One little lie leads to another, and pretty soon you’re telling whoppers. To soothe your sense of guilt, you lie to yourself too. Maybe you tell yourself you’re not really lying but just “repackaging the facts.” Maybe you take up the motto “You can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.” Maybe you repeat false philosophies you’ve heard in the classroom, like “Acts must be judged by their consequences.” Or maybe you just make excuses: “I know the end doesn’t usually justify the means, but my case is special.” Before long you’ve told so many lies that you can’t even remember the truth. Worse yet, people who forget the truth usually go on the forget the Truth – and I think you know Who I mean!

J. Budziszewski

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Fruits		Preserves, Jams	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

7 1/2	c	Sugar
1		Box fruit pectin
4	c	Wild plum juice
1 1/2	c	Water

INSTRUCTIONS

Measure sugar and set aside.  Do not reduce amount of sugar. Stir fruit
pectin into juice and water, using a large pot, as the pot must not be more
than 1/3 full to allow for a full rolling boil (a boil that cannot be
stirred down).  Bring to a full boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
At once stir in sugar. Stir and bring to a full rolling boil, boil hard for
1 minute, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat. Skim
off foam with metal spoon. Immediately ladle into hot pint jars, leaving
1/8 inch space at the top of the jars. Wipe any spills from rims and
threads of jars with a damp cloth.  Quickly seal the jars by covering with
hot lids.  Screw bands on firmly. Let jelly stand to cool. Check seals,
store in cool, dry place.

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