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National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18th honors the men and women who work around the clock to keep the power going!

NATIONAL EXERCISE DAY

National Exercise Day on April 18 offers inspiration to try new ways of becoming fit and healthy. These days there is no reason not to do something for your health. Including healthier eating habits too.

Not just for health enthusiasts, this is a day for everyone. Sure, you’re busy you say, we all are but each of us can find a little time each day just for a short walk or calisthenics right after waking up.

Today is also a great day to start a simple exercise routine and invite a friend for motivation. Perhaps a flower or vegetable garden is the inspiration you need to get out and exercise. Give it a try!

NATIONAL ANIMAL CRACKERS DAY

National Animal Crackers Day on April 18th each year celebrates a childhood favorite. A box of these sweet animal-shaped crackers not only provided a delicious snack, but they also offered a little entertainment, too!

The celebration brings us back to our childhood memories and the many boxes of Animal Crackers we shared with our friends. Animal Crackers refer to a type of small cookie baked in the shape of circus or zoo animals, such as a lion, tiger, bear or elephant. The most common variety is light-colored and slightly sweet. However, makers also offer chocolate and frosted varieties, too. Even though animal crackers are made with layered dough, much like crackers, they are sweet like cookies.

NATIONAL HIGH FIVE DAY

Each year on the third Thursday in April, we observe National High Five Day. This is a fun day where you can “High Five” everyone that you see.

Folklore fills the hallowed halls of sports stadiums concerning the origins of the high five. From the basketball to the volleyball court and baseball stadium, the sports metaphor has been well worn on this topic.

The two most well-known claims take place in less than a two-year time span.

During the last 1977 regular season Dodgers’ game, Dusty Baker hit the home run that made the team the first in history to have four players with at least 30 regular-season home runs each. As Baker rounded third and headed home, Glenn Burke waited at home plate to congratulate him. In a moment that is Dodgers history but was never televised, Burke greeted his teammate by raising his hand, and they slapped hands in a victorious high five.

During basketball’s 1978-79 season, the University of Louisville basketball team switched up their regular low-fives on the home court thanks to Wiley Brown and Derek Smith.

Out of all the triumphant sports gestures, such as the fist bump, fanny slap, fist pump, end zone dance, and chest bump, the high five stands in a class all its own.

NATIONAL EDUCATION AND SHARING DAY

National Education and Sharing Day is observed annually on the 11th day of the month of Nisan on the Jewish calendar – or 4 days before Passover begins.

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Good Morning Peeps and welcome to our wonderful community. 😎🎈

This is the Sunflower State. 😎

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@loaf,

Good day in Ohio wishing you a great Thursday. Loaf you are missed so much. 😘

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida I hope you and your family are doing well. We always look
forward to hearing from you. Be well my friend. 😎🎈

Here’s looking at you kid.

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎I hope things are going great for you today.
I had the headache from Hades yesterday due to the pollen here in OZ.

So glad we are raining and washing away all the dirt and dust.

How is your husband today I know it’s too early to know for sure but I am praying he
is making more progress to get out of that place.

Hope KP was not too bad I am multi-tasking today so a lot going on here.

Let me know how things are going today take your time. 😎

@sheba2011

I was able to bring ice cream from home for hubby. Best of all, it stayed frozen throughout the drive and into his room. The trip, this time, took over a half hour due to missing the 8 traffic lights and then some. I tried to pick the van up today, but like you, came down with a migraine. Not sure about tomorrow, but will give it a huge try. We are experiencing grass pollen that never affected me until now. You are probably dealing with not only grass pollen, but trees as well with the new foliage trying to break loose.

Thank goodness everything is OK. Going through what you did is not easy. I think I would have passed out unless given something prior. You had terrific physicians who worked together to give you the best care and continue to do so. How fortunate you are to be in an area at the right time and place. You could not ask for a better outcome.

@oodiebom,

I am doing great I was concerned there for a moment. I just closed my eyes and said my
prayers and they were answered. It was an experience I did not even have during my cancer
treatment. God in his infinite wisdom never gives you more than you can bear. 💕

Glad you had a treat for your husband. OZ is chilly tonight downright cold it will be in
the 30’s later tonight I am closing all windows and putting extra blankets on the bed.

Sorry you were not able to get your Van perhaps tomorrow will be a better day.

Oodie let me know how you are doing tonight. 💕😎Oodie that Needle procedure was
related to the breast area. I can breath now.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. I hope you are enjoying your week where ever you are. 😎🎈

Have fun sweet friend. 😘

Remember Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶😎

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😎😘🎈How are you today? Lady remember last week when
I had labs and then some well I also had a six needle biopsy done. I received the results
via a phone call from my doctor that all was well.

I cannot tell you how relived I am this was done in my lymph nodes near the breast.
The doctor simply wanted to rule out anything. I am now one and done in that area.

I had to stay calm through all the noise. 😎

I hope this day finds you doing well. We are having some good rain here in OZ. 💕

Enjoy your day and tell your mother and sister hello for me.

Lady I had the biopsy a few days ago I am still feeling some discomfort in that area.
I am handling it. 😎

Send cool vibes to you and Jake. 😎💕🎈😘

@sheba2011

Good evening in Oz. Beautiful pics today.

Geez Louise, I am so happy all is well with you.💗💗💗 I know just how you felt waiting for results. No wonder you had a bad headache. Found out from my friend today that the surgeon/oncologist decided not to do surgery on her husband’s tumor because it is on a main vein and other health issues. Not sure what’s next but maybe radiation since they took him off chemo because it was making him so sick. Not good news.😥

Ran around all day with my husband and SIL so I am pooped.😴 Going to mom’s tomorrow so I will have to do some catching up over the weekend after these last two days.

Sending so much love your way.🤗💖🥰🙏 Give Poppy a hug from me.🤗

@shoelady60,

I was really out of it for the last two weeks. The doctor just wanted to be sure the Lymph Nodes
were alright. I am still a wee bit sore but sure. 😎 Lady this is part of the cancer all clear so far.

Enjoy your evening Oz is chilly so I am getting under the covers with hubby. 😎😘

Goodnight enjoy your evening.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten I hope this is a nice Thursday for you and your family. 🎈

April 17th kicks off National Cheeseball Day and recognizes a party food that can sometimes be the centerpiece of a spread. You can choose from two ways to celebrate, too! Or plan your party and serve both!

