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: February 2025
Inspiring Quote: What is Really Important
“If more people valued home, above gold, this world would be a merrier place…” Thorin Oakenshield
Thanks ~ A Poem by Henrik Johan Ibsen
Thanks
Henrik Johan Ibsen
HER griefs were the hours
When my struggle was sore,–
Her joys were the powers
That the climber upbore.
Her home is the boundless
Free ocean that seems
To rock, calm and soundless,
My galleon of dreams.
Half hers are the glancing
Creations that throng
With pageant and dancing
The ways of my song.
My fires when they dwindle
Are lit from her brand;
Men see them rekindle
Nor guess by whose hand.
Of thanks to requite her
No least thought is hers,–
And therefore I write her,
Once, thanks in a verse.
Healthy Foods & Recipes: Shrimp
4 Healthy Reasons to Eat Wild-Caught Shrimp
- High in Lean Protein – Wild-caught shrimp are an excellent source of high-quality protein, providing about 20 grams per 3-ounce serving, which helps maintain muscle mass, support metabolism, and keep you feeling full longer.
- Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Wild shrimp contain heart-healthy omega-3s, which help reduce inflammation, support brain function, and improve heart health. Unlike farmed shrimp, wild-caught varieties tend to have a better omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.
- Low in Calories and Carbs – Shrimp are naturally low in calories (around 85 per 3 ounces) and contain zero carbohydrates, making them an excellent choice for those following a high-protein, low-carb, or keto-friendly diet.
- Packed with Essential Nutrients – Shrimp are an excellent source of selenium, iodine, vitamin B12, and astaxanthin (a powerful antioxidant) that supports thyroid health, boosts the immune system, and helps fight oxidative stress.
Cautions When Eating Shrimp
- Cholesterol Concerns? – Shrimp are high in cholesterol, but research shows that dietary cholesterol from seafood has minimal impact on blood cholesterol levels for most people.
- Allergies – Some individuals have shellfish allergies, so if you or someone you’re serving has never eaten shrimp, it’s good to be cautious.
- Sourcing Matters – Wild-caught shrimp are preferable to farmed shrimp since they are less likely to contain antibiotics, harmful chemicals, and excess contaminants. Look for sustainably sourced wild shrimp when possible.
- Mercury & Heavy Metals – Shrimp are generally low in mercury, but consuming them in moderation as part of a balanced diet is best.
Healthy Recipe: Garlic-Lime Cilantro Shrimp (South Texas Inspired)
This dish is packed with bold, fresh flavors and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
- 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder (or cayenne for extra heat)
- Juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: Sliced jalapeños for extra spice
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp – In a bowl, toss the shrimp with garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and half of the lime juice. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat the pan – In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the shrimp – Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking.
- Finish with flavor – Remove from heat, drizzle with the remaining lime juice, and toss in fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately – Enjoy over a bed of cilantro-lime rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh avocado salad.
This dish is light, flavorful, and packed with protein—perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Source: ChatGPT
Healthy Tips: Good Choices = Good Health
A healthy diet provides cells with vital sources of energy and keeps them stable and working as they should. Healthy foods support your immune cells, which defend against infections and other health threats, protect other cells from damage, and help the body repair or replace damaged cells. (Source: Harvard Medical School).
We can choose to make healthy choices to provide our bodies with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy.
Reflection: Different Experiences
It’s good to hang out with friends and enjoy their companionship. Their viewpoints are often different from ours and hold the potential of helping us change our point of view. When we’re open to different points of view we create an environment for learning to take place. Openness goes beyond listening to different points of view. We might try listening to different genres of music, going to a culturally different restaurant, and watching different types of movies than we generally watch. The more open we become to different viewpoints and experiences, the more we become woven into the rich fabric of life.
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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Inspiring Quote: Choose Wisely
“I can choose either to be a victim of the world or an adventurer in search of treasure. It’s all a question of how I view my life.” ~ Paulo Coelho
Only ~ A Poem by Harriet Prescott Spofford
Only
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Something to live for came to the place,
Something to die for maybe,
Something to give even sorrow a grace,
And yet it was only a baby!
Cooing, and laughter, and gurgles, and cries,
Dimples for tenderest kisses,
Chaos of hopes, and of raptures, and sighs,
Chaos of fears and of blisses.
Last year, like all years, the rose and the thorn;
This year a wilderness maybe;
But heaven stooped under the roof on the morn
That it brought them only a baby.
Healthy Tips: Exercising? Pain Attention to Pain
Pay attention to pain. Proper exercise should reduce pain, not cause it. If you have sharp or shooting pain, stop doing that exercise. If done correctly, it also should help your bones, tendons, ligaments and muscles become stronger.
Note: There’s good pain and bad pain. A physical therapist told me to think of my pain this way: When any pain gets over 3 on a scale of 1 to 10. It’s time to stop. When lifting weights my therapist said, form is more important than the weight of the weights. It’s better to go lighter and have excellent form than to go heavier with poor form. The latter is a recipe for injury.
Source: Mayo Clinic
