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NATIONAL HAZY IPA DAY

Each year during the third Thursday in August, we raise a glass to National Hazy IPA Day and enjoy the juicy and hoppy flavors found in Hazy IPAs. Once an obscure beer style, Hazy IPAs are now among the most popular craft beers in the country.

A Hazy IPA is a style of beer that is an off-shoot of the modern American-style India Pale Ale or American IPA. Often characterized by their cloudy or hazy appearance, Hazy IPAs provide a wide range of juicy flavor profiles. These flavors are often sweet and more approachable than traditional IPAs. A beer’s flavor depends on the ingredients used during the brewing process, and IPAs, including Hazy IPAs, are known for their hop-forward flavors and aromas. National Hazy IPA Day gives the perfect opportunity to enjoy a Hazy IPA, plus explore the different vibrant hop flavors found in this beer style.

The color and haziness of a Hazy IPA depends on malt, grains, and other ingredients used in the brewing process. Unlike traditional IPA styles, which are clear, Hazy IPAs are unfiltered to retain flavorful particulates and compounds from the hops used in the brewing process. In addition, Hazy IPAs are cloudy or hazy in appearance. They typically have a velvety pillowy mouthfeel and feature prominent juicy and aromatic flavors from the hops. Traditional IPA beer styles are typically filtered so the beer appears clear, or see-through in a glass.

The Hazy IPA beer style originated in the New England region of the U.S. in the early 2000s. Later, the “haze craze” spread to the West Coast resulting in the beer style exploding in popularity. Today it’s likely that any brewery you visit will have a hazy IPA on tap.

NATIONAL RELAXATION DAY

National Relaxation Day on August 15 encourages us to slow down and unwind. It’s a day to focus on taking care of ourselves and take a moment to relax.

National Relaxation Day is an important day as we all need a break from the fast-paced and often hectic lifestyles we live. Taking time to recuperate and rejuvenate our tired minds and bodies may help prevent many health risks, too. Like the founder of this day suggested, too much work can make us sick, run-down, tired and that’s just wrong.

But he was right! It has been proven that stress can be harmful to our health, both mentally and physically. Most doctors will agree that finding ways to relax and finding ways to reduce stress will improve overall health.

What is your favorite relaxation activity?

Reading a book
Fishing with a friend
A picnic in the park
Walking along the beach
Taking a drive in the country
Spa
Golfing
Photography
A movie
Window shopping
Lunch with friends
Drinks with friends
Watching sports
Swimming
These are just a few of the many possible relaxation ideas that you may want to use to celebrate this holiday.

NATIONAL LEMON MERINGUE PIE DAY

National Lemon Meringue Pie Day on August 15 gives pie lovers and lemon lovers a chance to celebrate. Tart lemon curd and delicate meringue sing together in this deliciously bright pie.

When making a lemon meringue pie, the crust is usually made with a shortbread pastry. The filling for the pie is lemon curd. Of course, the topping is a fluffy and crisp meringue.

Whip egg whites to stiff peaks to make a meringue. Add sugar to make it sweet. Meringues are baked in a slow oven so when they’re finished, they come out crisp and golden.

Since meringue is versatile, it can be baked into individual servings with fruit fillings. Pastry chefs also like to make meringue cookies, too. By adding cocoa, coffee or any number of flavorings, the light, airy cookies melt in your mouth. The same applies to meringue pies.

The meringue was perfected in the 17th century. Meanwhile, lemon meringue pie as we know it today was developed in the 19th century.

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@sheba2011

Hubby is doing better. It was a few days of not eating or drinking liquids. My fault. I took two days in a row off and I surmise he was concerned. I did let the receptionist know that I was meeting with a couple of roofers and that I would be outside with the heat and humidity. Anyway, the heat got the best of me. I promised hubby that I would not be missing any more days. Yes, he still has a cough, but it has become almost non existent. Thank goodness that is getting better. I am not eating in front of him nor am I bringing any food.

