnuts, and a squeeze of lemon juice. It tastes like summer, but fortunately the ingredients are readily available even through winter. Plus, folks who do not have an iPod can access the recipe at Martha Stewart's website by clicking on the recipe title.
Sent from my iPod

Monday, February 22, 2010

Converted Music

I had an mp3 player which I earned as an incentive prize from the library by completing a technology course designed for library staff. It worked just dandy for a good while but finally "died."

For that mp3 player, I had purchased music from Wal-Mart's online store. The music was "protected" because Wal-Mart was involved with DRM (digital rights management). Those restrictions ended, but I didn't make the adjustments to my music in time. (Wal-Mart sent an email reminder, but I misunderstood and disregarded it.)

The upshot is that I ended up with at least 60 songs I had paid for, but that I could only listen to on Windows Media Player when using my laptop-- which I rarely do these days; it's not convenient.

iTunes could neither play nor convert the songs from the wma format to mp3 files so no transfer to my iPod. Bummer. 60 songs = $60!

But it's been months, and I really got to missing those songs. They were by some of my favorite artists-- Third Day and Newsboys for example. I'd get one of the songs stuck in my head but then couldn't remember all of the lyrics without the prompting of actually listening. And the radio just doesn't play these songs often enough to suit me-- they concentrate on the current top 20.

There is free software that can convert wma files to mp3 files, but if the songs are protected, that software doesn't work.

After a little Googling, I discovered Tunebite. They let you download and try it free, but I did have to purchase the basic version. However, it was less than half the price of replacing the music. Additionally, the software will serve me well in converting voice memos, blogging, and maybe even podcasting in the future.

The idea behind Tunebite is that while you play the music using Windows Media, it's being recorded from your computer's sound card, so the recording is free of DRM restrictions and can be played by iTunes. And the sound quality is decent.

Yipee! Now I get to hear those songs and integrate them with my newer music. I've got a few more to convert today, then I'll be all set!

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Insomnia Again

I should be asleep right now, but my brain is acting up. I keep thinking of some disturbing news that I heard today. Normally I would be able to pray for the people concerned and let it rest. But there are times when my brain just can't seem to stop obsessing-- it doesn't really matter what the situation is-- it can even be something positive; my brain just won't drop it. I picture myself giving the command to my brain as one would speak to an overly possessive dog, "Drop it!" Sadly, it's not effective.



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To complicate matters, the wind is picking up which makes some part of my a/c unit clang-- like lifting and dropping a piece of metal repeatedly. I've examined the unit in the daylight but found nothing glaringly wrong. I don't know if that's how they all are or if something is wrong with this unit. Maybe I need a repair person. Maybe I just need some sort of windbreak in place. Currently, the wind has an uninterrupted path straight toward the unit. I do know that my white noise maker can't drown out that sound-- especially when my brain is bent on obsessing anyway.

The bottom line is I'm awake when I'd rather be asleep. I did take another half of a prescription sleeping pill as my doctor recommended. Maybe it will kick in soon. Meanwhile, I've escaped to the living room to distract myself from the noise and to keep from becoming irritable and frustrated-- emotions hardly conducive to peaceful slumber.

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

"What's Happening?" "Good Times"

This afternoon I headed over to my parents' for "Thai chicken" which is our shorthand for rice noodles with spicy ginger peanut sauce and veggies (but we actually use ordinary pasta for the noodles). It's a Martha Stewart recipe my brother got from a friend and my mother adapted (and continues to adapt-- different tweaks all the time).

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My sister-in-law initiated this gathering which was made possible by a change in my brother's work schedule. They finally get one day off in common so perhaps we'll get to see more of them this year. Hooray!

Among many other things (like the Olympics-- including curling!), we discussed my brother's art which will be part of a presentation at their church's gallery this coming Friday. The theme is worship with images drawn from Psalms and Proverbs. I'm looking forward to it and am happy for my brother. This has been a positive experience for him because he's had the chance to team with other Christian artists in working toward a common goal.

My brother also involved us in the project. Our task was to write names on scrolls he had assembled to represent the tears God's people have shed-- which He notes and remembers. We're never alone in our pain and struggles. Amen! ;-)

Parsley Update

I have another parsley seedling coming up, and it's from a dry Italian seed. So, as far as I am concerned, I can soak the seeds or not according to my preference. I think if the tests were more strictly controlled, a higher percentage of the soaked seeds would germinate and more quickly too, but the bottom line is that I'll get results either way. So there. ;-)

P.S.-- I just love the way the seedlings come out of the ground as upside-down U's and then their stems straighten into I's. It's both practical and charming.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Adorable Seedlings

I coo over seedlings the way some people do when they see human babies, and I am proud to announce that I'm the happy mother of some sprouted parsley! ;-)

It's only been 11 days but 3 itsy-bitsy curled parsley seedlings are peeping up out of the potting soil. They are as thin as threads but welcome all the same.

