(author unknown) A little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it was "too crowded." "I can't go to Sunday School," she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her … Continue reading What God Can Do With 57 Cents
Author: A Solitary Mind
Turn to the Power of Prayer
(By Shea L. Watts) Do you ever have those kind of days? Have you ever hurt so much? You feel like giving up. Don't feel alone. There is Someone who cares. His listening ear is always there With a simple word of prayer. It brings hope to those who have no hope. It brings comfort … Continue reading Turn to the Power of Prayer
A Moment of Kindness
(by Shea L. Watts) Five years ago on a fall day a mom of three was sitting outside a courtroom waiting for her son's hearing to start. She had not seen him in many months so when he came into the building lead by a deputy handcuffed in an orange correctional suit, her breath was … Continue reading A Moment of Kindness
Who’s Your Daddy?
(author unknown) A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from table to table, visiting with the guests. The professor … Continue reading Who’s Your Daddy?
Lynne’s Linguine con Pesto di Pistacchi
(from the kitchen of Lynne Rossetto Kasper) Ingredients 1 cup shelled pistachio nuts ½ cup pine nuts 3 large unpeeled cloves garlic 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt ½ teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound dried linguine 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Directions Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Pile in pistachios and … Continue reading Lynne’s Linguine con Pesto di Pistacchi
Travel
(by Gio Evan) Try to travel, otherwise you may become racist, and you may end up believing that your skin is the only one to be right, that your language is the most romantic and that you were the first to be the first. Travel, because if you don't travel then your thoughts won't be strengthened, won't get filled with … Continue reading Travel
A&W BBQ Sandwiches
(from the kitchens of A&W) 4 cups beef roast or round steak, cooked and shredded SAUCE:1 cup apple butter1 cup Catalina dressing1/4 cup Heinz 57 sauce1 cup Heinz ketchup2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 8 soft hamburger buns Combine all ingredients except beef and buns to make a BBQ sauce (best to make BBQ sauce a day … Continue reading A&W BBQ Sandwiches
I’ve Learned
(by Andy Rooney) I've learned that the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I've learned that when you're in love, it shows. I've learned that just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day. I've learned that having a child fall asleep in your … Continue reading I’ve Learned
100 Ways to Raise Kind, Intelligent Children
(author unknown) 1. Teach them to respect others by showing others respect. 2. Place the same value on being well-mannered and kind as you do on being popular, wealthy, attractive, good at sports, or getting straight A’s. 3. Read to them every night, and take the time to enjoy it. 4. Teach them to have … Continue reading 100 Ways to Raise Kind, Intelligent Children
What is a Salesman?
(Author Unknown) A salesman is a pin on a map to the sales manager, a quota to the factory, an overloaded expense account to the auditor, a bookkeeping item called “cost of selling” to the treasurer, a smile and a wisecrack to the receptionist, and a purveyor of flattery to the buyer. A salesman needs … Continue reading What is a Salesman?