Uphill idealist

Image taken by Nigel P. Eastman from Gorilla Shark Pictures Let nothing disturb you ; even when your heart pounds, aches and yearns - warm sand,  the calming rhythm of the waves and a skirt-tugging breeze. All thing are passing; even when the weight of care seems like something you'll always wear - feeling  dowdy, looking tattered and out of season. God never changeth; even when the ground rumbles with tremors of uncomfortable impossible things -  vertigo inducing, balance shaking and hope rattling. St. Theresa knew that we all need reassured at times to: "let nothing disturb you" and allow the gentle surf speak peace to your restless heart. For "all things are passing" , this moment is not eternal. Because, "God never changes" but is the constant, current, past, present and future where love resides and grace runs deep and wide -  Just like the ocean your heart longs to surrender to. T. Eastman October 2013 This...

Tropical Tandoori Carrot Quinoa Soup: I bag frozen Goya tropical veggies.  1 bag baby carrots 8 cups of water 3 tablespoons Garam powder Red/yellow peppers Sun dried tomatoes  1 cup salsa Pepper Tandoori paste to taste Fresh basil Cinnamon Sea salt Olive oil Cream cheese Skim Milk Quinoa cooked Boil Goya veggies, carrots in water and garam powder till tender. Sauté peppers and tomatoes in oil. Cook Quinoa. When veggies and pepper mix are done, purée in food processor till smooth. (Do about 3 cups at a time to get quite smooth.) Mix all blended veggies together with remaining water, one cup of milk and 1/2 cup of cream cheese. Drain quinoa and add mix. Add desired salt, pepper, cinnamon and tandoori paste to taste. Chop fresh basil and add right before serving. Enjoy! Take a moment and check out the video blog of me telling you a little more about this soup. Hopefully, it will bring a little a little warmth your way - no matter if spring has arrived where ...