Prayer For Women With Breast Cancer

Author Unknown Father, for the strength you have given me I thank you. For the health you have blessed me with, I thank you. For the women who are going through breast cancer and their families I ask you to strengthen and to heal as you see fit. Lord we know you want us to be in good health and to...

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The List

By Sister Helen P. Mrosia He was in the first third grade class I taught at Saint Mary's School in Morris, Minn. All 34 of my students were dear to me, but Mark Eklund was one in a million. Very neat in appearance, but had that happy-to-be-alive attitude that made even his occasional mischieviousness...

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Keep Your Fork

Author Unknown There was a woman who had been diagnosed with a terminal illness and had been given three months to live. As she was getting her things "in order," she contacted her pastor and had him come to her house to discuss certain aspects of her final wishes. She told him which songs she wanted...

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I Have A Dream

By Martin Luther King, Jr. (Delivered on the steps at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC - August 28, 1963) I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose...

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Devil's Curry

Literally meaning very spicy, one may opt to substitute the chicken for pork. What You'll Need 1.5 kg chicken, cut into bite-size pieces 6 shallots, sliced 3 cloves garlic, sliced 3 red chillies, slit lengthwise 500g potatoes, quartered 3 tomatoes, quartered 2 large onions ,quartered 1 1/4 cup (300...

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Things To Do On An Airplane

By Kent Ninomiya Traveling on an airplane is forced personal time--you have no choice but to sit quietly for hours. People who fly often develop efficient ways to pass the time and be productive. Of course, the types of things you can do on an airplane depends a great deal on the length of the flight...

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Top 5 Places To Visit In Thailand

Sourced from Travelmaharishi Thailand has emerged as an ultimate backpacking destination. The mere mention of the country makes you think about pristine beaches and exciting night life. If this is your perception of Thailand, I promise you will not be disappointed. However, this small country has so...

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

What You'll Need 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup butter, softened 2 large eggs,beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Optional - 1 cup chopped pecans, or chopped walnuts Method To Savour...

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Baked Christmas Ornaments

Being a freelance writer, Mondays are usually crazy deadline days when last week's assignments will usually be due 'first thing Monday morning'. When I first heard this, I used to find it very amusing, with various time zones, whose 'first thing' was it going to be?These days, to keep it simple, I've...

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The American President

5 Thoughts On The Job I'll Never Want By Pandora Poikilos The words of John Kennedy best describe the idea of becoming an American President - Mothers all want their sons to grow up to be president, but they don't want them to become politicians in the process. With the senate elections around the...

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Blog-A-Licious Wednesdays - Weeks 1 & 2

Once again, yet another a collection of amazing blogs to be read and passed around! http://miceforlent.blogspot.com/ http://simonmhunter.blogspot.com/ http://www.thejohnsonsjourney.com/ http://myworldmylife-avantika.blogspot.com/ http://www.arealgoodblog.blogspot.com/ http://www.cynscoupons4u.blogspot.com/ http://cdumouchel.blogspot.com/ http://www.karlotablogs.info/ http://health-beauty-dante.blogspot.com http://uniquelydifferent1.blogspot.com http://heirloomquilting.blogspot.com...

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What Can Someone Like Me Do?

Author Unknown Dr. Frank Mayfield was touring Tewksbury Institute when, on his way out, he accidentally collided with an elderly floor maid. To cover the awkward moment Dr. Mayfield started asking questions, "How long have you worked here?" "I've worked here almost since the place opened," the maid...

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Threads Of Life

By Betty Bergstrom When Wynne, my daughter, asked me if I would go with her to a display at one of our local hospitals called Threads of Life, my first thought was that I have better things to do on a Sunday afternoon. And then I saw the look on her face and realized this was something important to...

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How's That Again?

5 Mind Boggling Issues (At The Moment) By Pandora Poikilos You know the funny thing about watching the news is that while you may feel blessed at not having to go through something in particular, there will be moments when you think, "Now, how is that even possible?" While I dislike armchair politicians...

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Something For Stevie

By Dan Anderson I tried not to be biased in hiring a handicapped person, but his placement counselor assured me that he would be a good, reliable busboy. I had never had a mentally handicapped employee, and I wasn't sure I wanted one. I wasn't sure how my customers would react to Stevie. He was short,...

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Never Underestimate The Power Of Your Actions

Author Unknown One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd." I had quite a...

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Life Is The Cookie

By Rachel Naomi Remen Another of my patients, a successful businessmen, tells me that before his cancer he would become depressed unless things went a certain way. Happiness was "having the cookie." If you had the cookie, things were good. If you didn't have the cookie, life wasn't worth a damn....

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The Wallet

Author Unknown As I walked home one freezing day, I stumbled on a wallet someone had lost in the street. I picked it up and looked inside to find some identification so I could call the owner. But the wallet contained only three dollars and a crumpled letter that looked as if it had been in there for...

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What Is Love?

Author Unknown A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds, "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my...

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Please God, Let Me Die

By Pandora Poikilos Apparently, it seems that it would be easier to talk about such a procedure, before the surgery than after. As with most things in life, given any situation, we quickly draw a mental picture of what it is supposed to be like alongside its outcomes and reactions. When something falls...

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Love Can Build A Bridge

Performed By The Judds I'd gladly walk across the desert With no shoes upon my feet To share with you the last bite Of bread I had to eat I'd would swim out to save you In your sea of broken dreams When all your hopes are sinking Let me show you what love means Love can build a bridge Between your...

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Blog-A-Licious Wednesdays - First Time Around

Here's a list of blogs that I have come across this week which can be described in three words. - Awesomeness - Interesting - Pass-It-On (alright, that's not one word, but you get the idea) This also marks the beginning of my Blog-A-Licious Wednesdays, where I'll have the chance to pass on more blogs,...

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Reductil (Sibutramine) Banned Across Europe For Patient Safety

I remember being given this to increase metabolism and as a 'happy pill' when I first got sick in 2003. Now, considering that increased intracrannial pressure can cause a stroke and this is now being taken off the market because it can cause a stroke, the only thought running through my head is - I'm...

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Coffee, Tea Or Me?

5 Ponderings On Which Is Better By Pandora Poikilos Here's a debate that has been a guest at many a breakfast table. When all you need and crave for, one groggy morning, is that sweet flavour of caffeine, sliding down your tongue and hitting your nerves in that soothing and warm manner you're accustomed...

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Google Me

3 Simple Reasons I'm Thankful For Google By Pandora Poikilos "Honestly, I don't think Google needs any form of advertisement. It's a tribute and more importantly a reminder of a message that so many people choose to forget, "GIVE PEACE A CHANCE". I love it. And its very inspiring." I made this remark...

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