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March 20, 2016
Snippet Sunday: 99 cent romance: A Polish Heart #snippetsunday #wewriwa
Hi all, I'm participating in the Weekend Warriors Snippet Sunday. This month, I'll be taking snippets from my sweet contemporary romance, A Polish Heart . You can find the Weekend Warriors Snippet Sunday list at:
About this snippet: Darrin and Sofia continue to work on the Easter Basket.
ENJOY THIS SNIPPET:
His blue eyes swept over her face approvingly as the other shoppers in the market walked around them. Was he going to kiss her? It warmed her insides just being so close to him – feeling safe and protected and wanted.
"Well, now my father's contribution to the basket is a potato."
"Really?"
She drew in a breath for strength, "Tadeusz makes hash browns out of it on Easter morning."
Darrin chuckled,"How ingenious."
"What would you contribute to the Easter basket?" She realized it was a loaded question, implying something more between them – something deeper – and something she wanted.
A POLISH HEART:
BLURB:
Darrin Riverton, an architect from the United States is assigned to a challenging project which requires a trip to Poland. Sofia Buraczynski is assigned as his translator and his first sight of her heats his blood.
With Sofia as his guide, Darrin discovers Poland and many new things about himself, as well. When a chance is presented for him to remain in Poland, will he leave behind family and all that is familiar to follow his heart?
Reviews:5 Stars, Tara Manderino, Amazon Reader, “A totally enjoyable read.” 5 Stars, Nancy Levine, Amazon Reader, “My grandfather was from Poland, but I have never been there, so I enjoyed reading about it as well as the customs about the Easter basket, etc.”5 Stars, Billie Houston, Amazon Reader, “I love the warm-hearted tale.” BOOK TRAILER:
BUY LINKS:AMAZON: http://amzn.com/B007AS29AOB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-polish-heart-stephanie-burkhart/1111503774?ean=2940033247875Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164429Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
About this snippet: Darrin and Sofia continue to work on the Easter Basket.
ENJOY THIS SNIPPET:
His blue eyes swept over her face approvingly as the other shoppers in the market walked around them. Was he going to kiss her? It warmed her insides just being so close to him – feeling safe and protected and wanted.
"Well, now my father's contribution to the basket is a potato."
"Really?"
She drew in a breath for strength, "Tadeusz makes hash browns out of it on Easter morning."
Darrin chuckled,"How ingenious."
"What would you contribute to the Easter basket?" She realized it was a loaded question, implying something more between them – something deeper – and something she wanted.
A POLISH HEART:
BLURB:
Darrin Riverton, an architect from the United States is assigned to a challenging project which requires a trip to Poland. Sofia Buraczynski is assigned as his translator and his first sight of her heats his blood.
With Sofia as his guide, Darrin discovers Poland and many new things about himself, as well. When a chance is presented for him to remain in Poland, will he leave behind family and all that is familiar to follow his heart?
Reviews:5 Stars, Tara Manderino, Amazon Reader, “A totally enjoyable read.” 5 Stars, Nancy Levine, Amazon Reader, “My grandfather was from Poland, but I have never been there, so I enjoyed reading about it as well as the customs about the Easter basket, etc.”5 Stars, Billie Houston, Amazon Reader, “I love the warm-hearted tale.” BOOK TRAILER:
BUY LINKS:AMAZON: http://amzn.com/B007AS29AOB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-polish-heart-stephanie-burkhart/1111503774?ean=2940033247875Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164429Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
March 6, 2016
Snippet Sunday: 99 cent contemporary romance: A Polish Heart #snippetsunday #wewriwa
Hi all, I'm participating in the Weekend Warriors Snippet Sunday. This month, I'll be taking snippets from my sweet contemporary romance, A Polish Heart . You can find the Weekend Warriors Snippet Sunday list at:
About this snippet: Darrin and Sofia continue shopping for Easter.
ENJOY THIS SNIPPET:
"What are you planning for Easter dinner?"
"Mama prepares a roasted lamb, but in the morning we'll share a breakfast from the items in the basket."
"Let me guess – eggs, bread, and perhaps some fruit?"
"Yes, and Basia will bake a pound cake out of the ingredients in the basket for breakfast."
