Verbal Vomit and how to Ignore it

 

The Urban Dictionary says that verbal vomit is, "When any ones mouth runs like diarrhea with useless crap."   I love these two words because when I hear the neighbor across the street yelling at her husband every night (after she's drunk) this is exactly what she does.   And I've noticed that in some groups on Face Book and other social media that some people have the GIFT of Verbal Vomit.

So what do you do when you run across it?  Do you give in and argue with them or do you ignore it and keep going or do you even find that you need to quit a group because there's so much of it going on in the group that you really don't care to stay there and hear it....  I've done all of the above!

What I've find out when I ignore it coming at me, they choke on their verbal vomit!  When I choose to debate the verbal vomit, I always have to let the other person have the last word because it could go on forever.   And last night I left a "good deals group" (that's not the name of it) but it was about the leader posting ads and asking people to buy it to help her make money. Whooooaaaa, that group shouldn't even exist.  She was angry about some person she is battling with who is copying her words on the group and posting them somewhere else and making her look bad...  so she changed the group to Secret... and then posted a nasty note accusing "someone" of being a SPY in the group.   I just quit the group when I saw so many notes being written to her telling what to do to get rid of this person.  I felt like I walked into a Kindergarten class at playtime!  


So here's the clear message...  escape from the Verbal Vomit as fast as you can and don't say anything...  tell it to your husband or wife at home and offline and get it off your chest.   Or go journal it and meditate and quiet your mind.

Question:  How do you handle verbal vomit when you come across it?  Do you have any suggestions to the readers here who just can't help themselves and they react to it?

Unofficially Day #4.

God speaks and I keep doubting Him

“The Lord said to Moses, ‘How long will these people treat Me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in Me, in spite of all the miraculous signs I have performed among them?’” (Numbers 14:11)

As a chronically ill person it is so hard not to get down when things continue to go downhill. No matter what I try more health issues keep popping up. Even though I’ve been working on cleaning up my finances, things are still in bad shape.
It seems everywhere I look evil is prospering and others who aren’t serving the Lord are successful and beautiful. What is going on?

These were my thoughts the last few weeks. Instead of turning off my negative thinking I let myself dwell in these dark thoughts. Needless to say, that really didn’t help my attitude at all. I know full well that when I stay positive and put my trust in God, things go better.

I just so happens that in my daily Bible reading I am currently going through the passages where the Israelites are wandering in the desert. At least seven times the Israelites complained to God about their food, enemies, land and other provisions. And many times they faced God’s judgment for their evil behavior.
Hmmm, does the Israelite behavior sound familiar at all? What have I been doing these last few weeks? I’ve been complaining about my health, finances, food and other provisions. Ouch.
Okay, maybe I need to get my act together too. There’s nothing wrong with making our requests known to God, but then I need to leave it to God and quit bringing it up again and again.

I learned some good reminders from these passages:

1. God was with His people every step of the way. He told them when to camp and when to get up and move.

2. God miraculously provided food provisions every single day. They never went hungry.

3. God provided them with shelter and clothing. He took care of every need they had.

In spite of all God did for them, they still did not trust Him or thank Him for His provisions. The thing that saddens me most is that they missed out on the wonderful blessings God had in store for them–what a shame!

It’s the same for us as well. God is with us every step of the way and He longs to provide special blessings to us if only we will have faith!

Prayer: Forgive my ungratefulness and murmuring attitude. Thank You for always providing just what I need. Amen.

Question:  How do you stop worrying about what others think of you?  Christian or not, I need some guidance.

The Fibromyalgia Letter

Hello Family, Friends, and Anyone Wishing to Know Me!
How do I explain this to you my family and friends? This is very difficult to do as my illness is "unseen." So allow me to begin by thanking you for taking the time out of your day to spend some time with me and get to know me better. A person's time is their most valuable asset and yours is appreciated

"Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points - places on your body where slight pressure causes pain. Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic form of muscle pain. The pain of Myofascial pain syndrome centers around sensitive points in your muscles called trigger points. The trigger points in your muscles can be painful when touched. And the pain can spread throughout the affected muscle."

