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Welcome to the 22nd installment of the FR Weekly Cooking (Recipes) Thread. Looking for something new to make or made something new that came out great? Please share a 'tried-and-true' recipe or two - or all of them:)! for fellow FReepers to add to their 'go-to' recipe stack of Family favorites? Here's the place to share and explore your next favorite recipe. ***Happy Mother's Day***

Have you told your mother how much you love her and appreciate all she's done for you? Please do so while you still can. A Newborn's Conversation with God A baby asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?” God said, “Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.” The child further inquired, “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.” God said, “Your angel will sing...

I'd like to wish all of the Moms on Free Republic a very Happy and Blessed Mother's Day! Please...take time out of all of this political mess to take care of your wimmen folk. The mothers of your children deserve it.

Proverbs 31:10-31 "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and no evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ship; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with...

For the third year in a row, Kansas City, Kansas Archbishop Joseph Naumann and Kansas City – St. Joseph Bishop Robert Finn joined hundreds to pray the Rosary outside the Planned Parenthood abortuary in Overland Park, Kansas. About 400 people prayed all 20 Mysteries of the Rosary led by the two bishops on May 8. The Planned Parenthood facility is a large and busy clinic close to the border with Missouri. There are no surgical abortion clinics on the Missouri side of the Kansas City Metro.This year, a specific prayer for the closing of the clinic was recited after...

We, along with millions of others, went out to eat yesterday in honor of our wives and mothers. The restaurant to which we went was PACKED -- I'm amazed they didn't run out of food; I hear it was the same at other eateries. THEREFORE, FOR WEST MICHIGAN, (other localities can decide for themselves...), Mothers Day 2011 will look like this: It will be celebrated on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays of May; People with last names A-G will eat out on the 1st Sunday; people with last names H-M on the 2nd; people with last names N-S...

New Rule: This Mother's Day, all Americans must pause and extend a special thanks to the women who maintain our homes, who take care of our kids, and who still make time for sex with Dad. I'm talking, of course, about our nannies. Lost in this whole immigration debate is why Americans want to be so harsh on the people who, in so many and varied ways, enable them to sit on their fat asses. Nannies, valet parkers, gardeners, all the people who do the things we're a little too busy or important to do. There are plenty of people...

Female inmates at a Miami prison got flowers as a Mother's Day gift, courtesy of a local florist who says he was helping "where it's needed most." Although the 63 prisoners will still be behind bars Sunday, on Friday they gathered in the chapel of Miami-Dade's Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, clutching bouquets of flowers and fighting back tears, The Miami Herald reported. Miami wholesale florist Bill Armellini arranged the pre-Mother's Day flower giveaway. "I'm not a complicated guy,'' Armellini, a father of two, said."I just think help or charity should be given where it's needed most.'' Inmates spoke of...

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her...

Millions of American families will be celebrating Mother's Day this month with carnations, chocolates, greeting cards, and all the usual paraphernalia of a well-established national holiday. The date of this annual festivity -- the second Sunday in May -- was set by an act of Congress in 1914 followed by a proclamation issued by President Woodrow Wilson declaring the first national Mother's Day that year. Politicians have been getting in on the act ever since. As recently as 2008 the U.S. House of Representatives voted twice for a resolution "celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting...

10 Best Places to Break a Sweat with Mom on Mother's Day Contrary to popular opinion, Mother's Day is not all about serving your mom breakfast in bed (though we certainly know she'd appreciate it). Nor does the notion of taking her "out" mean to a restaurant alone. A great way to make the day memorable is to plan something active with her. We asked Marybeth Bond, author of the National Geographic books Best Girlfriend Getaways Worldwide and 50 Best Girlfriend Getaways in North America for a list of great ways to get outdoors with your mom. 1. Raft the...

"The Ben Shapiro Show," Sundays 1-4 PM EST on WEUS 810 AM in Orlando, FL, begins in 45 minutes! You can listen online at big810am.com! It should be exciting and fast paced and hard core -- we'll cover the Obama Administration's brutally incompetent response to the Times Square bomber, the new Seattle police tapes the left will surely cease on to push against Arizona's immigration law, inside information about Obama's prospective Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. We'll also ask the question: did the left kill Mother's Day? Call in at (407)774-1085!

Mother’s Day is often associated with the Biblical verse that is called the “first commandment with a promise.” The Fifth Commandment requires Christians to honor their father and mother “so that you may live long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” [Exodus 20:12]. Florists tell us that more flowers are sent on Mother’s Day than at any time during the year. Most people love their mother, even those whose mother is undeserving of that love. And, most mothers love their children, though there are plenty of instances where mothers are hurtful and even abusive. I...