"Does your father slip in a bottle of his vodka?" Darrin 's voice was light and teasing.
Sofia turned toward him and playfully struck him on the arm. "No! But he did try one year!"
Darrin put his hands on her waist and drew her against the length of him.
A POLISH HEART:
BLURB:
Darrin Riverton, an architect from the United States is assigned to a challenging project which requires a trip to Poland. Sofia Buraczynski is assigned as his translator and his first sight of her heats his blood.
With Sofia as his guide, Darrin discovers Poland and many new things about himself, as well. When a chance is presented for him to remain in Poland, will he leave behind family and all that is familiar to follow his heart?
Reviews:5 Stars, Tara Manderino, Amazon Reader, “A totally enjoyable read.” 5 Stars, Nancy Levine, Amazon Reader, “My grandfather was from Poland, but I have never been there, so I enjoyed reading about it as well as the customs about the Easter basket, etc.”5 Stars, Billie Houston, Amazon Reader, “I love the warm-hearted tale.” BOOK TRAILER:
BUY LINKS:AMAZON: http://amzn.com/B007AS29AOB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-polish-heart-stephanie-burkhart/1111503774?ean=2940033247875Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164429Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
About this snippet: Darrin and Sofia continue shopping for Easter.
ENJOY THIS SNIPPET:
"What are you planning for Easter dinner?"
"Mama prepares a roasted lamb, but in the morning we'll share a breakfast from the items in the basket."
"Let me guess – eggs, bread, and perhaps some fruit?"
"Yes, and Basia will bake a pound cake out of the ingredients in the basket for breakfast."
"Does your father slip in a bottle of his vodka?" Darrin 's voice was light and teasing.
Sofia turned toward him and playfully struck him on the arm. "No! But he did try one year!"
Darrin put his hands on her waist and drew her against the length of him.
A POLISH HEART:
BLURB:
Darrin Riverton, an architect from the United States is assigned to a challenging project which requires a trip to Poland. Sofia Buraczynski is assigned as his translator and his first sight of her heats his blood.
With Sofia as his guide, Darrin discovers Poland and many new things about himself, as well. When a chance is presented for him to remain in Poland, will he leave behind family and all that is familiar to follow his heart?
Reviews:5 Stars, Tara Manderino, Amazon Reader, “A totally enjoyable read.” 5 Stars, Nancy Levine, Amazon Reader, “My grandfather was from Poland, but I have never been there, so I enjoyed reading about it as well as the customs about the Easter basket, etc.”5 Stars, Billie Houston, Amazon Reader, “I love the warm-hearted tale.” BOOK TRAILER:
BUY LINKS:AMAZON: http://amzn.com/B007AS29AOB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-polish-heart-stephanie-burkhart/1111503774?ean=2940033247875Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164429Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
March 1, 2016
Book Review Tuesday: Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich #janetevanovich
Book Review for: Plum SpookyWritten by: Janet EvanovichSt. Martin’s PressISBN: 0-312-38332-03.5 StarsDiesel is back!Evanovich pens a Halloween tale full of mystery, intrigue, and adventure with “Plum Spooky.” Diesel is back and hunting his cousin, Gerwulf Grimoire. Wulf wants to use one of Stephanie’s skips, Martin Munch. Seems Munich is a true genius and Wulf wants him to make a machine that can manipulate the weather.When Wulf kills the project’s lead manager, Eugene Scanlon, Diesel and Steph travel to the Barrens, an untamed piece of land that’s overgrown and full of unusual characters like the Jersey Devil, and Elmer the fire farter.Can Steph catch her mark with Diesel’s help and foil and evil plot to control the weather?Evanovich’s writing is easy to read. The characters are colorful, but what didn’t work were the monkeys and Diesel’s over the top flirting. The monkey’s felt forced and didn’t really fit within the scheme of a Stephanie Plum novel. What did work was the ending. It sneaks up on the reader.The story is a “cozy mystery” with comedic and romantic elements. “Plum Spooky” is entertaining and will keep the reader guessing until the end.
Question: Who is your favorite Stephanie Plum character other than Stephanie?
