Life comes to us in such little bits

(J.R. Miller)

"Give us this day our daily bread." Matthew 6:11

"As your days--so shall your strength be." Deuteronomy 33:25

We should be thankful that life comes to us in such little bits.

We can always live one day well enough.
We can always carry one day's burdens.
We can always do one day's duties.
We can always endure one day's sorrows.

It is a blessing that one day is all that God ever gives us at a time. We should be thankful for the nights that cut off our tomorrows from our view, so that we cannot even see them until they dawn. The little days, nestling between the nights like quiet valleys between the hills, then seem so safe and peaceful.
"Take therefore no thought for the morrow; for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Mt. 6:34

Have a happy-little-bit everyone! :)

For Becky

My first posts about Pete (Formerly cotton-ball) were entitled “Little Peter” and “We is Friends: Jasper and Pete” and are still on my blog. He’s been through a lot, and ended up as a one-eyed cat. He has tons of energy, though, is VERY lovey (and I still say he’s adorable). :)

Here are some recent pictures. :)

He likes to ride around on me.

He wants to be buddies with Bo; but I don’t think she’s completely won over yet.

I think we look a little alike…

 

He has spots, stripes, and swirls. I wouldn’t be surprised if his coat darkened even more. :)

Spicy Seafood Chowder

I invented this yesterday, and it was so yummy! It will feed probably, at least eight people, or more, depending on appetites.

Bake off 3(or more) flounder fillets. Break up with a fork and set aside.

While the fish is baking, in a large pot, make a white sauce using…

*1 stick butter

*2/3 cup all purpose flour

*4 cups milk

*salt and pepper to taste

Now add

*1-1/2 cups stock of your choice (I used chicken)

*1 tsp. smoked paprika

*1 tsp. onion powder

*1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (less or more to taste)

*1 clove garlic, minced

*2-3 Tbsp. basil, fresh or pesto

*3 cups frozen corn

*2 zucchini, diced

Cook over medium heat until everything is hot. Stir in fish and serve. I recommend corn chips, toasts (that sort of thing) on the side. :)

I Know It’s Almost Thanksgiving but…

Clothespin Dolls for Friends

Old-fashioned clothespins, leftover paper and fancy tape, hot glue, pigma micron pens, and acrylic paint—all put to use for a cheery little gift. :)

A Few New Things

A few things I’d never made before. :)

A little rag rug

Citrus marmalade

Salmon en croute

Portabella Lasagna

1 lb. ground turkey

chunky tomato sauce of your choice

30 oz. ricotta cheese

8 oz. low moisture, shredded mozzarella cheese

handful fresh basil, snipped in pieces

Kraft Italian three cheese blend

4 portabella mushroom caps

lemon juice

salt and pepper

Cook the turkey with a little lemon juice, salt and pepper; then stir in tomato sauce. In a mixing bowl mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Slice the mushrooms in long, thin strips. Layer the lasagna in this order.

*Meat

*Mushrooms

*Ricotta mixture

*Meat

*Mushrooms

*Ricotta mixture

*Sprinkle evenly with as much three cheese blend as desired

Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes, or until cheese is golden.