Denno666666's blog: "From Friends."

For the New Year 2008. Den. Where there is pain, we wish you peace and mercy. Where there is self-doubting, we wish you a renewed confidence in your ability to work through them. Where there is tiredness, or exhaustion, we wish you understanding, patience, and renewed strength. Where there is fear, we wish you love, and courage.

Roasted Pear-Butternut Soup with Crumbled Stilton. Stilton cheese and pears are a classic combination—the salty milky blue cheese balances the sweet, floral taste of the pears. Roasting the pears and the butternut squash caramelizes their sugar, maximizing their inherent sweetness. You can serve this creamy soup as a first course or with a salad and crusty bread for a light autumn supper. Servings: 6 servings, 1 1/3 cups each Total Time: 1 1/4 hours Ease of Preparation: Easy Health: Low Calorie, High Fiber, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, High Potassium, High Calcium, Heart Healthy, Healthy Weight. Ingredients: 2 each ripe pears , peeled, quartered and cored 2 pounds butternut squash , peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch chunks 2 each medium tomatoes , cored and quartered 1 large leek , pale green and white parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced and washed thoroughly 2 cloves garlic , crushed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt , divided Freshly ground pepper to taste 4 cups vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth , divided 2/3 cup crumbled Stilton or other blue-veined cheese 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives or scallion greens. Steps: 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. 2: Combine pears, squash, tomatoes, leek, garlic, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 40 to 55 minutes. Let cool slightly. 3: Place half the vegetables and 2 cups broth in a blender; puree until smooth. Transfer to a large saucepan. Puree the remaining vegetables and 2 cups broth. Add to the pan and stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. 4: Cook the soup over medium-low heat, stirring, until hot, about 10 minutes. Divide among 6 bowls and garnish with cheese and chives (or scallion greens). Nutrition: (Per serving) Calories - 236 Carbohydrates - 34 Fat - 10 Saturated Fat - 4 Monounsaturated Fat - 5 Protein - 6 Cholesterol - 11 Dietary Fiber - 6 Potassium - 721 Sodium - 721 Nutrition Bonus - Vitamin A (350 daily value), Vitamin C (70 dv), Potassium (21 dv), Calcium (20 dv). Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Add more broth when reheating, if desired.

Halloween is one of the oldest holidays with origins going back thousands of years. The holiday we know as Halloween has had many influences from many cultures over the centuries. From the Roman's Pomona Day, to the Celtic festival of Samhain, to the Christian holidays of All Saints and All Souls Days. Hundreds of years ago in what is now Great Britain and Northern France, lived the Celts. The Celts worshiped nature and had many gods, with the sun god as their favorite. It was "he" who commanded their work and their rest times, and who made the earth beautiful and the crops grow. The Celts celebrated their New Year on November 1st. It was celebrated every year with a festival and marked the end of the "season of the sun" and the beginning of "the season of darkness and cold." On October 31st after the crops were all harvested and stored for the long winter the cooking fires in the homes would be extinguished. The Druids, the Celtic priests, would meet in the hilltop in the dark oak forest (oak trees were considered sacred). The Druids would light new fires and offer sacrifices of crops and animals. As they danced around the the fires, the season of the sun passed and the season of darkness would begin. When the morning arrived the Druids would give an ember from their fires to each family who would then take them home to start new cooking fires. These fires would keep the homes warm and free from evil spirits. The November 1st festival was called Samhain (pronounced "sow-en"). The festival would last for 3 days. Many people would parade in costumes made from the skins and heads of their animals. This festival would become the first Halloween. During the first century the Romans invaded Britain. They brought with them many of their festivals and customs. One of these was the festival know as Pomona Day, named for their goddess of fruits and gardens. It was also celebrated around the 1st of November. After hundreds of years of Roman rule the customs of the Celtic's Samhain festival and the Roman Pomona Day mixed becoming 1 major fall holiday. The next influence came with the spread of the new Christian religion throughout Europe and Britain. In the year 835 AD the Roman Catholic Church would make November 1st a church holiday to honor all the saints. This day was called All Saint's Day, or Hallowmas, or All Hallows. Years later the Church would make November 2nd a holy day. It was called All Souls Day and was to honor the dead. It was celebrated with big bonfires, parades, and people dressing up as saints, angels and devils. But the spread of Christianity did not make people forget their early customs. On the eve of All Hallows, Oct. 31, people continued to celebrate the festivals of Samhain and Pomona Day. Over the years the customs from all these holidays mixed. October 31st became known as All Hallow Even, eventually All Hallow's Eve, Hallowe'en, and then - Halloween. The Halloween we celebrate today includes all of these influences, Pomona Day's apples, nuts, and harvest, the Festival of Samhain's black cats, magic, evil spirits and death, and the ghosts, skeletons and skulls from All Saint's Day and All Soul's Day. Whether you're handing out candy to Trick-or-Treaters, going to a party, or just watching a scary movie at home, Den wishes you and your family a very happy Halloween!

It has taken to long for this day to arrive but never the less all good things come to those who wait sometimes the waiting is longer than expected. I am with longing of our first touch and kiss when two bodies come together with love and a desired passion to move into each other and quench the thirst of love and be bountiful in the connection. A touch a kiss a whisper and a burning fire of longing for fulfillment, the need is overpowering with strength and virility we will succeed my sweet lady. Remember love will prevail true love is our destiny we have survived the distance apart we have weathered all the storms the sea will be calm and we will have tranquility. Trust in your feelings be not afraid to open yourself to love and passion let our lips seal our fate and love will endure. Just a thought for the day. Denno.

I wish you happiness...the kind that is deep within your soul and shines through your eyes for the world to see. I wish you serenity and a sense of perspective, to calm you and lend you understanding even in the most difficult times. I wish you success in every facet of your life, and satisfaction and contentment in every single thing you do. I wish you sweet dreams and the promise of their fulfillment,a lifetime of extraordinary memories, and a path that leads to beautiful tomorrows. And above all I wish that you could see...how big a difference you make in my life and how grateful I am to know you! Denno..

I had some free time, so what did I do? I checked the computer to see if I'd heard from you. I used to walk out to a box to retrieve mail But I'd rather get it instantly than wait on the snail... Checking my email is always fun I usually get a joke or greeting from someone. I feel so connected because on the other end I know I've discovered a newfound friend. When I've had a hard day and need to share Here I can find a friend who will listen and care. And to this friend I hope I let know That I am always there for them also. Isn't it a strange kind of bond we form? It isn't exactly like the "norm". But where is it written, face to face we have to be For you to be a very good friend to me? That little joke, or not, or even just a simple "Hi" Could be like a ray of sunshine from the sky. So, my online-pals, this is dedicated to you For all the smile you have made anew. May our friendship continue to grow and the warmth we feel continue to flow. You know who you are...Denno

I've learned that you cannot make someone love you.All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in. I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just jerks. I've learned that it takes years to build up trust,and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it. I've learned that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes.After that, you'd better have a big weenie or huge boobs. I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others...they're more messed up than you think. I've learned that you can keep puking long after you think you're finished. I've learned that we are responsible for what we do, unless we are celebrities. I've learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades, and there had better be a lot of money to take its place. I've learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away. Have a great day!!

One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school,found he had only one thin dime left,and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house.However,he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door.Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water.She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk.He drank it slowly,and then asked, "How much do I owe you?" "You don't owe me anything" she replied" Mother has taught us never to accept payment for a kindness." He said.."Then I thank you from my heart" As Howard Kelly left that house,he not only felt stronger physically,but his faith in God and man was strong also.He had been ready to give up and quit.Years later that young woman became critically ill.The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city,where they called in specialists to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly *(gynecology) *was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from,a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once. He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life.From that day he gave special attention to the case. After a long struggle,the battle was won. Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it,then wrote something on the edge and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it,for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally,she looked,and something caught her attention on the side as She read these words..... "Paid in full with one glass of milk" (Signed) Dr.Howard Atmond Kelly. Tears of joy flooded her eyes as her happy heart prayed: "Thank You",GOD,that Your love has spread abroad through human hearts and hands." *************************************************************** *NOW YOU HAVE TWO CHOICES*You can send this page on and spread a positive message or ignore it and pretend it never touched you.

There was once this guy who is very much in love with his girl.This romantic guy folded 1,000 pieces of paper cranes as a gift to his girl. Although,at that time he was just a small fry in his company,his future didn't seem too bright, they were very happy together.Until one day,his girl told him she was going to Paris and will never come back.She also told him that she cannot visualize any future for the both of them, so they went their own ways there and then... Heart broken, the guy agreed. But when he regained his confidence,he worked hard day and night,slogging his body and mind just to make something out of himself. Finally with all the hard work and the help of friends, this guy had set up his own company... You never fail until you stop trying. One rainy day, while this guy was driving,he saw an elderly couple sharing an umbrella in the rain walking to some destination.Even with the umbrella, they were still drenched.It didn't take him long to realize they were his girl's parents. With a heart in getting back at them, he drove slowly beside the couple,wanting them to spot him in his luxury sedan. He wanted them to know that he wasn't the same any more; he had his own company, car, condo, etc. He made it! What he saw next confused him, the couple was walking towards a cemetery,and so he got out of his car and followed..and he saw his girl,a photograph of her smiling sweetly as ever at him from her tombstone and he saw his paper cranes right beside her..Her parents saw him. He asked them why this had happened. They explained,she did not leave for France at all. She was ill with cancer.She had believed that he will make it someday,but she did not want to be his obstacle...therefore she had chosen to leave him. Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have. She had wanted her parents to put his paper cranes beside her,because, if the day comes when fate brings him to her again...he can take some of those back with him...Once you have loved,you will always love. For what's in your mind may escape but what's in your heart will remain forever. The guy just wept...The worst way to miss someone is to be sitting right beside her knowing you can't have her,see her or be with her ever again...hope you understand. Find time to realize that there is one person who means so much to you, for you might wake up one morning losing that person who you thought meant nothing to you. KINDNESS Pays ! ************************************************************