Last Friday of the month is for
Monthly Poetry Group to rhyme.
Diane, Mimi, and I take turns,
"Kindness" is the theme this time.
As usual, today I'll try,
a poem to write . . . or fudge.
Whether I'm successful or not,
you get to be the judge. 
Kindness Shelved
I remember kindness past,
seems to have died out at last.
The times we'd put ourselves aside,
and just let kindness be our guide.
If someone needed help, just ask,
we'd try to pick up any task.
Volunteers wanted? We'd apply.
Rarely let the chance go by.
Need a ride to get your car?
We'll help out, be it near or far.
Struggling strangers we might see,
as a chance, good samaritan to be.
Neighbor isn't feeling OK,
I'll take her kids, keep them for the day.
Bring her family dinner too,
it's the kind of thing we'd always do.
Tortellini Dinner Casserole
Showing kindness we should treasure,
of our own character, it's a measure.
Doing for others lets all see,
the kind of person we've chosen to be.
Nowadays we're less engaged,
and this makes me just enraged,
often putting first ourself,
kindness languishing on the shelf.
Here's something I hate to hear,
and my answer, loud and clear:
"What's in it for me?" you say.
No, kindness doesn't work that way.
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Tortellini Dinner Casserole
©www.BakingInATornado.comIngredients:
1 package (12 oz) frozen cheese tortellini2 oz pepperoni slices
3/4 cup marinara sauce, I use my Homemade Marinara
1/2 cup half and half
1 small zucchini
6 oz x-small cooked shrimp
5 slices mozzarella cheese (can use shredded)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Directions:
*Cook the tortellini, drain well, rinse a few times with cold water, drain again, and place in a mixing bowl.
*Cook the tortellini, drain well, rinse a few times with cold water, drain again, and place in a mixing bowl.
*Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2 quart round or 8 inch square baking dish,
*Set aside 6 slices of pepperoni, chop the rest and add to the mixing bowl.
*Trim the ends of the zucchini, cut in half, then slice. Add to the mixing bowl, along with the shrimp. Mix.
*Whisk together the marinara and half and half, add to the mixing bowl, mix well, and pour into the prepared baking dish.
*Top the mozzarella, then the Italian seasoning, and the reserved pepperoni slices.
*Bake for 30 minutes.