February 28, 2016
Snippet Sunday and Weekend Writing Warriors: A Polish Heart, Contemporary Romance #wewrwa #snippetsunday
Hi all, I'm participating in the Weekend Warriors Snippet Sunday. This month, I'll be taking snippets from my sweet contemporary romance, A Polish Heart . You can find the Weekend Warriors Snippet Sunday list at:
About this snippet: Darrin and Sofia go shopping for the Easter Basket.
ENJOY THIS SNIPPET:
Sofia had taken Darrin to the market close to her house because it would have the rest of the items they would need for the family's Easter basket. It was a nice day and the sun was out.
"Ah, there," she pointed at a flower vendor.
"What do you see?" he asked.
"Pussy willow."
"I haven't seen pussy willow since I was a boy. Why do you get it for your basket?"
"It's for good luck. I'm going to buy a branch for everyone in the family. Once the priest blesses the basket, we make a wish on our branch."
A POLISH HEART:
BLURB:
Darrin Riverton, an architect from the United States is assigned to a challenging project which requires a trip to Poland. Sofia Buraczynski is assigned as his translator and his first sight of her heats his blood.
With Sofia as his guide, Darrin discovers Poland and many new things about himself, as well. When a chance is presented for him to remain in Poland, will he leave behind family and all that is familiar to follow his heart?
Reviews:5 Stars, Tara Manderino, Amazon Reader, “A totally enjoyable read.” 5 Stars, Nancy Levine, Amazon Reader, “My grandfather was from Poland, but I have never been there, so I enjoyed reading about it as well as the customs about the Easter basket, etc.”5 Stars, Billie Houston, Amazon Reader, “I love the warm-hearted tale.” BOOK TRAILER:
BUY LINKS:AMAZON: http://amzn.com/B007AS29AOB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-polish-heart-stephanie-burkhart/1111503774?ean=2940033247875Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164429Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
About this snippet: Darrin and Sofia go shopping for the Easter Basket.
ENJOY THIS SNIPPET:
Sofia had taken Darrin to the market close to her house because it would have the rest of the items they would need for the family's Easter basket. It was a nice day and the sun was out.
"Ah, there," she pointed at a flower vendor.
"What do you see?" he asked.
"Pussy willow."
"I haven't seen pussy willow since I was a boy. Why do you get it for your basket?"
"It's for good luck. I'm going to buy a branch for everyone in the family. Once the priest blesses the basket, we make a wish on our branch."
A POLISH HEART:
BLURB:
Darrin Riverton, an architect from the United States is assigned to a challenging project which requires a trip to Poland. Sofia Buraczynski is assigned as his translator and his first sight of her heats his blood.
With Sofia as his guide, Darrin discovers Poland and many new things about himself, as well. When a chance is presented for him to remain in Poland, will he leave behind family and all that is familiar to follow his heart?
Reviews:5 Stars, Tara Manderino, Amazon Reader, “A totally enjoyable read.” 5 Stars, Nancy Levine, Amazon Reader, “My grandfather was from Poland, but I have never been there, so I enjoyed reading about it as well as the customs about the Easter basket, etc.”5 Stars, Billie Houston, Amazon Reader, “I love the warm-hearted tale.” BOOK TRAILER:
BUY LINKS:AMAZON: http://amzn.com/B007AS29AOB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-polish-heart-stephanie-burkhart/1111503774?ean=2940033247875Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164429Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
February 25, 2016
Lifestyle: Benefits of Walking #lifestyle
Castaic Lake in the Fall I love walking. When I was stationed in Germany during the late 1980’s, early 1990’s, I had an opportunity to participate in the many volksmarches across the nation. A volksmarch (German for “people’s march) is a non-competitive fitness walk. I remember you could do 10K (kilometers) (6.2 miles), 20K or a marathon. It would take me about 2 hours to walk a 10K. There were stops for brotchen and beer and I got to see the “heart” of Germany – quaint, little towns with rich history and architecture. I also had a chance to meet everyday Germans. Most appreciated our presence. I’ll never forget the time my friend, Jerri, and I met 2 men volksmarching. They dared us to guess their age. We said: “50ish.” They were in their 70’s! There was no way they looked a day over 55! They told us they’d been volksmarching all their lives and that’s why they were so young looking.
And that brings me right to my lifestyle topic: the benefits of walking.