Acheese spread comes in the shape of a ball served with crackers, most often around Christmas in the U.S. This cheeseball is commonly made with softened cream cheese and other ingredients.
Cheese puffs are a puffed corn snack coated with a mixture of cheese or cheese-flavored powders. Cheese puffs are manufactured by extruding heated corn dough through a die that forms the particular shape, most likely a ball shape.
No matter which one you celebrate, both make for terrific snacking.

On the third Wednesday in April, take a bite of the fruit that also makes an excellent prop for jokes on National Banana Day!

The day focuses on the nutrition of the fruit as well as the way comedy has used the banana in its acts. This low-fat, low-calorie snack offers a boost of fiber, potassium, and vitamins, with B6 and C leading the way. It also provides a healthy gram of protein, too. Add a banana to your morning cereal or grab one to go with your granola. They also add so much delicious flavor to baked goods. Many bakers know that when those bananas turn brown to toss them in the freezer for baking muffins and breads later.

As far as the humor goes, anyone goes a little bananas when they slip on a peel. Or is it the peel of laughter that makes them go bananas? Hold up the banana like a phone and get your comedy routine going.

NATIONAL CRAWFISH DAY

National Crawfish Day on April 17th celebrates one of the South’s most iconic foods. Each year the mudbug brings out not only a desire for newspaper-covered picnic tables but a language all its own.

NATIONAL HAIKU POETRY DAY

Observed annually on April 17, National Haiku Poetry Day encourages all to try their hand in creativity. Haiku poetry is a form of Japanese poetry that is non-rhyming and usually consists of 3 lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5. Usually, an element of nature, a season, a moment of beauty, or an individual experience inspires haiku poems. Sensory language is used to capture a feeling, image, or moment.

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to our wonderful community. 😎🎈

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@loaf,

Good morning my friend wishing you a great Wednesday with the kids. 🎈😎

@xango,

Good day in Florida and may this post find you doing well as I always say. 🎈😎

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I know your hands are full. I hope all is going
better for you today. 🎈

I do hope you have your Van and no sinus problems. Oz is alright today just high pollen.

Oodie when time permits let me know how you are doing. 😎

@sheba2011

I am still under the weather, though better. Sinus issues as well due to grass pollen. No rain in sight for the next week or so. Temp has been in the low to mid 80s and I have the A/C on. Was able to do a load of laundry and just waiting for the dryer. I will try to visit hubby today and hopefully will be able to stay longer that just 10 minutes. I did see him briefly yesterday so he could sign some papers for our accountant. He was in bed and I was appalled. His words to me were “get me outa here.” Well, I am trying. The holdup is the hospital bed which I need more info on. I am hoping to meet with the head nurse this week. I think in this one I will need to pay out of pocket so trying to find a good one that costs less. I will also need to find an alternative to our metal bed side tables which are too large for the space. Hubby wants to have a say in this as well and again I am trying to figure out how to get him from car to store and then back to car. I said he has one good leg, however, that’s another issue. He isn’t receiving the Physical Therapy and I will let t he head nurse know. Actually, I have already done so and still waiting for his response. Also, hubby was not told that I was under the weather and when I arrived yesterday I could tell he was a nervous wreck. When he head my voice, he realized there was a problem. So, that was another issue.

No, I didn’t pick the van up yesterday or today. I am still contagious and do not want anyone becoming ill because of me. Hopefully, the van is in a safe place. I will try tomorrow. I was able to get to Aldi’s and picked up the items I desperately needed. Packed up inside the store and made it home within a half hour. Record time for me. I did purchase ice cream and now to decide how to get it to hubby before it melts. (LOL)

@oodiebom,

A storm is heading this way in OZ I need to shut down. I am so glad you had a chance
to visit your husband. Take it easy tonight. 😘

I hope you feel like this I have a sinus headache from the pollen. Sheesh!

@taci,

Good Morning where ever you are. 😎🎈Miss ya and I hope you are having a wonderful time.

Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶🎈

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the beautiful ‘burgh. 😘😎🎈Here is to a nice Wednesday. I hope the sun
is out for you.

How is your mom and sister doing? Hey take it easy. No worries about your Hockey Team
there is always next year.

Sending gentle hugs to you and Jake as always. 😘😎

@sheba2011

Good afternoon to you. Nice day but more storms predicted later.⛈ We have had almost eight inches of rain so far in April, flooding everywhere. I’m surprised more trees haven’t uprooted.

Yep, missed the playoffs by a point or two.☹ If they only could have won a couple of the tied overtime games, they were really bad with those. One game left tonight which doesn’t mean anything. On to next season. At least the Chiefs won, my second favorite team.😊🏆

Not much else happening. Enjoy your evening, hugs to you, Poppy and the kitties.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Oz is about to get hit hard with rain and then some. I will let you know if things are still
standing tomorrow.

I see you have some serious weather in your part of the world. Stay safe.

Goodnight love ya. 😘😎

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten and may this Wednesday be a great day for you and the family. 🎈

Revealing Your True Self

Our true selves exist whether we acknowledge them or not, often buried under learned behavior.

Identity is an elusive concept. We feel we must define ourselves using a relatively small selection of roles and conscious character traits, even if none accurately represents our notion of “self.” The confusion surrounding our true nature is further compounded by the fact that society regularly asks us to suppress so much of our emotional, intellectual, and spiritual vibrancy. Yet we are, in truth, beings of light — pure energy inhabiting physical bodies, striving for enlightenment while living earthly lives. Our true selves exist whether we acknowledge them or not, often buried under fears and learned behavior. When we recognize our power, our luminosity, and our divinity, we cannot help but live authentic lives of appreciation, potential, fulfillment, and grace.

At birth and throughout your childhood, your thoughts and feelings were more than likely expressions of your true self. Though you may have learned quickly that to speak and act in a certain fashion would win others’ approval, you understood innately that you were no ordinary being. There are many ways you can recapture the authenticity you once articulated so freely. Meditation can liberate you from the bonds of those earthly customs that compel you to downplay your uniqueness. Also, communing with nature can remind you of the special role you were meant to play in this lifetime. To realize your purpose, you must embrace your true self by letting your light shine forth, no matter the consequences.

