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It's a huge part of your life and there's nothing wrong with that! We have the most wonderful neighbors who are crazy Catholic...I mean they wear rosaries bracelets, have multiple Catholic-esque bumper stickers, and they carry bibles the way most people carry a PDA. However, they are the most genuine, sweet, and fun people I have met on my little street here. I love having them over just to shoot the chit, share a bottle of wine, and love hearing them talk about their religion, which is a HUGE part of their lives. They are happy, friendly, and they love life and that's what counts. They know I am what I am (atheist) and while I know they say they pray for me, they don't make me feel at all uncomfortable and I think they honestly enjoy my warped view of the world. Gives them some perspective of what else is walkin' around out there ;-)

Nice people are nice people, no matter what their (or lack thereof) religious convictions may be.

but I just want to say I'm with your mom on this one: I feel sad for you, too. But also admire the strength of your convictions in a way as well. I'm not going to preach either. Already went through it with my sister. She asked if I really believed -the whole thing- and I said yes. She wondered how and I just said it's called faith.

that when he was a puppy and I knew I'd be gone for a long time I wouldn't want to leave him home for a long time. I don't take him in restaurants EVER, but do take him to stores in his doggie purse. If he barked at people, I'd quit bringing him. I personally just really enjoy being around animals. I have two labs too, but they are impossible to take the places I take my Yorkee to, which is one of the major reasons I wanted a small "purse dog." I just love animals and enjoy their company either at home, in the car, or in a store.

Most people do not even know I have him. I put the screened side towards my body and it looks like a regular purse unless you look very closely. If he is noticed, they usually are thrilled to see him. I have had more elderly people share their life stories of their small dogs with me when they see me out and about (usually at the kids' ball games or something else where he is not in a purse) with my pup. He brings joy to many people, including me!

I'd be offended too if someone's purse dog barked at me, but if they were just sitting quietly in the purse, I wouldn't care, but I would care if it were a restaurant as I don't think that is sanitary.

Stuffed Shells

From Diana Rattray,
Your Guide to Southern Food.
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A pasta casserole with cheese.

INGREDIENTS:

2 dozen large pasta shells
2 teaspoons salt
24 ounces part skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs, Italian seasoned
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese

PREPARATION:

Cook shells in boiling salted water, following package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with cool water. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, parsley, and egg; mix until well blended. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and saut� until golden in color.

I actually enjoy the hermitude.

Stuffed Shells

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