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The Holy Spirit

by Frenchy in

jw
friends

okay, i'm interested in what everybody thinks on this.

i believe that for the most parts all religions start off with a good motive, i.e., to provide a forum that will help people to serve god.

(basically).

Seven

Hi Frenchy,
I meant to respond to your post earlier but I have come down with a horrible case of the flu. I'll be home from work for several days-hope to reply during that time.

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The Holy Spirit

by Frenchy in

jw
friends

okay, i'm interested in what everybody thinks on this.

i believe that for the most parts all religions start off with a good motive, i.e., to provide a forum that will help people to serve god.

(basically).

Seven

Martini, Sorry, I didn't mean to ignore you. Nice to see you again. You brought up some interesting topics for discussion also. See all of you later.

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The Holy Spirit

by Frenchy in

jw
friends

okay, i'm interested in what everybody thinks on this.

i believe that for the most parts all religions start off with a good motive, i.e., to provide a forum that will help people to serve god.

(basically).

Seven

Frenchy, THANK YOU!! These are questions that have haunted me for some time now. I do not have the free time now to give a proper response. I'll be back later with my two cents worth.

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Cajun Food

by Frenchy in

anybody interested in cajun food?

anybody here know how to make a real gumbo?

Frenchy, All this talk of Cajun food left me no choice but to start a pot of gumbo this morning-it cooks as I type! I love good ole down home southern cooking! Hard to believe I am a Yankee. I learned this art from my Uncle's new bride when he brought her up north from Louisiana. She soon became my favorite Aunt and I made many trips back home with her to visit her folks...fond childhood memories.
It's time to stir in the okra. I'll let you know when it's ready to eat...lol.

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Cajun Food

by Frenchy in

anybody interested in cajun food?

anybody here know how to make a real gumbo?

Seven

Frenchy, One thing I've learned is that there
are as many gumbo recipes as there are cooks in south Louisiana. I am sure you have a few excellent ones of your own to share. Here is the one I have used since I was tall enough to reach the stove. Usually I make it with whatever leftovers I have in the kitchen(chicken, sausage-andouille,if available,or a combination of seafoods). In order to simplify things I'll use chicken here:

Ingredients:
1 whole chicken
3 quarts of water(enough to cover chicken)
1 stalk celery- cut into chunks
2 whole green onions
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
4 Tablespoons of flour
4 Tablespoons of oil
1 cup chopped onion
l large green pepper chopped
1 cup chopped green onions(reserve a few for garnish)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter or oil
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 pound of fresh okra-sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and or a dash of
hot sause(my favorite is Catalpa Plantation-Mississippi Hot Sauce or Cafe Louisiane)
1 Tablespoon file powder
chopped tomatoes / freshly made white rice
Place chicken, water, celery, onions(whole green), bay leaf & salt/pepper in a large pot. Over medium heat, cook until chicken is tender. 30-45 minutes.

Make the roux while the chicken is cooking.
In a heavy pan over low heat combine the oil and flour. Stir this constantly with a wooden spoon until the flour begins to darken. BE PATIENT. It will gradually turn to a rich colored brown-like a penny. If you scorch it, it won't thicken the gumbo. Usually takes 20-30 minutes to make.

The chicken should be done now so remove it from the pot and let cool. Strain the broth and taste for seasoning. Add the strained broth to the roux while stirring with a wooden spoon.
In a large kettle-medium heat, cook the onion,bell pepper, celery green onions and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter or oil, until they are soft. Add to roux mixture. Add parsley. Stir constantly until smooth and boiling. Add the okra, salt, pepper, cayenne,& hot sauce. A dash of worcestershire
and taste for seasoning. cook slowly for 30 minutes.
While the gumbo cooks, cut up and dice the chicken. Add to the gumbo and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Slowly add the file, stir gently to keep it from lumping.
Place rice in individual bowls and top with gumbo. Top with some chopped green onions. Some may want additional file to sprinkle on.
Enjoy!

Now-Tell me what I did wrong. lol

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Anyone like Poetry?

by Frenchy in

hey, anyone out there like poetry?

have you a poem that you wrote that you would like to share?

or just a favorite poem (by anyone) that you would like to post and talk about?

Seven

Claudia,

I love Floyd!! I like "The Wall" and "Division Bell" in particular. I am also into Jewel and Sarah McLachlan's lyrics.

Did you ever notice how many JW's like Pink Floyd?

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"There must be some mistake. I didn't mean to let them take away my soul. Am I too old? Is it too late?" "The Show Must Go On-The Wall."

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I still like the old stuff!

by Frenchy in

i've been reading sf since grade school.

i love the old masters like heinlein, norton, asimov, wells, clarke.

i must admit that the little that i have read of the new stuff is mostly incomprehensible to me.

Seven

Greetings fellow fans of sci-fi!

I too love R.Heinlein & Asimov. My favorites of R.H. are "Stranger in a Strange Land," and "Farmer in the Sky." I've been trying to locate a copy of "Orphans of the Sky" but I guess it's out of print.

I don't believe time has passed you by Frenchy, much of the new stuff just flat out lacks imagination. As Yogi would say: "DEJA VU all over again."

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Anyone like Poetry?

by Frenchy in

hey, anyone out there like poetry?

have you a poem that you wrote that you would like to share?

or just a favorite poem (by anyone) that you would like to post and talk about?

Seven

I think that it's really beautiful Frenchy, that you are able to express your thoughts in this manner. This shows a sensitive/emotional side that many are unable or unwilling to share with others.
You wrote:
"As I see them find things I have long forgot...", you live again and find the assurance of immortality you've been looking for all your life.

When I began reading your poem I had the impression that you felt you had lived your life accomplishing little of what you had in mind. Rest assured the opposite is true.

Good job, Frenchy!

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Anyone like Poetry?

by Frenchy in

hey, anyone out there like poetry?

have you a poem that you wrote that you would like to share?

or just a favorite poem (by anyone) that you would like to post and talk about?

Seven

Hey Frenchy & Simon, Here is one of my favorites from Christina Rossetti.

Remember

REMEMBER me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd;
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve;
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

I've always been intrigued by Christina. She wrote some of her best stuff when she was in love--obsessed by thoughts of death. Hmmmm.

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Favourite show - Les Mis

by Simon in

wow...went to see les miserables at the weekend - it was brilliant!.

anyone else seen any good shows lately?

Seven

Frenchy,

Actually, I've been told there is a very strong resemblance. :) Looks are irrelavent.LOL

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