Joe: “My girlfriend told me to stop thinking about sex. I asked her how she knows what I am thinking.”
Pete: “What did she say?”
Joe: “She said, ‘You’re breathing.'”
Month: November 2024
A Prescription for a Great Day
I’m up early, usually around 5 a.m. I get up in a good mood and head into the day with a great attitude. This morning I felt a bit grumpy. I didn’t like the feeling. My mind reeled for a quick fix. I sat on the edge of the bed pondering my next move when the solution struck like a lightening bolt. I asked Alexa, my digital assistant, to play the “Chicken Dance.” The music started and I popped out of bed and did the chicken dance around the bedroom. Grumpy mood gone. I was ready to start the day. Enjoy the YouTube video and pick up your mood.
Anagram Challenge
Daily anagram challenge! Sharpen your brain 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:
Going Forward Never Looking Back
Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose. ~ Lyndon B. Johnson
Between us Now ~ A Poem by Thomas Hardy
Between Us Now
Thomas Hardy
Between us now and here—
Two thrown together
Who are not wont to wear
Life’s flushest feather—
Who see the scenes slide past,
The daytimes dimming fast,
Let there be truth at last,
Even if despair.
So thoroughly and long
Have you now known me,
So real in faith and strong
Have I now shown me,
That nothing needs disguise
Further in any wise,
Or asks or justifies
A guarded tongue.
Face unto face, then, say,
Eyes my own meeting,
Is your heart far away,
Or with mine beating?
When false things are brought low,
And swift things have grown slow,
Feigning like froth shall go,
Faith be for aye.
Healthy Food & Recipes ~ Sardines
I like sardines. I buy the Trader Joe sardines packed in water without added salt. I put them in a healthy tortilla, slice a few tomatoes on top and them add some non-fat mozzarella cheese. I wrap my tortilla in a paper towel and pop it in the Microwave. One minute in the Microwave and it’s ready to go with my Tex-Mex salsa. Below you’ll find some benefits of eating sardines as well as a healthy recipe.
Three Benefits of Including Sardines in a Diet
- Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Sardines are an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce inflammation, lower triglycerides, and support brain health.
- High in Protein and Nutrients: Sardines are packed with high-quality protein, calcium (especially when the bones are included), vitamin D, and vitamin B12, all of which contribute to bone strength, energy production, and overall health.
- Low in Mercury: Compared to larger fish, sardines are lower on the food chain and accumulate less mercury, making them a safer option for regular consumption.
Healthy Sardine Recipe: Mediterranean Sardine Salad Wraps
Ingredients:
- 1 can (3.75 oz) of sardines in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach or arugula
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Whole-grain tortillas or large lettuce leaves (for a low-carb option)
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or chili flakes for extra flavor
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, gently mash the sardines with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Add the spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese (if using), parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss lightly to combine.
- Season with black pepper or chili flakes if desired.
- Spoon the mixture into a whole-grain tortilla or lettuce leaf, wrap it up, and enjoy.
This wrap is refreshing, nutrient-packed, and disguises the bold flavor of sardines with the vibrant tastes of Mediterranean ingredients.
Source: ChatGPT
Today’s Joke: Does Joe’s GF Have a Point?
Joe: “My girlfriend told me the guys at her place only get a half hour lunch break while the women get a full hour.”
Pete: “That doesn’t seem fair. She say way?”
Joe: “She said, lunch was short so the boss didn’t have to retrain them.”
Searching for Treasure
Searching for treasure must be built into the human DNA. We’re always seeking something better, something beyond us. We invent things to help us search like genies in a bottle. Seers on mountain tops. We stop in antique stores looking for a hidden treasure. We go to auctions hoping for the same. All the while we avoid the one search that will take us to our most important treasure, taking the journey within to discover who really are. Helen Keller said, “What I am looking for is not out there, it is in me.” Dare to journey within. You’ll find some dark places, heal and forgive them. What will surprise you will be the overwhelming amount of light you find.
Anagram Challenge
Daily anagram challenge! Sharpen your brain 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:
Fearlessly Face Today
We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us. ~ Charles Bukowski