I want to talk to you about fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS). Many have never heard of these conditions and for those who have, many are misinformed. And because of this, judgments are made that may not be correct. So I ask you to keep an open mind as I try to explain who I am and how FM/MPS has assaulted not only my life but those whom I love as well.

I cannot show you a physically open wound to show how much pain I'm in. If I could you would take one look at that, tell me to sit right down, get me a pillow, offer me something to eat or drink and have that concerned and understanding look on your faces. However with Fibromyalgia, you will hear from many people that they would rather have a broken leg any day than suffer the kind of pain these disorders inflict. To me, a broken leg is even a poor example to compare suffering to these disorders and an insult to those of us with those disorders.

You see, I suffer from a disease that you cannot see; a disease that there is no cure for and that keeps the medical community baffled at how to treat and battle this demon, who's attacks are relentless. My pain works silently, stealing my joy and replacing it with tears. On the outside we look alike you and I; you wont see my scars as you would a person who, say, had suffered a car accident. You won't see my pain in the way you would a person undergoing chemo for cancer; however, my pain is just as real and just as debilitating. And in many ways my pain may be more destructive because people can't see it and do not understand....

You must see with your ears and your heart what your eyes cannot see. You must listen carefully to what I am telling you. What I describe to you may not make much sense to you and may be difficult for you to understand. Sometimes it may seem to you to be a different universe that I discuss. Know that it probably is. You don't have to fully understand my universe and you cannot possibly. However hear my pain, listen for red flags always of any danger signals where you may need to help with added assistance. I like to call it "sending in the troops." Anytime I do not seem in touch with reality.

Please don't get angry at my seemingly lack of interest in doing things; I punish myself enough I assure you. My tears are shed many times when no one is around. My embarrassment is covered by a joke or laughter, but inside I want to die. You will hear many things from me that to you seem as easily resolvable. You may wonder why I make the same "wrong" decisions over and over again. Why haven't I learned by this time? Why can't I see the senselessness of my behavior? I may seem to be getting my life together and them bottom out all over again.

Please understand the difference between "happy" and "healthy". When you've got the flu you probably feel miserable with it, but I've been sick for years. I can't be miserable all the time, in fact I work hard at not being miserable. So if you're talking to me and I sound happy, it means I'm happy. That's all. I may be tired. I may be in pain. I may be sicker than ever. Please, don't say, "Oh, you're sounding
better!" I am not sounding better, I am sounding happy.

What is happening here? Am I lazy, stupid, etc? Nope. My physical brain and body is very different than yours. I experience life different than the way you do. I feel different than you do. Most of my "friends" are gone; even members of my own family have abandoned me. I have been accused of "playing games" for another's sympathy. I have been called unreliable because I am forced to cancel plans I made at the last minute because of the burning and pain in my legs or arms and shoulders. The pain can be so intense that I cannot put my clothes on and I am left in my tears as I miss out on yet another activity I used to love and once participated in with enthusiasm. Do I experience mood swings? If I am hurting I may be angry, sad, depressed, or any of the hundred moods in the world. I'll never know what mood I will wake up with? I may treat you cruelly and say horrible things to you; I may ignore you completely, or cry on your shoulder unstopping when I'm in Fibro Flair. You may wonder what you said or did that made me this way. Well you did nothing it's the Fibromyalgia and all its underlining factors causing this.

"While the most predominant symptoms of fibromyalgia include widespread pain and persistent fatigue, the resulting cognitive impairment of this condition may be its most maddening. Commonly referred to as fibro fog, this symptom is a conglomeration of cognitive challenges. Fibro fog is understood to be a physical symptom of fibromyalgia, not a psychological one. Just as no two individuals experience fibromyalgia in the same way, fibro fog also has a varying range of indications, including: Mental confusion, Fuzzy thinking, Short-term memory loss, Inability to concentrate or pay attention, and Language lapses."

