THE LEGEND OF THE SAND DOLLAR

The Legend of the Sand Dollar

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That I would like to tell

Of the birth and death of Jesus

Found in this lovely shell.

If you will examine closely,

You'll see that you find here

Four nail holes a fifth one

Made by a Roman's spear.

On one side the Easter Lily,

It's center is the star

That appeared unto the shepherds

And led them from afar.

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The Christmas Poinsettia

Etched on the other side

Reminds us of his birthday,

Our happy Christmas tide.

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Now break the center open

And here you will release

The five white doves awaiting

To spread good will and peace

This simple little symbol,

Christ left for you and me.

~ Author Unknown by Me ~

TREASURES FROM A RUMMAGE SALE

MY FRIEND MARTHA ASKED ME TO HELP HER GET SET UP FOR A CATHOLIC SCHOOL FUNDRAISER RUMMAGE SALE. THEY HAD LOTS OF VERY NEAT AND UNIQUE ITEMS. HERE ARE A FEW ITEMS I CAME HOME WITH.

MY $5 FIND A SCHOOL DESK

LIKE I HAD WHEN I WAS A CHILD.

A PORCELAIN ROOSTER AND HEN SET .

I GAVE TO MY MOTHER WHO HAS COLLECTED

THEM FOR YEARS.

THIS WAS NEAT A SAND DOLLAR AND THE DOVES FRAMED.

A HAND EMBROIDERED MERMAID RUNNER

A RETRO ASIAN BOX PURSE.

I REPAINTED IT THE ROSE GOLD AND BRONZE

COLORS YOU SEE HERE.

I USED IT YESTERDAY AND GOT COMPLIMENTS

EVERYWHERE I WENT.

A BAMBOO SAKE SET


THIS WAS SO COOL A FOLDING ASIAN HAT/SUN VISOR.

I HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE. I CAN HARDLY WAIT TIL I GET A CHANCE TO WEAR IT.

I GUESS AS I GET OLDER I CRAVE THE THINGS I REMEMBER AS A CHILD. SO LATELY I HAVE BEEN ACQUIRING SOME RETRO ITEMS.

THE BEST ZUCCHINI BREAD (COURGETTE) RECIPE

ZUCCHINI BREAD

3 EGGS

1 1/4 C. OIL

1 1/2C SUGAR

1 TSP VANILLA

2 C. DICED ZUCCHINI

2C. FLOUR

2 TSP BAKING SODA

2 TSP BAKING POWDER

1 TSP SALT

1 TSP CINNAMON

1 TSP CLOVES

1 C. NUTS (PECANS CHOPPED)

BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 1 HR 15 MINUTES

**COOKS NOTES: YOU MAY USE BISQUCK INSTEAD OF FLOUR AND OMIT BAKING SODA AND POWDER. ALSO I ADDED A TSP EACH OF ALLSPICE AND GINGER.

THIS RECIPE GOT RAVE REVIEWS FROM THE FAMILY AND EVEN MY PICKY NEIGHBOR.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KSENA

THIS IS THE DAUGHTER OF OUR DEAR FRIENDS VIKTOR AND LENA OF VLADIVOSTOK, RUSSIA, ENJOYING HER NEW GAP SANDALS. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KSENA!

QUESTION OF THE SUMMER- ITALIAN CHERRY COBBLER

THE QUESTION OF THE SUMMER HAS BEEN

"CAN I HAVE SECONDS?"

APPARENTLY MY DINNERS ,DESERTS AND BAKED GOODS ARE GOING OVER WELL THIS SUMMER. I HAVE BEEN MAKING LOTS OF COBBLERS, THE ITALIAN CHERRY COBBLER LAST NIGHT WAS REMARKABLE.

ITALIAN CHERRY COBBLER

1 C. SUGAR

1 C. BISQUICK

1 C. MILK

1 STICK BUTTER MELTED

BLEND THESE INGREDIENTS IN BLENDER

1 JAR ITALIAN CHERRIES FROM WILLIAMS SONOMA

GREASE A GLASS PIE PAN.

POUR CHERRIES ON BOTTOM OF PAN AND SPREAD EVENLY

POUR BATTER EVENLY OVER CHERRIES

BAKE AT 400 FOR 45 MINUTES

SIMPLE BUT TASTY!

GREETINGS FROM FRANCE

Dear Kathy,

Paul came safe and sound from his trip back home. Full of very good memories, he loved his stay with you and your family.
Thank you again for welcoming my boy so well, you have done more than you should have done.. Paul came back confident and happy. Everyday, Paul tells us about Grayson and about Texas, he is fascinated by USA . He had a wonderful time with Grayson, nice and good company boy, good personality.
So Kathy, if one day you have the intention to travel to Europe and specially to France, please do not hesitate to come down to us in the south west of France, you will be more than welcome.

Best regards
Evelyne

THANK YOU PAUL!

THESE ARE THE WONDERFUL GIFTS GIVEN TO ME

AND MY FAMILY BY PAUL OUR FRENCH SUMMER EXCHANGE STUDENT.

THE APRON IS FROM THE BASQUE REGION AND THE BOOK IS OF THE BEAUTIFUL COASTLINES OF FRANCE.

THANK YOU PAUL!