I have had my son to the emergency room twice. Both to the Dr. twice and they finally told me it is some viral syndrome that will last two weeks. I haven't slept in a week and I am so tired. I wish this was over. So I hope everyone else is having a better time then me. I really hope no one gets this viral thing. Stay healthy.

Love is the closest a human can get to knowing how an angel feels inside.

Failure is a stepping-stone to greatness. -Oprah Winfrey The art of acceptance is the art of making someone who has just done you a small favor wish that he might have done you a greater one. -Russell Lyne One filled with joy preaches without preaching. -Mother Teresa

I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones. When in doubt, tell the truth. -Mark Twain Love the moment, and the energy of that moment will spread beyond all boundaries. -Corita Kent Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble. -Frank Tyger If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it. -Jonathan Winters You can't be afraid of stepping on toes if you want to go dancing. -Lewis Freedman

"It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your help." -- Judith Martin "Nice guys finish best!" -- Denis Waitley FIND YOUR COURAGE Living fearlessly is not the same thing as never being afraid. It's good to be afraid occasionally. Fear is a great teacher. What's not good is living in fear, allowing fear to define who you are. Living fearlessly means standing up to fear, taking its measure, refusing to let it shape and define your life. Michael Ignatieff We will be known forever by the tracks we leave. --Native American Proverb Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought. --Matsuo Basho

Banana Pops Make healthy frozen treats for your kids. Poke the handle end of plastic spoons into bananas and freeze them for about half a day. They will make a fun (and good) after-school snack. Mixing Gelatin To make it easier to mix gelatin, sprinkle the powder over boiling hot water, and stir constantly. This will be faster than if you add cold water to the gelatin. Delicious Cinnamon Butter Mix 1/2 pound of butter or margarine, 3 tablespoons of cinnamon and 1/2 pound confectioners' sugar. This tastes so yummy on toast or rolls.

Roman Roll-Ups Recipe This recipe serves: 4 Cooking time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 pound cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil salt and pepper to taste 4 large flour tortillas 1/2 cup shredded, low-fat mozzarella cheese 1 cup chopped lettuce or spinach leaves 1 cup chopped tomatoes Cooking Instructions 1. Have the kids shred the chicken into thin pieces and set aside in a small bowl. 2. Have the kids mix the cheese, basil, salt and pepper together with a spoon. 3. The kids can also help assemble the roll ups. Spread the cheese mixture on the tortillas. Top with chicken, dividing it evenly among the tortillas. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese, lettuce leaves and tomatoes on top of the chicken. Roll up tightly. 4. You can make these ahead and chill them overnight, individually wrapped in plastic. 5. Slice in half on the diagonal and serve at room temperature. Nutrition Facts Serving size: 1 roll-up Calories 421 Total Fat 13 g Saturated Fat 5 g Protein 44 g Total Carbohydrate 31 g Dietary Fiber 1 g Sodium 670 mg Percent Calories from Fat 28% Percent Calories from Protein 42% Percent Calories from Carbohydrate 30%

I can't believe it has been two months today that I quit smoking. It feel like forever and I am so proud of myself.

Whoever can see through all fear will always be safe. -Tao Te Ching

"Old times" never come back and I suppose it's just as well. What comes back is a new morning every day in the year, and that's better. —George E. Woodberry So-called aging is not the deterioration of life, but the deterioration of our faith, our enthusiasm, our will to progress. —Connie Fillmore Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart... Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens. —Carl Jung I am thankful that thorns have roses. —Alphonse Karr When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. —Kahlil Gibran I've never stayed awake at night over a chance I took that failed, but I've stayed awake over chances I didn't take. —Garth Brooks Some people, no matter how old they get, never lose their beauty. It merely moves from their faces to their hearts. —Martin Buxbaum