This is why I feel like a child at times. Just the other day I put the egg's I bought at the store in the pantry, on the shelf, instead of in the refrigerator. When I talk to people, many times I lose my train of thought in mid sentence or forget the simplest word needed to explain or describe something. Please try to understand how it feels to have another go behind me in my home to make sure the stove is off after I cook an occasional meal. Please try to understand how it feels to "lose" the keys, only to find them in the freezer. As I try to maintain my dignity the Demon assaults me at every turn. I have a physical illness and it isn't my fault and I didn't ask for it I don't want it and I don't deserve it.

"Occurring at the deepest level of the sleep cycle, individuals with fibromyalgia typically lack sufficient restorative sleep. We know that at the deeper levels of sleep, called delta wave sleep, a person's mind conducts internal housekeeping. During delta wave sleep, newly acquired information is assimilated and integrated into the brain. The inability to get sufficient delta wave sleep impairs the ability to recall information and operate at a normal level of mental efficiency."

Sleep, when I do get some, it is restless and I wake often because of the pain the sheets have on my legs or because I twitch uncontrollably. I walk through many of my days in a daze with the Fibro-fog laughing at me as I stumble and grasp for clarity.

Just because I can do a thing one day, that doesn't mean I will be able to do the same thing the next day or next week. I may be able to take that walk after dinner on a warm July evening; the next day or even the in the next hour I may not be able to walk to the fridge to get a cold drink because my muscles have begun to cramp and lock up or spasm uncontrollably. There are those who say "but you did that yesterday!" "What is your problem today?" The hurt I experience at those words scars me so deeply that I have let my family and friends down again; and still they don't understand.


On a brighter side I want you to know that I still have my sense of humor. If you take the time to spend with me you will see that. I love to tell that joke to make another's face light up and smile at my wit. I am fun to be with if you will spend the time with me on my own playing field; is this too much to ask? I want nothing more than to be a part of your life. I have found that I can be a strong friend in many ways. I am your friend, your supporter and many times I will be the one to do the research for your latest project; many times I will be your biggest fan and the world will know how proud I am at your accomplishments and how honored I am to have you in my life.

All I ask is that you become educated about fibromyalgia. I am someone in your life that suffers from fibromyalgia. You may think you know everything there is to know about it, but there is more information out there than you think. It is more complicated then you think, and it is more life changing then you think.

"Lend a helping hand. If you want to be helpful to someone with fibromyalgia, just ask what you can do. Be flexible with invitations and plans that you have made. Understand that sometimes the pain of fibromyalgia is overwhelming. Be active. Accompany them to a doctor's appointment and take an active interest in their treatment. You can take notes at the doctor's office and then review your notes together at home. Don't take things personally. Some people with fibromyalgia suffer from sudden mood changes. Try not to take these mood swings personally as they are part of the syndrome."

So you see, you and I are not that much different. I too have hopes, dreams, goals and this demon Do you have an unseen demon that assaults you and no one else can see? Have you had to fight a fight that crushes you and brings you to your knees? I will be by your side, win or lose, I promise you that; I will be there in ways that I can. I will give all I can as I can, I promise you that. But I have to do this thing my way. Please understand that I am in such a fight myself and I know that I have little hope of a cure or effective treatments, at least right now.

Thank you for spending your time with me today. I hope we can work through this thing, you and me. Please understand that I am just like you.

So I Need You To Please Understand Me.
~Author unknown


   From Carolyn:  Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and view some pictures.  I hope that you better understand me through this letter.

Do you have Fibromyalgia?  Do you know anyone with Fibro?
What one thing did you learn that was new to you?  Thank you for writing in my COMMENTS about this.  I so appreciate it!

Unofficial Day #2  UBC! 

The Ventura County Fair is open! Come and see in pictures!

The Ventura County Fair is OPEN!  Come and see the various events as they unfold here on my blog!  This ride scares me to death!

The MIDWAY at night!  The beach and ocean is in the dark area in the back!

The Midway during the day!

There will be Horse Shows by 4H!

