Saturday, March 9, 2013

The Scent of a Smile

I have a large pot of homemade chicken soup on the simmer plate. The house is richly scented with thyme. Soon I'll toss a loaf of French bread in the oven and after the bread is happy spread butter and garlic atop, then slide it back inside for a deep tan.

Anticipation, the best part of the meal.

Chicken soup has been prescribed for eons as a cure for the common cold. So I figure a couple of bowls of rich goodness should accelerate my wife's recovery.

She's curled upon the couch, all lovely, deep into a nap.  When she wakes I'll present her with a bowl of smiles.

Stephen

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18 comments:

  1. KellyMarch 9, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    AWWWWW, so sweet! Sounds yummy! She will appreciate it for sure!
    Good hubby award goes to you Mr. Stephen!!!!!!!

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  2. Andolphus GreyMarch 9, 2013 at 6:36 PM

    That's the stuff! I'm getting hungry from here. Should do wonders for the Sweet wife.

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    1. StephenMarch 11, 2013 at 9:51 AM

      She sure seemed to enjoy it....chicken fat you know...it works. Thanks, my friend.

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  3. Rev. PaulMarch 9, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    You're a good man, Stephen.

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    1. StephenMarch 11, 2013 at 9:52 AM

      Oh, not really....but I try for her. Thanks, my good friend.

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  4. ChickenmomMarch 9, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    You ARE a good man, Stephen.
    That made all of us smile too....

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    1. StephenMarch 11, 2013 at 9:52 AM

      (He shuffles about and lowers his head, all red faced...)

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  5. Old NFOMarch 9, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    You're doing the right things, and for the right reasons!

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  6. Sandy LivesayMarch 9, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Stephen,

    Chicken soup made from the heart is the best soup to help with what ever ails you. This soup will help Sweet Wife.

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    1. StephenMarch 11, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      It seemed to do the trick...thanks, dear Sandy.

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  7. PaladinMarch 10, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Now you're making me hungry :)

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  8. DFWMarch 10, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Sounds like a lovely way to spend the day. She'll love the soup. Not to mention the bread!

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    1. StephenMarch 11, 2013 at 9:54 AM

      She did comment she loved soup on windy cool days....

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  9. CathyMarch 10, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Wow. Just - wow. She's a lucky lady . . .
    It's just plain nice to hear about a man who shows his love by making chicken soup for his sweet wife. Most fellows would go for the Campbells . . .. not that there's anything wrong with that :) (in case my hubby reads this).

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