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TASTY TACO PIE Shared by Chris David As printed in: 3rd Edition Westphalia Cooking by the Altar Society of Visitation Parish, 1998 1 lb ground beef 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce 1 (1.25 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix 1 (8 oz.) can Pillsbury refrigerated quick crescent dinner rolls 1/2 lb. Velveeta Mexican pasteurized cheese…

 News You Can Use – Baby Names 2023 By David Bachelor, PhD There will be a sharp decline in the number of graduates with the names “Harry” or “Meghan” in the Class of 2041. Conversely, it is still too early to tell whether these traditional monikers will be eclipsed by the likes of “RZA”,“Riot Rose”,…

The message of love Dear Tessie, I just found out that an old friend of mine is very ill, and might not even make it, but is not accepting visitors. I’m devastated to hear about what’s happening and would give anything to just send my support. I understand not wanting visitors… but what’s the right…

 News You Can Use – Thinking of Rome         By David Bachelor, PhD The 21st century may go down in history as the most polarized period in human history. This week a new form of bifurcation is in the headlines. If a TikTok trend can be believed, there are now two kinds of people in…

Communication is key My mother rarely bothers to answer my calls, but if I don’t call for three days she will guilt me about it like it’s been three years. I spend a lot of time with my boyfriend, and will sit there in silence for three hours, and he’ll even tell me he doesn’t…

Apple-Cinnamon Rolls I love cinnamon rolls, and I’m definitely a fan of apple pie… so this has to be pretty delicious, right? Make these and let me know! As shared by Caryl Christenson From Historical Cookbook, Memoirs and Recipes of the First Baptist Church of Kerrville, First Baptist Church of Kerrville Cookbook Committee, 1997 1…

News You Can Use – Prodigal Prince By David Bachelor, PhD It has been a year since Queen Elizabeth II passed away. The anniversary has briefly brought Prince Harry back to England. As King Charles III orchestrates events to memorialize his mother, the question that seems to fascinate royal-watchers is, “Will the King meet with…

When you’re hurt, let it hurt When the people you love betray you… how do you come back from that? When someone who swears they’re in your corner is clearly on the other side of the room, what do you do about that? When you can’t imagine trying to trust them again… what comes next?…

Coffee Panna Cotta From Bakeless Sweets by Faith Durand, 2013 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat (2%) or whole milk 2 1/4 teaspoons powdered gelatin 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups cream 1/4 cup dark roasted coffee beans, ground extremely coarsely Pinch salt 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pour the milk into a wide, shallow bowl and…

Room to breathe Dear Tessie, I’m beginning to think that I’m losing my mind. I’m overwhelmed constantly. I get frustrated by the sounds of everyday life, my phone ringing could send me into a panic. I’m completely exhausted and passing out at my desk, but when I lie down at night I can’t sleep. I…