IS it POSSIBLE??????????????

(One blossom fell off...)

Saturday, we both woke up nice and early and got an early start.  Went out to store to get a bigger pot, for the beautiful Tuberous Begonias we got, for the front step.  

They had expensive ones, at the Garden Shop, so we went elsewhere....  And found one, not so expensive.  -grin-

It gives the beautiful Tuberous Begonias, more room to grow!  We always have them here, on the edge of the front step.  The spot is less sunny, and they thrive there.

(First of his "Old Roses" to blossom...) 

He planted in front.  We had gotten PINK Wave Petunias, for on the patio.  He planted them, too.  I puttered and pottered around, sweeping up potting soil which had fallen and etc., etc.   

(Checking out the frogs , in the pond...)

THEN, I began to WEED in his front perennial garden!  ME!  I weeded!!!!!  Walked around in the garden and pulled up rogue weeds.  Cut 'em off if I couldn't pull them up.  IT WAS AMAZING!!! 

(*BK*)

I have so much more energy and get-up-and-go!!!  I've been saying it's a residual effect of the Prednisone I had to take, when sick.  But by now...  A week later....  Doesn't seem that much P., can still be in my system.  So maybe, it is the Healthy Eating Effect!  Which those who Juice and etc., tell of?!?!?!? 

(One big frog, so far...)

I hadn't though of this possibility (due to Healthy Eating) before.  As I have said, people who push Juicing and Healthy Eating SAY that they began to feel better...  Doing it.  But these claims sound kind of "far fetched."

So one does not want to believe too much hype.  I just wanted to remain arthritis pain free and know I am eating in a more healthy way.  But wow!  If Healthy Eating really is giving me more pep, I'll take it!!!!!!!!!!!

WE HAVE JUICED~~~And it was good~~~ :-))))

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We have Juiced...

And it was good....

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I've never eaten so many veggies/fruits, at one time, in my life.  And this hassssssss to be a good thing.  :-)

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There are recipes for many kinds of Juicer Drinks, which come with the Juicer.  And many Net sites, have them also.  But!  WHO FOLLOWS DIRECTIONS, HU???? 

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We washed up a bunch of veggies, some fruit, a ginger root (use a little slice)...   Followed our Juicer's instructions, on how to Juice them...  Put them in and they made, what you see above.   

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Nahhh, it's not awfully appetizing LOOKING.  But tastes good!  That little slice of raw ginger root, adds a cool taste!  I had more veggies than fruits, because I really want us to get eating more variously colored veggies.  The added fruit (apple) gave some totally natural sweetness, to it.  And the ginger was a yummm addition. 

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If you have a Juicer, use it!  If this sounds good-plus- healthy to you, get one.  :-)

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Oh and it wasn't hard to clean either.  And most all parts can be put in the dishwasher, if you  really want to.  

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See the "black stuff" on the plate.  It's called "Forbidden Rice."  (Legend tells us that this ancient grain was once eaten exclusively by the Emperors of China.)  The new Healthy Eating store has a whole wall of things like grains, and nuts and seeds and etc., which you can measure into a bag yourself.  This was the first time we've looked at this display.  Wanted rice to go with the (organic) chicken dish...  When I saw "Forbidden Rice," and it looked BLACK, I just had to try some.  We'll get it again.  

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Ahemmm, yes, I know, the peas above, came from a can, and were not grown organically.  :-(   But even the Mushroom Soup he made the gravy with, is organic and Gluten Free.  :-)

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Basically, we are having fun....  Trying new things, which are organic and more healthy for us, and taste good.  That's about all I can say...

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Of course, if my energy level goes way up....  And my doc-tests, say I can stop ALL my medications, I'll be sure to tell you.  -grinnnnn-

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Actually, even before this organic kick, I have been able to stop my pre-diabetes-pills.  Doc said my testing is fine, so stop taking one blasted pill, anyway.

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A wolf... Books... Good news... Etc. ,-)ADDITION

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Did you see "NCIS" on Tues. night?
Story line....Wow!
That actress who plays 'Ziva,'  what a marvelous actress she is!
Yes?

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Please let me introduce Calif. lone wolf (OR-7) to you, Dear Reader.  I'm fascinated by Gray Wolves myself.  But even if you aren't (fascinated), don't you want to learn more about a Wolf, which has his own Twitter Account (tongue/in/cheek, of course)?  And here is a site, which looks more authentic...  GRAY WOLF OR7 - Updates on wolves migrating into California.
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Cool!  Cool!  Soooooooooooo coooooool!  :-)
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Finished "The Raven Boys" by Maggie Stiefvater.  Happily, she has another one (in this series) coming.  I've enjoyed her "Wolves Of Mercy Falls" series.  And her "A Gathering Of Faerie" series too.  Also have a hold on her "The Scorpio Races."
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At the moment, I'm reading "Seraphina"...  As you can see from the cover, it's about humans and dragons.  :-))))
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Quite awhile ago, I read "The Daughter of Smoke and Bone" and loved it!!!  It's wildly different!  But how could I not read a book, with THAT cover?!?  ,-)

Just found out that a sequel, is out.   "Days of Blood And Starlight"...  So I have that coming, at the library.  WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE...  ,-)

Have any Dear Readers read any of these books??????
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"Angela Lansbury and James Earl Jones, together onstage

in 'Driving Miss Daisy,' still relish acting in their 80s."

Isn't that wonderful to hear/read?  People still doing what they love, in their 80s.  What inspiration!  Really gooooood news!  And we need to notice any/all good news we can.  Because the "bad news" is coming at us, daily.  -sigh-
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"I never had any other desire so strong, and so like covetousness, as that....I might be master at last of a small house and a large garden, with very moderate conveniences joined to them, and there dedicate the remainder of my life to the culture of them and the study of nature."

~Abraham Cowley