2268 Days since retiring July 1, 2005!

"Even the most powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength. Draw him outside of that sphere and into your own, and his strength will dissipate."
from Art of Peace

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My brother’s son became a father last week. I wish to present Aaron Austin. He was borne prematurely and is quite small. According to the proud grandfather his grandson is a fine healthy specimen who brooks no interference by his nurses. I know my brother will enjoy grandfather hood as much as I have. Somehow the future seems more significant when one has two generations going forth from his loins.

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Aaron is my grandnephew according to the relationship chart at dwills. Congratulations Phillip and Lesa.

I was so heartened yesterday by the realization that I had actually hurt my back with exertion. Today I am not quite so happy. Early on sharp stabs of pain informed me that I could not assume certain positions without pain knocking me to my knees. Twelve hours later I am totally POed. Enough with the pain! I can take ibuprofein for the pain but the damned pills put me to sleep. But I am going to take two so I can wake in time to take my evening medications. I hate planning around pills. Tomorrow I will try to bring this thing more up-to-date.

9/15: O God, when we are fearful, remind us of your promise never to leave or abandon us. Amen. 9/16: Dear God, help us give freely and not judge what others do. Bless all our gifts to the good of all your children. In Christ's name. Amen. The prayers are from the Upper Room. For your own free E-Mail Devotional visit : http://upperroom.org/devotional/email/ and click on the link “Other Ways to Receive the Daily Devotional”

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Taco Soup

Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can mild chili beans
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (Rotel tomatoes)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix

Directions
In a Dutch oven or large kettle, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

”George Washington, as a boy, was ignorant of the commonest accomplishments of youth. He could not even lie.”
Mark Twain

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