Walking invigorates the body, mind, and spirit. A mere 30 minutes a day will work wonders. Walking helps: us to relax, manage stress, improves cardiovascular/heart health, lowers blood pressure, improves mood, improves cholesterol levels.
Now I know why those guys were so young!
WALKING TIPS:
A good, beginning walking pace is between 3.1 – 4 mph. Power walking is more recreational. Race walking is for serious athletic walkers/runners. Both require a heel-to-toe technique.
When starting, be mindful of “over striding.” That’s a lengthening of your stride. It’s not as efficient as you think it would be. Instead, use a powerful pushoff. I can honestly say, I’ve started using this technique, going heel-to-toe, keeping to my normal stride, and using a more powerful push off, and I’ve immediately improved my timed walks, cutting down between 1-2 minutes.
STRETCH BEFORE YOU GO!
Walking to Support Alzhiemers Before you walk, stretch out. Some focused stretches include calf stretches, a side stretch, a gentle torso twist, quadriceps, and hamstring stretches.Do I have walk 30 minutes straight?
No, you don’t. If anything, finding time in our busy lives can be challenging. It is for me. I usually go walking on my lunch break at work. Walking 10-15 minutes when you can, a couple of times a day, will give you the same benefits of 30 minutes straight walking.
If you’re a good walker, and looking to “up your game,” then you might consider hiking and incorporating inclines and an uneven terrain, but that’s a topic for another time.
Enjoy your walk!
Question for you: Are you a walker? A hiker? Do you have an exercise you’d like to recommend?
Stephanie Burkhart is a 911 dispatcher for LAPD. She’s published with Desert Breeze, 4RV Publishing and Victory Tales Press.
A POLISH HEART:
Can Sofia’s faith give Darrin his heart back? A sweet, contemporary romance for the spring/Easter season.
Reviews:5 Stars, Tara Manderino, Amazon Reader, “A totally enjoyable read.” 5 Stars, Nancy Levine, Amazon Reader, “My grandfather was from Poland, but I have never been there, so I enjoyed reading about it as well as the customs about the Easter basket, etc.”5 Stars, Billie Houston, Amazon Reader, “I love the warm-hearted tale.” BOOK TRAILER:
BUY LINKS:AMAZON: http://amzn.com/B007AS29AOB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-polish-heart-stephanie-burkhart/1111503774?ean=2940033247875Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164429Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
February 21, 2016
Snippet Sunday: 99 cent contemporary romance: A Polish Heart #snippetsunday #wewrwa
Hi all, I'm participating in the Weekend Warriors Snippet Sunday. This month, I'll be taking snippets from my sweet contemporary romance, A Polish Heart . You can find the Weekend Warriors Snippet Sunday list at:
About this snippet: Darrin has a few minutes to himself.
ENJOY THIS SNIPPET:
He was about halfway done with his review. Most of the diagrams looked good, but he had made a couple of notes to check certain things. He thought the construction company might be aware of it, as Dracek appeared to have made some pencil notations, but it wouldn't hurt to verify it.
Needing a mental break, he sat down at the desk next to the window and checked his email.
One letter was from his mother. Tapping his anxious fingers on the desk, he waited a minute before opening it up.
'Darrin, when will you be home? This trip to Poland is inconvenient. I invited Kayla to Easter services and lunch. Let me know so I can plan accordingly.'
Darrin frowned, irritated by the tone of his mother's letter.
A POLISH HEART:
BLURB:
Darrin Riverton, an architect from the United States is assigned to a challenging project which requires a trip to Poland. Sofia Buraczynski is assigned as his translator and his first sight of her heats his blood.
With Sofia as his guide, Darrin discovers Poland and many new things about himself, as well. When a chance is presented for him to remain in Poland, will he leave behind family and all that is familiar to follow his heart?
Reviews:5 Stars, Tara Manderino, Amazon Reader, “A totally enjoyable read.” 5 Stars, Nancy Levine, Amazon Reader, “My grandfather was from Poland, but I have never been there, so I enjoyed reading about it as well as the customs about the Easter basket, etc.”5 Stars, Billie Houston, Amazon Reader, “I love the warm-hearted tale.” BOOK TRAILER:
BUY LINKS:AMAZON: http://amzn.com/B007AS29AOB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-polish-heart-stephanie-burkhart/1111503774?ean=2940033247875Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164429Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
About this snippet: Darrin has a few minutes to himself.
