Ashes To Ashes, Dust To Dust

"From dust you came, to dust you will return."


That's the essence of Ash Wednesday. It's reminding people that life here on earth is not permanent. Soon this will come to an end. We are made from dust and we will return to that form in God's perfect time. At the end of it all, what is really important is not what we are but who we are.

Ash Wednesday also reminds us that Jesus changed the symbol of the cross from disgrace to grace. Before, the cross is revered as the symbol of punishment and shame. With Jesus' death, it became a symbol of salvation.

Making Memories Of Us

The first time I get the chance to listen to this song, I remember you. I want you to know that your memories are well taken care of. Happy Hearts Day!

Toying With Food

(photo from colefaxchocolates.com.au)

Toying with food is a big no-no. But exploring the culinary world has given that bad habit a positive new light. Not that they wanted people to waste food. Rather, they wanted them to enjoy food better than they used to.

According to some contemporary psychologists, playing with food can help cure food phobias and help fussy eaters. As such, food designers are bringing a third dimension to the table...

It's putting creativity to work luring the eyes not just the taste buds. Real-size white chocolate stiletto with a marzipan heel, chocolate suppositories, solid silver lipstick case containing Lolita-red strawberry chocolate, green eggs filled with mango mush and coconut milk, chocolate-filled syringes, and a lot more. All tempting and edible.

Hmm. Looks good. Tastes even better.

Meet The Mother of All Snakes

(photo courtesy of LA Times)

At 2,500 pounds and as long as a school bus, Titanoboa could swallow crocodiles. It lived after dinosaurs died out, and changes scientists' ideas about 'how big a snake can be.'

Have you seen a snake? Maybe yes, maybe no. But I'm sure you haven't seen a 43-foot and 2,500-pound behemoth. A fossil of the gigantic snake was recently found in Columbia. Imagine the super-snake's appetite. Imagine how it went wild and wilder. Gross!