Rediscovering who you are apart from your roles and traits takes time and courage. If, like many, you have denied your authenticity for a long while, you may find it difficult to separate your true identity from the identity you have created to cope with the world around you. Once you do find your authentic self, you will be overcome by a wonderful sense of wholeness as you reconcile your spiritual aspect and your physical aspect, as well as your inner- and outer-world personas. As you gradually adjust to this developing unity, your role as a being of light will reveal itself to you, and you will discover that you have a marvelous destiny to fulfill. 😎

NATIONAL EGGS BENEDICT DAY

On April 16th, National Eggs Benedict Day celebrates a long-favored breakfast or brunch dish. Eggs Benedict consists of poached eggs with Hollandaise sauce and Canadian bacon or ham on English muffin halves.

There are two different stories as to how Eggs Benedict came to be.

In 1894 stockbroker Lemuel Benedict ordered “buttered toast, poached eggs, crisp bacon, and a side of Hollandaise” at the Waldorf Hotel. They were so impressed with the dish that they put it on the menu, substituting ham and English muffins in place of the bacon and toast.
In the early 18th century, Pope Benedict XIII liked an egg dish so much that he requested it time and time again. Many believe that Pope Benedict XIII had an illness that added to his desire for this particular egg dish, hence the name Eggs Benedict.

Some restaurants serve their own versions of Eggs Benedict. Mix it up by substituting the ham for salmon or corned beef. Add sliced tomatoes or steamed asparagus. Replace the English muffin with thick, crusty toast or thin, crisp bagels. There are so many ways to be creative in the kitchen. The important elements with Eggs Benedict are properly poached eggs and a perfect hollandaise sauce. When the yolk and sauce blend with all the other ingredients, this meal is divine.

NATIONAL ORCHID DAY

Each year on April 16th, National Orchid Day recognizes one of the world’s diverse and widespread flowering plant families. The orchids’ often colorful and fragrant blooms grow in abundance around the world. Along with the Asteraceae, they are one of the two largest families of flowering plants, with between 21,950 and 26,049 currently accepted species. Not only are they prolific, but they range in size from the 2.1 mm wide Platystele jungermannioides to broad-bloomed Grammatophyllum speciosum.

While some find the orchid challenging to grow, others find pleasure in their pleasant fragrance and uncommon beauty. With so many varieties to choose from, anyone can enjoy the beauty from home or by visiting botanical gardens around the world.

On April 16th, National Wear Your Pajamas To Work Day lends an opportunity to be comfortable after the stress of tax time!

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@loaf,

Good morning wishing you a good Tuesday. Miss ya. 🎈😎

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. 😎🎈I hope you are feeling much better just take your time
and post when and if you can. We all miss you and all are deeply concerned about you.

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎🎈😘Oodie I hope you are in your
Van doing your thing.

Enjoy the shopping at the markets. I can’t wait for you to visit your husband and I hope
the head nurse gave him your message that you were under the weather. I know his face
will light up when he sees you. 💕

Oh more KP I hope this is one and done believe it or not I am working on our kitchen.
I have a lot to tell you but at a later date just things in life.

Oz had good rain this morning and more is on the way. 💕All I can say is bring it. 😎🎈

Oodie let me know how this day goes. I hope you are feeling much better. The pollen count
here is insane.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California hey I miss you already. 😘💕😎🎈

Enjoy this time with your family.

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. 🎈😎 Oz is getting ready to storm today again.
I hope all is well in your area.

Take it easy today sending wet smooth hugs to you and Jake. 😎🎈😘

I hope your mother and sister are enjoying the day.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California wishing you a very pleasant day. Kitten you are missed. 😘😎

Kitten I hope you are having a wonderful Spring so far. 🎈

Running Away Versus Moving Forward

Make sure you aren’t running away from your problems — always move toward something.

There are times when change — moving to a new city or a new home, or changing careers — is the right thing at the right time. But there are also times when the urge for change is really just a desire to run away from problems that need to be faced. Recurring problems often are the ones we avoid dealing with. For example, we might have issues with coworkers that seem to arise at every job, or we repeatedly get into unhealthy relationships. A move might temporarily distract us and even cure the problem for a time, simply by taking us out of the situation. However, the problem will eventually appear again in our new situation.

One way to make sure you aren’t running away from your problems is to notice whether you are moving toward something that is exciting in its own right, as opposed to something that is appealing only because it is not where you are now. For example, if you are leaving a city because you feel you can’t afford it, you could be reinforcing poverty consciousness, and you might find that you are unable to make ends meet in your new city as well. It would ultimately be less of an effort to stay where you are and look more deeply into your beliefs about money. You may discover that as you address these issues, you are able to make more money by changing your mindset. You may still decide to move, but it will be an act with a positive intention behind it and not an escape, which could make all the difference.

Any pain involved in facing our issues is well worth the effort in the end. When we face our problems instead of avoiding them, we free our energy and transform ourselves from people who run away into people who move enthusiastically forward. Amen! 😎

April 15th of each year is National Tax Day. In the United States, the term “tax day” refers to the day on which individual income tax returns are due to the federal government. The day may also refer to April 15th for state tax returns.

The Federal income tax filing deadline is midnight on April 15th of every year, with extensions occurring when the 15th lands on a Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday. In those circumstances, the returns are due the first succeeding day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday.

These dates can differ depending on the residence as well. Some years, due to extenuating circumstances such as natural disasters, more significant extensions have been granted by the Federal Government.

NATIONAL LAUNDRY DAY

Benjamin Franklin may have overlooked one certainty in life: laundry. National Laundry Day on April 15th creates an opportunity to assess our laundry habits and teach our children to develop good ones.

Humans have been doing laundry in numerous ways for as long as it has existed. One of the earliest ways was beating the dust and dirt out of our clothes and bedding with a stick or pounding the grime out against a rock in the river.

Early forms of soap were developed from a mixture of animal fat and ashes. Washboards and tubs replaced washing by a river. Scrubbing the fabric over the ribs of the washboard and soap helped release the grime and stains. Humans also washed their clothes in manually cranked tubs. These tubs eventually led to the first automatic washing machine. The first U.S. patent for an electric washing machine was granted to Alva J. Fisher in 1910.

Dry cleaning is another process we’ve used to clean our clothes. These days, so many clothes are wash-and-wear, dry cleaning has moved lower and lower on the household budget.

