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The Real Kung Fu Warrior Monks of the Shaolin Temple in China.

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

Most of us are familiar with the Shaolin Kung Fu style of martial arts. Even if you do not follow or practice the martial arts yourself, you may have seen Shaolin Kung Fu as portrayed by David Carradine in the … Continue reading →

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Peacocks as Sacred Symbol in Christianity

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

I spent my pre-teen and teenage years in Spring Valley, California. This area is a suburb located to the east of San Diego. Notably, there are peacocks that roam freely, finding their place among the homes and streets in the … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Beauty of Your High Forehead . . . You are Altogether Lovely

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

Embrace the Beauty of your High Forehead. For you are altogether lovely! Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth Through Trauma

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

Before I include my own insights into my own personal faith and spiritual growth journey, I feel I need to give some context and general information about the stages of faith: “It is important to remember that such developmental “stages” … Continue reading →

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Homemade EASY Bubblegum Ice Cream Recipe (no maker required!) Happy Ice Cream Month!

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

Bubblegum Ice Cream became a favorite of mine when I was 13 years old. Memories come flooding back of Swensen’s Ice Cream Parlor in El Cajon, California and many a hot summer day spent in the air-conditioned ice cream parlor enjoy … Continue reading →

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Cotton Candy Ice Cream Recipe – no ice cream maker required. Happy Nat’l Ice Cream Month!

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

Now, I will admit, Cotton Candy ice cream is one of those things I adore and rarely eat. But it makes my inner child happy when I do! 🙂 This recipe requires no ice cream maker. It’s pretty good, considering … Continue reading →

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Homemade Green Tea Ice Cream Recipe – Happy National Ice Cream Month – JULY :)

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

I first encountered green tea ice cream (抹茶アイスクリーム Matcha aisu kurīmu) many years ago whilst dining at a Japanese restaurant in my hometown of La Mesa, CA – which is the first suburb city bordering with the city of San Diego when … Continue reading →

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July: National Ice Cream Month! Homemade Honey-Lavender Ice Cream Recipe :)

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

I remember hot, humid summers spent in Arkansas and this delicious cold treat seemed heaven sent! Although, for those of us that are children of the 1970’s, as I am, you may still remember ice milk, my grandparents always bought ice … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming the joy…

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

I purchased Christmas cards from the Museum of Fine Art, Boston back in 1989 – a patient had brought in this really unique Christmas card entitled  – “Repose/Rest on the Flight into Egypt” a print of the painting by Luc … Continue reading →

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Stepping out in faith….

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Anna Kasper, ACDP

I’m stepping out in faith and moving to Kalispell, Montana. Leaving 30th April, to drive there (1,235 miles) with my adult niece Elisabeth helping me. I’m selling or giving away, everything that won’t fit into a 4’x8′ trailer (luggage rack or … Continue reading →

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