Blessed Basil

Hello there most humans and others,

As most of you are aware, Missy Linda has been whining about her run of bad luck lately. Personally, I would say she is kvetching about the consequences of running her life off into a ditch, but, I digress. Anyway, she ran across some seeds that she had purchased at the St. Elijah Food Festival sometime in the past years.

St. Elijah's is an Eastern Orthodox church not far from where Missy Linda lives. Every fall they have this festival that earns them money hand over fist. The homeland of many of the members or their forebears is Lebanon. Tio Kane and Missy Linda enjoy going to different food festivals to sample different ethnic foods without having to make a commitment of money, time and effort to try them at home. They have been to the Greek Festival at a church near St. Elijah's, too. (Greek food - - - too much goat cheese!!!) They enjoy shopping at the Asian markets in the Asian district of OKC when they have time.

Back to the basil - - - Missy Linda purchased the basil seeds, which had been blessed by a clergyman at the church. You know how weird she is sometimes! Anyway, when she ran across the seeds recently in the cabinet, she decided to see if they would still grow after a few years . They did! Maybe there is something to this! She has just cut the first batch and seasoned her pasta that she ate the other day. Stand by to find out if the "Blessed Basil" has any effect on her pitiful life. I'll keep you updated, OK?