The BIG Parade for the Fair on August 3rd in the city of Ventura!

One of my favorites!  I don't run and can't walk 5K due to my disability: Fibromyalgia and Degenerative Disc Disease but I can go and cheer them on and love seeing the costumes!!  Aug. 3rd early in the morning!

THROWBACK THURSDAY!!  Aren't these dolls incredible?

History of Ventura County Fair & Seaside Park  The first Ventura County Fair was held in 1874. Prior to being held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, it was held at Pierpont Bluffs and Hueneme, with the fair initially being held in October, rather than August. In the early years, the main attraction was horse racing. In the 1970s, there was a plan to move the fair to Camarillo, CA but that never happened. The fair attracts more than 300,000 visitors each year. By Gazette Staff Writer — Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 Read Here:   http://www.fillmoregazette.com/arts-entertainment/history-ventura-county-fair-seaside-park

and here: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2007/Aug/4/an-unauthorized-history-of-the-fair/

Did I tell you that they have the BEST in MUSIC?  The concerts are incredible!

Fri.,   Aug. 2                   Billy Currington
Sat.,  Aug. 3                   Styx
Mon., Aug. 5                   Hunter Hayes
Tue.   Aug. 6         1pm   Air Supply         SENIOR DAY
                             7pm   Daryl Hall and John Oates
Wed., Aug 7                    3 Doors Down
Fri.,   Aug. 9                    Kool and the Gang


The calendar of events and more about the Fair here:
https://sites.google.com/site/vfhlibrary/just-in/venturacountyfair


I'm hoping to go on Tuesday, August 6th because it's not only SENIOR DAY but it is the day for the disabled (like me) as well.  I just need to get a wheelchair for this day.

UNOFFICIAL UBC Day 1:   Have you ever been to a FAIR?  What is your favorite ride on the Midway and please tell me about what happens there!  Please comment!

Wordless Wednesday: AKC Canine Good Citizen and Sandie on the Dunes

Sandie and her "Saturday Greenie"

Sandie and my husband at our house!

We live at the beach and take her on the Sand Dunes! This is her starting position!  

Now she's hiding in the reeds!

She's out of breath from playing CHASE with us!

Now she's coming down the Sand Dune to pretend that she's coming to us when called, but...

She's off to play CHASE again! (She really does come to me when I'm calling her and this is a day of play that you see and my husband is chasing her in this picture!)

Now she's coming to me!  That rascal!

This is the exit area from the dunes and now she does her last "marking" and then we go home!

Sandie has this award from her Obedience Lessons.  During this month of PET SAFETY we encourage you to look into this obedience class for you and your dog(s) and here is the information:  http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/program.cfm 

                          More links to PET SAFETY:


http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/adoption-pet-care/safety/

http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/pet-safety

http://www.petsafety.us/

http://www.blogpaws.com/2013/07/wordless-wednesday-fun-in-the-sun.html






Day 31 and I made it.  A blog a day.  Some days I did two entries to make up for the ones I missed.  Congrats UBC Bloggers!

Book Blog Tour: "If I Should Die Before My Dog"

The Authors and their dogs of If I Should Die Before my Dog

I would like to start a Book Blog Tour very soon for this book but so far I have only 2 people committed to the event.  It should start on Sept. 14th and run through Sept. 28th.  I have a group dedicated to the event that I'd like you to JOIN *if* you think you would like to read (the free soft cover book) and do a review and follow along with the activities of the Tour.  The book is If I Should Die Before My Dog and is not morbid but I believe every dog parent should have one.  It is filled with worksheets to fill out that answers questions all about your dog (or cat).  Here is the group to read about it:  https://www.facebook.com/IfIShouldDieBeforeMyDogBlogTour
 
The FaceBook group for this book and authors is here.

The SIGN UP form for this Book Blog Tour is here:

There will be other small tasks to do for the Book Tour and I will send them to this GROUP that you should join if you are participating in the Book Blog Tour!  You receive the book FREE of charge (soft cover) if you live in the US or UK.  Others can buy the book on Kindle!




