Is it the end?

Wondering if the world is going to end soon? If you listen to the doomsday global warming fanatics or believe the Mayans knew something we don’t know, then maybe you already think the date to be December 21, 2012. The devastating earthquake and threat of nuclear disaster in Japan and all of the unrest in the Middle East have caused some to speculate that it is not even that far away.

I would prefer the world not ending but if it did, there are several things that I would happily say good riddance. First and for most, I will not miss even one over-exposed self-absorbed celebrity who may or may not have tiger’s blood flowing through their veins. I can’t imagine experiencing pot holes, road construction, and detours while driving on the gold paved roads in heaven. It sounds a little mean, but I might find a little enjoyment watching scammers burn. So many people want to help and give to those in need especially during a devastating tragedy, and I think anyone who will take advantage of another’s kindness and charity deserves what they get in the end. I don’t think that God will need us to pay taxes or a hefty health insurance premium. I might be among the minority, but I really don’t care if the world’s end disrupts the big plans for the royal wedding. If you have been living together for eight years, does the world really need to celebrate the beginning of your life together? I think not. And I am definitely tired of winter. My calendar says that spring is here, but I am afraid that it might be as reliable as the Mayan calendar. My heaven will have spring year round.

As long as winter is still hanging in there, I can sneak in one more meatless soup for dinner.

Minestrone Soup

 

In a 1/4 cup olive oil saute

1 small onion, diced

4 large carrots, chopped

4 stems celery, chopped

3 medium tomatoes, diced

 

Then Add:

8 cups water

5 chicken bouillon cubes

3 beef bouillon cubes

1 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 1/2 tsp basil

2 tsp oregano

1 can tomato sauce

 

Bring to a boil and add:

1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can small white beans, rinsed and drained

1 1/2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces

1/2 cup barley

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

 

Simmer 45 minutes

 

Enjoy this soup sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and a nice slice of homemade bread.

 

As long as the end hasn’t come, I will continue to enjoy March Madness, the cowboys’ run on Amazing Race, and the cute Paul McDonald on American Idol.