It Won't Grow Back TomorrowWritten by Valerie Zilinsky
I remember clearly day that I had my ultrasound, and technician informed my husband and I that we had a baby girl on her way to join us in this world. That very day, my husband made clear that our daughter would not get a haircut until she was at least five years old. Now, this was one of many many discussions we had that day, about our future as parents of a little girl. And it was based on fact that his sister didn't get her haircut for first five years of her life either. And, he simply has a love of long hair. Time flies when you're having fun, and our little girl turns six in a few short months. She has decided it's time to cut her hair. She takes after her daddy with her personality - strong-willed and stubborn as an ox, very independent. She will be one to set fashion trends in her later years, as she will look how she wants to, and doesn't care what anyone else likes or dislikes. And SHE dislikes her hair. Or, at least, daily ritual of sitting still while tangles are being combed out. Her hair is beautiful, down to her waist and pretty straight, light brown or dark blonde (whichever you prefer). She has never had more than ends trimmed so far. I thought I was ready to let her get it cut, but as we browsed through books at hair salon together, I became very sentimental. She is beautiful, of course, and would look just as nice with any of hairstyles she pointed to in pictures. But both my husband and I agree - we don't think she really grasps idea that once she gets it cut, she can't change her mind. She has asked to get her bangs cut... What if she hates having bangs? It would take years for her to grow it back. And we truly think she dislikes inconvenience, not hair itself.
| | Mother's Day - A Royal EventWritten by Arleen M. Kaptur
Mother's Day is truly a Holiday for that very special person in your life that has catered to, taken care of, and brought you to where you are today! She has served countless meals, washed thousands of dishes, kissed hundreds of "owies" and has been there to hold your hand for those monumental catastrophes as well as little "molehill" disappointments . While you may not have agreed with everything she did or say, you could always count on her love and care. Serve her royally, give her only very best, and watch delight in her eyes. Enjoy! MONTH OF MAY OMELET 2 cups of her favorite springtime fruit, such as strawberries, bananas, pears, early peaches, blue- berries, etc. 1/3 cup plain yogurt 2 tbs. honey 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tbs. butter 2 eggs, well beaten 2 ozs. mild cheddar cheese, grated Edible flowers for garnish In a small bowl, stir together yogurt and honey. Gently add cinnamon. Set mixture aside. Melt 1 tbs. butter in a pan over medium heat. Pour in well beaten eggs.. As ends of omelet begin to dry, lift it gently so that re- mainder of egg mixture can cook. Remove omelet to a warm plate. Sprinkle mild cheddar onto cooked omelet. Place under broiler for 1 min. until cheese is melted and eggs are done. Spread 1-1/2 cups of fruit mixture onto omelet. Top with a dollop of yogurt mixture. Fold omelet over fruit. Spoon remaining fruit over folded omelet. Garnish with a spoonful of yogurt and edible flowers. Not only great tasting, and very special, but beautiful to behold as well . With this omelet, serve a fresh, hot cup of coffee or tea (with lemon slice).
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