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People seem to love it or hate it; or so I’m told. But I say, don’t give rhubarb a raspberry, give it a try.
Summertime is a time when almost everyone thinks of simpler days gone by. For me, that includes remembering the wonders of rhubarb. As children, my sisters and I loved to rip a piece out of the ground and just chew on it raw. No harm there. An established rhubarb plant can take the tugging, and there’s a good dose of nutrition inside. Raw rhubarb is a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, and Manganese, as well as chock full of dietary fiber.
Want to introduce some nostalgia into a summertime picnic? Hilda’s rhubarb crunch is from the 1970s, and still gaining compliments.
I didn’t want to write today. I felt empty. Down-in-the dumps. What’s the point? What do I have to say that anyone wants to hear.
I meditate. I read some of my book for book club. I read some of novel I wrote. I read some blogs. I discover a new blog through my link-up with Laurel’s Gratitude Monday. It’s “Mother of Nine.” Rather than inspired and gracious, I feel frustrated and jealous.
I feel even less motivated to write. Woe is me; I should make myself some Tear Water Tea.
I go outside to work on my water garden. Physical labor is what I need.
Each spring, I must re-level the pond edges. Winter freezes, thaws, heaves, and settles my creation. Water is the great revealer. Water seeps from the low spots. Water points out I am no longer near perfect in my creation.
I lug rocks and shovel dirt and check with my level. I am ready to fill up again. This year I will build a retaining wall in hopes of staving off winters damage.
I am hot. I am
Sometimes life seems to plod along with little excitement. No unhappiness, no drama, no big plans. Ho-hum. That, […]
Beanie asked me to join her and several of her friends for a girls night at the movies, a girls night out to see the movie, Moms’ Night Out. I know, a little confusing. But that was just the beginning.
Beanie my raucous girl. She makes me laugh until tears stream down my cheeks. I imagined for Moms’ Night Out like Bridesmaids, or maybe the women’s version of The Hangover. Funny, but raw.
First of all, Thank you Mom, for providing such a beautiful template to follow. As we all say, “If my kids someday feel about me the way I feel about you, I will have succeeded.” Patient, kind, loving, hard-assed, and occasional screaming banshee fit thrower. You expected the best from me and gave me your all. Thank you!
In no particular order, here’s what came to mind Sunday afternoon:
- Good knees: So many people I know suffer from weak-knees (literally and figuratively.) I’m thankful my literal knees are holding up so I can Zomba, hula-hoop, move rocks, lift weights, and climb hills. I thankful for strong figurative knees, too. I can thank Mom for teaching me not to be weak-kneed.
- Noosa yogurt : Ooooo it’s the best. Noosa is so smooth and rich, it’s like eating the full fatted yogurt. Yes, it’s 280 calories for 8 ounces with 14 grams of protein. Add some wheat crackers and I’ve got a good lunch.
- Thick hair: A little thinning, but still thick. Yes, I must use a shine enhancer and pomade to keep those wiry silver ones in place, but a least they are there.
- Thoughtful children: I am exhausted from the pampering of four grown children and their families.
- Koi: They survived the winter and a couple of hungry hawks that are still circling my water garden.
- Houseplants: I have a continuous supply of green all year long. This week they are going outside for their annual adventure in the wilds of nature.
- Duckyisms: Ah she makes me laugh. Today it was, “I’m as sharp as a doorknob.” Me too, Duckie, me too.
- Chocolate: Especially with caramel, especially with nuts, especially dark, or milk, or semi-sweet. Especially.
- Church: A place to worship, meditate, meet friends, and play my flute. What a great way to start each week.
- Laurel: You remind me to start each week focusing on abundance. Life is good.Check out who else is on the Gratitude Monday Link-up. Monday, Monday, You can trust that day.
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