Here is a view of the positions that I will be looking for.
https://www.facebook.com/IfIShouldDieBeforeMyDogBlogTour/posts/516476888424351


Thank you!!  Here is an outstanding review done by a great blogger for the tour that she was in with me:    http://twolittlecavaliers.com/2012/12/if-i-should-die-before-my-dog-book-review.html

Benefits of Good Health and Diet: CHIA SEEDS!

Dr Oz: Chia Seeds Absorb 9x Their Weight

Chia Seeds

While they are quite small in appearance, Chia Seeds offer big benefits to you and your body. The tiny kernels (or seeds) can absorb 9 times their weight, so when added to liquid they create a very thick gel and when this happens in your stomach, it will feel like it is very full.

Chia Seeds

What makes the Chia Seed the super food that many claim it to be?

• 30% of the chia seed’s oil is Omega 3 oil. 40% of its oil is Omega 6 oil. This provides the nice balance those who take supplemental Essential Fatty Acids are looking for. The chia seed’s substantially dense percentage in alpha-linolenic fatty acid also makes this seed a healthy dietary source of fatty acids.
• You do not need to grind the Chia Seeds to digest it. It is a relatively easy to digest seed, whereas flax seeds are not. Often, one has to grind flax seeds to be able to process them in their digestive system. That is not the case with chia seeds.
• The chia seeds are great for athletes because they are highly hydrophilic. Being hydrophilic means it absorbs large amounts of water. Chia Seeds can absorb over 10 times their weight in water making them a great enhancer in hydrating our bodies. They absorb the water we drink holding it in our system longer.
• Studies show that eating chia seed slows down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrate calories into simple sugars. This leads scientists to believe that the chia seed may have great benefits for diabetics.
• The chia seed gels when becoming wet and this gel, when in our digestive systems, helps prevent some of the food, hence calories that we eat from getting absorbed into our system. This blockage of calorie absorption makes the chia seed a great diet helper. Eating the seeds also helps dieters by making them feel fuller faster so they will be less hungry!
• Chia seeds provide antioxidant activity
• Chia is a great addition to a detoxification program. Chia seeds are high in fiber and in healthy oils making them an excellent addition to many detox programs.
• Mix Chia seeds into yogurt, sprinkle them on cereal in the morning, add to salads, or even add them to your baking. There are many ways to add chia seeds into your daily routine!

Read:

The Benefit of Chia Seeds
10 Top Benefits of Chia Seeds

 

Dr. Oz says Chia Seeds Stop Cravings

Dr. Oz challenged two self-confessed stress eaters who often grab unhealthy snacks throughout their day to try and satisfy their hunger to put Chia Seeds to the test. He asked them to replace their usual snacks with 2 tablespoons full of Chia Seeds in a glass of water.

They both explained how full and satisfied they felt, with their craving for the unhealthy stuff completely gone. They were both especially pleased that they even felt full into the late evening hours when they are both more apt to snack.

Whole Raw Chia Seeds

• Consume 2 Tablespoons of Chia Seeds after Breakfast and after Lunch
• When purchasing Chia Seeds look for “Whole” or “Raw” on the package
• Cost is about $6 per bag

Benefits of Chia Seeds
http://www.drozchiaseeds.org/tag/benefits/

I'm not the biggest Dr. Oz fan because I felt that the first years of his show were more like "Dr. Oz says this and so it must be true!"  But this show about Chia Seeds is correct!  The second article there is peppered with Dr. Oz's name before Chia Seeds as if this person is getting paid to do this and they are selling Chia Seeds. 

Read:

Recipes made of Chia Seeds!
http://chiaseedsorganic.org/tag/chia-seeds-dr-oz/

 Photo Credit: http://chiaseedsorganic.org


Around for centuries, the chia seed in only now starting to gain recognition as the super food that many health gurus have always known it to be.

Will this be a short lived health fad or will the chia seed become common place in the household cupboards of the 21st century?

Day 30

HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH “THE LAST BULLY” Review and Giveaway!

