The Beauty and Simplicity of LifeWritten by Annette Dykes
The Beauty and Simplicity of Life I just returned from a wonderful weekend with a French family. I realized while I was there that their son seemed so happy, and so well-adjusted, and that family was very close. There were a few things I noticed that they did that were different than many of families I know, and I think these differences had much to do with warm connection I felt with that family. First, they didn’t have a TV. Actually ... they had a TV, but they didn’t turn it on even once in 4 days that I was there, and little boy kept himself busy playing with his Bionicles (a Lego toy) and his friends in neighborhood. He has an incredible imagination and is very bright! I asked his Mom what she did when he got bored and she said, “I want him to get bored! That makes him more creative!” How true!! Secondly, they cooked every meal and ate together, at table, with candles ... At every meal! The portions were "just right" (I never felt too full) and taste was exquisite, because we made everything from scratch. And healthy? Absolutely. We talked together during meals and shared what we were working on.
| | My Favorite CheesecakesWritten by Stephen Whiteside
Lemon, vanilla and more elaborate concoctions such as pumpkin, chocolate chip, cranberry and blueberry are just a few of my favorite cheesecakes. The delight you experience when you take that first bite of your favorite cheesecake can be exhilarating and soothing at same time. And remembering loved ones at gift-giving time brings to mind even more exciting flavors that are available like raspberry, Neapolitan, bing cherry and key lime, another of my favorite cheesecakes, and one sure to be your favorite as well once you give it a try. There are times when nothing but best will do, and that's time to decide to give a freshly baked cheesecake instead of flowers and chocolates. There are many sources from which to buy your favorite cheesecakes. There's frozen section at your supermarket, specialty retail shops, and now Internet is a reliable source as well. Ordering online is an experience in itself as you browse through pages looking at luscious cheesecakes that are sure to please everyone on your gift list. Once you make a selection, cheesecake is packed in a special container and can be delivered as soon as next day for your convenience.
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