Great Places I Visited

Todays, entry is a interesting blog I found yesterday check it out Mary Yerkes.

Mary wrote a very interesting article on November 10, 2005 titled, "Our Teens are in Trouble." She talks about being in the hospital and witnessing the saga of two young teens. Worth the read. She also links to an article on the topic of teens who cut. I found it shocking and a topic to add to my prayer list. She links to many good sources and has lots of information on her topics.

Sloboda's Cure for Stress

Paint!

Yes, that seems to be our way to handle the stress in life, "paint." My husband painted most of our home this weekend, it is great to have new colors and a fresh coat of paint. However, the downside of all the painting is the total upheaval that has happened. When you move furniture to paint it exposes all the dust bunnies, which need attention, and that causes more work. Life is like this process. Trying out new ideas or growing in character always involves getting things in order, which means exposing what still needs to put into order, so growth can take place.

Here I am with all my dust bunnies exposed, and I am taking the time to write. Cool! The funny thing is I thought my home was in order and clean, it seems that is not so.

Hey, do you know what spellchecks word for Sloboda is? "Slapdash" that is how life feels at times.

Webster's thoughts on slapdash: hurried, careless, haphazard, etc...

I wonder if spellcheck is telling me something???

My Potluck Sweet and Sour Meatballs

As a little girl I can remember my parents making homemade meatloaf and meatballs. The recipe that follows are the ingredients I remember being used as a child. These meatballs are a hit at potlucks and family gatherings. This receipe also makes great hamburgers for barbecuing.

2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
1 large onion chopped
15 soda crackers crushed
1 egg
2 Tablespoons seasoning salt

Mix all the ingredients, shape into meatballs, hamburger patties, or meatloaf.

Sweet and Sour Sauce for Meatballs

For meatballs: Roll into balls, cook under broiler until brown and cooked, add to sauce.

This is a quick and easy recipe, serve the meatballs with rice and a vegetable.

1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup flour
2 cups ketchup
2cups water
2 tablespoons Soya sauce

Mix all ingredients together in a large pot bring to a boil stirring often. When thickened add meatballs. Keep in pot on low heat for half an hour or place in a crock pot on low until ready to serve.

© Robin Sloboda, November 08, 2005