Letter to Erin 20160310

In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.

Hi there!  Hi there!  Are you feeling good?  It's as hot as ever here.  I need another AC.  It must be close to spring over there.  I miss the cool weather, and spring and fall.  I want to thank you for keeping your nose clean.  It matters to me, because I want you to be at your best and healthiest, and not be consumed.  It matters not just to me, but to many many other people who love you and need you.  I love you and need you.

I was about to fried up some chicken tenders for some chicken sandwiches, but then discovered I had defrosted the sausage instead!  Yeah, I just made a batch of dough, but that won't be ready until tomorrow or Friday.  So I put the chicken in the sink, and it looks like I won't be able to start cooking dinner until after the night prayer.  Maybe I'll roll them in my home made hot sauce, for some buffalo chicken sandwiches.  If only I had blue cheese.  I made my hot sauce with a little fermented anchovies, and over time there was gas buildup in the bottle and when I opened it, it popped like champagne.  Yeah, all over my sink and kitchen wall.  Good thing I was standing at the sink.  Good thing I still have some left in the bottle.  I'd better go pop it again.

Qur'an 20160310

In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.

20.  So if they dispute with you, say, "I have submitted my whole self to Allah and so have those who follow me."  And say to the people of the Book and to those who are unlearned, "Do you submit yourselves?"  If they do, they are in right guidance.  But if they turn back, your duty is to convey the message.  And in Allah's sight are God's servants.

(The Family of Imran 3:20)
------------------------------------------------