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!
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Month: January 2025
A Parable ~ A Poem by Arthur Conan Doyle
A Parable
Arthur Conan Doyle
The cheese-mites asked how the cheese got there,
And warmly debated the matter;
The Orthodox said that it came from the air,
And the Heretics said from the platter.
They argued it long and they argued it strong,
And I hear they are arguing now;
But of all the choice spirits who lived in the cheese,
Not one of them thought of a cow.
There is One Place to Live
“If you are depressed you are living in the past.
If you are anxious you are living in the future.
If you are at peace you are living in the present.”
― Lao Tzu
Awakening ~ A Poem by Edward Dowden
Awakening
Edward Dowden
With brain o’erworn, with heart a summer clod,
With eye so practised in each form around,—
And all forms mean,—to glance above the ground
Irks it, each day of many days we plod,
Tongue-tied and deaf, along life’s common road.
But suddenly, we know not how, a sound
Of living streams, an odour, a flower crowned
With dew, a lark upspringing from the sod,
And we awake. O joy and deep amaze!
Beneath the everlasting hills we stand,
We hear the voices of the morning seas,
And earnest prophesyings in the land,
While from the open heaven leans forth at gaze
The encompassing great cloud of witnesses.
Healthy Foods & Recipes: Strawberries
4 Healthy Reasons to Eat Strawberries
- Rich in Antioxidants: Strawberries are packed with vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that supports a healthy immune system and combats free radicals, which can reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
- Heart Health: They are high in heart-friendly nutrients like potassium and polyphenols, which help regulate blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels.
- Skin Health: The vitamin C and ellagic acid in strawberries promote collagen production and protect against UV damage, keeping skin healthy and youthful.
- Blood Sugar Regulation: The fiber content in strawberries helps regulate blood sugar levels by slowing glucose absorption, making them a good choice for those managing diabetes.
Healthy Strawberry Recipe: Strawberry Spinach Salad
Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds or walnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- A pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds or walnuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately as a refreshing and nutrient-packed side dish or light meal.
Enjoy this vibrant salad as a way to incorporate the health benefits of strawberries into your diet!
Great Healthy Tips
Today’s Great Healthy Tip
Chew Food Slowly
— Eating too fast leads to overeating. Chew slowly and give your body time to feel full.
Here’s a strategy I use to make sure I chew slowly and enjoy the taste of my food. Between every bite I set my fork, spoon, or chopsticks down. I chew my food before swallowing. Then I repeat the process. It stops the conveyer belt from shoveling in food. I also do not talk when food is in my mouth.
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!
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Be a Participant and Not a Spectator in 2025
I’m making plans for 2025. My number 1 guiding principle, enjoy life, be a participant and not a spectator. I’m starting to brainstorm a list of things that will make 2025 special one. I will finalize my list on New Year’s day. I have a few guidelines I’ll follow in getting my list down to a reasonable number. 1) They have to fall within my budget parameters. 2) They have to be reasonable (i.e., climbing Mt. Everest is not a reasonable choice, nor is trekking across the Antarctic to the south pole – you get the idea). That leaves a lot of options open for me. My mouth is already savoring tapas in Madrid and a pizza in Naples. What’s on your list to make 2025 a special one for you?
Make 2025 A Great Year
“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” — Helen Keller
A New Year’s Plea ~ A Poem by Edgar Albert Guest
A New Year’s Plea
Edgar Albert Guest
Lord, let me stand in the thick of the fight,
Let me bear what I must without whining;
Grant me the wisdom to do what is right,
Though a thousand false beacons are shining.
Let me be true as the steel of a blade,
Make me bigger than skillful or clever;
Teach me to cling to my best, unafraid,
And harken to false gospels, never.
Let me be brave when the burden is great,
Faithful when wounded by sorrow;
Teach me, when troubled, with patience to wait
The better and brighter to-morrow.
Spare me from hatred and envy and shame,
Open my eyes to life’s beauty;
Let not the glitter of fortune or fame
Blind me to what is my duty.
Let me be true to myself to the end,
Let me stand to my task without whining;
Let me be right as a man, as a friend,
Though a thousand false beacons are shining.