ENJOY THIS SNIPPET:
He was about halfway done with his review. Most of the diagrams looked good, but he had made a couple of notes to check certain things. He thought the construction company might be aware of it, as Dracek appeared to have made some pencil notations, but it wouldn't hurt to verify it.
Needing a mental break, he sat down at the desk next to the window and checked his email.
One letter was from his mother. Tapping his anxious fingers on the desk, he waited a minute before opening it up.
'Darrin, when will you be home? This trip to Poland is inconvenient. I invited Kayla to Easter services and lunch. Let me know so I can plan accordingly.'
Darrin frowned, irritated by the tone of his mother's letter.
A POLISH HEART:
BLURB:
Darrin Riverton, an architect from the United States is assigned to a challenging project which requires a trip to Poland. Sofia Buraczynski is assigned as his translator and his first sight of her heats his blood.
With Sofia as his guide, Darrin discovers Poland and many new things about himself, as well. When a chance is presented for him to remain in Poland, will he leave behind family and all that is familiar to follow his heart?
Reviews:5 Stars, Tara Manderino, Amazon Reader, “A totally enjoyable read.” 5 Stars, Nancy Levine, Amazon Reader, “My grandfather was from Poland, but I have never been there, so I enjoyed reading about it as well as the customs about the Easter basket, etc.”5 Stars, Billie Houston, Amazon Reader, “I love the warm-hearted tale.” BOOK TRAILER:
BUY LINKS:AMAZON: http://amzn.com/B007AS29AOB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-polish-heart-stephanie-burkhart/1111503774?ean=2940033247875Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164429Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
February 16, 2016
Book Review: Storm of Swords Book 3 in Game of Thrones #gameofthrones
Book Review for: Storm of SwordsWritten by: George RR MartinBantam BooksISBN: 978-0-553-10663-3
5 StarsAbsolutely Engrossing!
Martin pens a novel full of adventure, betrayal, and greed with “Storm of Swords,” book 3 in the “Song of Ice and Fire,” series. The novel is over 900 pages – not for the faint at heart – and a bit daunting. It’s taken me months to finish, and while it’s been long for me, it’s been an adventure.
Martin uses several point of view characters to tell the “Storm of Swords.” There’s Tyrion, smart and clever, yet a dwarf who is the butt of his nephew’s cruel jabs. There’s Robb, the King of the North, who must win the Frey’s favor or lose all he has gained. Jon, on the Wall, must find out information on the Wildlings and the Others, using all of his cunning to survive. Jamie must not only use his sword, but his wits to make it back to King’s Landing. Arya escapes the city only to find herself a captive and pawn to various outlaws who would use her as a hostage for their benefit. Stannis must prove himself a king, so he travels to the Wall, hoping to save it. Then there’s Daenrys, who learns how to use her swords to conquer, but she must learn to rule before returning to Westros.
Every story involves violence, sword play, and cunning. As the realm loses its tenuous grip on the various kingdoms, secrets are revealed, proving a precursor to the upcoming battle between ice (the others) and fire (the dragons).
The characters are honest, real, and interesting. There’s good and bad and even some in between – like the “Hound,” Sandor Clegane. Everyone has a distinct motivation to do what they do, even if unknown to the reader. I’m always wondering what is driving a character.
A “Storm of Swords” grows the story, looks deeper into the players, and takes the reader on an adventure of a lifetime!
Question for you: Who is your favorite "Game of Thrones" character?
February 14, 2016
Snippet Sunday: 99 cents contemporary romance: A Polish Heart #snippetsunday #weekendwritingwarriors
Hi all, I'm participating in the Weekend Warriors Snippet Sunday. This month, I'll be taking snippets from my sweet contemporary romance, A Polish Heart . You can find the Weekend Warriors Snippet Sunday list at:
ENJOY THIS SNIPPET:
"My father would like you to have dinner with us. I know you have a lot of work to do. Can you stay?" Her voice sounded low and a little nervous.
