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Before Shrek, Mike Myers honed his Scottish accent as the role of Stuart Mackenzie, father of Charlie in "So I Married an Axe Murderer". Heid Move! Watch it - you know I won't steer you wrong!!!
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Because We All Need A Laugh!
Before Shrek, Mike Myers honed his Scottish accent as the role of Stuart Mackenzie, father of Charlie in "So I Married an Axe Murderer". Heid Move! Watch it - you know I won't steer you wrong!!!
Be Well!
Winter is upon us and what better way to warm up and stay healthy than with a hot cup of oatmeal to start the day. I'm not talking about the Quaker instant oatmeal (though, when in a pinch, it's better than Frankenberries!), I'm referring to the good, old fashioned oatmeal your grandma used to make (note: your grandma, not mine!). I eat oatmeal a few times a week for breakfast. I mix in some walnuts, dried cranberries and top it off with cinnamon and a little brown sugar and viola' - oatmeal actually tastes good!!
I did a little research on oatmeal and here's what I found out. Oatmeal is full of soluble fiber (as adults we need around 25 g/day, protein (helps build muscle), complex carbs (takes your body longer to break these bad boys up which in turn keeps your blood from spiking ) and silicon (good for skin, hair, bones and teeth - who knew?!). To boot, oats have been labeled a "heart healthy" food by the FDA, proven to lower cholesterol if eaten regularly.
So grab a bowl, add some fruit (fresh is obviously better), some nuts and mix in some flax seed or wheat germ and you'll really increase/improve your nutrition in one little bowl!
I did a little research on oatmeal and here's what I found out. Oatmeal is full of soluble fiber (as adults we need around 25 g/day, protein (helps build muscle), complex carbs (takes your body longer to break these bad boys up which in turn keeps your blood from spiking ) and silicon (good for skin, hair, bones and teeth - who knew?!). To boot, oats have been labeled a "heart healthy" food by the FDA, proven to lower cholesterol if eaten regularly.
So grab a bowl, add some fruit (fresh is obviously better), some nuts and mix in some flax seed or wheat germ and you'll really increase/improve your nutrition in one little bowl!
Reading is Fundamental!
New Book!
The book club has decied that Water for Elephants will be the next book. It's received 4.5 starts from readers, on Amazon.com. Click here for the Amazon.com Review of Water for Elephants.
Book Recommendation!
Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam by Zainab Salbi and Laurie Becklund
Thanks to Tracy for recommending this. Zainab Salbi is my age. She grew up, the privileged child of a pilot in 1970's Iraq. In the early '80's, her father became Saddam's private pilot her entire family's life changed in an instant. Her story sheds light on the history of Iraq, on how those closest to Saddam lived to survive, knowing he was crazy, and the effects on her life and her family's, despite being part of Saddam's inner circle. She sounds like an incredible woman and I can't help but think how insignificant my life has been when compared to what she has accomplished.....
OTHER GREAT READS:
A Prayer for Owen Meaney by John Irving
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
The book club has decied that Water for Elephants will be the next book. It's received 4.5 starts from readers, on Amazon.com. Click here for the Amazon.com Review of Water for Elephants.
Book Recommendation!
Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam by Zainab Salbi and Laurie Becklund
Thanks to Tracy for recommending this. Zainab Salbi is my age. She grew up, the privileged child of a pilot in 1970's Iraq. In the early '80's, her father became Saddam's private pilot her entire family's life changed in an instant. Her story sheds light on the history of Iraq, on how those closest to Saddam lived to survive, knowing he was crazy, and the effects on her life and her family's, despite being part of Saddam's inner circle. She sounds like an incredible woman and I can't help but think how insignificant my life has been when compared to what she has accomplished.....
OTHER GREAT READS:
A Prayer for Owen Meaney by John Irving
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
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