Interesting...

I just spent an interesting morning on the Internet reading through a website I learned about on the Glenn Beck show yesterday.  Now, I don't normally watch Mr. Beck but heard that he was going to talk about being prepared in case of an emergency.  The topic keeps coming to my attention.  Interesting...

The website is The Survival Mom (thesurvivalmom.com).  It contained tons of information, practical ways to get started, lots of links to other websites, and even an article debunking myths.  I was intrigued by the fact that she mentions several times the importance of putting a compact Bible in your emergency pack.  Interesting...

There was a lot of information on food storage, solar energy, and survival skills. What I found to be very helpful was the information on getting healthy and staying healthy.  This is great information to have if you like to avoid having to go to the doctor, whether you believe we are on the verge of a global economic meltdown or not.  Interesting...

Two other websites mentioned on the show are, As A Mom (asamom.org) and 912 Super Seniors (912superseniors.org).  These websites help you keep track of inflation, especially as it affects what you purchase.  Interesting...

Are we in the end times?  I don't know, but there are plenty of signs that we are getting there.  Again, I would encourage you to read Joel Rosenberg's weblog for a Biblically-based source for what is going on in today's world.  His fiction books are really great as well. They are the type of books that you can't put down once you start reading.  His latest book is The Twelfth Iman and is based on Biblical prophecy.  Should we be afraid?  No!  The Bible tells us how things will turn out and it is great - if you are a Christ-follower.  Interesting...


Thanksgiving Decorations
After reading this information all morning, I am ready to turn my mind to something lovely - being thankful and looking at something pretty.

I was so excited when I found Pilgrims with colorful clothing!  It is historically accurate and a better reflection of what they believed and lived. (see note in yesterday's blog post)

And, of course, there would have been no Thanksgiving celebration without the local Indians.  They helped the Pilgrims survive by teaching them the farming methods they used, among other things.

Oops, I just noticed the candle is crooked.  I will fix that asap! 


Today's Recipe - Egg Sausage Casserole
There are many varieties of this recipe.  This is a basic recipe - you add whatever you like to the mix.

6 eggs
2 cup milk
6 slices bread, crumbled
1 pound sausage
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried mustard
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
7 oz can diced green chiles (my own personal tweak to the recipe)

Cook sausage, drain.  Beat milk, eggs, salt, and mustard. Blend in the bread crumbs, sausage and cheese.  Pour into sprayed 9x13 baking dish.  Soak overnight.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes until edges pull away.  Serves 12

Note: Also delicious if you add 1 cup sauteed vegetables - onion, asparagus pieces, bell peppers and garlic.