When we do laundry has also changed, too. Before commercial washing machines and dryers, clothes were hung on a line to dry. Though many people still line dry their wash, few people have clotheslines. Also, the poorer a person was, the more frequently they washed their clothes and linens. Once a week was fairly average and wash day was traditionally on a Monday as noted in several books and nursery rhymes. For example, this is a nursery rhyme from before the Victorian era shows weekly laundry washed on a Monday:

PURPLE UP! DAY

During the Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! Day on April 15th recognizes some of the military’s most unsung heroes – their children. The day encourages everyone to wear purple representing all branches of the military and showing unity with each other.

NATIONAL GLAZED SPIRAL HAM DAY

National Glazed Spiral Ham Day on April 15th each year celebrates an innovative and delicious food. This gourmet-looking dish often found at a holiday feast, originated in the basement of Harry J.Hoenselaar.

NATIONAL TITANIC REMEMBRANCE DAY

On April 15th, National Titanic Remembrance Day remembers the lives lost when the Titanic sank into the North Atlantic’s icy waters in 1912. We remember the more than 1,500 people who died that day.

Known as the “the unsinkable ship,” the Titanic hit an iceberg at 11:40 pm on April 14, 1912, on her maiden voyage from England to New York City. Later, in the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean, on April 15, the Titanic sank. Those who perished did so mainly due to an insufficient number of lifeboats onboard the ship.

Since that time, journalists, engineers, ocean explorers, historians, survivors, and descendants of those lost have been trying to piece together the events leading up to that night. Countless hours of documentation, salvage expeditions, and interviews all record the perspectives of those involved. Every angle and myth has been considered from the investors to the designers, the builders, and the sailers, right down to the communications and those left behind. And to this day, it still is a heartbreaking and mesmerizing story no matter where you begin.

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@loaf,

Good morning in Ohio wishing you a great Monday. 🎈😎 Enjoy what you do.

@xango,

Good day in Florida and I hope you are doing well. 🎈😎

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎🎈I hope you are feeling so much better.
I hope this is a smooth week for both you and your husband.

Oodie let me know how things are going. OZ is not bad we are expecting some rain.
I have no problem with that.

Oodie I hope you can get your Van. 😎

@sheba2011

I am feeling better. Decided to stay in one more day and not lift a finger. Being lazy is more fun when you feel good. Tomorrow I will us Uber to get the van and if up to it will also make a stop at Aldi’s. I also need to make a short dash to the Rehad to let hubby know that I am well. I have no idea if the Head Nurse mentioned that I wasn’t feeling great and also had laryngitis.

Starting Wednesday, I will redo the kitchen and cabinets. I had to contact the people who helped me and they suggested that it wouldn’t hurt to redo. It shouldn’t take that long with the new dishwasher. I suppose that doing the dishes in hot water from the tap is not as good as sanitizing in the dishwasher.

I see that Wolfgang Puck will be back on Friday and HD next week. I am trying to be good and not purchase. However, that could change at a snap of the fingers. (LOL).

Hope you three have a great evening.

@oodiebom,

Good for you getting some rest. Oodie all my cookware is WP. 😎 I found a good brand
new WP Roaster where I was giving donation it was still wrapped in plastic never been use
I paid 6.00 for it.

I hope you get your Van tomorrow. OZ is getting ready for a storm.

I will post updates on the HD Thread Oodie it’s so hard to be good. 😎

Rest now.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California and enjoy your week. 😎🎈Watch out for the animals. 💕

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶😎🎈

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. Wishing you a nice Monday. Enjoy this beautiful Spring. 💕😎🎈

Oz will have rain later today so I am doing this and that. LOL!

Glad you mother and sister are getting back to their routine and that is whatever they
like to do. 💕🎈

I think we will plant next weekend we had a bit of a cold snap and I am ready to get the rain
one and done.

Enjoy a little tea in your day. 💕Sending Spring Vibes to you and Jake. 😎

@sheba2011

Hi to you in the Sunflower state.🌻🌻🌻🌻 Another beautiful day in the ‘burgh. Did a lot of housecleaning today. Getting ready to cook something for dinner, just not sure what.

I have to wait until May to do planting but I will buy some hanging baskets now since I can bring them in if it gets cold.🌺🌼🌷 Just have to watch for the bird’s nests.🐦

Love all my blue drinks from my bartender. Reminds me of the ocean.🌊 Hope you and Poppy have a relaxing walk later.🐕 Hugs and love.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Enjoy your evening I know how you feel about planting OZ is expecting heavy rains tonight
and tomorrow.

Sweet Dreams. 😘

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten wishing you a marvelous Monday. 😎🎈

Gems for Dreamers

Moonstones are imbued with mystical properties of love and abundance.

Moonstones, gems named for their resemblance to the familiar glowing orb in the night sky, offer us more than mere beauty. Their association with moon goddesses throughout the world may explain why moonstones’ qualities seem to reach out to assist all those who find themselves under the moon’s light, from travelers and those at sea to lovers and dreamers. Throughout the world, moonstones have been imbued with mystical properties that extend the fabled powers of the moon into daylight hours.

Moonstones, sometimes likened to a raindrop or tear, have long reminded people in Asia that the moon cannot be seen during the rain, just as it is difficult to see through our tears. In India, they are thought to give sweet, beautiful dreams by night but have gained a reputation for enhancing intuitive sensitivity and spiritual vision of the “third eye” at any time of the day. This connection to the subconscious also was recognized in the Middle Ages in Europe, where it was believed that gazing into a moonstone would cause you to fall into a deep sleep that allowed you to see the future. Their power is also believed to be connected to fertility. In Arabia, women sew moonstones into their garments to enhance their fertility. This association with fertility even extends to the fertility of crops, which is why moonstone amulets have been seen hanging in fruit trees before harvest.

By bringing love and abundance into our lives today and helping us to see the future, moonstones allow us to see the hope of all good things in our lives. And to further enhance the power of your moonstone, try putting them outside in the light of the full moon so it absorbs its mystical power. 😎

The Sound of Silence
Song by Simon & Garfunkel

Hello darkness, my old friend
I’ve come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence
In restless dreams I walked alone
Narrow streets of cobblestone
‘Neath the halo of a street lamp
I turned my collar to the cold and damp
When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light
That split the night
And touched the sound of silence
And in the naked light I saw
Ten thousand people, maybe more
People talking without speaking
People hearing without listening
People writing songs that voices never share
No one dared
Disturb the sound of silence
“Fools” said I, “You do not know
Silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you
Take my arms that I might reach you”
But my words like silent raindrops fell
And echoed in the wells of silence
And the people bowed and prayed
To the neon god they made
And the sign flashed out its warning
In the words that it was forming
And the sign said, “The words of the prophets
Are written on the subway walls
And tenement halls
And whispered in the sounds of silence”

April 14th is National Pecan Day!