The man made his way slowly up the stairs to the second floor of the hospital where his mother was a patient in the geriatric unit. He walked through the ward, passing by a variety of elderly people in various states of apparent mental and physical decay. While he had been warned that his mother's health was rapidly deteriorating it was still a shock to him when he saw her. She was sleeping but her breathing was heavy and labored. Her hands, lying pathetically at each side of her frail body, were badly swollen. Her once immaculately permed hair fell...

Mother's Day, observed this weekend across our nation, brings to remembrance many good things about the most important women in my life. My Mother, Goldie Perry Ellis, was 20 years old when I was born. As I look back on those early days of my life she was always "Mom" and it never entered my little undeveloped mind that she was anything more. It was always enjoyable, as I grew older, to remember her on special days. She talked more about her own mother than she did herself. It was Mom who saw that all my needs were met -...

My Mother’s Day Greeting Not Only To My Mother, But All The Mothers,Grandmothers,Great-Grandmothers,Aunts,Mothers-To-Be,Single Mothers,Fathers Who Are Doing Both The Role Of The Mother/Father, And Those Women Who Cannot, Or Will Never Be Able To Be A Human Mother, Other Then To Adopt A Child Or Children, Or Become An Animal Pet Companion Mother. From Celine Dion, “A Mother’s Prayer”:

The abortion business is conducted by a particularly loathsome sort of liberal who is cunning enough to hide in the shadows. They talk about “women’s reproductive rights” while sipping Champaign at “galas.” They’re usually too sneaky to show their real evil intentions. This is why Planned Parenthood’s Mother’s Day fund raising letter is so telling. Planned Parenthood (PP), America’s leading promoter of death for babies, has asked supporters to donate to “honor mothers.” Their pitch, “Honor a mother in your life with a gift to Planned Parenthood….” is hard to beat for repulsiveness. $1 billion business, soon a $7 billion...

Here is a beautiful song in tribute to Mothers on this Mother's Day. I know this described my Mom, and I'm thankful to God He gave me a mother like her. "My Mother's Faith," sung by Cynthia Clawson.

But Mother's Day celebrates a huge lie about the value of women: that mothers are superior beings, that they have done more with their lives and chosen a more difficult path. Ha! Every woman's path is difficult, and many mothers were as equipped to raise children as wire monkey mothers. I say that without judgment: It is, sadly, true. An unhealthy mother's love is withering.

As the toddlers say, I don't want to share. ___ A few years ago, my daughter and I were browsing through the card kiosk, trying to select a Mother's Day card. "Mom you're the best!" read one. "#1 mom" raved another. "Queen mother!" pronounced yet another. I got to choose because she couldn't yet read, and I chose none of the above. Let's go home and make homemade cards, OK? On cream-colored card stock, those bards at Hallmark have put their finger on the problem I have with Mother's Day: For me, it can't be about bests and greatests and...

"May I change the subject," said a prominent Washington theologian at a recent dinner. The conversation had been high-minded -- religion, philosophy, the nature of evil. "I'd like to talk about Michelle Obama's arms," he said. snipMichelle Obama's arms, we determined, were transformational. Her arms are representative of a new kind of woman: young, strong, vigorous, intelligent, accomplished, sexual, powerful, embracing and, most of all, loving. This is a woman who has the courage to say "I am mom in chief" and make her children and her family -- unapologetically -- her No. 1 priority. She is able to do...

In their efforts to improve the situation of women around the globe, a handful in the international community believe there should be no honoring of motherhood in public policy since motherhood "traps" women in lowly domestic endeavors instead of using their talents in the workforce.

The news is a downer, Obama's socializing everything, Pelosi's crazy and we're now involved in "overseas contingency plans." With all of that going on, here's a little something to make you laugh and provide a funny distraction. NOTE: The author of this comic requests that you visit his web site and please do not copy the toon within this thread. Thank you much!!

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Mother's Day has a special poignancy for our women in uniform stationed overseas. The holiday is both a celebration of the joys and duties of parenthood, and a reminder of the sacrifices made by our military families.

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, many mothers should be pleased. A recent New York Times/CBS News poll found close to a majority of women saying they emulate their own mothers in their approach to parenting. At the same time, about three-quarters of all Americans, including both fathers and mothers, said motherhood is a tougher job today than it was when they were younger. Only 5 percent said being a mother today is easier, and 20 percent said it was about the same as when they were children. Fifty-two percent of women who have children said their parenting...

