Circle of Life

Circle of Life
October is in the air, the fall leaves change the face of earth. A cool breeze blows the leaves around and piles them near my door. Then, in silence, comes the misty fog. Earth prepares to sleep, and all around turns quiet, hushed to summers noise. Squirrels rush to stock for winter, they dash their tails and chatter. Geese fly south. Formation changes as they row the wind. Sun breaks thru and glistens on their wings. Their calls pierce the silence. Seed fall from the trees, the cones give up their fruit. Pods contain the future growth that comes with rain in spring. The circle of life, complete, yet is unending...
James Edward Webber, Sept. 14, 2011

Dogwood Pond

Dogwood Pond

By James Edward Webber

Day dawns, and light streaks over the Dogwood Pond
Light dapples on a pillow of fallen leaves, Brown,
Tinged yellow and rich, red orange.
Whip O Wills calls winter out of its hiding.
Frost comes to cool the earth and start her rest
Her blanket pulled up close about her neck.
A blue northerner blows about and hovers over the land
Dogwood Pond sleeps with only a thin sheet of ice.
Now Comes Spring, seeds leave their winter tombs
And wrap themselves in shades of yellow green
Jonquils nourish at the water’s edge
Joined by the purple lilies and early rush
While Mourning doves strut and coo
With branch and leaf to build a nest
Earth revived, renewed by rest, she stretches forth.
Redbuds break and lead the way with dogwoods close behind.
A portrait like no artist paints, of wondrous sights and sounds.
From a pallet only God can mix, a mix where Beauty abounds.

Mission Statement:

As the Ambassador of Peace and Good Will, my mission is to encourage, promote, and share the Three Sisters: Faith, Hope, and Charity. Led by the Spirit to share the Gospel, perform random acts of Kindness to promote Peace. A Beacon of Light to all I encounter. A Heart to Encourage and Exhort those who cross my path.

Bananas Edward

Bananas Edward
1 Cup Self Rising Flour
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Milk
1 Stick Butter
2 Med Bananas, Ripe with speckles
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar, I like Dark
1 Square Baking Pan 8X8 of 9X9
Melt Butter in pan in the oven. Mix Flour, Sugar, and Milk.
Pour into pan with butter.
Slice Bananas on top.
Sprinkle Brown Sugaron top.
Bake 350 for 50 minutes.

I came up with this one as I had some ripe bananas and a burning desire for Bananas Foster. Wonderful Taste of Ol'New Orleans!

Cobbler, Fruit, Berry, Banana

This is a simple Cobbler easy and O so Good. I make this through out the summer when fruits and berries are available. It is so easy and everyone loves it. 1 Cup Self Rising Flour1 Cup Sugar1 Cup Milk1 1/2 - 2 Cups FruitBlackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, 1 Stick Butter1 Square Baking Pan 8X8 of 9X9 Double Recipe 2 Cups Self Rising Flour2 Cups Sugar2 Cups Milk1 Stick Butter9X13 Baking Pan350 Degrees for 45-50 minutesMelt butter in pan in oven. Mix Flour, Sugar, and Milk. Stir to make a thick liquid batter. Pour batter into baking pan of butter.Add berries on top, as you like, sprinkle with 2 tablspoons of sugar. Bake. 350 Degrees for 45-50 minutes Be ready, Best when hot!Note: To use Fresh Peaches, Pears, and Apples. Peel, Core, Chunk, cook in sauce pan with 1 Cup Sugar and 1 Cup Water until tender. Make Cobbler as above, add Cooked fruit on top, bake.