NATIONAL DOLPHIN DAY

Each year on April 14th, National Dolphin Day recognizes the social and intelligent mammals of the water.

Dolphins are cetacean mammals that are related to whales and porpoises. They range in size from 4 feet to up to 30 feet; dolphins are among almost forty species in 17 genera. Found worldwide, they prefer the shallower seas of the continental shelves.

As carnivores, their diet consists of mostly fish and squid.

Male dolphin – bull
Female dolphin – cow
Young dolphin – calf
Group of dolphins – school or pod
Social, Swift, and Intelligent
Dolphins are known to have acute eyesight both in and out of the water. They also have a well-developed sense of touch, with free nerve endings densely packed in the skin. Since they additionally have such acute hearing, they can hear frequencies ten times or more above the upper limit of what adult humans can. Dolphins are also capable of making a broad range of sounds using nasal air sacs located just below the blowhole.

Living in pods of up to a dozen dolphins, they are highly social animals. Pods do merge in areas where there is an abundance of food, forming superpods. These pods may exceed 1,000 dolphins. Dolphins can, and do, establish strong bonds within their pods. Even when one is injured or ill, they will stay, helping them to breathe by bringing them to the surface if needed.

You will see the dolphins frequently leaping above the water’s surface. They do this for various reasons; when traveling, jumping saves them energy as there is less friction while in the air. Their leaps even have a name called porpoising. Some other explanations for leaping include orientation, social display, fighting, non-verbal communication, entertainment, and attempting to dislodge parasites.

The United States National Marine Mammal Foundation conducted a study revealing that dolphins, like humans, develop a natural form of type 2 diabetes. This discovery may lead to a better understanding of the disease and new treatments for both humans and dolphins.

National Reach as High as You Can Day on April 14th encourages us to evaluate our goals and do our best to reach them.

On April 14, Look Up at the Sky Day encourages us to admire the beauty above us. On this day we all hope for good weather and an opportunity to fill our eyes with the sky from horizon to horizon.

NATIONAL GARDENING DAY

National Gardening Day on April 14th encourages gardeners and would-be gardeners to pick up a shovel, plant some seeds, and kick off a beautiful year of homegrown bounty.

Whether you want to grow vegetables, fruit, flowers, houseplants, or anything in between, National Gardening Day celebrates a satisfying pastime that you will enjoy for decades.

Growing your own food also provides fresh and natural nourishment for your family and saves you time and money at the grocery store.

As many gardeners know, the benefits of gardening come from more than the produce. Spending time in the garden also provides physical activity and an opportunity to join with nature.

The day is a call to action to get out and grow flower or vegetable gardens. No matter how you garden, plant in the ground, in containers, in straw bales or in a square foot gardening box. Just garden!

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to our wonderful Community. 😎🎈

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Holding back the years
Thinking of the fear I’ve had so long
When somebody hears
Listen to the fear that’s gone
Strangled by the wishes of pater
Hoping for the arms of mater
Get to me the sooner or later

I’ll keep holding on
I’ll keep holding on

Holding back the years
Chance for me to escape from all I’ve known
Holding back the tears
Cause nothing here has grown
I’ve wasted all my tears
Wasted all those years
And nothing had the chance to be good
Nothing ever could yeah, oh

I’ll keep holding on
I’ll keep holding on
I’ll keep holding on
I’ll keep holding on
So tight

I’ve wasted all my tears
Wasted all of those years
And nothing had the chance to be good
Cause nothing ever could, oh, yeah
Oh…

I’ll keep holding on
I’ll keep holding on
I’ll keep holding on
I’ll keep holding on
Holding, holding, holding

That’s all I have today
It’s all I have to say

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“The Unseen Power of a Woman’s Intuition”

“She has an incredible sense of intuition that’s almost like a superpower. It’s like she can tune into a special radio frequency that lets her understand the world and the people in it on a deeper level. She knows herself through and through, and she carries herself with the confidence of someone who’s really got it all figured out. But her intuition isn’t just about her understanding herself; it’s like she has this ability to see through people, to really get who they are beneath all the noise.

She doesn’t just guess or get lucky; it’s like she has this inner guide that’s always on point, leading her through life’s twists and turns with a calm certainty. When she says, “I know who I am,” it’s not just talk. She lives it, breathes it, and stands firmly in her own shoes, writing her life story with bold strokes.

And when she tells you, “I know who you are too,” it’s not scary or invasive. Instead, it feels comforting, like someone really gets you for the first time. She doesn’t just hear your words; she listens to what your heart is saying. She sees past the masks we all wear and connects with the real person underneath. Her intuition isn’t just about making her life better; it’s a gift she shares with others. She helps people see their own strengths and possibilities, like holding up a mirror that shows them the best version of themselves. She’s a safe space for others to be real, to drop their guard and be seen for who they truly are.

This woman walks through life with an inner compass that’s always true north. Her intuition is her strength, and she uses it to do amazing things like solve problems, bring people together, and spark positive change. She reminds us all that there’s a deep well of wisdom inside each of us, just waiting to be tapped into and celebrated.”

@loaf,

Good Morning and may this Sunday be a great one for you and the kids. 😎🎈

@xango,

Good morning in sunny Florida. 😎🎈💕Xango we all miss you and hope all is well.
Check in when you are able all my best. 😘

@oodiebom,

Good Morning on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 💕🎈😎 Oodie how are you feeling today?
I hope the worse of your cold or virus is over. Glad to hear you have some energy back.

I hope you are able to visit your husband as soon as you are up to it. Wish you could talk on
the phone with him that way you will not spread any thing to him.

Oodie when will you get your Van? I hope your outing whenever you do it goes wonderful. 🎈

Oz is alright today I am going to get a few yard things and a few groceries. 😎

I hope this Sunday is a good one for you my friend. I feel your pain about your husband
it was not your fault about the food. The sooner he is home I think the better things will
be for both of you. I know a lot is on your mind. 😘

Please let me know how things goes for you today. Enjoy some tea with your Manuka Honey. 💕

@sheba2011

I know this bug came from hubby and I am hoping he is OK. I will not be going there today, but maybe tomorrow. Though I am feeling better I do have my moments and I want to be out of the danger path before venturing to Rehab., though I need his signature on some forms. Taking it easy and just doing what is necessary.