In honor of Mother's Day, here is a wonderful video of Cynthia Clawson singing a hauntingly beautiful song entitled, "My Mother's Faith." I am thankful to have had a mother who loved and cared for me, and passed along her strong faith to me. I look forward to seeing her again someday. Happy Mother's Day! . . . . . (Watch Video)

"The best Mother's day present I got this year was the death as a shahid [martyr] of Abbas" as quoted in the official Palestinian Authority daily, Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, on March 21, 2001 (cited Pipes, 2001) Can you imagine your mother saying something like that? I hope not. This quote is not rare amongst women in Islamist Societies. All over the Muslim world, Moms pray for the deaths of their children. Last year just before mother's day, Sujit Das took a look at Mothers in the Islamofacist world and how they "love" their kids by praying that they die, if you...

Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback told a group of graduating homeschoolers Saturday that they must look beyond academics if they want to live full and productive lives. "Develop your mind, but also develop a great heart," he told the group. Brownback said the Midwest probably sends more than its share of scholars into leadership positions around the country. He said that's probably because the Midwest tends to incorporate ethics into its educational system. In the end, he said, "what you see is a person with a sharp mind who also knows right from wrong, good from evil." Brownback's comments came...

This essay is taken from Mark's book, A Song For The Season: With Mother's Day approaching (in North America, anyway: in Britain, it’s the fourth Sunday after Lent), a young lad’s heart naturally turns to thoughts of serenading his mom. And, when it does, he quickly discovers the heyday of mother songs was a century ago. From the Gay Nineties to the Great War, mother songs were a Tin Pan Alley staple and among the biggest hits of the day: “Always Take Mother’s Advice”, “A Boy’s Best Friend Is His Mother”, “Your Mother Is Your Best Friend After All”, “That...

A SAUDI judge has told a seminar on domestic violence that it is okay for a man to slap his wife for lavish spending, a local newspaper has reported. Jeddah judge Hamad al-Razine gave the example of overspending to buy a high-end abaya, the head-to toe black shroud Saudi women have to wear in public, as justifying a smack for one's wife, Arab News said. ”If a person gives 1,200 riyals ($423.50) to his wife and she spends 900 riyals ($317.65) to purchase an abaya from a brand shop, and if her husband slaps her on the face as a...

Mother's Day has a special poignancy for our women in uniform stationed overseas. The holiday is both a celebration of the joys and duties of parenthood, and a reminder of the sacrifices made by our military families.

"May I change the subject," said a prominent Washington theologian at a recent dinner. The conversation had been high-minded -- religion, philosophy, the nature of evil. "I'd like to talk about Michelle Obama's arms," he said. He is a big fan of those arms. We then began a discussion about the significance of the first lady's arms. Actually, it turned out to be equally serious. Michelle Obama's arms, we determined, were transformational. Her arms are representative of a new kind of woman: young, strong, vigorous, intelligent, accomplished, sexual, powerful, embracing and, most of all, loving. Today is Mother's Day. Today...

Proverbs 31:10-31 "Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and no evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ship; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with...

Contact: Margaret, 888-735-3448, ext. 251; Georgette Forney, 412-398-7885; both with Silent No More Awareness CampaignSTATEN ISLAND, NY., May. 8 /Christian Newswire/ -- Leaders of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign (SNMAC), the world's largest network of individuals harmed by abortion, responded today to Planned Parenthood's new Mother's Day appeal and urged post-abortive women to seek healing."Just when it seemed Planned Parenthood's Mother's Day fundraising letters couldn't get more hypocritical, this year they've brought in a children's author to say we should honor mothers by donating to the nation's largest abortion business," said Janet Morana, co-founder of SNMAC.   "Honoring mothers by giving money to Planned...

In Honor of Mother's Day, this weekend.... I'd like to be the ideal mother, but I'm too busy raising my kids. - Unknown The hand that rocks the cradle usually is attached to someone who isn't getting enough sleep. - John Fiebig The mother of three notoriously unruly youngsters was asked whether or not she'd have children if she had it to do over again. Yes, she replied. But not the same ones. - David Finkelstein A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and...

HISTORY OF MOTHER’S DAY In the U.S. Mothers' Day is a holiday celebrated on second Sunday in May. It is a day when children honor their mothers with cards, gifts, and flowers. First observance in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1907, it is based on suggestions by Julia Ward Howe in 1872 and Anna Jarvis in 1907. Although it wasn't celebrated in the U.S. until 1908, there were days honoring mothers even in the days of ancient Greece. In those days, however, it was Rhea, the Mother of the gods that was given honor. Later, in the 1600's, in England there...

