Fingerprint Friday: Friends In Unexpected Places

By MAD21

If you had told me a year ago that I would have a blog and a Twitter account, I would have laughed at you. At that point I was still a reader of blogs and various websites, a lurker if you will, with no real interest in having one of my own. And I could not figure out why anyone would want to "Tweet." I mean, who cares what I had for breakfast or what my kids did in school that day?

Little did I know.

Little did I know what amazing friendships I would make. How much I would grow and learn through the experience of having a blog. But honestly, the biggest unexpected joy of getting involved in the blog world is all the social networking that goes on. Enter: Twitter.

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Tasty Bites: Omega-3 Fatty Acids

By Candy, RN (Steele the Day)

Omega-3 fatty acids are a big buzz in the world of nutrition. Chances are pretty good if you’ve found yourself glaring at lab results showing high triglycerides or high cholesterol, your doctor has recommended fish oil supplements. Many studies have shown that the anti-inflammatory and antioxidative effects of fish oil slow the progression plaque build-up in the arteries, reduce the risk of heart attacks, reduce dangerous heart rhythms, and even reduce strokes in people who have heart disease. Many people swear by the benefits it provides in reducing arthritic pain and other joint discomforts.

Supplements are fine, but they are just that: supplements. I don’t consider them “in lieu of’s” and have always believed that a nutrient in its purest form is the healthiest. And supplements can have a hefty price tag, though not nearly as high as cholesterol medication. Enter the salmon, albacore tuna, mackerel, and the lowly herring. They are loaded with healthy Omega-3 fatty acids.

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I Hope To Be...

By Pat

I hope to be a blessing, Lord,
Today and every day
To family, friends and loved ones,
To strangers on the way.

I hope to be your vessel, Lord,
As empty as can be,
Awaiting you to fill me up
With guidance just for me.

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A Little Hard Work Is Good For Ya

By Sarah (Living Between the Lines)

If there was one thing that my Granddaddy really believed in, it was hard work.  If you don’t believe me, just ask my Dad.  My Dad spent his entire honeymoon (in mid-August 1972) helping his new father-in-law dig the footings for the little one-bedroom/one-bathroom house that my Grandparents lived in down at the coast.

When we seven grandkids came along, Granddaddy tried his hardest to pass that work ethic down to us.  Each trip to Grandmama and Granddaddy’s included some kind of project—cutting grass, raking leaves, planting flowers, painting my great-grandmother’s house, installing outdoor lights between the garage and the house….

We kids learned quickly to never make the mistake of saying that we were bored.  Granddaddy had a large pile of bricks that we used to climb and play on.  One day when one of us remarked that we were bored, Granddaddy made us move the entire pile of bricks to the opposite side of the yard, two bricks at a time.  When we’d gotten the entire pile moved, he looked at it and said, “No, I think I liked it better where it was.  Move it back.”  So huffing and puffing, we carried them all back, two at a time.

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Works For Me Wednesday: Sock-Loss Prevention

By MAD21

It seems that I am constantly coming across people talking about how they are so frustrated on laundry day due to the apparent disappearance of socks. They never leave in pairs... at least matching ones.

I've seen some good suggestions, and some bad, over the last few months. So I figured it was time to share what I do with those pesky socks that are determined to abandon their mate.

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