Rainy Days

Boy, did we get the much-needed rain around here! It rained all night on a
Wednesday night, all day Thursday, Thursday night, and most of Friday. We
are water-logged here, but I loved every second of every raindrop that fell.
We have been in a drought situation for months now. The trees around here were so colorless until if anyone came along with a match or a lit cigarette,
we would have been in real trouble before the rains came.

Anyway, I feel so contented now that we've had sufficient rain, I went shopping today for pillows for the bed. They are large and firm, so comfortable!
I'm expecting to enjoy the ultimate rest and relaxation as a result of these
pillows of perfection!

Music and Cool Days

There is something so special about a cool, refreshing day that requires no
energy. Natural coolness makes me want to listen to, and reminisce about some of
my favorite music. I can dance a few rounds or just cut a couple of steps in
the privacy of my kitchen, while preparing a nice, simple but nutritious meal. I went back a few years, and chose some of my special artists and groups. I really enjoyed myself, and the memories just flowed around and
enveloped me.

The day passed so quickly because I was existing in a surreal dimension for
hours. The cooking and the mundane housework was finished, and I wasn't even aware of doing it. I must make any excuse to listen to music while doing my home chores again real soon.

Stir-Fry Meat and Vegetables

I enjoy a great stir-fry dish. I serve it with a salad and a nice fresh roll and/or brown rice.
My favorite dish is vegetables with shrimp or beef. For the shrimp stir-fry, I clean and devein the shrimp; about a pound after cleaning. I then marinade them by placing in a small plastic bag, adding 1 teaspoon each of: ground cayenne pepper, sesame seeds. Then I add two small buds of fresh garlic, chopped, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, and a half teaspoon of Watkins
All Natural Gourmet Ginger.

Shake all ingredients together; roll around in the bag with the fingers; and let set for about 3-4 hours, or it can stay in the refrigerator overnight. Use a wok or a large cast iron skillet. Have the veggies prepped: red bell pepper, snow peas, broccoli, cauliflower,
carrots, green onions, (leeks). Place in heated wok or skillet. Stir continuously. Add a half tablespoon of Watkins Chicken Soup and Gravy Base with a half cup of water following. Also, mix a heaping tablespoon of corn starch; don't fail to add a half cup of teriyaki sauce. Allow everything to come to a boil before
adding the marinated shrimp. cover, and let simmer for fifteen minutes. This is a quick and nutritious dish served with brown rice, and a fresh garden salad.

Starting A Business.

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disappointment.  Again, believe in yourself!  You can do anything that you put your whole mind
and focus on.

Stay with the original plans until you feel sure they are working. Don't be
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Summertime!

What with the extreme heat, and the ongoing drought, the earthquake that was
felt from Mineral, Virginia, and Hurricane Irene wreaking havoc in most of the eastern part of the United States, it is still a great summer. I wake up
fairly early, do my morning chores before the real heat sets in, then I relax
with a crossword, or a wordsearch puzzle while having breakfast; I'm done for
a long while.

In the later part of the day, I stir up a small bite for dinner, and sometimes I go for a stroll. I love to watch the sun set. It usually start
to set surrounded by a fiery-orange glow. There are times, however, when we're graced to see pink and blue-gray hues following the sun to its nightly resting place. Whatever's going on, it is still a great summer for me!

The 'Ice Cream' Season

I love serving and eating ice cream; don't you? What is there not to love?
So many flavors! Which ones are my favorites? I love the nutty ice creams;
Butter pecan, with lots of large pecan pieces, butter almond, pistaccio,etc.
I enjoy the fruit flavors,too. Strawberry, black cherry, pineapple. There
are not too many flavors that I don't favor.  Add a gourmet touch to your dish of ice cream
combining it with the wonderful,creamy taste of Watkins Cinna-Cream sprinkles!  Smooth!

However, black walnut is my favorite flavor of all time! Rum raisin comes a close second. I'll take any one, or two or three of those ice cream scoops piled high on a waffle-sugar cone, and POP! I've made it to Ice Cream Paradise!
I can begin, center, or end my perfect summer day on that cool note! Yea!!
for ice cream!!

Picking Peas (From Our Garden)

I finished picking a batch of peas from the garden. It can become back-breaking work, if I allow it to. I know how and when to stand up straight and relax my back. I also know when to stop and finish the chore later.
The ants can be a drag. They seem to love the rows of peas, and they are
constantly crawling and stinging. Boy, are they irritating! But, I have
learned to ignore them and get on with the task.

When I zoom in on the work at hand, I realize that I am almost finished. We
give away a picking of peas, then we keep the next batch. That's the way it goes. When it's done this way, everyone's happy, and the peas just keeps on
bearing. The more we share, the more there is to share. I also enjoy working
in the garden. It relaxes and de-stresses me. I become one with Nature!