Hubby has a roommate. Nice man. Met his wife the other day. They were celebrating their 67th anniversary. WOW !!!! Nice guy. We have had some nice conversations. I do not know what health issues he has. Only that he cannot walk and does have a feeding tube. He is trying to leave the Rehab for the Veteran home. However, tonight, when I arrived to see Hubby, he was so thankful. He was on oxygen and asked me to get the nurse. He could not breathe or catch his breath. I think he may have been having a heart attack. The nurse came in and took vitals and left. He asked me again to get her, which I did. He kept yelling for her and my husband told me to stay out of it,. I didn’t listen and fetched an aid who found the nurse. He was sent, finally, to the hospital. I hope he is OK, but have my doubts. The EMT’s took the bedding. His wife is a nice person and I feel for her. I have no idea if they had children. I didn’t pry. I have a feeling he didn’t make it. I hope I am wrong.

Our favorite aid has not been seen since Friday. The nurse on duty said he took a few days off. I’m not sure if that’s the case. He was due to work the weekend, Monday.and today. So many have left, I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if he is doing the same.

By the way, I also use an air purifier for the sinuses. Seems to help quite a bit. The one I purchased has a filter that you wash and when dried, return it to it’s rightful place. I’ve had it about a year and love it. However, nothing worked on those awful headaches until I mentioned it to t he physician. His prescript worked, Well, at least for now.

Take care and enjoy your walk with Poppy. Stay safe.

Do It Again
Song by The Beach Boys

It’s automatic when I talk with old friends
The conversation turns to girls
We knew when their hair was soft and long
And the beach was the place to go
Suntanned bodies and waves of sunshine
The California girls and a beautiful coastline
Warmed up weather let’s get together
And do it again
With a girl the lonely sea looks good
Makes your nighttimes warm and out of sight
Been so long
Been so long
Hey now, Hey now, Hey now
Hey now, hey now, hey now
Hey now, hey now, hey now
Hey now, Hey now, Hey now
Well, I’ve been thinking
‘Bout all the places we’ve surfed and danced
And all the faces we’ve missed
So, let’s get back together and do it again

Here’s looking at you. 😎

@shoelady60,

This reminded me of you LOL I love your sense of humor. 😘😎🎈My voice is coming
back not there yet. My husband told me I sound like I could not speak. I have a beautiful
voice that is the one thing no one can take from me. I have been told since I was a child
that my voice was beautiful and this was told to me first by a boy he said these exact words
I sound like I was singing when I talk. Yeah he won my heart we were in grade school. 🎈

I am drinking tea and the pollen is high and that is when the problem started. We had strong
thunderstorms coming in so I am going to let down the Patio Umbrella and make sure
nothing fly in the night. I hope I am able to feed the animals.

Enjoy your evening. 😎🎈

I hope your husband enjoy his golfing trip and you enjoy your me time. 😎💕I know how
that feels.

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening. 😎

The Warmth Of The Sun
Song by The Beach Boys

What good is the dawn
That grows into day
The sunset at night
Or living this way
For I have the warmth of the sun
(Warmth of the sun)
Within me at night
(Within me at night)
The love of my life
She left me one day
I cried when she said
“I don’t feel the same way”
Still I have the warmth of the sun
(Warmth of the sun)
Within me tonight
(Within me tonight)
I’ll dreams of her arms
And though they’re not real
Just like she’s still there
The way that I feel
My love’s like the warmth of the sun
(Warmth of the sun)
It won’t ever die
(It won’t ever die)

Very warm night in OZ with thunderstorms coming this way. 😎

@sheba2011

I have a bottle of champagne to add to the OJ and we can sip mimosas in the Miami kitchen. Sounds like the perfect morning/afternoon to me!🍾😊

Sure hope your voice is back and you feel better. We have high pollen levels right now, I can see it all over my car and hubs is sneezing. He is getting ready for his annual four day golf trip, leaves tomorrow.⛳ I will be enjoying “my time” at home. Going to pick up some fried chicken pieces tomorrow and that will get me through three days with different sides.🍗

Last day with perfect weather, warmer and more humid tomorrow, scattered rain over the weekend. Mom and sis okay, will probably stop on Saturday. Summer hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@sheba2011

That is a happy kitchen – so cute!!!🌴😊