HUGO The Last Bully is one book in a series written by Suzy Liebermann

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."


 

About the Author

A native of Germany and former resident of the Dominican Republic, Mexico, the Islands of the Bahamas and Switzerland, Suzy Liebermann--now living in the USA--has traveled the world in pursuit of language, art, and culture.
Having found it, she now shares it with the world's teachers, parents, and children through educational literature. Leveraging her decades of global experience teaching in German, Spanish, French, and English with a degree in foreign language translation and a master's degree in business management and international business, she launched Happy Language Kids Publications in 2010 as an interactive language learning program for children and their young-at-heart elders.
This program is particularly aligned with the aims and values she upheld as a teacher of cultural art and foreign language at a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School.
Character Development for Children
Believing that happiness can be learned, feelings can be understood and that building character based on a positive attitude leads to happy, content, self-confident and successful human beings, I have created this exciting series of charming books about HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH.
The series of books on character education aims to help educate children about their feelings, their attitude, their choices and the consequences that follow and includes an introduction to the Spanish language, lessons of character, ecological alertness and life skills--all amid a backdrop of a colourful island and mystical underwater world.
I have always had a love for teaching and helping others. Being able to share the wisdom of the right attitude through my stories gave my life a new goal to make a difference in the world.
Today I live my dream of helping others to find the right attitude for life - because life gets so much easier with the right attitude. We might not be able to control life's circumstances or other people's actions however we can control our attitude towards them.
With lots of LOVE and HAPPINESS,
Suzy Liebermann

About the Book

"ENGLISH EDITION with INTRODUCTORY SPANISH VOCABULARY

Come on a sea adventure with HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH as he finds out that HAPPINESS STARTS WITH RESPECT.

THE LAST BULLY is a great tale to teach a lesson about one of the biggest issues around.
The story contains a great educational lesson about BULLYING which parents will love while children will be intrigued by the inspiring characters and power that teamwork can have.

In Hugo, children, parents, and educators will discover a lovable and engaging role model with whom they can identify.

The story consists of 27 gorgeous illustrations showing a colorful and magical underwater world.

Children will laugh at the delightful characters, hold their breaths in suspense and love to read this story over and over.

The book is suitable as a read aloud book for preschoolers or a self-read book for older children.

The book comes with a number of worksheets which are downloadable at no cost on our website. It also offers a number of Spanish words as an introduction to the Spanish language.

There are more HUGO THE HAPPY STARFISH stories waiting to be discovered. Make sure to read THE SECRET TO HAPPINESS.
Through his adventures, Hugo learns many valuable lessons of character, life skills, and ecological alertness – all amid the backdrop of a magical underwater world and mystical islands.
The stories were developed in conjunction with the author’s teaching experience at an International Baccalaureate® School and they support the different learner profiles and attitudes of the IB PYP curriculum."

My Review:

I am a Curriculum and Instruction graduate and I am always looking for the opportunity to review interesting and innovative books and curriculum for the student, child and parent. When the opportunity arose to receive this book and review it, I jumped on it like wildfire!  I am going to be sending this review and information about the book to many schools, home- schoolers and parents that I interact with on a daily basis.  I would rate this book a 5 out of 5!  

The book is very appealing to parents, teachers and students because the book is written from the heart and is endearing.  The book is Character Education for children.  

As a teacher for 17 years I found that the parents of ESL and Challenged students felt as though they didn't have a voice in the classroom.  So I made it my goal to find books that were written for those students as well as the other children in the classroom.   I wish this book would have been in print way back then (I'm disabled now and have not taught in 16 years!) but that hasn't stopped me from using my graduate school education to do the work that I do.  I'm able to work from home and accomplish much!

Happiness Begins With Respect

"Hugo is a little starfish and so it's not surprising that in this story he comes across several bigger fish in the ocean. Sadly, they are bigger fish with the wrong attitudes – they're bullies! After seeing his friend getting bullied, Hugo decides enough is enough. He forms the Anti-Bully Club and teaches the bullies a valuable lesson about respect.

