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Word for today; Rebel

a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.

I used to hear this word when I was a kid. A family member would speak of a rebel child or a rebel adult. I never really understood what it meant, but today I see it and recognize it.

Actually there are rebels everywhere, mixing and socializing among us. I don’t always recognize them right a way but when I notice my spirit is changing from who I know it is, I think a rebel must have been nearby.

My goal each day is to remain true to myself. This can be a real task because we don’t always know someone is gradually feeding us with rebel thoughts. Gossip is a great way to turn our spirits into something we don’t want.

Political truths and lies plays havoc on our minds and souls. We all want the same things. Working together, honesty, helping each other are just a few. Who do we believe? Which commercial is truth?

What about the new friend we just made? We are pretty sure we want to have that relationship grow and then along comes rebel words. ” Did you hear what she did last weekend? Did you see those clothes they were wearing?” Gossip can be rebel, stronger than government lies.

Nothing is worse than hearing gossip from a friend we trusted for a long time. Finding out it was all a lie hurts, no matter what the reason for the lie was in the beginning.

There are rebels in churches, schools, work force. I guess if you look real hard, you can find a rebel in about any situation. So, be careful, stay true to thine self but yet enjoy your God given talents and don’t forget; always lend a helping word, hand to those in need.

 

Grilled Cauliflower

• Prep

  10 m

• Cook

  25 m

• Ready In

  35 m

Recipe By:ziola1039

“I got something like this at a restaurant and it was wonderful.”

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into thick slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons seasoned salt (such as LAWRY’S(R))

Directions

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2. Sprinkle cauliflower slices on both sides with olive oil, brown sugar, and seasoned salt.
3. Cook cauliflower on the grill until char marks appear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a grill-safe pan with a lid, cover, and continue cooking on grill until tender, about 20 minutes.

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Printed From Allrecipes.com 5/10/2018

Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

yield: 6 SERVINGS

prep time: 5 MINUTES

cook time: 25 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 slices (1/2 lb) bacon, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1lb ground beef
• 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tsp yellow mustard
• 4 dill pickle spears, diced (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded colby-jack cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, cut into bite sized pieces

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large soup pot over medium high heat, saute bacon pieces until browned (I like it crispy, it takes about 4-5 minutes). Remove bacon and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Drain grease out of pot.
3. To the pot, add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain and return beef and bacon to pot. (make sure all the grease is out of the pot).
4. Add tomatoes (with juice from can), mustard, pickles, beef broth, milk, red pepper, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat for about ten minutes, stirring occasionally. While this is simmering, place hamburger bun pieces on a baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes.
5. To the soup, add heavy cream and cheese. Heat for about 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted.
6. Serve in soup bowls with hamburger bun croutons!

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Speak; Let it Out

What are some thoughts that go through your head when your feelings are hurt? I know for me, sometimes I get hurt for the wrong reason. I am saying; my emotions come first and then intelligent reasoning comes second.

I felt that way yesterday. A very special person in my life  hadn’t contacted me for sometime. Hurt built  up in me for days and weeks. I think this is one of the biggest problems I deal with daily.

Fear of saying something, making someone else upset, losing contact for a while, or losing period that friendship. The better way for me to handle it; is to be brave and speak up in a  non-defending way.

What I should do is contact the person immediately. Express my concerns, listen to the response, and then, hopefully, all will be dissolved.

What is my reason for holding back? I wish I knew. I can look back on my childhood and see one thing that stands out strong. I was a people pleaser. I was a child of two moms and one dad. In my small mind, I wanted to be accepted and loved. I outdid myself in so many situations to get praise.

What I don’t understand is the reason I must have felt and still do today is that people will leave or friendships will dissipate. Now why does that frighten me? I sometimes wonder if my real mom  leaving my childhood was a part of it.

As an adult, I see and understand, she did me a favor by leaving my young life.  Is that enough to carry this big bag of garbage throughout my life? I don’t know. I just wish I could stand up like I see others do and speak my feelings.