Reflection: Presidents Day 2018

Thomas Jefferson Monument

As I close my eyes and drift away to a land where there is love, health, peace and blessings. I wanted to take the time to think and reflect.

     On February 19th, 2018 it was Presidents Day 2018, on this day I was reminded of my time in Washington, when I visited the Jefferson Library. It was a random unplanned visit, but I am glad that I was led there. As I saw the beautiful structure, and historic artifacts, I remember reading letters that Thomas Jefferson wrote that were showcased in the library. It was here that I was reminded of the sound of dreams. Where there was a renewed calling to dream. I thoughts about the elements of the sun and and fresh breeze as they touched my skin, walking, to and from the Presidential Monuments. I also wondered if I was in the White House what would I do to celebrate. I think it is probably without a question, that it would be to invite the poor and homeless for dinner. This thought also reminded me of this quote by Abraham Lincoln, about the foods he enjoyed on Presidents day: "Once in a while my mother used to get some sorghum and ginger and make some gingerbread. It wasn't often, and it was our biggest treat." - Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln came from a family of Pioneers, an ordinary family, coping with the harsh rural life, this was a reminder, that in life we'll all face tough circumstances, or challenges, but through these we should never cease to dream, because when dreaming ceases so to does our desire to live. Below I share foods that I cooked on Presidents Day, as I was dreaming of what I would have done to celebrate Presidents Day in the White House! ;) 

Happy Presidents Day 2018! :)