Kiss Me You Fool, Let’s Make Up

Once upon a time Marriage Counselors, therapists, experts in all things relationship-minded told us never to go to bed angry. Resolve your issues, then get a good night’s sleep. That seemed to make sense.

These days we are told it’s better to go to bed mad at your significant other because we really don’t solve much when we are both tired and angry. Chances are we might say things that we’ll later regret, even if it’s true. Yes, your butt is big or with that beer belly, you look like you are about to give birth. While those both might be true, it’s best not to say even as a joke.

While some say going to bed in a foul mood lets that anger build up and fester inside you, others think a cooling off period is best. With fresh eyes take another approach to settle differences. It greatly depends upon your fighting style. Hubby is one to walk away from an argument, and that usually means going to bed. I grew up in a house of very emotional people. My mother and her sisters could scream at one another in ways you were sure they hated each other. Once the fight was over, they would hug and it was as though nothing had happened. What is done is done, in the past and forgotten. That’s the way I fight – fits up, temper flaring, then all is forgotten. Half the time I don’t have a clue what I may have said. My middle sister, Ann, was a fighter like me, but not with words. When we were kids she would punch you, feel all better and want to go play. Our brother stayed clear of all emotional outbreaks, while our youngest sister took it all personally, wearing her broken heart on her sleeve for a very long time. Sometimes I worry that although my feelings do get hurt, I’d rather not wallow in my pain a moment longer than necessary. It’s more like “Okay, I will acknowledge that you are an ass for hurting my feelings, you have that right. I’m a jackass, too. So let’s have a cup of coffee.” Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive others. Life is too short to live any other way. But that’s just my opinion.

Today is all about kissing and making up. Just because you love someone doesn’t mean you won’t get mad or be disappointed or hurt. I love my husband very much. I tell him that all the time. Not just those three little words I love you, but you make my heart skip a beat. I can’t imagine life without you. Damn, you’re hot. Rarely does he say any of the mushy stuff back. While I’d love to hear him express his feelings and whisper sweetly in my ear, it’s just not in his character. If you ask me the only men who really express themselves the way most women want to be told are country singers. Most of them have writers – and I’d bet a fair share of those writers are women. That’s a subject for another day. Today is all about kissing and making up.

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Did you know that a dish called Eggs in Hell is actually a thing? Yeah, seemed a fitting share for Kiss and Make Up Day. If you don’t learn to kiss and make up, it’s like being in hell. Who wants to go through life like that? So kiss and make up already.

Eggs in Hell
1/2 Yellow Onion
4 Garlic Cloves
Fresh Parsley for garnish
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 lb Hot Italian Sausage
1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Salt or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
1 (28 oz) can Crushed Tomatoes with juice
4 large Eggs

Cut onion in half from root to tip. Reserve half for another purpose, dice remaining half. Peel and finely mince garlic. Snip parsley for a garnish, let aside.

To a large skillet, add the olive oil, sausage, onions, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cook for about 8 minutes over medium-high heat, or until sausage is cooked through and onions are lightly golden browned. Stir intermittently and break up the sausage as it cooks.

Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant; stir intermittently.

Add the tomatoes and juice, stir to combine, and allow tomatoes to simmer for about 8 minutes, or until slightly thickened and reduced.

Crack the eggs evenly spaced around the skillet, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until eggs are as set as desired.

Sprinkle with parsley, additional salt and pepper if desired, and serve immediately. Buttery toast is a nice addition.

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The word of God is living and effective,
able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart.