Listen

All poeple want is someone to listen.

Search for Money

The greedy search for money or success will almost always lead men into unhappiness.  Why?  Because that kind of life makes them depend upon things outside themselves.

Chinese Proverb

One picture is worth a thousand words.

tell me something good that happened today?

I was on facebook earlier today, and Whitney started chatting with me.  Her greeting was:  “tell me something good that happened today?”  I went on to tell her that today was our last day of VBS, and that over the course of the week, Rea has learned to say and sign the Lord’s prayer.  It’s a much simplified version of course, but still I think a great accomplishment for a 4 year old.  Whitney wants to see Rea sign it the next time we’re in Crossett.  We didn’t get to chat for long, but Whitney’s question has lingered with me all afternoon.  Isn’t it a wonderful way to start a conversation?  I love it!  So, I thought I would pass it along to all of you.  Now, I know this will involve you guys actually having to write a comment back, but I have faith in you….I know you can do it! 

Tell me something good that happened to you today?

Happiness

The good life, as I conceive it, is a happy life.  I do not mean that if you are good you will be happy.  I mean that if you are happy, you will be good. 

Ungrateful

All happy people are grateful.  Ungrateful people cannot be happy.  We tend to think that being unhappy leads people to complain, but it’s true to say that complaining leads to people becoming unhappy.

Joy

I wish you all the joy that you can wish.

Paula’s Recipe of the Month: July 2009
Mexican Layer Dip

This is my absolute favorite dip.  Anytime that we’re having a party, it is always requested.

Mexican Layer Dip

• 1 can refried beans
• 1/3 lb. hamburger meat, browned and seasoned
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• Picante sauce
• 2 cups Mexican cheese, shredded
• tortilla or corn chips

Brown the hamburger meat and set aside.  Spread refried beans onto a large pizza pan.  Top with hamburger meat and chopped onion.  Spoon picante sauce over layers.  I don’t measure it, I just spoon a nice even layer…not too soupy.  Top with cheese.  Bake at 350 until cheese is melted.  Serve warm with chips.  Our favorite chips for this dip is the Frito Corn Chip Scoops!  Yum!!!

What is Happiness?

Unhappiness is the hunger to get; happiness is the hunger to give…. If the individual should set out for a single day to give happiness, to make life happier, brighter and sweeter, not for himself but for others, he would find a wonderous revelation of what happiness really is.

Good in Other People

Always look for the good in others.