The wisdom of today

                                                                            

"We often wish for more, without realizing that life's most precious

treasures, are often within the palms of our hands.

It is not success, but rather the journey there,

that often makes our lives complete.

We are most at peace with the world, when we accept

the wonderful and amazing creature - that is - ourselves.

When we give our all TODAY; and look forward to giving tomorrow

the same, then there is no reason for regretting our yesterdays.

Despise not the past, for in it lies the wisdom of today,

and the hope of tomorrow.

- Eric Jordan -

Quick Raisin Scones

 

Perfect Date or Raisin scones

2 cups flour

4 teaspoons backing powder

3 oz butter (6 tablespoons)

½ cup milk

2 tablespoons caster sugar

1 egg

¾ cup chopped seeded raisins or stoned dates

cap vanilla essence

 

Work butter and dry ingredients till resembles breadcrumbs, add raisins or dates. Beat egg and milk add cap vanilla essence and pour slowly into dry mixture, leave a little to brush over scones. Do not over work the dough and its must not be too runny, when not sticking to fingers roll out dough cut out scones using a cup or scone cutter.  Brush with remaining milk and egg mix. Bake at 180 degrees for 17min.

Women over 50

 60 Minutes Correspondent Andy Rooney (CBS)

“As I grow in age, I value women over 50 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why:

A woman over 50 will never wake you in the middle of the night & ask, 'What are you thinking?' She doesn't care what you think.

If a woman over 50 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She goes and does something, she wants to do, & it's usually more interesting.

Women over 50 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you, if they think they can get away with it.

Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it's like to be unappreciated.

Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a woman over 50.

Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 50 is far sexier than her younger counterpart.

Older women are forthright and honest.. They'll tell you right off if you are a jerk or if you are acting like one. You don't ever have to wonder where you stand with her.