food, crochet, merriment
“You need time to meditate and ponder, to think, to wonder at the great plan of happiness that the Lord has outlined for His children. You need to read the scriptures…I heard President David O. McKay say to the members of the Twelve on one occasion, ‘Brethren, we do not spend enough time in meditation.'”
~President Gordon B. Hinckley
A wordless moment to hold in my heart~
“And I say, it’s all right…”
Ahhh yes~
What is that pretty thing shining on Beckham’s hair?
Could it be…
sunshine?
These early days, it only comes out for moments at a time–but still, it’s long enough to wake up a few sleepy heads.
Almost too bright for baby Chompy, but after all the indoor days of winter–even a peek-a-boo Mr. Sun was too lovely to pass up.
Something wonderful about breathing in all that crisp, cool air and knowing that each day, it’s only going to get better.
Oh, we’ve been patient, but in my heart, I’m ready to trade chilly snow for soft, gentle rain…
and Spring.
How about you?
Soooo…did your mama make you take piano lessons?
Or did she force you to play the violin?
Well, my friends—you must trust me when I say,
there are worse things. I mean she could have put you in a TAP class.
I suppose that kids these days would positively hate it—but back then, other than the fact that it was terrifically UNcool, it was actually—dare I say—
fun.
No kidding…
Yeah…I know. But, here’s the thing—we got to wear shiny, noisy shoes and sticky-outty dresses and be in shows…ok, mostly at rest homes, but still.
We liked it because it was something to do and it was—like I said, pretty fun.
Well, except when Mrs. Ross, the squeeky little tapping dance teacher yelled and screamed at us. That was pretty scary.
The dance number here was called “Pretty Baby” and I’m the blonde “fro-girl” on the right. My sister was too “grown-up” for this number. Naa-naa.
If, by chance you are feeling great sadness and anxiety over that fact that YOU didn’t get to take a tap class–well today’s your lucky day. Yessiree! Now, with the magic of the internet YOU can learn to tap this very minute. Don’t waste another moment–Click HERE. You know you want to.
If, however, you are way too young to know what the heck I’m even talking about,
don’t fret.
It’s likely for the best.
Yeah, a whole lot of kiss’in going on around here…
the chocolate kind.
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Start with a couple of simple ingredients: Hershey’s Kisses and Won Ton Wraps (found in the produce section of the grocery store).
Dip your finger in a dish of water and make a water stripe along all four edges of the dough.
Place a “kiss” in the middle of the square…
and pinch the opposite corners together.
Then bring the next two corners up and pinch them.
Gently seal the side until you have a million cute little packages.
You can get really fancy if you want…or not.
Fry them in hot oil for a few minutes–until they turn golden brown.
Dust with powdered sugar…
and prepare for a very happy evening.