And...drum roll, please...the winner is the SOAKED seed. Of course, I'm still waiting on the appearance of Italian parsley seedlings, whether from dry or soaked seeds. That will be the "definitive" test.

Now, if I can keep my seedlings from growing excessively tall and spindly from too little light, I'll have it made.

I'm so delighted! ;-)

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Thursday, February 18, 2010

More Health Books

A family friend recently went on a gluten-free diet and found that she feels MUCH better. I certainly couldn't have deduced that answer for her, but since she's identified the treatment, all her symptoms suddenly make sense.

Even before I heard her news, I had begun to wonder if a food intolerance might explain my allergies. It seems so odd to me that symptoms are flaring in winter when I'm mostly indoors-- I mean, all of a sudden I'm allergic to dust??? Mold in this brand new house??? Weird.

I know allergies can develop at any time of life, but it still seems bizarre. And I did just change my diet in an attempt to lose weight. Maybe I'm unknowingly eating more of an unidentified allergen and aggravating my system.

Today I checked out The G-Free Diet and Allergy-Free Cookbook. I am considering some changes. I wonder about gluten, but dairy products and/or nuts could also be culprits.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

A Jaunt to Nashville

Yesterday my parents and I headed down to Nashville to visit family friends, shop, and weather permitting, we'll explore Belle Meade Plantation as well.

As a side benefit, I got to do some knitting (finished 1/3 of the first of a pair of socks) while watching the Olympics on TV.

I saw the Chinese win gold and silver in pairs figure skating, American Seth Wescott win his second gold medal in snowboard cross, and Alexandre Bilodeau receive Canada's first gold medal on home soil. It was great, and I stayed up later than I should have to watch (then woke up excessively early this morning).

It's tough not to get migraines when traveling because of the many stressors that are an inherent part of the process. I had to take Midrin again before dinner last night but thankfully stayed well. Great dinner at Macaroni Grill.

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Saturday, February 13, 2010

Miscellaneous

I did a bit of everything today--
  • errands--prescription pickup, library book returns
  • chores-- fell UP hill after retrieving an errant wind-blown garbage can from the "valley" plot next door-- not painful but had to launder my mud-smeared coat
  • knitting-- a lacy ear warmer headband using leftover yarn
  • gardening-- the armchair planning variety-- thinking about building, filling, and planting raised beds
  • movies including An Affair to Remember for Valentine's
  • Olympics-- video snippets of yesterday's opening ceremony
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Friday, February 12, 2010

Last night I read...

About half of A Brain Wider Than the Sky: A Migraine Diary by Andrew Levy. On the whole, I am a concrete person whereas he is abstract and loves academics, metaphysics, philosophy. Also, he has migraines with aura, but I do not. There were still some passages of his book that rang true for me and that touched me. A few quotes:

"it was an instinct: keep away from people unless I could act like one of them" p. 67

How I believe my former boss perceived my migraines: "It seizes her when she likes, where she likes, for as long as she likes." p. 68

"Then migraine, like any chronic disease, is a real declaration. And, as the migraineur, I am the one who declares war. I am the agressor, even as I am the victim." p. 68

"Talcott Parsons wrote, there is a social contract between a sick person and a sick person's audience...The sick person should be regarded as the victim of forces beyond his control. In exchange for this grace, however, which includes exemption from ordinary daily obligations and expectations, the sick person has to acknowledge that being sick is undesirable and that measures should be taken to maximize the chance to facilitate recovery." p. 76

To me, he pinpoints the negotiations and politics of it all-- and how easily relationships can go awry if either party isn't fully committed to making things work.


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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Took a day off...

Which is kind of absurd since I'm unemployed, but about the only things I did today were to fetch the garbage cans back from the curb and renew my library books online. I deliberately lollygagged. Good thing too, because I ended up with a migraine around 6:45pm. I took Midrin and ate something and now feel much better. I'm so glad!!! I won't be surprised if I have a few more episodes over the next week though. That's usually how it goes.

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Building a Night Stash

I'm gathering things I will need if I can't fall asleep or if I wake in the middle of the night-- the goal is to have whatever is required close at hand so I can overcome sleep disrupters, relieve discomforts, and occupy myself quietly, getting some rest even if I am unable to sleep. The idea comes from the book Restful Insomnia which I wrote about in a previous post.

So far my kit consists of a bottle of water, antihistamines, prescription migraine reliever, an eye mask and earplugs (both freebies which may be irritating rather than soothing-- haven't tried them yet) stored in an excessively large Pyrex bowl (that I seldom use) under my bed.