"I'd love to."
"Good," she paused, relief in her response. "You can take the nine o'clock train back to your hotel."
"So what time is mass tomorrow?" he asked.
"Ten."
A POLISH HEART:
BLURB:
Darrin Riverton, an architect from the United States is assigned to a challenging project which requires a trip to Poland. Sofia Buraczynski is assigned as his translator and his first sight of her heats his blood.
With Sofia as his guide, Darrin discovers Poland and many new things about himself, as well. When a chance is presented for him to remain in Poland, will he leave behind family and all that is familiar to follow his heart?
Reviews:5 Stars, Tara Manderino, Amazon Reader, “A totally enjoyable read.” 5 Stars, Nancy Levine, Amazon Reader, “My grandfather was from Poland, but I have never been there, so I enjoyed reading about it as well as the customs about the Easter basket, etc.”5 Stars, Billie Houston, Amazon Reader, “I love the warm-hearted tale.” BOOK TRAILER:
BUY LINKS:AMAZON: http://amzn.com/B007AS29AOB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-polish-heart-stephanie-burkhart/1111503774?ean=2940033247875Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164429Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
ENJOY THIS SNIPPET:
"My father would like you to have dinner with us. I know you have a lot of work to do. Can you stay?" Her voice sounded low and a little nervous.
"I'd love to."
"Good," she paused, relief in her response. "You can take the nine o'clock train back to your hotel."
"So what time is mass tomorrow?" he asked.
"Ten."
A POLISH HEART:
BLURB:
Darrin Riverton, an architect from the United States is assigned to a challenging project which requires a trip to Poland. Sofia Buraczynski is assigned as his translator and his first sight of her heats his blood.
With Sofia as his guide, Darrin discovers Poland and many new things about himself, as well. When a chance is presented for him to remain in Poland, will he leave behind family and all that is familiar to follow his heart?
Reviews:5 Stars, Tara Manderino, Amazon Reader, “A totally enjoyable read.” 5 Stars, Nancy Levine, Amazon Reader, “My grandfather was from Poland, but I have never been there, so I enjoyed reading about it as well as the customs about the Easter basket, etc.”5 Stars, Billie Houston, Amazon Reader, “I love the warm-hearted tale.” BOOK TRAILER:
BUY LINKS:AMAZON: http://amzn.com/B007AS29AOB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-polish-heart-stephanie-burkhart/1111503774?ean=2940033247875Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164429Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
February 11, 2016
Lifestyle: Power up with Zinc! #zinc #lifestyle
Initially, I was going to talk about eating Paleo, but then I got turned on to zinc. This little mineral is very important to our bodies. For me, it was more important than I thought.
BENEFITS
Zinc has been with us since our earliest days. its a mineral our bodies need to function. Zinc’s #1 mission: keep our immune system working properly. Zinc also acts as an antioxidant. It promotes cell and tissue growth, heals wounds, and breaks down carbohydrates. Zinc also helps suppress inflammation, and I can tell you, I know when I’m inflamed. (aka BLOATED). I hate feeling bloated. Zinc naturally compliments Paleo eating. Paleo lays off the gluten and gluten is another evil “thingie” that blots the glut.
ZINC AND THE BRAIN
I was surprised to learn how important zinc is to the brain. A lack of zinc is linked to decreased learning ability. Studies show zinc may help to protect the blood/brain barrier due to its antioxidant properties. Zinc has also been used to help treat schizophrenia (along with Lithium!). Seems our brains need a certain amount of minerals to function well. Zinc also improves memory and cognition.
FINDING ZINC
Zinc is mainly found in animal protein.Beef/100g = 12.4 mg of zincPork/Chicken 100g = 5.1 mg of zincOatmeal 1 cup = 1.5 mg of zincOysters 100g = 78.5 mg of zinc!!
You can find zinc in nuts as well. However a normal adult daily dose ranges between 10-40 mg. 9-13 years old require 8 mg.
LOSING ZINC
If you don’t have enough zinc you’re:
prone to colds and viral infections, might have hair loss, develop acne, have chronic dry skin or impaired mental functions mostly often presenting as depression or depressive-like symptoms.
