Month: August 2024

Today’s Poem: I Am Gentle With You by Halina Poswiatowska

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I Am Gentle With You

Halina Poswiatowska

I am gentle with you
as with bees
the sharp smell of flowers
I am kind to you
as to the bird’s tired wings
a swinging branch
as gold
I fall on your lids
with a smile
I chase away thoughts – stinging wasps
this night
has given you to me
the vast night
with my hair strewn in disorder over canvass
you are
clear like the moon
you shine
in my cold sky
I pray to you
what religion is this
where they worship the lips
of the curved god of dawns
ah religion
magnificent blasphemers
we are to one another
a closed four-cornered world

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Health Facts: Want to Make Sure Your Cooked Meat is Safe to Eat?

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Here are two lesser-known but important health facts about keeping cooked meat safe after eating:

  1. Two-Hour Rule: After cooking, meat should not be left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Bacteria can multiply rapidly at temperatures between 40°F (4°C) and 140°F (60°C), known as the “danger zone.” If the ambient temperature is above 90°F (32°C), such as during a summer picnic, this time is reduced to one hour. Properly refrigerate or freeze leftovers within this time frame to prevent bacterial growth.
  2. Shallow Containers for Storage: When storing cooked meat in the refrigerator, use shallow containers instead of deep ones. This allows the meat to cool down more quickly and evenly, reducing the risk of bacterial growth. Deep containers retain heat longer, keeping the meat in the danger zone for a prolonged period, which can increase the risk of foodborne illnesses.

Implementing these practices can significantly reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses and ensure that cooked meat remains safe to consume later.

Today’s Joke: Did Joe Ace His Interview?

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Joe: “I went for a job interview yesterday and I was asked if I could perform under pressure.”

Pete: “What did you say?”

Joe: “I said, ‘No, but I can hum Taylor Swift’s recent single.”

Today’s Thought: Good Enough is Never Good Enough

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Herbert Simon, an American economist and cognitive psychologist developed the concept of satisficing strategy. The concept states that people often settle for solutions that are good enough and not the best solution possible. Are you settling for good enough and not really testing to see if you could do better? Good enough is never good enough. Give it your best and you’ll never regret it. You were born to shine. Put in the work and never quit.

Brain Teaser Alert: Can You Decode This Anagram?   

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Welcome to our daily anagram challenge! Test your word-solving skills with today’s anagram puzzle. Unscramble the letters to reveal the hidden word or phrase, and submit your answer to see if you’re correct. Happy puzzling!

Today’s Anagram:  

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Today’s Quote: Change is Part of Life

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To change is to live, to live is to change, and not to change is to die. ~ Tennessee Williams

Today’s Poem: Fate by Francis Bret Harte

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Fate

Francis Bret Hart

“The sky is clouded, the rocks are bare,
The spray of the tempest is white in air;
The winds are out with the waves at play,
And I shall not tempt the sea to-day.

“The trail is narrow, the wood is dim,
The panther clings to the arching limb;
And the lion’s whelps are abroad at play,
And I shall not join in the chase to-day.”

But the ship sailed safely over the sea,
And the hunters came from the chase in glee;
And the town that was builded upon a rock
Was swallowed up in the earthquake shock.

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Health Facts: A Healthy Liver is a Healthy You

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Maintaining a healthy liver is crucial for overall health, and here are two lesser-known but important health facts about liver health:

  1. Stay Hydrated with Water-Rich Foods: While drinking water is well-known for supporting liver function, consuming water-rich foods can also significantly aid in maintaining liver health. Foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, watermelons, and strawberries help keep the body hydrated and support the liver’s detoxification processes. Proper hydration helps the liver to process and eliminate toxins more effectively.
  2. Beware of Over-the-Counter Medications: Many over-the-counter medications, particularly those containing acetaminophen (paracetamol), can be harmful to the liver if taken in excess. It’s essential to follow the recommended dosages and be cautious when combining multiple medications that contain acetaminophen. Long-term or excessive use of such medications can lead to liver damage, so always consult a healthcare provider if you are unsure about medication interactions or dosages.

Today’s Joke: Joe Gets Into It With His Dentist

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Joe: “I went to the dentist and hollered, ‘Stop, you’re hurting me.;’ He started to cry.”

Pete: “Why did he start crying?”

Joe: ‘Yah. He said, “I have fillings too, you know.”

Brain Teaser Alert: Can You Decode This Anagram? 

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Welcome to our daily anagram challenge! Test your word-solving skills with today’s anagram puzzle. Unscramble the letters to reveal the hidden word or phrase, and submit your answer to see if you’re correct. Happy puzzling!

Today’s Anagram:  

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