Rainbow Bridge and other favourite poems

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigour.
Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing;
they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

LIFE IS NOT A JOURNEY TO THE GRAVE WITH THE
INTENTION OF ARRIVING SAFELY IN A PRETTY
WELL-PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN BROADSIDE,
THOROUGHLY USED UP, TOTALLY WORN OUT, AND LOUDLY
PROCLAIMING --
"WOW, WHAT A RIDE

A very simple recipie that makes great cookies. What could be easier?

<>Peanut Brittle (microwave)

<>1 cup sugar                               Stir together, microwave on
½ cup corn syrup (white)          high – 4 minutes.

<>1 cup salted peanuts                  Stir in peanuts. Microwave on
                                                high 5 minutes.

<>1 tsp. Butter                              Add to mixture, blend well.
1 tsp. Vanilla                             microwave on high 2 minutes

<>1 tsp. Baking soda                    Add baking soda and gently stir
                                                until light and foamy.

Quickly pour mixture onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Let cool 1 hour.
When cool, break into small pieces and store in airtight container.

Peanut Butter Cookies