Tales of Ta To Ti

 To keep the fire burning brightly there's one easy rule:  Keep the two logs together, near enough to keep each other warm and far enough apart - about a finger's breadth - for breathing room.  Good fire, good marriage, same rule.  ~Marnie Reed Crowell Something we both love to do, eat together

" Love doesn't sit there like a stone, it has to be made, like bread : remade all the time, made new." - Og Mandino Who doesn't love bread? I am a fan, all kinds of  bread which I have grown up with, from the humble hopia to spanish breads, pan de coco and ensaymada. I can't imagine a home who doesn't serve pan de sal or tasty every morning or during meriendas. When I have learned that Tato's field trip would be at the Gardenia Plant, I knew he would be curious to see how breads are processed mechanically. Indeed the kids were amazed to see how the flour and other ingredients were mixed and turned into doughs, all neatly lined up and baked in line until they were formed into a tower of white loaves. The plant was clean and the aroma of freshly baked breads was overwhelming that after the plant visit, the kids and their parents had their own bags of freshly baked breads. Tato and I took a few shots in the Gardenia Plant's outdoor area. A mother

I forgot where I got this prayer but I want to share it with those who had chanced upon my blog: Thank you Lord for the gift of employment May it bring me always gratitude and enjoyment Deliver me everyday from mediocrity Help me be excellent at every opportunity  Bless me with wisdom, competence and genuine passion But even more with patience, selflessness and compassion Use me today as an instrument of unity and peace Let love and friendship on my workplace increase I offer up to You today all my plans and my labor Prosper the work of my hands and bless me with Your favor. Amen.