We learn from the wise words of Mother Theresa...

If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one.

Greek philosopher Epicurus quoted so wisely...

Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.

How true it is that we often do not appreciate the little things, the blessings of life in earnest for more - but at the same time, not really understanding why we want 'more.'

Words from my good friend, Winnie the Pooh...

You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.

Sometimes wisdom comes from those you least expect. A lesson that wisdom is within us, we just often fail to realize it.

Master Teacher and Lord Jesus Christ gives us this message...

In the world you will have trouble, but take courage for I have conquered the world.

On this Good Friday, we quote the teachings of Jesus Christ.

If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you.
If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.

And in His words...

Live in me, let me live in you.

On this day of Holy Thursday in Christian society, we hear from the 3rd American President and Declaration of Independence author, Thomas Jefferson.

Of all the systems of morality, ancient or modern, which have come under my observation, none appear to me so pure as that of Jesus.

Britian's Noble Laureate Bertrand Russell tell us...

To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization.

I guess that means no television. =(

Again I refer to 'Honest Abe' for words of inspiration.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

-Abraham Lincoln
16 President of the U.S.

The real-to-life Mark Twain hath writ...

Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did.

So throw off your bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.

Motivational Expert Brian Tracy says this...

Negative emotions are the either triggered by fear of loss or fear of failure.

Simply refuted, fear nothing and do not fail.

President Abraham Lincoln commented this on Success...

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other thing.

Our determination and perseverence will take us over troubled waters and through the valleys of challenged times. We must remain focused and forge ahead.

"We only know what we know: our knowledge."
-Don Miguel Angel Ruiz

Okay, how true is that!

"We have to move from the illusion of certainty to the certainty of illusion."
-Sam Keen

How often do we think to know something is certain, when reality snaps us back to discover the real truth. It reminds us to forever be in a mode of learning, or as said, being a student.

"In quarreling about the shadow
we often lose the substance."
-AESOP

In a most recent discussion/debate with a friend, i realized or should i say, it reminded me that we often get so tangled in the superficial that we become blinded and do not see the core of the objective. We ignore the truth which is in front of us - lost in ourselves and our emotions.

Today's Quote:

"Act the way you'd like to be and soon you'll be the way you act."
-George W. Crane

Well said Mr. Crane. It is our habits that define us.

Today's Quote:

"Once the whole is divided,
the parts needs names. There are
already enough names."
-Tao Te Ching

We are one society, one people, one world coming from one God. Why we think we are all so different and seperate defies everything around and within us.

Today's Quote:

"There is no place to which we could flee from God
which is outside of God."
-Paul Tillich


I ask you this, does it matter which religion you are if the core of your faith and beliefs are to serve God?

Has the politeness of society gone awry?

We are busy, we are stressed, we are self-absorbed. Is that where politeness has gone? I ask, whose job is it to be polite if it doesn't start with 'I'?

The History of Valentine's Day...

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But what is this mysterious day - where did we get the name and why do we celebrate this holiday?


The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. Vist the History Channel to read more.


Interesting Facts about Valentine's Day...

According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine's Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. (An estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for Christmas.)

Approximately 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women. In addition to the United States, Valentine's Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia.

Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages (written Valentine's didn't begin to appear until after 1400), and the oldest known Valentine card is on display at the British Museum. The first commercial Valentine's Day greeting cards produced in the U.S. were created in the 1840s by Esther A. Howland. Howland, known as the Mother of the Valentine, made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as "scrap". (information provided by American Greetings)

And one last thing... Vist my friend K-SraSra's site for sweet Valentine's Day Poem.

Hello Friends!

I have returned from my 2 month-plus exploration of peanut butter testing and wow... i had no idea there were so many types, flavors and varieties!

organic, roasted, low-salt, no salt, low fat, no fat, crunchy, creamy, all-natural, and a few that i cannot remember!

did you know they still make PETER PAN pb? one of my favs and one of America's!

This is what i learned...
In 1922, Joseph L. Rosefield began selling a number of brands of peanut butter in California. These peanut butters were churned like butter so they were smoother than the gritty peanut butters of the day. He soon received the first patent for a shelf-stable peanut butter which would stay fresh for up to a year because the oil didn't separate from the peanut butter.

One of the first companies to adopt this new process was Swift & Company for its E.K. Pond peanut butter ~ renamed Peter Pan in 1928. In 1932, Rosefield had a dispute with Peter Pan and began producing peanut butter under the Skippy label the following year. Rosefield created the first crunchy style peanut butter two years later by adding chopped peanuts into creamy peanut butter at the end of the manufacturing process.

Pretty neat, huh? Skippy and Peter Pan share some history!

Tell me, Tell me... what's your favorite Peanut Butter - and why! =)

(By the way, special thanks to KSRASRA - for mentioning me on her site. that's just cool!)

Peter Pan info came courtesy of Peanut Butter Lovers.com: