The World According to Arlene

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

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To cook red beans, first I start with a picnic ham or ham bone and put it in the crock pot with a bunch of water. I let it cook until it falls apart, usually 8 to 12 hours. I then remove the ham from the water and add the beans and some onions and just a touch of garlic. I let all that cook about 5 hours, checking on it about every hour or so to make sure there is enough water. I then add about a cup of chopped ham and cook a few more hours until the beans are soft and the mixture is thick. I serve it over cooked rice with smoked sausage on the side. This is one of the favorite dishes at our Mardi Gras parties.

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I personally love this movie. I have watched it several times and enjoy watching it so much. In the beginning I really didn't think that Mr. Darcy was all that cute but by the end of the movie you can't help but thinking he is the most gorgeous man alive. I love the setting of the movie, with all the old houses and large gardens. Last time Pauline was here for a visit I had her watch it and she liked it also. She said the same thing about Mr. Darcy; that in the beginning he was OK and in the end that he grew on you. I have this one in my collection and know that I will watch it again and again. It's a must-see for all you girls out there.

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