Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Success is a journey, not a destination. ~ Ben Sweetland

How do you measure success?  Wealth, possessions or what?? - How do you consider a person is successful?  Do you consider the non-material things a person has instead of property or money?  Have you ever considered friendship, health, love, family, children, grandchildren, or kindness?  If you have never considered any of these, stop and re-evaluate your ideas of success.

I used to think of success as never needing anything - but I have since met a lot of people who really had nothing and they still felt like they had achieved a lot in life because of family, friends, faith, health, love and kindness.  Some of the nicest people I have ever met were living below the poverty level (not to say that people who have money aren't nice ~ I have known a lot of them too).  Today, re-evaluate your life and make a list of the things that you have that can't be bought and be happy in them.

Think of others today and then yourself.  The week is half over : )

Charlene


PASTA SALAD

1/2 pkg. (8 oz.) Thin fettuccine, uncooked
1 cup thinly sliced yellow pepper strips, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup thinly sliced zucchini
3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well. In large bowl, toss together pasta and vegetables. In small bowl, whisk together cider vinegar, honey, oil, mustard, ginger, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over pasta mixture; stir gently. Cover; refrigerate. Garnish with parsley, if desired. 6 servings.

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