By the way I made a new fish today. It’s called cobia and from what I understand it is from the Atlantic Ocean. Very tasty, though mild. I added dragon fruit and blueberries to the mix and it was delicious. I am sure hubby would enjoy this as well and will bring him a taste the next time I make it. It is soft and will not harm his esophagus. I know the aids and nurses mean well, but not having a taste of home is not a good idea. They are also prohibiting an outing which the head nurse already gave permission for. He will not be getting out of the car and maybe this is a good idea now since it will tell me that he may be able to withstand the drive North when the time comes. And since we are counting calories, the fish has very little. I will be checking the Farmer’s Market for more. I made it on top of the stove on low to med. heat. You can bake it also, but watch that it is not overcooked. This was caught and frozen at the time of the catch. Sweet taste.

I am hoping to pick the van up tomorrow. We shall see how I feel. Hubby can call me if the phone is working. However, the last time I checked, the phone was in a drawer by the bed. He would not be looking for it unless I notify the head nurse (not on weekends). I suspect the aids and nurse are breathing a sigh of relief since I’m not there. But this time they were in the wrong and I knew it when he said he was having problems speaking. The next day I definitely knew when I awoke and couldn’t get one word out for quite a few hours. When I made the phone call to the head nurse I just hoped and prayed he had not left early. He knew from my voice that something wasn’t right. As soon as I can I will try to meet with him and go over a plan to bring him home.

Have a great day. Enjoy the sunshine and the moon at night.

@oodiebom,

Thank you for your post and responding to my post. I have a major sinus headache.

I am about to deal with it. I hope you are able to get your Van tomorrow.

Please get some rest. I agree with everything you said about your husband getting home.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. Taci enjoy your time away and if you are taking a bit
to see something different I hope you enjoy it. 😘😘🎈

I am wishing you and your family Happy Trails. 🎶🎶😎🎈😘

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. 😘🎈😎 Lady I am concerned about Xango and Oodie.
Thank you for posting and being here. 💕😎🎈

I love our little posting a little goes a long way. 😎 I hope your Hockey Team is still in the
running.

How is your sister and mother this weekend?

I am going out and about today to run a few errands with hubby.

Enjoy your lovely meal today and I am sending warm vibes to you and Jake. 😘😎🎈

@sheba2011

Hope you are having a good Sunday. Nice sunny, warm day here so did a few things outside.🌞 Hubs did the first grass cutting of the season. We are supposed to get severe storms again this evening, ugh.⛈ We are already 6″ over the average rainfall for April.

Mom and sis are fine. They are back into their routines, went to church yesterday and out for dinner afterwards since mom had a craving for a hot sausage sandwich.😄

Not sure about the hockey team, will probably know tomorrow. Having leftovers today while we watch the Master’s.

Thank you for always being there for all of us.🥰 Hugs from me and Jake.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening I am having a sinus headache and yeah we were in the yards today.
Oz pollen count was no joke.

Glad all is well I am taking some meds and jump in the shower I use Korres and Perlier.
I am going to just soak my troubles away. 😘😎

Goodnight.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten wishing you a beautiful Sunday. 🎈😎

Sade
“The Sweetest Taboo”

If I tell you, if I tell you now
Will you keep on, will you keep on loving me?
If I tell you, if I tell you how I feel
Will you keep bringing out the best in me?

You give me, you give me the sweetest taboo
You give me, you’re giving me the sweetest taboo
Too good for me

There’s a quiet storm and it never felt like this before
There’s a quiet storm that is you
There’s a quiet storm and it never felt this hot before
Giving me something that’s taboo
(Sometimes I think you’re just too good for me)

You give me the sweetest taboo
That’s why I’m in love in with you (with you)
You give me the sweetest taboo
Too good for me
(Sometimes I think you’re just too good for me)

I’d do anything for you, I’d stand out in the rain
Anything you want me to do, don’t let it slip away
There’s a quiet storm and it never felt like this before
There’s a quiet storm, I think it’s you
There’s a quiet storm and I never felt this hot before
Giving me something that’s taboo

You give me the (you give me, you give me the) sweetest taboo
That’s why I’m in love with you (with you)
You give me, keep giving me the sweetest taboo
Too good for me

You’ve got the biggest heart
Sometimes I think you’re just too good for me
Every day is Christmas, and every night is New Year’s Eve
Will you keep on loving me
Will you keep on, will you keep on
Bringing out the best in me

Paradise
Song by Sade

I’d wash the sand off the shore
Give you the world if it was mine
Blow you right to my door
Feels fine
Feels like you’re mine
Feels right, so fine
I’m yours, you’re mine
Like paradise
I’d give you the world if it was mine
Feels fine
Feels like you’re mine
I’m yours, so fine
Like paradise
I’d wash the sand off the shore
Give you the world if it was mine
Blow you right to my door
Feels fine
Feels like you’re mine
Feels right, so fine
I’m yours, you’re mine
Like paradise
Ooh what a life
Ooh what a life
Ooh what a life
Ooh what a life
Wanna share my life
Wanna share my life with you
Wanna share my life
Wanna share my life
Wanna share my life with you
Wanna share my life
Wanna share my life
Wanna share my life with you
Wanna share my life
Wanna share my life with you

Smooth Operator
Song by Sade

He’s laughing with another girl
And playing with another heart
Placing high stakes making hearts ache
He’s loved in seven languages
Diamond nights and ruby lights high in the sky
Heaven help him when he falls
Diamond life, lover boy
We move in space with minimum waste and maximum joy
City lights and business nights
When you require streetcar desire for higher heights
No place for beginners or sensitive hearts
When sentiment is left to chance
No place to be ending but somewhere to start
No need to ask
He’s a smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Coast to coast, LA to Chicago, western male
Across the north and south, to Key Largo, love for sale
Face to face, each classic case
We shadow box and double cross
Yet need the chase
A license to love, insurance to hold
Melts all your memories and change into gold
His eyes are like angels but his heart is cold
No need to ask
He’s a smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Coast to coast, LA to Chicago, western male
Across the north and south, to Key Largo, love for sale
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator
Smooth operator

April 13th is National Make Lunch Count Day!

