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Today is another day of choices: red or blue? Meaning Republican or Democrat...who should we choose to lead our nation? Who do we make the most powerful citizen of the free nation? Freedom gives us the right to vote and choose our leaders. But no matter what the outcome is we must remember a few things:
1. Success of the nation lies in the hands of each and every citizen, not just the leaders. We must continue to do our best and treat others with respect and trust.
2. Change is difficult and bringing about change that makes life better is a hard uphill task. So let's stop being judgemental.
3. As long as we strive hard and keep freedom alive a nation will prosper and progress. Let's pledge to work together to harness in an era of good education, decent lifestyle and a sense of pride for ALL citizens.
Let us all be the change that we wish to see around us.
Banana-raisin-almond muffins with a touch of extra-dark chocolate chips.
The holiday season is knocking on our doors again and it's that time of the year when many of us become nostalgic about the year gone by or start making plans for the new year ahead. It can be a stressful time too if you are entertaining guests or taking a trip somewhere. Whatever be your disposition this year, it is important to put everything in perspective. The goal is to have a good time and enjoy ourselves. To put aside differences and act in a good spirit; to find time for family and friends and relax a little before another year takes a start.
If there are gripes about the year gone by, feel free to vent to family and friends. But do keep in mind that many things happen that are outside our control. While the folks who love us always have the best intentions at heart, the outcome of their gestures sometimes may not have yielded the desired results. That doesn't necessarily lessen the value of the kind act and we need to still appreciate such acts of love and kindness as difficult as it may seem...
To those on the receiving end of the venting and endless complaining, just remember that the person venting is not looking for advice or direction, but just a pair of ears who will listen to their woes and thus lighten their hearts. So hold off the judgement and advices. Often times silent compassion speaks more than words. A warm hug can mean more than the best gifts under a tree.
If we could somehow learn to share each others sorrows and multiply our joys then the world could become warm enough to melt away all the frigidity... So, let's strive to ring in the holidays this year with warmth in our hearts, compassion in our acts and forgiveness in our souls. Just like the soul satisfying comfort and warmth provided by these cereal crusted delectable banana/walnut muffins.
A light drizzle... the feel of the nip in the air outside (despite the month being June)...children sleeping in late...all adds up to the perfect lazy weekend morning. What better way to enjoy the quiet solace than with some warm banana coffee muffins and a cup of your favorite beverage? Make a lot, pack some up and it's a perfect breakfast gift to share with some friends as well...
