How We Deal with the Burdens of Life

This is a post from a site I like very much. The author is Arlene Collado. The link to her site is posted on My Favorites to the right of this blog, if you care to visit. She is a young mother and offers very insightful inspirational blogs and poems.


HOW TO DEAL WITH THE BURDENS OF LIFE

o Accept that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue.
o Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.
o Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.
o Drive carefully. It’s not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker.
o If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
o If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.
o It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
o NEVER BUY A CAR YOU CAN’T PUSH.
o Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won’t have a leg to stand on.
o Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance.
o Since it’s the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
o The second mouse gets the cheese.
o When everything’s coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane.
o Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
o You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.
o Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
o We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. SOME HAVE WEIRD NAMES and all are different colors, BUT THEY ALL HAVE TO LIVE IN THE SAME BOX.
o A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

I am experiencing a rough patch in my life at this time. This post helped me to see through the cobwebs and pray for the best results. She has touched my life in a positive way and I appreciate it.

Remember to share the love and kindness in your life as bread on the waters.

Hugs, GA Peach

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY COOKIES

CELEBRATION COOKIES

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white or yellow cake mix
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy frosting (any flavor)


1. Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix about half of the dry cake mix and remaining ingredients except frosting, using spoon, until thoroughly mixed. Stir in remaining cake mix. Break up any lumps with fork.
2. Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board with cloth-covered rolling pin. Cut dough with 2 1/2-inch bell- or heart-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
3. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or just until set (centers will be soft). Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Decorate cookies as desired with frosting. Store loosely covered at room temperature. Yield: about 3 doz.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.



Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 150 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 1 1/2g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 140mg; Total Carbohydrate 19g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 13g); Protein 0g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.



Special Touch
Pipe guests' names on frosted cookies for unique place cards (and great munching at the end of the meal).
Variation
You can try as many variations of these cookies as there are reasons to celebrate. Sprinkle with red decorator candies for Valentine's Day, green candies for St. Patrick's Day, yellow for Easter--the possibilities are endless!
Similar Recipes
Sugar Cookies


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From the Betty Crocker Kitchen



Show a little loving from the oven today. I hope you have a special day!

Remember, share the love and kindness in your life as bread on the waters.