National Peach Cobbler Day on April 13th each year recognizes a delicious dessert that originated during the 19th century.

Unable to make traditional suet puddings due to lack of suitable ingredients and cooking equipment, the settlers instead covered a stewed filling with a layer of uncooked plain biscuits or dumplings, fitted together. When the dish is fully cooked, the surface has the appearance of a cobbled street. The name may also derive from the fact that the ingredients are “cobbled” together. Some cobbler recipes resemble a thick-crusted, deep-dish pie with both top and bottom crust.

In 2007, the world’s largest peach cobbler was made at the Georgia Peach Festival. It consisted of:

90 lbs of butter
150 lbs of sugar
150 lbs of flour
32 gallons of milk
75 gallons of peaches

NATIONAL SCRABBLE DAY

Each year on National Scrabble Day April 13th recognizes a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the depression. Still, it wasn’t until 1948, a final name change and a trademark that Butts finally began to produce the game.

Scrabble is played with two to four players who score points by forming words from individual lettered tiles on a game board marked with a 15 x 15 grid.

In the United States, the name Scrabble is a trademark of Hasbro, Inc. Scrabble is sold in 121 countries with 29 different language versions. Worldwide, over One hundred and fifty million sets have been sold with sets being found in nearly one-third of American homes.

1984 – Scrabble became a daytime game show on NBC
2004 – Scrabble was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame
Some cities sponsor Scrabble tournaments on the weekend closest to National Scrabble Day
The word “scrabble” means to “grope frantically.”

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@loaf,

Good Morning in Ohio I know how much you love Tulips. 😎🎈💕Wishing you a very nice
weekend. Miss ya. 😘

@xango,

Good day in sunny Florida. 🎈😎Xango all of us on this thread are deeply concerned about
how you are doing. I know it takes time after a fall to fully heal. I am hoping for the best.

I do understand just check in when you are ready and able. Miss ya. 🎈😘

Please be well my friend. 💕

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon in Florida. 🎈😎Oodie I had to re-read your post from last night.
This breaks my heart that you are having so much trouble. I would hurry and get my
husband out of that Rehab. I hope they took heed to your advice to check on your husband.

I am concern with the fever and feelings you are now having. Oodie it could be the weather
or anything all the running and work you do takes a lot out of any person.

I don’t like the words they used with you about your husband but I will let you handle that.
I hope you are able to get to see him today with a Mask. I pray for both of you to make it
through this.

Please let me know how you are doing today. I will be in and out today with my husband.

Please be safe if you are not up to visiting just stay home and rest.

Oodie, sorry you have so much to deal with. Hope you feel better soon and hope your husband gets home soon.

@sheba2011

I am feeling a bit better today. The energy is starting to resurface, but I will take it easy. Slept most of yesterday. I haven’t touched basis with the Rehab since my voice comes and goes. The cough is on it’s way out and not sure if this was a sinus attack or just a virus. All I can say is thank goodness for the Immune vitamins from Andrew. I will not be setting foot into Rehab until the cough is completely gone. I don’t need anything else to keep me from seeing hubby.

I think I will need some help when hubby is home. Right now the aids and nurses say I would need someone 24/7. I think I will be able to manage without a night crew. Though hubby may not be able to stand, he has two hands which can help mobilize him. I also will have a ramp for the van in case he is wheelchair bound. If that’s the case I may look into an electric wheelchair for the van as well as a scooter or just a scooter. I do not need someone to tell me that he cannot return home. As I said before, he would do better in a home environment where he is free to do the things he enjoys.

Well, better go find something to eat. I definitely need to shop for veggies and fruit, but will wait on that.

I hope xango is OK. Really miss her and her delightful recipes.

@oodiebom,

I think you know how I feel about all of this. I don’t think they appreciate you at the Rehab.
Oodie you do all the work on getting your husband ready to come home. I wish I could fly
up there on a broom and click my three inch heels and all Hades will break out.

I just feel for you this has been a long journey for you and him. Take your time getting
back on your feet and mask up when you do. Keep posting when you feel up to it.

We are all praying and thinking of you and Xango. 😘😎

Night has fallen here in OZ so the critters are out and so am I. Hang in there Oodie. 😎😘

@oodiebom

Good afternoon Oodie. My head was about to explode when I read your comment about the rehab may prevent you from seeing your husband. Excuse me??? Unbelievable!!! I’m not there to see what’s going on but I think you need to get him home ASAP. He’s been there too long and now they are trying to control you both. Sounds like they are NOT trying hard enough to make him better to get back home. Whatever happened to all the PT he was supposed to receive? As you know, that can be done at home along with other things. I feel he is being treated as a resident, not a patient.

I certainly hope I’m not upsetting you but I am upset a couple thousand miles away. Get well, stay well and I’m sending hugs and prayers your way.🤗🙏🤗

@taci,

Good morning in S. California I am multi-tasking today. There is always something to do
in OZ yard wise. 😎

I hope you enjoy the trails today. I hope your HD Goodies have arrived by now. 🎈

I am concerned about both Oodie and Xango.

Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

Sheba, the flower dresses are fabulous! Yes, I know what you mean about Xango and Oodie.
Sometimes I want to hop a plane to FL. Speaking of which, I may not be posting much through end of the month. Just a heads up. The trails today were very happy. While I thought I might try a small brief run walk, my plan changed. Saw a pack of tame (sort of ) donkeys on the trail. Awesome and unexpected for sure.

@taci,

I got you enjoy what you do. 😎🎈Wait a minute Donkeys?? Seriously?? Oh my.

I don’t think I have seen any of those animals. I would walk very fast because I don’t know
what they like to nibble.

Glad you are safe hey just check in when you get back. 😎

Happy and safe Trails. 😘 Thank you for the heads up. 🎈
Hey Taci at least they were friendly. LOL! I am sure this was something very different as you never know what you will see.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. I hope everyone is feeling better. The weather can certainly
affect the body.

OZ is warm today but the pollen is high at least Spring has arrived. 😎🎈

Good luck with your Hockey Team Game today. 😎 Enjoy!

I am in and out today wishing you and Jake a nice afternoon. 😘🎈😎

@sheba2011

Thanks for the shout-out, coming down to maybe the last game for the last playoff spot.🏒 We are one of four teams one point apart for that spot.

