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Today is National Fast Food Day. There are times that fast food is a necessary convenience but I try not to do it often. While I like a good, greasy cheeseburger and french fries as much as anyone, my cholesterol tells on me if I eat them too often. The worst thing I ever did for my cholesterol was have it checked.

While I like the occasional fast food meal, my absolute favorite place to eat is home. Nothing compares to cooking at home and sitting down with those you love and sharing a meal, nothing. You can do that in any setting, but it is always best at home. So, obviously, my thoughts today have been about home.

We recently moved from the middle of nowhere into a neighborhood. We felt it was best for Trishia's commute and for our two little ones to have other children to play with. Around our former home, there was one neighbor and no children, which was nice for us but gave the two little ones no one to grow up with. Now, moving into a neighborhood doesn't guarantee that they will have friends, good friends, but it does increase their chances.

Upon moving, I really missed our rural homestead. I missed the solitude and tranquility, I still do. But, I have come to realize that as long as Trish and the kids are happy, I can live wherever they want to live. Because, you see, the house, the neighborhood, the setting doesn't make the home - those in the house make the home. And, I love our home.

Today's word is a thought about home. Nothing compares to home-cooked food in a loving home. So, today's word: "Fill a house with love and it becomes a home."

Be Blessed,
Mickey T