First of all, and I know this is short notice, but tomorrow, May 12, in the United States is the US Postal Service's annual food drive. It's called "Stamp Out Hunger", and its sponsored by, among others, the National Association of Letter Carriers, the Postal Service and the United Way. I wrote extensively about this cause last year, and it's still very close to my heart. My box (yes, a box, I'm up from last year's bag) is ready to put by my mailbox tomorrow morning. It's chock-full of staples, rice, beans, pasta, juice, canned low-sodium veggies, peanut butter, dry cereal, tuna, applesauce, etc. You don't have to set out a lot for the letter carriers to collect, every donation will help. But please, don't use this as an excuse to clean out your pantry, and donate that can of escargot you bought in 1987 on a whim. No glass, no expired products. It should be things *YOU'D* want to eat.....
Here's a couple of links for the full scoop on this so very worthwhile project.
Sooooo many, many people will be happy and grateful that you helped. Make a difference, please. It could very easily be you, or someone you care about, that needs help from a food bank someday.
Speaking of people we care about, Sunday is, of course, Mother's Day. Honor Mom. Make sure she knows just how important she is to you. Not just Sunday, but every day. Some day, and trust me, I know this....you'll wish you'd told her more often how much you love her and need her. And always will. If she's not physically with you, tell her anyway. She'll hear you. I know mine does....
Have a lovely, caring weekend everyone. Foods are coming again soon. Maybe something to do with beets, and lamb chops and curry. Maybe some poblano chiles and queso fresco and walnuts and pomegranate seeds. Maybe......?
Give of yourself, to Mom, of course and to those we don't know who need our attention. I love you Mama.
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