By working together as a group, Hugo and his friends manage to show the bullies that there's always a bigger fish in the sea and that happiness comes from respecting others, not bullying them.

‘THE LAST BULLY’ is a confidence-boosting book for children, showing them that being different is OK and the best way to deal with bullies is to tell someone about it.
This tale is a great way to deal with one of the biggest issues around.

A fabulous book to teach RESPECT."

Where to Purchase the Hugo Series

• Website
• Amazon

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Other posts written by me regarding bullies:   http://conversationswithcarolyn.blogspot.com/2011/09/stop-school-bullying.html

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National Days of the Year, Month and Day!

July 27th, 2013  WALK ON STILTS DAY!

Today is  WALK ON STILTS DAY and a number of other special events for the day!  Today is also MILK CHOCOLATE DAY!

More to read, right here:  http://news.yahoo.com/july-27-walk-stilts-day-houseplants-walk-day-161100963.html
and here:   http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/July/milkchocolateday.htm

Here's an ad:
"A day to walk on stilts, providing a chance to develop self-confidence through mastery of balance and coordination. A chance to enjoy the challenge of childhood no matter your age. A celebration of daring accomplishments at homes, circuses and theme parks everywhere. For info: Bill “Stretch” Coleman, 930 S Decatur St, Denver, CO 80219. Phone: (303) 922-4655. E-mail: stretch@stiltwalker.com. Web: www.stiltwalker.com. "

Today is also National Milk Chocolate Day!  Chocoholics everywhere can join together and celebrate their love of milk chocolate for a day without feeling the guilt of indulging their sweet tooth.

Out of the three main types of chocolate: dark, milk, and white; milk chocolate is one of the most popular favorites of everyone that lives in the United States.

http://www.oldtimechocolates.com/chocolate-holidays-2012/

The MONTH of AUGUST is located here: http://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/2013/08/




What do you like BEST about this DAY, or NEXT MONTH?  Tell me a little bit about why you like it, thanks and please use the comments!  I'm interested in what you think!  <smile> 

Day 27

Shared Article: Recipe Makeover for the Mocha Frappuccino by Lemon Bowl

Coffee and chocolate are a flavor match made in heaven which is why it is no surprise that the Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino is so popular. Cool, creamy, rich and chocolatey – what’s not to love?

Confession: I’ve never actually ordered a Frappuccino at Starbucks before. While there are many unhealthy foods I can’t resist, Frappuccino's fall into my “off limits” category which means I never order them. The same can be said for a McDonald’s Big Mac, General Tso’s Chicken at a mall food court or a donut from Dunkin’ Donuts.

It all goes back to my 80′s childhood during the fat-free craze followed by my overweight adolescence in the 90′s/00′s. I didn’t grow up eating these heavy foods so to eat them now would pretty much be a guaranteed stomach ache. Psychologically, consuming them would immediately bring me to a dark place so for these reasons, I avoid them.

The fact is, I’ve worked too hard to achieve weight loss success and I’ve also learned a lot about making smarter food choices over the years. By using ingredients I can pronounce such as cocoa powder, half and half and strong coffee plus a few drops of my favorite chocolate stevia, I end up with a frothy, decadent frozen drink that is sheer perfection. If you don’t have liquid stevia, honey or pure maple syrup work just as well.
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From Carolyn:  I DO work hard to continue weight loss and it doesn't come easy.  I have a SWEET and SALTY tooth so I have been working hard on doing my own RECIPE MAKEOVERS so that I can enjoy the same foods without all the calories and fat and salt!   I figure I am going to release all of mine in a recipe book next year.  I don't always put them on my blog so that other people won't steal the recipe and write their own recipe book!  <wink!>   That's why I love SHOWCASING other recipes out there that work toward the good of everyone!

Question:  What are some foods that you would like to see a RECIPE MAKEOVER for and what is your contact info?  I will write to you and ask you your likes and dislikes and any medical condition of which I should be aware.  Thanks!