My Dear Brothers and Sisters

Lu n c h w i t h Go dThere once was a little boy who wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where Godlived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of root beer, and he started his journey.When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old woman. She was sitting in the park, staring atsome pigeons. The boy sat down next to her and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drinkfrom his root beer when he noticed that the old lady looked hungry, so he offered her a Twinkie.She gratefully accepted it and smiled at him. Her smile was so pretty that the boy wanted to seeit again, so he offered her a root beer. Once again, she smiled at him. The boy was delighted. Theysat there all afternoon eating and smiling, yet they never said a word.As it grew dark, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave. Before he had gonemore than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old woman and gave her a hug. She gavehim her biggest smile ever.When the boy opened the door to his own home a short time later, his mother was surprised bythe look of joy on his face. She asked him, “What did you do today that made you so happy?He replied, “I had lunch with God.” But before his mother could respond, he added, “You knowwhat? She’s got the most beautiful smile I’ver ever seen!”Meanwhile, the old woman, also radiant with joy returned to her home. Her son was stunnedby the look of peace on her face, and he asked, “Mother, what did you do today that made you sohappy?”She replied, “I ate Twinkies in the park with God.” But before her son responded, she added, “Youknow, he’s much younger than I expected.”Celebrating the birthday of Bernie bakos...Recipe For aLebanese SmileTabouli10 min prep 4-6 servingsINGREDIENTS• 3 bunches fresh parsley,stems removed & chopped• 2 sprigs fresh mint, chopped• 1 sweet onion, finely chopped• 4-6 roma tomatoes, diced• 1 cup bulgur wheat• 1 lemon, juice of, fresh• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil• 1 tablespoon salt• 1 teaspoon black pepperINSTRUCTIONS1. Soak Bulgur wheat in 3 cupsboiling water for 1 hour thendry with cheese cloth or towel.2. combine the parsley, onion,tomatoes and mint in a largebowl and mix to combine.3. In a small bowl combine thelemon juice, olive oil, salt andpepper and add to the salad.4. Mix well then cover andplace in the refridgerator forseveral hours (the longer thebetter) overnight is best. Stirwell before serving.5. Enjoy!