Rambling thoughts

I have been re-reading some favorite authors. Most recently Ann Rule.  If you havent read her, you should. She is a crime writer, with a twist- her stories are about real people, and real crimes.  Ann Rule was a writer on a newspaper.  At one time she worked side by side with Ted Bundy, thinking him a nice, regular guy.  She eventually got the police beat, and when Bundy was later on trial, got an exclusive interview with him.
Ms. Rule writes about the dark side of humanity, without sensationalizing it.  You read the story, and see the layers of the criminal, as they go from human to villain.  When you read about Ted Bundy, you see what a likeable, intelligent man he was- and wonder why he chose to be a murderer.  In "Last Dance, last chance" you read of a narcissitic surgeon who nearly destroyed everyone who cared for him, in his effort to be famous.  Ann Rule allows us to see the humanity, and the evil in the same person.  It isnt light reading, but well worth it.

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We have fires here in Colorado.  They say that it began as a controlled burn, with some stray sparks.  On the 3rd day now, it is 0% controlled, and about 4000 acres.  Approximately 30 homes are gone, close to 1000 people are displaced.  There are few deaths, however cadaver dogs were taken in this morning as a woman cannot be found.  Keep these people in your hearts and prayers.

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I keep a mental prayer list....and often during the day I will recall it and offer prayer for those needs.  How do you handle your prayer lists?  Do you write them down?  Do you make your prayers at night, or morning?  I love that so many on Facebook use "pokes" for prayers.  What a great way to acknowledge someone..and to ask for prayer!

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Tonights dinner is beans and ham.  Ive been soaking the beans all night, now I will get them into the crockpot with chunks of ham.  My family loves this.......comforting, filling, and really easy.  I try to make lists  of my meals for the next week.  Sometimes I do much better at planning than others.  We arent big on desserts, but Ive been in a mood for cake, so Im thinking its time for pineapple upside down cake!
Whatever you are having, enjoy.  Gut Essen!!