True & Biblical Ways to Love People

Came across these, I liked what I read...and thought it is worth practicing and sharing:

 

 

1. Listen without interrupting (Prov 18)

2. Speak without accusing (James 1:19)

3. Give without sparing (Prov 21)

4. Pray without ceasing (Colossians 1:9)

5. Answer without arguing (Prov 7:1)

6. Share without pretending (Ephisians 4:15)

7. Enjoy without complaining (Philippians 2:14)

8. Trust without wavering (Corinthians 13:7)

9. Forgive without punishing (Colossians 3:13), and

10. Promise without forgetting (Prov 13:12)

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It's My Turn!

I'M IN PEOPLE, HEHEHE!!!

Give Them the Flowers Now!

I happened  to listen to this poem being read over the radio many, many, many moons ago while I was doing some kitchen chores in our house in Manila. I liked it so much but failed to catch who the author was!  Well, inspite of the passing of years,I still  remembered the catchy line "So Give Them the Flowers Now"...of this  beautiful poem.  Well, being on the net this morning of  Dec. 31st, I searched for this poem continuously ... tried many many times but failed....and finally after several searches,  I found it!  So, here I am sharing this with my contacts...a lovely poem written by Leigh M. Hodges.  I hope you will like it as much as I do...for it conveys  such a beautiful message.

Please click on the link and read on dear contacts,  hear the music that is part of this poem--the ever lasting  melody of "I'll be Loving You Always!

HAPPY 2008 TO ALL MY CONTACTS!!!!  MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL WITH PROSPERITY, GOOD HEALTH, PEACE AND JOY IN THE COMING YEAR!

http://members.iglou.com/riplou/GFNow/GiveFlowersNow.htm

ESSENTIAL TRAITS FOR A HAPPY LIFE

Over the years when I was in my mid 30's, I came across a featured article which highlighted a summary of interesting tips for a happy life.   I've cut out the summary and have since kept it with my assortment of interesting clippings.  Today, while browing through my collection of various inspiring cut outs, I decided to post it---to remind myself of these useful tips.

Love of Learning - taking an interest in acquiring new skills--and daring to "rediscover"

                                  yourself.

Creativity - trying new things even just for good fun and producing something surprising

Humility - recognizing your own abilities and appreciating those of others

Humor - being able to find something amusing in difficult times, and helping others

              do so, too.

Persistence - working through goals and working hard to achieve them despite obstacles.

Gratitude - being thankful for what you have and sharing them with others when needed

Forgiveness -- being able to let go of hurt and anger

Vitality - Keeping a healthy mind and body for an energized feeling, and lastly....

Spirituality - being conscious that there is one true loving God, your Creator, who listens

                       in times of loneliness and happiness.

 

                

 

Mushroom-Sauced Pork Chops

Description:
This is quite easy to make and ideal to serve pork chops with a difference!

Ingredients:
Pork loin chops, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 2 pounds or 1 kilo))
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 10-3/4-ounce can reduced-fat and reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons snipped fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)


Directions:
-Trim fat from chops.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
-Add chops; cook until browned, turning to brown evenly.
-Drain off fat. Place onion in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker.
Add chops. Using a mortar and pestle, crush tapioca. In a medium bowl, combine tapioca, mushroom soup, apple juice, Worcestershire sauce, snipped or dried thyme, and garlic powder; stir in mushrooms.
- Pour over chops in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on
-If desired, garnish with thyme sprigs.
Test Kitchen Tip: If you prefer to use a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, use 6 pork loin chops. Leave remaining ingredient amounts the same and prepare as above

Les Miserables - Another Worthwhile Performance of Lea Salonga!

Rick and I went to NY today to watch a 2:00 pm showing of Les Miserables at the Broadhurst Theater on 44th Street.  What a beautiful 3 hour show...what wornderful performances, especially of our very own Lea Salonga.  She was terrific - the audience gave the cast a standing ovation!

Her last performance will be on Sunday, Oct. 21, and Rick wanted us to be able to catch the show with her as Fantine.  The changing of the backdrop, the props, the music, costumes were all beautifully created. 

Before the show, we had lunch at the Bubba Gump's Shrimp....a fascinating restaurant where your waiter will ask 5 questions about the movie Forest Gump....and if you answered all 5 correctly, you wiill be served free appetizers!  Too bad, we  only got 3 perfect answers...so no free appetizers came! 

What caught our eyes was the way the waiters served tall drinking glasses stucked and piled together in a pyramid fashion (see photos)...the  glasses had grooves on each  base  - and to make it easier for the waiters to serve the as many as8 orders at one time, the glasses were hooked to each other on one side.  It was really novel...and so I asked Rick to take photos as another table was being served.  

Anyway, the food and service were good and surely, we will remember to bring Yani and Anne here (with the kids, of course) next time around they are in the U.S.!