{"id":9657,"date":"2020-12-21T09:42:41","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T17:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fromabirdseyeview.com\/?p=9657"},"modified":"2020-12-21T09:40:25","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T17:40:25","slug":"the-angels-among-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fromabirdseyeview.com\/?p=9657","title":{"rendered":"THE ANGELS AMONG US"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Suzanne Sparrow Watson<\/p>\n

I am ending this very strange year with the inaugural From A Bird’s Eye View<\/em> people of the year award<\/strong>.\u00a0 No, it’s not as prestigious as the award from Time<\/em> magazine, but I believe our nominees are more fitting.\u00a0 The poem is one I came across a few years ago and my hardest task for this post was narrowing down the nominees who best represent it.\u00a0 I’m sure I’ve forgotten many groups of people but for all of those who have worked during perilous times this year, we want to express our thanks<\/strong> for your unwavering strength throughout 2020.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>There are always angels everywhere.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Perhaps we only think to look for them at Christmas,<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>When their wings can be seen and their halos glow with light.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>But they are always there.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>There in the quiet corners, <\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>there in the shadows, <\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>there in their ordinary clothes,\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>and they are beautiful.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Make room for the angels, for they will catch you unawares and fill your heart in ways you never could imagine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Speaking of angels, our dad was certainly one on Earth and I believe he continues to watch over our family.\u00a0One of Pop\u2019s hallmarks\u00a0was the Ice Cream fizz<\/strong> he served every Christmas morning.\u00a0 Oh sure, most families had hot chocolate and cider while we were drinking gin, but don\u2019t judge \u2013 it has given a roseate hue to many a Christmas morning<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0So this year we are once again sharing his recipe so that you and your family might also enjoy this wonderful tradition.<\/p>\n

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POP\u2019S CHRISTMAS ICE CREAM FIZZ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fill a blender 1\/4 full with ice cubes<\/p>\n

Add 6 jiggers of gin<\/p>\n

Add 4 scoops of French Vanilla ice cream<\/p>\n

Add 1 small bottle of soda water (the size you get in a 6-pack)<\/p>\n

My brother Bob adds an egg so the white adds some froth, brother Jack doesn\u2019t add an egg. \u00a0Personally, I\u2019d add it just because you can then claim it\u2019s a protein drink.<\/p>\n

Just blend it well and \u2013\u00a0voila \u2013\u00a0<\/em>you have a concoction sure to put a positive spin on everyone and every thing!<\/p>\n

Our mom served them in a wine glass with a dash of nutmeg. \u00a0As we got older we would conspire with Pop and ditch the wine glass for a chilled beer mug from the freezer. Saved having to go back for seconds\u2026or thirds.<\/p>\n

Bob and I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas<\/strong>.\u00a0 We know for many of you it may be quieter, but hang in – 2021 is sure to be a better year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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