Center

Optimism is the foundation of courage....Nicholas Murray Butler

“Our lives and our choices, like quantum trajectories, are understood moment-to-moment.  At each point of intersection, each encounter, suggests a new potential direction.” Cloud Atlas

Songs of the day....I hope you Dance....The Mummer's Dance.....

Storypeople's Center on Wheels:

I spent a long time trying to find my center until I looked closely one night and found it had wheels and moved easily in the slightest breeze, so now I spend less time sitting and more time sailing.

McDougall Chili with Yams

Servings: 6-8

1 large onion, chopped 

3 stalks celery, chopped 

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 3⁄4 cups water 

3 teaspoons chili powder 

1 1⁄2 teaspoons smoked paprika 

1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 

4 cups peeled and chopped yams 

1 cup red lentils 

2 15 ounce cans diced tomatoes 

1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 

2 tablespoon peanut butter (optional) 

2 tablespoons lime juice (optional)

Place 1⁄4 cup of the water in a large soup pot. Add onion, celery and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, paprika, cumin, cinnamon and crushed pep- per. Mix well, then add the remaining water, yams, lentils, tomatoes, and beans. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook for 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the peanut butter, one tablespoon at a time, if using. Season with lime juice and a bit of sea salt, if desired.