It's all my brother's fault.

I'm the baby of the family. Almost 43, and still the baby. Used to be the spoiled brat. My siblings would probably tell you I still am. But I'm awfully fond of my siblings, and I know that I probably still "owe" them for the brat that I was. Yup, I was a brat.

But I digress.

This one is my brother's fault.

My brother called tonight and we were chatting. Told me about this great little Hawaiian website he's been working on. So, thanks to the convenience of the internet, I went there while we were chatting. Very nice, informative site. I could spend days there and just barely scratch the surface. He pointed me in the direction of his link page.

Oh, my.

Not only does he have some great links...his links have links...which have links!!!

So it got me to thinking (almost always a dangerous prospect): I've run across some great links in my travels across the web...seems like it wouldn't be a bad idea to share some with folks. Spread the joy, as it were. :D

So I'll start sharing and see how far it goes. The list will grow as I find others that I think worthy of sticking on the list.

This one's for you, big brother. You always did have some pretty good ideas. I just never would have told you that when we were kids. :D

PS: Did I ever tell you how much I appreciated the time you stood up for me against those bullies in school? If I didn't, I should have. And if I did...well, just consider it another well-deserved thank you from your little sister. I love you.

Cooking
Can Sizes & Equivalents and Common Container Sizes help in a pinch when you're not sure what a #3 can is, or how many marshmallows are in a bag.

Recipezaar - An excellent cooking website, with a great community base

Sur la Table - I could cheerfully spend hours in a Sur la Table store...their catalog is the next best thing.

Humor
Hallmarks of Felinity - A delightful comic-strip penned by Brooke McEldowney. It will make you laugh and cry...probably at the same time.

I Can Has Cheezburger? - If your cat (or bunny or other cute furry animal) could talk...what would they say?

I ran across a video today. Hadn't seen it before...and it floored me. I watched it three times in a row...and cried every single time.

The pain, the fear, the anxiety the character in the skit goes through...I've been there. I've been her. Pulled so many different directions that I didn't know what was real. Felt like ending it all, just to stop the hurting, end the pain.

And yet...

Knowing I couldn't. Knowing that there was no more final way to say "NO" to God and His plans for my life than by committing suicide.

I kept seeking God. I have no doubts that he had His hand on me. Was holding back the hoards.

And then I broke free.

The love of Christ that is so very evident in this skit is real. It's what saved me, in many more ways than one.

Without further ado...