The Beauty Within
By Eileen Ramage ©1996

Such beauty that lies within

No joy that can compare.

You can search the world all over.

You won't find it anywhere.



You may like the shine of diamonds,

The glitter of pure gold,

A body that is beautiful.

Nice things that you can hold.



All these things are fragile.

Get old and pass away.

But the beauty that lies within us

Lasts forever come what may.



This rare and special beauty

Can lay hidden from your view.

I know that you can find it

By searching within you.



Great joy I know will follow.

Your life will now be free.

The serenity that you'll feel

You then can share with me.

Backyard Bayou Kitchen

Backyard Bayou...

A Collection of Lou...

By Shawn M. Chase

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Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients
20 to 24 large fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 egg white

Remove mushroom stems from caps. Set caps aside (discard stems or save for another use). In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
In a large bowl, combine the sausage, bread crumbs, cheese, parsley and egg white. Stir in onion mixture. Fill the mushroom caps; place in a lightly greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and tops are browned.

Backyard Bayou...

A Collection of Lou...

By Shawn M. Chase

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The Saints and the Vikings!

When the Vikings of the North wondered on to the mouth of the Mississippi,they had no idea
that they were in the holy land of the New Orleans Saints.As they hit the coast they felt a
strong Brees north of thier landing.They continued on their journey and had to travel through
heavy brush and Bush .As thay traveled further along their path to the city of Saints they were
approached by a stranger who worned them of the battle ahead.The gates were opened at
the wonderful Super Dome and were a little Shockey to say the least.The cheers began and the
Saints entered their home.The beating was harsh that day and faith was restored to the people
who came to see the Saints! We want the Superbowl !Their gonna do it just you wait and see!!!

Geaux Saints!!!!

Handy Meat Pies

3/4 pound ground beef
3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tubes (12 ounces each) buttermilk biscuits

In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add onions and garlic; cook until tender. Stir in parsley, water, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Heat through. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
On a floured surface, pat 10 biscuits into 4-in. circles. Top each with about 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Pat remaining biscuits into 5-in. circles and place over filling; seal edges with water. Press edges together with a fork dipped in flour; pierce the top.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown and filling is hot

A Journey Taken and Not Forgotten


We all start this journey,
With life’s plan unknown.
The things that we go though,
By the time that your grown.

The ups and downs,
The ins and outs,
Life will teach us,
What it’s all about.

Your feel like going crazy,
Your just trying to sort,
The feeling in your head,
You just need some support.

But God pulls you though it,
Fall to your knees and pray,
You have a second chance,
Your glad to hear them say.

Your sanity is saved,
Life seems to be clear.
The Lord will stand beside you,
So now you have no fear.

Author- Shawn Chase