ZINC IS A GREAT FRIEND
to anyone who has ADHD. Here’s another surprise: Zinc is a very important mineral to those who have ADHD. Children with ADHD need between 55-150 mg of zinc! That’s an incredible amount compared to a normal dose. Why?
Zinc &Friends#1: Zinc boosts the effectiveness of stimulant medication.#2: Zinc helps the body tolerate the stimulant medication, reducing the negative side effect dramatically (insomnia, suppression of appetite, and emotionality)
A child with ADHD needs a lot more zinc than other children their age. I’m not certain why, but upon learning this, I firmly believe it works.
QUESTION : Do you get enough zinc? I know when I was younger, I had really bad acne as a teenager/young adult and looking back, I can honestly say I probably didn’t get enough zinc. I also had dry skin, and I was the queen of colds. Now that I’m taking zinc regularly, the biggest difference I noticed is I have less bloating. It’s nice. What tips do you have for adults (and children) when it comes to getting/taking vitamins and minerals?
A POLISH HEART:
BLURB:
Can Sofia's faith give Darrin his heart back?
EXCERPT:
The train came to his stop. He walked up the stairs and found Sofia waiting for him, her auburn highlights shining in the sunlight. Her face glowed like a rare gem.
"Hi."
"Hi, yourself," she replied. The warmth of her smile echoed in her voice.
Darrin fell in step beside her and pointed to a busy market square filled with retail shops.
"So, why do you want a prepaid phone?" she asked. Her chocolate eyes sparkled up at him.
"Well, I want something local so you don't have to make an international call to reach me."
"Me?"
"I'd like for you to be able to call me, and I thought it would be smart to put the construction company's number in there as well."
"All right." She paused. "Do you like veal?"
"I do."
"Mama's making breaded veal chops for dinner. She wants me to stop by the local market for a fresh loaf of bread and vegetables. Do you like peppers and corn?"
"Y ep."
"Papa also wants me to buy a bottle of his favorite vodka so he can share it with you."
"Really?"
"Interestingly, you have his approval."
Reviews:5 Stars, Tara Manderino, Amazon Reader, “A totally enjoyable read.” 5 Stars, Nancy Levine, Amazon Reader, “My grandfather was from Poland, but I have never been there, so I enjoyed reading about it as well as the customs about the Easter basket, etc.”5 Stars, Billie Houston, Amazon Reader, “I love the warm-hearted tale.”
BUY LINKS:AMAZON: http://amzn.com/B007AS29AOB&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-polish-heart-stephanie-burkhart/1111503774?ean=2940033247875Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/164429
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
February 9, 2016
Super Book Blast: Kiss of a Stranger by Lily Danes and Eve Kincaid
BLURB:
Gabriel Reyes just did six years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. Now he’s returned, determined to expose the men who set him up. His best chance at redemption is seducing the straight-laced woman working for the enemy…until he realizes he’s the one being seduced.
As passion ignites, Gabe and Maddie find themselves drawn deeper into the corruption behind the town’s richest family… even while facing the greatest danger of all—losing their hearts.
ENJOY THIS EXCERPT:
A voice came from the doorway, low and perfectly modulated but coated in a thin layer of grit. “Am I in the right place?”
Maddie closed her eyes for a second. If she pummeled the man for interrupting, Oliver might think she wasn’t qualified for the promotion. She steeled her face into a pleasant expression and turned to face the newcomer.
And once again, she needed to remind herself to be calm. She began counting, but couldn’t remember what came after four.
The man before her was a god.
Not just a regular god, either. This was the kind who’d traveled to earth, found a bit of trouble, and decided he was having way too much fun to return to his celestial home. Any sensible woman would run the other way the moment she spotted him.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Like so many good ideas, Lost Coast Harbor was inspired by a few rounds of margaritas. One sunny afternoon, Lily Danes and Eve Kincaid went to a Mexican restaurant for snacks and tequila and left with the idea for a new series. Inspired by their love of noir movies and 1940s crime novels, they imagined a gritty small town full of crime and corruption, where intrigue and mystery can lead to love and passion.
www.lostcoastharbor.comwww.lilydanes....
LINKS: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
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BUY LINKS:
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Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/kiss-of-a-stranger/id1073369347?ls=1&mt=11
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