As you can see, I am livid over Oodie’s post.😲 Wish there was something we could do.

Turkey breast is in the oven and now I will watch some of the Master’s with hubs.🏌️‍♂️⛳ Have a good day, hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60

Not to worry. Just a little dent in the road. The first thing I really need to do is to get hubby out of the Rehab for a few hours. Just the two of us. The Head Nurse mentioned that I should use my vehicle instead of the van since it is lower and will be easier to get him in and out. I would love nothing better than to take him to Costco or for that matter our new Farmer’s Market. Costco is only 4 or 5 miles West of the Rehab. The other is more like 10 East. Either one is doable. Right now I am not sure if I have a cold or sinus infection. Hubby was coughing his head off Wednesday and Thursday and the nurses and aids said it was my fault. However, yesterday I awoke with an awful headache and sore throat with a good case of laryngitis. That is when I realized it was not my fault. It took q few hours for my voice to return somewhat and I immediately made a call to the Unit Manager. I explained the situation and said I had the same symptoms as hubby. I haven’t heard a thing since, except he was supposed to check on him. The one thing I don’t want is for him to get pneumonia again. Yes, we both have the shot for that one. I will keep all of you posted. Not sure yet about visiting tomorrow. Will see how I feel and how the coughing is before leaving. But when I get there, the aids and nurses will get an ear full. That is for certain. I made the salmon salad a different way this time. The salmon was in a can and I was too lazy to mix in the spices. I used chopped onion, a couple of teaspoons of relish and instead of mayo, used Caesar salad dressing and added about 3 teaspoons of sugar free marmalade. I have to admit it was delicious and I made a sandwich and brought it with me so I could eat with hubby. Hubby had finished his dinner and wanted a taste. I had spooned in about a quarter of a cup into a plastic container. I knew he would want to try it. There was no celery or bok choy. It was easy to swallow. And he started coughing anyway. I also brought applesauce which he didn’t want. I had run out of lettuce, so it was just a plain salad. He loved the flavor and I said I would make it again. While I was there, I also started coughing that same evening and didn’t feel well. Normally, I would have left, but I didn’t think I could drive, so I stayed an extra hour. I arrived home after 10:30pm. Made all 8 traffic lights (guess it knew I wasn’t feeling that great) and was home within 15 minutes. The pollen in Florida is horrendous. I have had headaches and migraines for the past two or three weeks. The sinus meds have helped.

Again, thank you for thinking of me. I know you are all behind me 110% and that helps a lot. I will definitely take care of business. I just hope hubby is OK. Monday I will be picking the van up. Just do not like Uber. But at least the dealership will be paying for it.

Goodnight. Say hi to your sister and mom for us. Glad your sister is back. Hope everything is OK with both of them. Stay well you two. Health is so important these days.

@shoelady60,

Good evening the Game was almost won but the Hockey Team played their hearts out. 💕😎
I need to check in the Masters I always enjoy the Tournament.

Relax a bit tonight and your dinner sounds so good. 💕 OZ is warm and humid tonight
and the pollen count is insane. I talked to my sister in GA and she said the weather is very
bad for her as well.

Goodnight sweet friend. 😘 Let me not forget one of your favorites. 💕

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten always in our hearts. 😘🎈

Fuel That Nurtures

What we eat and drink can have a powerful effect on our ability to focus, mental clarity, mood, and stress levels.

At its simplest, food is fuel. Though our preferences regarding taste and texture can vary widely, we all rely on the foods we eat for energy. Most people are aware that it is vital we consume a diverse assortment of foods if we aspire to maintain a state of physical well-being. However, the intimate connection between diet and our mental well-being is less understood. Just as the nutritional components in food power the body, so too do they power the mind. Some foods can impair cognitive functioning and sap our energy while others heighten our intellectual prowess and make us feel vigorous. What we eat and drink can have a powerful effect on our ability to focus, mental clarity, mood, and stress levels.

Food allergies, which don’t always manifest themselves in forms we recognize, also can play a significant role in the maintenance of mental health. Thus, for most of us, even a simple change in diet can have a profoundly positive impact on our lives. Taking the time to explore whether anxiety, muddled thoughts, or inexplicable tension can be linked to a food allergy or food sensitivity can empower you to treat your symptoms naturally. The benefits of a healthier, more personalized diet often are felt immediately. Sugar, saturated fats, wheat, and dairy products are frequently allergens and can stress the body. For people who are allergic or have an intolerance, consuming these foods can cause imbalances in the physical self that have a negative effect on the body’s ability to nourish the brain. Water, fiber, nuts, unprocessed seeds, raw fruits and vegetables, and vegetable proteins, on the other hand, support physical and mental functioning by providing the nutrients we need without additional substances we don’t.

A balanced, natural diet can ease mood swings, panic attacks, anxiety, and mild depression. Intellectual clarity and agility improves when the mind receives proper nourishment. Even those individuals who are blessed with the ability to consume almost any food can benefit from a healthier and simpler diet. Since the mental and physical selves are closely bound to one another, we must feed each the foods upon which they thrive.

One More Try
Song by George Michael

I’ve had enough of danger
And people on the streets
I’m looking out for angels
Just trying to find some peace
Now I think it’s time
That you let me know
So if you love me
Say you love me
But if you don’t just let me go
‘Cause teacher
There are things that I don’t want to learn
And the last one I had
Made me cry
So I don’t want to learn to
Hold you, touch you
Think that you’re mine
Because it ain’t no joy
For an uptown boy
Whose teacher has told him goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
When you were just a stranger
And I was at your feet
I didn’t feel the danger
Now I feel the heat
That look in your eyes
Telling me no
So you think that you love me
Know that you need me
I wrote the song, I know it’s wrong
Just let me go
And teacher
There are things
That I don’t want to learn
Oh the last one I had
Made me cry
So I don’t want to learn to
Hold you, touch you
Think that you’re mine
Because it ain’t no joy
For an uptown boy
Whose teacher has told him goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
So when you say that you need me
That you’ll never leave me
I know you’re wrong, you’re not that strong
Let me go
And teacher
There are things
That I still have to learn
But the one thing I have is my pride
Oh so I don’t want to learn
Hold you, touch you
Think that you’re mine
Because there ain’t no joy
For an uptown boy
Who just isn’t willing to try
I’m so cold
Inside
Maybe just one more try