From my photo journal

From my journal-This is what it looks like to see someone heal another.  I love this series because you can see pensiveness, turn to joy, and then finally to peace. I have seen her do it many times before but, I have never had the chance to share it with anyone.

 

The healer is my mother, she has this affect on people.

Wash My Mouth out with Soap

When was the last time you got soap in your mouth? Mine was just this morning.  I mean, I haven't tasted soap in my mouth in probably 25yrs!

Which brings me back to my point.  I got shampoo in my mouth today. Shampoo in my mouth bites! Sorry for my sensitive readers.  It does. It is gross and it almost irritates me that I happened to get it in my mouth. So, next time, I will remember to keep my mouth shut as I rinse my hair in the shower (and not to put so much in my hair).


And I guess, there are times that maybe my mouth does need an old school mouth-washing with soap too! But, I don't see myself doing it willingly.

I hate writing poetry...

But I love reading it.

To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee,
One clover, and a bee,
And revery.
The revery alone will do
If bees are few.
 

-Can you name the author without looking it up on the web?

Utterly Ridiculous

Let me start off by saying.  I am a very open person that is willing to entertain the idea that there is a possibility that unicorns exist. And until the very recent path I was even willing to admit the slightest sliver of chance that Bigfoot exists.

But, thanks to the truly ridiculous group of Bigfoot "trackers" on the Finding Bigfoot show, I have been cured of the nonsense that something that fantastic could ever exist. I mean I have never seen more poorly recorded animal tracking in my life.  We don't live in the early 1900s and the camera and search technology is highly evolved these days.  But, for some odd reason, the people of long ago were better able to surpass the quality of collected evidence of Bigfoot. In the name of all that is hairy! Even if they were faking it, they were way better at it when only black and white photos were available. Are you kidding me?!

Someone please explain to me how this show got off the ground. Please.

I believe the witnesses more than I could ever believe the "leader guy".  I mean the guy is cocky, ignorant, and jumps to broad conclusions. (i.e. if doesn't have a tail it is not a monkey, it is an ape; therefore everything except monkeys is an ape). His "interviews" are lame--he leads the people to answer the way he wants; there is terrible dead air,  and doesn't provide ample evidence or complete viewing of the "video" for the audience.

Okay, so why do I even care? My kids are totally into this mess.  They love the idea of it. They have active and strong imaginations. They believe adults will be truthful at all times and don't expect to be taken advantage of.  That is why I scrapes my nerves so.  So, do I remove it from their viewing? Do I poke holes in the line of thinking? No. But, I do laugh at the absurdity that the group presents. And when they ask, I answer honestly "No. I do not believe what the people on the show say."

So, that one man (the "leader"), has successfully, removed all belief from my willing imagination. Thanks a lot buster!

Anyway, I went looking for a picture for my blog on google and came across a site I thought was funny.  But, the guy is UBER serious about finding bigfoot.  Tread lightly he is not really funny.
http://bigfootbooksblog.blogspot.com/

Ahhh...I fell better now. :oD

Gym Clothes

Let's talk about gym clothes today.  I have always been of the mindset that I will not wear skimpy clothes to the gym...because I go to the gym to work out and sweat! I don't go to the gym to look pretty or to attract people. I spent the greater part of my adult life judging people, mostly skinny women, for wearing padded push-up sports bras and flaunting their flawless muscular bodies.

But, since I have been working out and have invested in some of my own actual work out clothes and gear;  my mindset has changed.  IT IS important to look good at the gym!  Not for anyone other than yourself.  Do not get the wrong idea. I do NOT show off my skin or cleavage at the gym. I dress modestly but, wear the right (smaller) sized clothing now.

Here is why:
If you are busting your tail day after day after day--hiding under that XL men's t-shirt is not going to motivate you to keep going. It is going to tell you that you are still 40lbs overweight, you look like a shapeless sweaty shirt and low and behold--you don't look pretty even though you have been exercising; so go home and eat something because your struggle is useless. (Okay maybe your t-shirts don't talk to you, but mine do. And they are ugly, mean, and suffocating too.)

Pros:
-Form fitting cuts show off your figure and your progress and gives your brain subliminal messages that your work is paying off--keep it up.*
-Fabric technology that is lighter and keeps you cooler while you sweat away all the butter you have eaten in your lifetime.
-It is VERY comfortable forgiving (stretchy) clothing.
-Lasts a LONG LONG time before it wears out or fades or loses shape.
-Says to you and everyone else, "I take myself seriously."
-Easy to care for (you don't necessarily have to wash in Woolite, iron it, or send it to the cleaners).

Cons:
-It can be addictive to buy workout clothes
-It can be so comfortable that you want to wear it all the time (DO NOT DO THIS!)
-It can be really pricey depending on where you buy your work out clothes.
-It could create that horrible "what to wear today" syndrome that women get for virtually every type of clothing.
-When you get slimmer, no one wants you hand downs :O)LOL!!!

Check out the athletic sportswear section, you may find one pair of lycra infused pants that are a treat to wear and motivate you to keep up your good hard work. You could also go on line and buy yourself a pretty support garment or something as a treat for all the hard work you have already put in.

Just go for the gym stuff you will love the feel of the fabric on your next work out.

*WARNING!:  Do not confuse "form fitting cuts" with tight. They are not one in the same.  A tight garment is ill-fitted and ALWAYS looks bad.

Wordless Wednesday

Our Daily Bread

Well, not actually. Our daily bread comes wrapped #4 LDPE from the grocery store. It is usually a shade of brown. Most of it gets thrown out because the kids don't like their sandwiches to have crusts. I know, I can't believe it either.  I don't know where I went wrong; they are sandwich snobs. They will learn to appreciate a good crust.

Regardless, here is my yeast bread.  This one is a new recipe for me because I tend to make soda breads. Soda breads are way faster in the prep time and I love easy and fast.

It is too dense but, that just means I need to knead it less and let it rise more. Right?  The flavor was good and the crust was awesome. Just wanted it higher (taller). Next time it will be better. Besides, my kids don't really like white bread, so I need to focus on whole wheat breads. (Sorry about the photo quality-I am kinda distracted by kids today)

Big Daddy offered a bread machine.  But, I think I would prefer an all purpose stand mixer with a dough hook better. (Super Big Fluttery eyes Blink-wink wink)

Note: Do you see my cute vintage toaster in the background? I LOVE LOVE my old toaster!