SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

Happy Birthday Taurus… ☺

Taurus: April 20 to May 20 2011

Early this morning the sun moved into the sign of Taurus… whew all that energy from Aries can now slow down a bit.

Those born with the sign of Taurus are fixed earth signs, they usually have loads of patience but don’t be fooled by their “easy going” ways, they can be the most stubborn of the signs and once you have out worn their patience watch out as you see emerge a strong solid force not easy to be reckoned with.

You guys and gals are responsible, reliable, stead fast and true. Hard workers with a reputation of someone who never quits, you are practical and honest (perhaps sometimes to a fault). You are ruled by Venus who also rules Libra, and Venus loves luxury, so while you may be practical of mind you won’t say no to fine wine, good food and luxurious surroundings.

You value your space and need peace and quiet and you like to have a routine you can stick to. Thanks guys and girls for keeping us in check and working so hard to provide….you are reminded however to be careful of falling into a rut, which is easier for you guys and gals to do then most.

A very Happy Birthday goes out to: Pat, John, Emma and Jessie.

Happy Birthday to all who celebrate their birth in this sign, have a fabulous year ahead.

Our Sun (Zodiac) sign is only one of 10 which make us the unique personality we are. To find out more about what makes us who we are check out our Astrology Charts. These make fabulous and unique gifts for new parents.

SGC Admin Recipes and Tips

Recipe: Scotch Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients:

 Heat Oven to 350 and have all utensils/ingredients at the ready. ☺

You will Need:

3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened: 

 1/4 cup sugar:

2 cups all-purpose flour:

Method:

Cream butter and sugar and then work in the flour. If dough is too crumbly, mix in 1-2 tbsp of butter.

Roll dough 1/2 to 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board.

Cut into small shapes. Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake about 20 mins or until set. Immediately remove from baking sheet.

Makes about 2 dozen cookies

Thanks to Renee of Unique Touch Photo for this old favorite and for the memories it brought back. ☺

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“Thoughts” Through The Eyes of a Child ☺

Submitted by Dayle.

The Wisdom of Children ☺

“Children are an amazing inspiration. Unlike adults they are always open, and can see the beauty of the world around them just as it is.

I came home from work the other day to find a ring of rocks in the middle of my back yard with a red card glued to a popsicle stick inside. My first thought was that my daughter had made a pretend “camp fire”, but I was way off.   What I found instead was an example of the wisdom of children.

 
There in the middle of my yard were growing 4 beautiful crocus flowers. Apparently the squirrels had relocated a few of my bulbs last fall. Nothing surprising; goodness knows how many they’ve moved and eaten over the years! What did surprise me (even though it shouldn’t) was how my daughter chose to react to the situation. She circled the flowers in stone to keep them safe and made a sign to tell everyone, including our dogs, to please keep out.☺

  
I find this an incredibly beautiful and powerful act. Unlike an adult who would dig the flowers out and move them (or just run over them and not worry) my daughter chose to love and protect them just where they were. She honoured that life is precious exactly as it is without our interference. Her sign even worked. Our dogs were later spotted tearing around the yard and jumping the little shrine instead of ploughing through it. ☺
 

This little act of wonder from my four-year old got me thinking!  How often do we try to change our environment to suit ourselves? How often do we try to change people and cultures by imposing our own sets of beliefs? How much beauty and wonder are we missing by doing so?  Wouldn’t it be wonderful if instead we just appreciated the beauty and diversity of the world just as it is wherever it may be? Why should we move a flower because we would rather it grew elsewhere? Do we think we know better than the universe that through miraculous circumstance and chance placed that exact flower in that exact location? Do we think that we should, just because we can?

Perhaps we should all look to our children as a guide in how to live our lives. Enjoy beauty where you find it. Protect it but don’t interfere, and allow every flower to bloom in its own way and its own time.”

From the Editor:

Thanks Dayle for sharing this heart warming story, it is clear that your daughter is learning from her mother to respect and cherish all living things. Children are indeed wise, and the move about their day in a simple way, and in this way they are apt to see more than we do. ☺

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“thoughts” Patience ☺

This “thought” is being shared by Dayle and her recent experience on a day out shopping.    ☺

 
“It seems to me we as a people have become very demanding, and have lost patience with the world around us.
 
 I had a moment tonight that reminded me we should never let frustration get the better of us.
 
My family was leaving Wal-mart, my 4yr old as always holding on to the cart while we walked.  As we crossed, we heard an SUV honking his horn loudly and rudely at a car that was pulled over waiting for someone. (I had the feeling he had been trapped behind the car for quite some time due to traffic , both foot and vehicle). After we crossed I realized  that my daughter was now opposite me on the outside, I asked her to please come over to the inside. But even as I said it, I decided to and get her myself. I’m glad I did because lo and behold the SUV gunned its way around the corner and up our isle. Had I not gone to her side, it would have been a close call for my child. Fortunately the driver saw me and swerved around us and everyone was okay.
 
At the time I would have loved to share some excellent examples of expletives had there not been “little ears” present. Now I realize I can relate to this driver.   He’s probably not a bad guy. I doubt he was best pleased when he realized there was a little girl around the corner.
 
Have we not all had times in our lives when we have been so “ticked” at someone or something we didn’t take care the way we should have? I have. We all have. We’re human. And as we are human we have the ability to make a choice in future.
 
Lets slow down and breathe. Getting upset and frustrated doesn’t get us around the corner any faster, it just makes us act foolish. Nothing is accomplished in the end. For my part I will try to take this lesson to heart.
 
*♣* Please lets all (try) to be patient. *♣*
 
You never know if just around the next comer there is a parent’s heart and joy in wait.☺”
 
Comment from: Editor:
Thanks Dayle for sharing your experience and thoughts with us. And yes it certainly seems at times that we forget there are other people around us. Living in our bubbles of work, family and stress, we sometimes do not see those around us who are also in their own bubbles… oh what a crazy circle we weave… Breath and slow down once in a while, catch a glimpse of life around you… people, plants, animals and trees…☺
 
Oh and Enjoy the Day…☺