On Saturday the 13th of October, Autumn and I visited the Squirrel Cage Jail in Council Bluffs, IA. Here are some photos. Afterwards, we stopped off at the Harrah’s and Ameristar riverboat casinos.
The Law of Christ
Many have heard of the Law of Christ, but few know what that Law is. Some assume it’s the Mosaic law. Others still believe it to be “to love God, and our neighbor as ourselves.” But that cannot be, seeing as how this was a commandment given to the ancient Hebrews (see Deuteronomy and Leviticus). …
Wildlife Safari 10/07/12
On Sunday the 7th of October, myself and Autumn took my daughter Kaylyn to the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park & Wildlife Safari. Here are some of the pictures:
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch 10/06/12
On Saturday the 6th of October, 2012, myself and Autumn took Kaylyn (my nearly 4 year-old) to Vala’s Pumpkin Patch. Here are some pictures:
Spam Fried Rice
Ingredients 4 1/2 cups dry rice, cooked and cooled (preferably day old) 6-7 eggs, with a splash water, scrambled 1 (11 ounce) can spam lite, diced 1 yellow onion, diced 12 ounces frozen peas and carrots, thawed (optional) (for the sauce) 1 cup aloha shoyu soy sauce (or Kikkoman soy sauce, just use a bit …
Mexican Lasagna
Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds ground chicken breast (substitute with ground hamburger if desired) 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 red onion, chopped 1 14-oz can stewed tomatoes (or fire-roasted chopped tomatoes) 1 cup medium heat taco sauce (or picante salsa) 1 15-oz can black beans, drained 1 cup …
Corn Casserole
Ingredients 1 can whole kernel corn 1 can creamed corn 1 stick (sliced) butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups shell macaroni 8oz velveeta cheese (cut into cubes) (IMPORTANT: Must be velveeta, no off beat brand) Directions Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together in 2 quart casserole dish. Place in oven uncovered for …
Cheesy Potato Soup
Ingredients 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, grated 1 tablespoon butter 2 cans chicken broth 3 cans cream of potato soup 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup sour cream hot pepper sauce salt and pepper Directions In a large pan (actually a soup pot), melt butter and saute the celery and carrots. …
Foray into Christian Anarchism
Pictured on the right is Leo Tolstoy, author of the famed work War and Peace. Admittedly, I have not read it, though the thought has crossed my mind a time or two. I don’t know if I have the moxy for it. Anyway, Tolstoy is (lesser) known also for his theological works. He was a …
Halftime Chili
I found this recipe from http://www.famouschilirecipes.com/Halftime.html This is the perfect chili dish to serve at your next halftime get together. Serve with grated cheese and tortilla chips for dipping. For a more healthy chili, get a leaner ground beef and use lowfat cheeses for toppings. Ingredients 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped onion …