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Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Famous children's author Judy Blume is no stranger to controversy, but she's added to herself to a list of people who will be remember for something more devastating. Blume has lent her name the solicitation of donations for Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion business.In a new missive ironically celebrating mothers day, Blume suggests sending a donation to the pro-abortion group to honor mothers."Say thanks this Mother's Day with a gift that honors her courage by making a donation to Planned Parenthood in her name. I guarantee you that she'll be pleased. I know I would...

CNA).- Vitorrio Messori, the most popular Italian Catholic writer has slammed so-called “adult” Catholics who want to minimize the role of the Virgin Mary, just days before the presentation of his new book “Hypothesis About Mary” in Spain. The best-selling author of books such as “Crossing the Threshold of Hope,” addresses who Mary is for believers in his new work, the credibility of apparitions in Lourdes and Fatima and Mary’s role in Christian belief.  The new book has yet to be translated into English.Messori confesses that years ago he was asked to write a book about Mary, but the proposal...

YOUTUBE PRESENTATION - Planned Parenthood sends out fundraising letter for Mother's Day

Abortion is back in the news yet, understandably, many women still find it difficult to talk about. Here Lucy Cavendish – who has been through it twice – offers a candid view Virtually every woman I know of my generation has had an abortion. The problem is that no one talks about it. It is hidden away as if it were a dirty secret. This week, however, every time I've opened a newspaper or turned on the radio, abortion has been the topic du jour. First, Conservative MP Nadine Dorries called for the legal limit for terminations to be...

Text size – + Chelsea Clinton sends a Mother's Day tribute With Mother's Day on Sunday and with a campaign on the ropes, Hillary Clinton today released a video featuring her daughter Chelsea that makes public for the first time some family snapshots of Chelsea growing up. It also features some very personal feelings from a former first daughter whose privacy the Clintons have tried to protect ever since their days in the White House, but who has taken on a more public role in recent weeks stumping for her mother. "I’d like to tell you about my mom," an...

WASHINGTON, May 11, 2008 – President Bush praised America’s mothers, especially those who’ve lost sons or daughters during the war on terror and those who gave their lives in service to their country, during his weekly radio address yesterday. An excerpt from the president’s remarks follows: “On this Mother’s Day weekend, we think of the many mothers who raised the brave men and women serving our country in uniform. And to those mothers, I offer the thanks of a grateful nation. “Your sons and daughters are defending our freedom with dignity and honor, and America appreciates the sacrifices that...

My sincerest wishes for a Happy Mother's Day go out to you all, especially to any Gold Star or Blue Star Mothers out there. "Blessed are the mothers of warriors. For their hearts must be that much stronger."

The Most Popular U.S. Baby Names Forget Britney and Brad—Americans can’t get enough of Emily and Jacob. Once again, those top the list of the nation’s favorite baby names, according to the Social Security Administration, which tracks names based upon card applications for newborns. This Mother’s Day, PARADE has the exclusive first look at the most popular names for girls and boys in 2007. To see more names popular around the country, as well as America’s favorite baby names of the last century, click here. Boys 1 Jacob (#1 since 1999) 2 Michael (last year: #2) 3 Ethan (#4) 4...

Time will heal all sorrow At least that's what they say And maybe-maybe I'll be healed Of this sadness some bright day...

ATLANTA - Former President Jimmy Carter often sent his mother to meet with foreign dignitaries and attend state funerals, but it wasn't until he started researching a new book about her life that he learned just what the woman known as "Miss Lillian" did on those visits. "Mama had developed a reputation for expressing unorthodox opinions and not being constrained by any outside advice," Carter writes in "A Remarkable Mother," which chronicles Lillian's life from her birth in 1898 to her death from cancer in 1983. "The officials in the State Department were always quite nervous about what she would...

For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryMay 10, 2008 President's Radio Address   President's Radio Address  Audio  En Español THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Today is my daughter Jenna's wedding day. This is a joyous occasion for our family, as we celebrate the happy life ahead of her and her husband Henry. It's also a special time for Laura, who this Mother's Day weekend will watch a young woman we raised together walk down the aisle. Mother's Day is a special time for mothers all across America. On this holiday, we pause to celebrate the love and compassion of the women who have...

Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading post-abortion women's group is upset that Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards exploited Mother's Day for fundraising for the nation's largest abortion business. Planned Parenthood also came under fire for saying promoting abortion is more important than civil rights.As LifeNews.com reported this week, Richards honored Mother's Day by sharing part of an editorial her daughter wrote saying she got her pro-abortion views from her mother and grandmother, former Texas Gov. Ann Richards.Richard couldn't wait until the third paragraph of her Mother's Day letter to PPFA supporters to ask them to open their wallets."This Mother's...