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SUNDAY REFLECTIONS

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PSALM 1:1-3
1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

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TAKE ANOTHER SHOT…

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As a manager, I had to mature within my own confidence to allow others to be free to make mistakes. I tell my team to “fail hard.” Who am I to insist on what success looks like or dictate a singular path for arriving there? I learn so much from sharing my own failures and those of others. We’ll get there… as long as the end goal is mutually understood.

Over the Hump Old School Sound Check

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HAPPY THURSDAY! The EAGLES rock in any decade…

Merry Christmas!

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It’s here! It’s here! All the best to you and yours.

You Better Work!

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I love this dress from “Long Tall Sally” and it is on sale! In fact, I recommend the store for tall women who are looking for clothes that make a statement. The fabrics are good quality and current for enhancing your bold fashion sense.
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* Bodycon styling with cleverly cut panelled sides for a flattering fit. The scuba style fabric gently sculpts a sleeker, slimmer silhouette. Complementing curves in all the right places.
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This tall ladies dress is the epitome of understated glamour. From the rich texture of the gold toned hue to the elegant shift shape, this show stopping style is guaranteed to turn heads.

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Here are the shoes I will pair with it!

No Fat Talk, Please

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HOW MUCH FAT TALK IS GOING ON IN YOUR NETWORK?
Most people fat talk without even realizing they’re doing it. As 2013 ends and the New Year begins, I pledge to limit the “Fat Talk.”

It was about three years ago when I finally recognized that our weight obsessed culture was stressing me out! I love chocolate and I am pretty sure that I need it for survival. I recognized that food and/or chocolate deprivation was servng no positive purpose in my life and possibly contributing to a nasty ass disposition.

My new approach is to love the fun and pleasure that comes with eating my favorite foods, and only giving those treats the power they deserve, rather than allowing them to have me yo-yo dieting throughout the year. Ultimately, the food has become more like extras in my life rather that the star attractions. I do like to incorporate some exercise and other healthy habits, but only because I look foward to activity, not because I fear some repercussion for inactivity.

I’m running this… No more Fat Talk or Fat Doctors, please!

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DREAM TREAT

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No Bake Cookies

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Ingredients

1/4 cup Cocoa
2 cups Sugar
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup Peanut Butter
1 tsp Vanilla
3 cups Quick Cooking Oats

Directions
Boil: Cocoa sugar and milk for 1-2 minutes. Add peanut butter and vanilla over low heat. Take off stove. Pour over quick oats and mix. Drop by spoonful on cookie sheet and cool.

Over the Hump Old School Sound Check

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Happy Thursday!! Who else is feeling free like me?

Love is alright with me today, but I am going to let Ms. Patti tell you guys…

TenaciousM “Chocolate on Steroids”

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This Coca-Cola Cake is simply one of the best sheet cake recipes on earth. The magical brew of carbonated cola is the secret to the tender texture.

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Coca-Cola
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • Coca-Cola Frosting
  • Garnish: 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Preparation

  1. Combine Coca-Cola and buttermilk; set aside.
  2. Beat butter at low speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar; beat until blended. Add egg and vanilla; beat at low speed until blended.
  3. Combine flour, cocoa, and soda. Add to butter mixture alternately with cola mixture; begin and end with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended.
  4. Stir in marshmallows. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13- x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes. Pour Coca-Cola frosting over warm cake; garnish, if desired.
  5. Note: Don’t make the frosting ahead–you need to pour it over the cake shortly after baking.

From Southern Living