Friday Morning thoughts . . .

So let me live
That when I die
A tear will come
To every eye.

In every heart
There'll be a spot,
An empty place
Where I am not.

So let me live
That when I'm gone
Kind thoughts of me
Will linger on.

And folks will say
With grief inside,
"I sort of wish
She hadn't died."
~Juanita Hale Shears

Life is a pretty amazing thing. What we make of it is our choice to make. There is no point in blaming others for making our lives unhappy or miserable. We are the Captains of our own ships. Each day when we rise we are already setting the tone for the day to come.



Do we begin our days on a positive note and a prayer? Or do we dwell on the negative of days gone by, things we cannot change? Is our glass half full . . . or half empty? Do we make the best of what we have, with the most of the God given grace that we've been given? Do we go about our work with a happy attitude and do whatever we've got to do with a cheerful heart? Do we practice the art of giving instead of always expecting to get? Do we look for the good in others instead of always seeking out the bad? Do we remember to be grateful? Do we make our actions and words loving and kind?



These are only small things, but they go a long way towards making a better life for ourselves. Life is not about what we have or where we live so much as it's about the person we choose to be and the love we choose to share . . .

I understand that there has been an issue with blogger and Internet Explorer and I noticed that yesterday I had very few visits. I hope this issue gets resolved soon. I know that yesterday when I tried to read a lot of the blogs on my reading list I kept getting shut out. When I switched my browser to Mozilla though, I was ok. Just a thought. I find that I use Mozilla most of the time these days anyways. Not only is it quicker but there are far fewer browsing problems. I apologize to anyone who was having problems and I hope that you'll continue to visit me.



I was quite tired yesterday, as you can imagine. I even had a nap in the middle of the afternoon, which is sooo not like me! I made us a simple supper of chili and rice and then for dessert I made these quick and tasty fruit tarts. I don't know about you, but when I'm tired I have absolutely no willpower at all, and dessert is essential. ☺

Besides I had some berries that needed using up . . .



*Quick Blueberry and Raspberry Tarts*
Makes 8
Printable Recipe

These are best made just before serving. They're quick, easy and very delicious! I like to serve mine with a dollop of low fat creme fraiche on top, but vanilla ice cream is very good as well. Don't skip lining your pan with baking paper. These will run a bit and clean up is alot easier if you have lined your pan.

8 TBS butter, chilled and cut into bits
one 17 ounce package frozen puff pastry, defrosted
3/4 cup sugar
4 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh raspberries



Preheat the oven to 200*C/400*F. Line a baking sheet with some baking paper and then lightly butter the paper. Set aside.

Unroll the pastry sheets flat. Cut each sheet into quarters and then transfer them to the baking sheet. Turn up the edges of each piece about half an inch all the way around to form a raised edge. Sprinkle the bottom of each with about 1 tsp of sugar.

In a large bowl combine the berries with 1/3 cup of the remaining sugar. Toss gently to coat. Divide the berries up and spoon the mixture equally over each pastry shell. Scatter 1 TBS of the butter over each tart. Sprinkle the remaining sugar equally over each tart.

Bake in the centre of the pre-heated oven for 17 to 20 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and the fruit is softened and bubbling. Serve immediately.