Conversation – 38

Tonight, August 18, could bring another spectacular chance to witness the Northern Lights! G1 geomagnetic storms triggered by a coronal mass ejection from the Sun are still active, creating the possibility of auroras after dark.
🌌 Best Viewing: After dark, under clear skies
📍 Where to look: Canada, Alaska, northern U.S. border states, and northern Europe
If the skies are clear, look north and keep your eyes on the horizon. You might just catch one of nature’s most magical displays.

Sometimes faith begins with something as simple as taking a breath and remembering that what we see today is not all that is possible. Keep believing. There is still more ahead.

Other people’s bitterness does not deserve space in the life you are building. Keep your focus, trust your discernment, and protect what is growing.

You were never meant to stay small just because someone else was comfortable with you there. Take the key, choose yourself, and keep becoming.

Sometimes the kindest thing we can offer is room to breathe. Love doesn’t always push—sometimes it quietly gives us space to find our way.

Good Morning Peeps and enjoy the HSN Community. 😎

Always enjoy what you do.

NATIONAL FAJITA DAY

In the early 1930s, Mexican vaqueros in Southwest Texas developed what we’ve grown to love all over the United States. Using throwaway cuts of beef, they developed the fajita. However, it wasn’t long before they became a staple in the region. These cowboys cooked the steak over an open fire or grill. Once cooked, they served it with flour or corn tortillas. In later years, fresh Pico de gallo, guacamole, and southwestern spices elevated the fajita. Soon the convenient meal for hardworking cowboys made an introduction to new audiences. The fajita became a destination food in the culinary world.

NATIONAL PINOT NOIR DAY

The dry wine includes hints of cherry and raspberry, as well as earthy flavors and notes of floral. It’s one of the world’s favorite red wines, too. One Pinot Noir grown and produced in Burgundy, France bears the name of the region. France also produces more Pinot Noir than any other country. However, today the grape is grown all over the world. The soil, climate, and how it is processed all impact the flavors.

NATIONAL ICE CREAM PIE DAY

First came putting ice cream on pies. The natural next step would be making ice cream into pies. With all the flavors available, our options are unlimited! Plus, when we figure in the types of crusts to make with ice cream pie, the concept is beyond delightful. Combine graham cracker crusts and maple pecan ice cream for a fall treat. Or a vanilla wafer crust with peanut butter ice cream topped with bananas – yum! You’re only limited by your imagination.

NATIONAL MAIL ORDER CATALOG DAY

This day marks the anniversary of the first Montgomery Wards mail order catalog. On this day in 1872, Aaron Montgomery Ward of Chicago produced a catalog designed for direct order via mail. He aimed to remove the middleman from the business of buying and selling. As a result, he also drastically lowered prices.