I love wordsmith.org. The word of the day on the website was kip, which means to nap. At the bottom of the website is a quote: "Everyone, in some sanctuary of the self, is nuts." -Leo Rosten, author (1908-1997)
Love it.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
No-Cook Recipes
September 28, 2011
I found these no-cook recipes on notebook paper. I thought it would be good to bring this to the blog:
1.) Raspberries and Cool Whip. Blueberries and Strawberries can be substituted. Raspberries and cream are one of my "madeleine" moments. Reminds me of my grandmother.
2.) Oranges, walnuts, and honey. My mother brought back this recipe after a trip from Hawaii.
Laney honey from North Liberty is one of the best.
3.) Celery, cream cheese, and green olives. Another recipe passed down from my mother.
4.) From the spa: cucumber water. Add cucumber slices to water. You can also use lemons for the same effect.
5.) Avocados and bananas: mix them together. It makes a tasty pudding. I learned this in a no-cook cooking class.
6.) Red and green apples in a bowl. Great for a holiday treat.
I found these no-cook recipes on notebook paper. I thought it would be good to bring this to the blog:
1.) Raspberries and Cool Whip. Blueberries and Strawberries can be substituted. Raspberries and cream are one of my "madeleine" moments. Reminds me of my grandmother.
2.) Oranges, walnuts, and honey. My mother brought back this recipe after a trip from Hawaii.
Laney honey from North Liberty is one of the best.
3.) Celery, cream cheese, and green olives. Another recipe passed down from my mother.
4.) From the spa: cucumber water. Add cucumber slices to water. You can also use lemons for the same effect.
5.) Avocados and bananas: mix them together. It makes a tasty pudding. I learned this in a no-cook cooking class.
6.) Red and green apples in a bowl. Great for a holiday treat.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Yoga
September 26, 2011
I checked out two yoga DVDs from the library. Now I just need to check them out at home. I took a yoga class while attending Manchester College. I loved it and do not know why I never went back to it. I think 40 is a good time to start again. Time to get my OHM on! :)
I checked out two yoga DVDs from the library. Now I just need to check them out at home. I took a yoga class while attending Manchester College. I loved it and do not know why I never went back to it. I think 40 is a good time to start again. Time to get my OHM on! :)
Sunday, September 11, 2011
An Off the Vine Poem for a Friend
September 10, 2011
Last night, Steve and I celebrated a friend's birthday. She is off-the-vine sixty, amazing,beautiful, and vibrant. We are so fortunate to have a friend like her (and we love her husband, too!) I was trying to write a poem proir to her birthday, but was inspired at the actual event. It started to rain, so I found the craft markers and paper and started to write.
Here is the finished poem:
Candles in the Clouds
-for Marci
September Saturday evening
Droplets of soft summer rain
adorn the white wine in my glass,
creating ripples like candles
like the lights and candles that
continue to flicker in the
curl-enhancing-hairy-rainy night,
As we stand in your fairy garden
Under your magic tree-- and absorb
The light created from the candles
of your love light that you light
for everyone.
Light in the clouds, light in the hearts
of family and friends and the angels
who bestow peace and love into your
Heart--and into ours.
lcs/2011
Last night, Steve and I celebrated a friend's birthday. She is off-the-vine sixty, amazing,beautiful, and vibrant. We are so fortunate to have a friend like her (and we love her husband, too!) I was trying to write a poem proir to her birthday, but was inspired at the actual event. It started to rain, so I found the craft markers and paper and started to write.
Here is the finished poem:
Candles in the Clouds
-for Marci
September Saturday evening
Droplets of soft summer rain
adorn the white wine in my glass,
creating ripples like candles
like the lights and candles that
continue to flicker in the
curl-enhancing-hairy-rainy night,
As we stand in your fairy garden
Under your magic tree-- and absorb
The light created from the candles
of your love light that you light
for everyone.
Light in the clouds, light in the hearts
of family and friends and the angels
who bestow peace and love into your
Heart--and into ours.
lcs/2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Quote of the Day
September 6, 2011
"A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety." -Aesop.
In late, I am searching for crumbs of peace.
"A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety." -Aesop.
In late, I am searching for crumbs of peace.
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