Wonky Log Cabin

 

“There is a serious need for the charity that gives attention to those who are unnoticed, hope to those who are discouraged, aid to those who are afflicted. True charity is love in action. The need for charity is everywhere. Needed is the charity which refuses to find satisfaction in hearing or in repeating the reports of misfortunes that come to others, unless by so doing, the unfortunate one may be benefited. The American educator and politician Horace Mann once said, ‘To pity distress is but human; to relieve it is godlike.’ Charity is having patience with someone who has let us down. It is resisting the impulse to become offended easily. It is accepting weaknesses and shortcomings. It is accepting people as they truly are. It is looking beyond physical appearances to attributes that will not dim through time. It is resisting the impulse to categorize others.” – President Thomas S. Monson

Patience Block

 

Cheesy Bacon Omelet Cups

 

10 eggs

6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled

3/4 cup onion, diced

2 tablespoons butter, melted

2 tablespoons chives, minced (optional)

1/4 cup water

1 cup medium cheddar, shredded

Salt & pepper to taste

 

Preheat oven to 375F. Brush standard muffin tin with butter. Beat eggs in a large bowl until uniform; add remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide evenly among 12 muffin cups. Bake until centers are set. Serve warm. Any remaining omelet cups may be tightly sealed and stored in freezer.

A Couple of Carrots

 

Thirty-one-year-old New Yorker Quashon Burton is suspected of stealing at least four identities so he could receive almost $150,000 in government loans. The money was meant to help small businesses which were struggling because of the pandemic. Law enforcement officers went to his home to arrest him, but Burton was long gone. He was a fugitive for over a year. If you steal 150 grand, what are you gonna do next? Burton went to Walt Disney World. Friday, October 20, he visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom with members of his family, under a fake name. By the strangest coincidence, Jeff Andre – the agent who’d signed his arrest warrant – was also vacationing at the Animal Kingdom that day. He recognized the distinctive tattoo on Burton’s neck. I guess if you’re going to run afoul of the law, it’s not a great idea to put tattoos where everyone can see. And if you’re already wearing conspicuous ink, it’s best to keep your nose clean.

Abundant Blessings

 

This quilt started out as a boxed kit for a 65”x85” quilt with twenty 12” finished blocks. I found the Civil War prints and the Aunt Dinah block pictured on the top of the box especially attractive. Once I got it home and opened it up, I discovered there weren’t instructions for twenty different blocks inside. It was more like eight or nine, repeated. But I’m flexible. I made twenty different blocks, and then I made ten more. It’s 85”x96” now; big enough for a queen-sized bed. Because I didn’t want to spend extra time on a pieced border, I bought a couple of yards of fabric for this simple border. And, of course, I needed extra fabric for the quilt back. But other than that, everything you see here came in the box. I’ve even got enough of black leftover for the binding. And here’s the strangest thing: that box is still chock full of fabric.

Pinwheel Block

 

Amish Custard Pudding

 

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

4 cups hot water

6 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/4 teaspoon salt

Ground nutmeg for garnish

 

Preheat oven to 325F. Combine milk and hot water in a large bowl. In a separate bowl beat eggs until light in color and fluffy in texture. Pour a bit of the hot milk mixture into eggs to temper, then combine them fully. Stir in vanilla and salt. Pour into ramekins (or use a 2-quart baking dish) and place on baking pan with high sides. Place pan in oven and fill pan with half inch of boiling water. Bake ramekins 1 hour or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. If using larger baking dish bake for 1 hour 40 minutes. Allow custard to cool. Sprinkle with nutmeg and serve warm or refrigerate to serve chilled.

Chimney Sweep

 

“Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes the reason is you're stupid and make bad decisions.” - Marion G. Harmon

“Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.” - Alan Dundes

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” - Albert Einstein

“If at first, you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit. No use being a damn fool about it.” - W.C. Fields

“It could be that your purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others.” - Ashleigh Brilliant

“Oh, you hate your job? Why didn’t you say so? There’s a support group for that. It’s called EVERYBODY, and they meet at the bar.” – Drew Carey

“Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.” - Margaret Mead

“The worst part of success is trying to find someone who is happy for you.” - Bette Midler

Star Puzzle

 

“Jesus Christ is both the purpose of our focus and the intent of our destination. To help us to remain fixed and heading in the right direction, the Savior invites us to see our lives through Him in order to see more of Him in our lives. I’ve come to learn more about this specific invitation through my study of the Old Testament. The law of Moses was given to the early Israelites as a preparatory gospel, designed to ready the people for a higher covenant relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The law, rich with symbolism pointing believers to look forward to the coming and Atonement of Jesus Christ, was meant to help the people of Israel focus on the Savior by practicing faith in Him, His sacrifice, and His laws and commandments in their lives—it was intended to bring them to a greater understanding of their Redeemer.” – Tracy Y. Browning