Opposite Ends of the World

"Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious
as to have friends at a distance;
they make the latitudes and longitudes."-Henry David Thoreau

Meeting Again

“Let it go my love my truest,
Let it sail on silver wings
Life’s a twinkling that’s for certain,
But it’s such a fine thing
There’s a gathering of spirits
There’s a festival of friends
And we’ll take up where we left off
When we all meet again.”
From the song, A Gathering of Spirits, by Carrie Newcomer

What the Heart Needs

"All you need is love.
 But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."-Charles M. Schulz

Recipe for Chocolate Cobber

Image and recipe for Chocolate Cobbler from:

 http://wherefloursbloom.com/2011/09/07/old-fashion-chocolate-cobbler/

3/4 cup sugar
1 cup self rising flour
2 Tablespoons cocoa
1/2 cup milk
3 Tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Mix the above ingredients and spread into a greased 11×7 or 9×13 glass baking dish.
Top Mixture – Mix together and sprinkle evenly on the above mixture.
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
Pour 1 1/2 cups hot water gently over all. DO NOT MIX- just gently pour over all
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve hot, or cold.

Walking Dreams

"A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of Life." -Thomas Jefferson

Autumn

Painting "Autumn Farm" by Terry Freemark


“Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple...” -J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

A Date With Destiny

Happy 24th Birthday Athena

"Dreams are illustrations... from the book your soul is writing about you."~Marsha Norman

Dear Athena,  
My wish for your 24th year is that you keep on living your dreams.  
 Dream big.
 Dream on!

Happy Happy Birthday!

I love you,
Mom

PS  This one's for you "Martha!"