It is windy today in part of South Texas. We’re having wind gusts up to 23 mph (37 kph). When I went for a walk this evening I felt like I could make the US Olympic team. I was picking them and laying them down. It was great until . . . I had to turn around head back home. At that moment I realized I had a hefty tailwind on the first half of my walk. On the way home I’d walk into the teeth of the wind. I thought it’s a look like life. Sometimes we got a tailwind and everything is going our way. We feel as if we’re invincible. Until …. the wind is tossing a gale at us. Whether we have the wind at our back or it’s blowing in our face, we have one choice, keep walking, never quit, one step after another. We’re tougher than the wind tossing a gale at us.
Month: March 2025
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:
Is It Time to Step Off The Train That Everyone is Riding?
“I never made one of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking” ~ Albert Einstein
Acceptance ~ A Poem by Langston Hughes
Acceptance
Langston Hughes
God in His infinite wisdom
Did not make me very wise-
So when my actions are stupid
They hardly take God by surprise
Healthy Foods & Recipes: Cantaloupe (Spicy Cantaloupe Salsa with Tajín & Lime)
4 Healthy Reasons to Include Cantaloupe in Your Diet
A Natural Energy Booster – The natural sugars in cantaloupe provide a quick energy boost without spiking blood sugar levels, thanks to its fiber content that slows absorption.Spicy Cantaloupe Salsa with Tajín & Lime 🌶🍈
Rich in Hydration & Electrolytes – Cantaloupe is about 90% water, making it an excellent choice for staying hydrated, especially in hot climates. It also provides potassium, which helps maintain fluid balance and prevent muscle cramps.
Packed with Vitamins & Antioxidants – A single cup provides over 100% of your daily vitamin C, supporting a strong immune system. It also contains beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A for healthy skin and vision.
Supports Digestion & Heart Health – With fiber and antioxidants, cantaloupe helps improve digestion and reduce inflammation, lowering the risk of heart disease.
Spicy Cantaloupe Salsa with Tajín & Lime 🌶🍈
🔥 This fresh and zesty Tex-Mex salsa combines the natural sweetness of cantaloupe with a spicy kick! Serve it with grilled fish, tacos, or as a dip with tortilla chips.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cantaloupe, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (remove seeds for less heat)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp Tajín (or chili powder + salt)
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine diced cantaloupe, red onion, jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture.
- Sprinkle with Tajín, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well.
- Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve with grilled shrimp, chicken, or tacos for a Tex-Mex twist! 🌮🔥
💡 Tex-Mex Tip: Add avocado for creaminess or mango for extra sweetness.
Healthy Tips: People in Love Heal Faster
Better Pain Tolerance and Faster Healing ~ Love and social support can increase pain tolerance and even speed up recovery from illnesses or surgeries. Oxytocin (the “love hormone”) plays a crucial role in reducing pain and promoting healing. A 2010 study in Psychological Science found that people who viewed pictures of their romantic partners experienced less physical pain compared to those who viewed neutral images.
Source: ChatGPT
The Teacher Showed Up
There was a time when I played racquetball. I was very good at it. At least I thought I was very good at it until I played the state racquetball champion. His name was Carlos. I was practicing in a racquetball court hoping someone would show up and want to play and I could strut my stuff. Well, Carlos showed up and asked if I was looking for a game. Carlos let me serve first. It wasn’t long before Carlos won the serve and I never saw the serve again. Before the second game began Carlos turned to me and said, “Ray, do you mind if I play left handed?” I wasn’t offered a piece of humble pie. I was offered the whole pie. What could I say, he was the champ. The results were pretty much the same. We played one more game. He continued to play left handed. I had a good workout and I came home with a story. The lopsided loss I took was easy to take. Carlos wasn’t arrogant. He just wanted to get a workout in. I happened to be his workout. The moral of the story? Sometimes when you think you’re pretty good, someone shows up to teach you a lesson. My teacher showed up.
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:
A Way of Being
“When the presence of God emerges from our inmost being into our faculties, whether we walk down the street or drink a cup of soup, divine life is pouring into the world.” ~ Thomas Keating
Ars Poetica ~ A Poem by Paul Verlaine
Ars Poetica
Paul Verlaine
Come, let’s restore form to our verses!
Of senseless lines we’ve had enough,
Of lines disorderly and rough!
Law-bound the poet’s universe is.
Let music in our verse be present,
The crystal clarity of springs
And that first freshness thunder brings,
The fragrance that makes woodlands pleasant!
And let our verse fuse well together
Thought, image and sonority.
A glass of old wine they must be –
And not a frothy mug of blether.
Enough of idle words and chatter!
Let’s fall in love with order due,
Clear images and feelings true
And strive to grasp the points that matter!
In simple words let our recital
Be of this complex age we live in,
In wise words warmth and guidance giving!
Verse – to be good – must first be vital!
