Chance to Be Better

Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better.

Albert Camus

 

In many ways, I feel chained by my problems. I will be released from these burdens this year - whether positively or negatively yet to be determined.  Either way, the weight will be gone.

 

The weight of things out of my control causing a snowball effect until the snowball was as big as a giant mountain of snow where the Abominable Snowman stalks me to endless fear.

 

I've asked what I've done wrong, and so many have said "nothing - it just happened."  This economy has devastated so many hard working people - those with good money sense, but caught up in the financial crash.

 

Maybe this is a chance to be better - a chance to make good out of the bad.  A chance for hope for I will strive to make it better.

 

Money

 

There is an excellent program available from Dave Ramsey called Total Money Makeover.  His website, www.daveramsey.com, offers hope to overcome financial problems.  Yes, it does take hard work, patience, and doing without to achieve financial freedom, but it is possible.  Check it out!

 

Grandpa's Sayings

 

Another day, another dollar.

 

Easy Recipe

 

Parmesan Chicken Breasts

 

Chicken Breasts

Miracle Whip

Parmesan Cheese

Garlic Powder

 

Arrange chicken breasts in baking dish.  Spread miracle whip generously over chicken.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garlic powder.  Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

 

Enjoy!

Aunt Janet









Small Town

I can be myself here in this small town
And people let me be just what I want to be

John Mellencamp

I wasn't born here, didn't go to grade school here, but this is my hometown.  It's a small town.

A couple of years back, you used to know everyone in town.  Never could get away with anything without your parents finding out because of the eyes and ears all over town.  Yes, everyone knows everyone else's business, but, because of this, a helping hand is always a stone's throw away.

My closest friends were born here, went to kindergarten and graduated from high school with the same crew.  They made me feel like I always belonged here.  They are the ones I got crazy with in high school, stood up to each other's weddings, am helping with their kids' weddings, and will probably get crazy with when we are old.  A bunch of good girls that just like to have fun.

My family lives here.  None of us left.  It's our hometown.  My siblings each raised their families here, and hope that their grandkids will raise their kids.  We can call, and one or other will come running right away. 

It's a small town.  Nothing special except for the people that make up this small town - a bunch of nosy, gossiping, caring, and giving people.  The best kind of people are in a small town!

Easy Recipe

Bacon Bacon Broccoli Salad 

2 Tbsp. Bacon Bacon™
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vinegar
5 cups broccoli florets
2 Tbsp. salted sunflower seeds, if desired
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Place broccoli in large bowl; drizzle with Bacon Bacon™ mixture. Toss; top with sunflower seeds and cheese. Chill 1 hour. Makes 6-8 servings.

Aunt Janet's Famous Saying

"I have eyes and ears all over town, so I will find out."  This always amazed my nieces and nephews when I found out.   And I will never give the names of my sources!

Love you,
Aunt Janet