My iPod will be by the rocker-recliner in the living room, plugged in and charging. I will set the brightness level at the lowest setting before bedtime. The iPod has reading material (Kindle samples I've downloaded, free e-book classics, the Bible), pictures to look at (Flickr, Picasa), offers opportunity to jot notes, and has soothing white noise programs (ocean waves, falling rain). My robe, socks, and slippers are stored right by my bed so I can easily put them on before grabbing my bowl and heading to my chair.

Other items I need to add to my stash:
  • OTC pain relievers
  • Pen and paper
  • Dim nightlight
I'm sure I'll think of more things to include in time.

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Parsley Contest II

I think I already have a clear winner-- though naturally none of the seeds have germinated yet. I found the soaked seeds almost impossible to plant. They tended to cling to my fingers and the tools I used instead of dropping to the potting soil. I could have poured the liquid and the seeds onto the soil, then covered them, but I think dry parsley seeds are far easier and more pleasant to work with. Sorry, Mel.

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Monday, February 8, 2010

Parsley Contest

I planted curled and Italian parsley seeds indoors today. In Mel Bartholomew's All New Square Foot Gardening, he suggests that it is best to soak the seeds overnight prior to planting since parsley is slow to germinate. I'm not sure I see much difference between soaking the seeds and just watering them thoroughly after they are planted. So, I'm going to conduct a little experiment. Today I planted the dry seeds and tomorrow I'll plant some that have been soaked. We'll see which sprout first (allowing for the single day's difference, of course).

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Sunday, February 7, 2010

Super Bowl Sunday

As mentioned in my previous post, I'm not into sports-- I mean, I do know that the Super Bowl is today and that it's the Saints versus the Colts. That knowledge would be difficult to escape since it's everywhere-- radio, Facebook, grocery store, etc. However, I don't have any preference at all for either team.

I do like the food traditions surrounding the Super Bowl though. ;-) So, I made coleslaw, chili (vegetarian), and maple-corn biscuits for dinner. For a snack, I made 2-ingredient guacamole (avocado + salsa verde) with tortilla chips. And just for good measure, I watched a football movie (Remember the Titans). So there we have it-- a pseudo-Super Bowl event at home for yours truly. ;-)

Incidentally, by the time I finished editing this post, the Saints had won the game.

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Saturday, February 6, 2010

Winter Olympics Soon!!!

I LOVE watching the Olympics-- winter or summer, just about any event. My favorites are the figure skating, snowboarding, slalom, and in the summer, gymnastics. All of this is really funny, because I am NOT a sports fan. But the Olympics are special-- the suspense, the patriotism, the heartbreaking and triumphant stories!!! LOVE IT.

I don't have cable TV so in previous years a friend at the library kindly videotaped events for me. But this time, I don't have a VCR to watch recordings-- just a DVD player. Well, it finally occured to me that with YouTube and all those "modern" developments, some company would probably have the rights to show Olympic footage over the Internet. I was even prepared to pay something despite my unemployed status-- after all, the Olympics only happens every two years.

As it turns out, there's a free Olympics app, and it's SO cool!!! Right now as athletes are making their way to Vancouver and settling in, they are posting messages to a Twitter-like function within the app. There's lots of info on the events, the teams, etc.-- and all beautifully organized and presented. I can hardly wait for it to begin!!!

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Friday, February 5, 2010

Audio Update-- Two Options for Listening

Embedded player and mp3 (requires Flash which my iPod lacks):



The mp3 below plays when you click it. (I hope.) I know my iPod can play the file using Safari and Quicktime, but I don't know about other browsers. I'll have to experiment.

             Audio Update

Greetings to (and From) Kentucky

My bedtime is 10 pm, but it's 1 am now. I tried that sleep thing, but my mind has been busy and whirring all day long-- thoughts coming so fast I hardly know what to do first before the thoughts "evaporate". Now I'm getting hungry to boot.

Lying awake in bed, I realized that most of my Facebook friends are Californians or at least West Coast-based, but surely I haven't lived here in Kentucky for seven years without getting to know some people-- especially having attended 2 churches and doing a customer service job for that time period??? I WAS preoccupied with earning my Master's, and I AM a homebody, but still.... So, tonight I searched for some local people on Facebook. I sent friend requests out to a number of individuals. We'll see if they remember me or even sign into their accounts that often. Time to get connected!

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Another Great Song!

Incidentally, I did do some job searching...

I made a list (for my own thinking) of what my health problems are, their symptoms, treatments, and what considerations I need from an employer, so that I don't end up fired again. Though survivable, being fired is not really an experience I'm eager to repeat.

I pruned my resume to make it more concise. I looked up tips for answering interview questions about why I left my last job. I made a list of all the employment agencies here in town and nearby that I want to inquire at via phone, Internet, or in person (hopefully tomorrow). I requested a check via Kentucky's unemployment site. I registered at one employment agency online. In doing that, I realized that I'm going to have to lookup education dates, employment addresses, and reference contacts from my files; I'm lousy at remembering that kind of info.

Of course, I need to search the Internet/newspapers for jobs as well-- the agencies won't have much to offer me since I'm not suited for most of the industrial and manufacturing positions that local businesses need staff for.

Well, prospects aren't thrilling, but the basics of my game plan are coming into place.

Guess what I had for dinner?

I feel like Julia Child! Of course, it took 3 separate cookbooks to inspire me. I made a blender hollandaise sauce (Joy of Cooking) with lime juice (Recipe 1-2-3 Menu Cookbook) and a dash of Tabasco (Joy of Cooking again). Then I poached an egg in the microwave (Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight...). Really, I don't know why a single person would poach an egg on the stovetop-- this was cinchy and the egg looked just like photos I've seen in cookbooks-- the method was superbly successful. I'd never eaten a poached egg before, but this won't be my last. The hollandaise is ideal with it. Delish! I'll make it as often as my waistline can afford the butter. ;-)

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I like the steamed asparagus idea, but I didn't think of that-- I even happen to have some in the frige; I'll go roast some asparagus and a potato to round out my dinner.

Incidentally, I don't know why, but these recipes came together in my head sometime last night when I couldn't get to sleep. Sometimes there IS an "up" side to insomnia. ;-)

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Singing in the Kitchen

I was cooking dinner (Baked Parmesan Salmon Loaf) and listening to K-LOVE and WJIE (whichever station was playing music instead of ads) when God used some song lyrics to remind me that He is with me and will provide for me. I thought I'd post them so I can encourage myself (and maybe God will use these words to strengthen others too.)

Lyrics from Signature of Divine (Yahweh) by Needtobreathe--

I won't leave you alone, you say.
It will be okay.

Lyrics from Mercyme's Bring the Rain--

I know there'll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that's what it takes to praise You,
Jesus, bring the rain.

Incidentally, I did notice that the latter one goes along with Steve's comment, "Rejoice in the Lord always. And again I say, Rejoice."

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Getting on Track

I woke up pretty close to on time (first occurrence in about a week), experimented with the Evernote iPhone app, finished up my live online pop culture class, did a load of dishes, and took out the trash. I'm taking a snack break right now, but I have some more chores on the agenda. I want to clear the board so that tomorrow I can get to job searching; I've been remiss in attending that while feeling poorly, but it's time to get back on track.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

It's 1pm... Do you know where your To Do list is?

The title is a parody of a commercial my family used to see on the Armed Forces Network (sole English TV channel) when we lived in West Germany. The commercial actually said, "It's 10pm. Do you know where your children are?" Sadly, I think there were parents who were clueless and needed to be reminded about good parenting via commercial.

Anyway, shortly after I got up this morning, I got a call from Lyrasis, reminding me that I'd signed up for a course for librarians about keeping up with popular culture. I hadn't forgotten that I had signed up, but since I was fired, I thought maybe someone else from the library should attend the class in my place-- I think the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives pays the registration fees. However, since they phoned me, I opted to attend.

I've now finished the first day of the class and need to get on to other things such as showering and heading to the grocery store-- I'm out of fresh produce and dairy products among other goodies. Fortunately, there's no snow on my car, although I may slip and slide on my way out of the driveway. I also need to wrestle the garbage cans to the curb for tomorrow's pickup. The cans have wheels but with the snow...

I can't wait until this white blanket melts completely. Today's temperature should get high enough to take care of it, I'd think. If not, we're due for rain soon and that ought to finish it. Me, I'm longing for spring, spring, spring! I guess that's appropriate for Groundhog Day. ;-)

Monday, February 1, 2010

Woke up before 5 am...

So I've already made Gingerbread Multigrain Pancakes. I usually mess up the first couple of pancakes until I get the skillet temperature correct. This morning I wasn't paying attention and used the "quick boil" burner so I ended up with a higher portion of overdone pancakes. When I finally figured out my error, I switched burners. Anyway, with the orange marmalade-maple syrup mixture (1:1) I will use on them, I suspect even the darker pancakes will taste just dandy, plus I did get some lovely golden ones. I'll remember about the burners next time too.

This morning's news on AOL: Haitian children possibly kidnapped by Christians who did not have government authority to remove children from the country and did not ascertain whether the children were in fact orphans. The grief and terror they brought those children and their parents and the misuse of Christ's name makes me heartsick and angry. I am also opposed to Voodoo as a misguided and vain religion, but who are these people to split up families and steal children? How could they think that their actions expressed the heart of God for others? Yuk! Clueless! I hope they'll let their hearts and their thinking be set straight, and I thank God that their deeds were discovered in a timely manner.