“There are four fundamental forces in physics: electromagnetism, strong nuclear interaction, weak nuclear interaction, and gravity. [These are] the forces that bind the universe. But what binds humans?
Love.
Powerful in small spaces yet with profound effect on distance.
Love defies time; outliving both its source and its object.
Love is faster than light, for light requires time in order to travel through space. But love reaches its object instantaneously.
Love journeys forever, into infinity.
And it’s here, binding together two lives.”
Larry Fleinhardt’s Wedding Speech to Charlie Eppes and Amita Ramanujan Numb3rs, Season 6, Episode 16 (Cause and Effect); CBS; 13 March 2010
It’s true that the morning brings perspective. The monsters under the bed have disappeared. The strange noises become recognizable. The nightmares fade away and are forgotten. Sunrise brings another beginning.
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following Your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please You does in fact please You. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this You will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for You are ever with me, and You will never leave me to face my perils alone.
(Thomas Merton)
These may shorten your lifespan … but add to your life quality!
Do you have any others to suggest?
Death in a pan
4 Mars® bars
1/4-1/3 c. butter (or brick margarine)
5-6 c. Rice Krispies® or Corn Flakes®
1) Melt chocolate bars with butter over low heat or in microwave, stirring every 15-30 seconds.
2) Add cereal. Don’t worry about crushing some of it.
3) Press into light greased 9×9 pan.
4) Cool. Slice into small pieces. Enjoy.
Heart Attack Potatoes
1) Boil peeled potatoes with cloves of garlic. Remove garlic after boiling.
2) Mash potatoes with butter, sour cream (1/2 c. or more) and cream cheese (8 oz).
2.5) Feeling daring? Add fried bacon – crumbled.
3) Whip.
4) Serve and enjoy.
