Goodbye Simon & Seth, My Heart and Soul Are Still with You Two
The Hottest Immune Boosters for Autumn Colds
By Cal Orey,The Writing Gourmet
Italian Wedding Soup recipe in Vinegar, 3 book of Healing Power Series
Revised and Updated:
'Tis the season for changing tree colors, changing temperatures, and ah-choo! colds and flus. It happened. I recall working like a worker bee on proofing my forthcoming book, The Healing Powers of Honey (Kensington, October 2011)...and new editions for olive oil and vinegar happened as did the coffee and tea books which followed.
I recall during my Woman's World magazine columnist days, that I penned an article about boosting the immune system in the fall and what foods can help you to do just that. Naturally, nutrient-rich edibles, right?
This time around, late October after a roller coaster week, instead of sitting in bed (with my two cuddly canines--Simon and Seth whom have passed; I am with Zen my kitty and Skye the Aussie). Drinking water--lots of bottled water...And did I mention all-natural orange juice? The resort pool is down for one month and I've got a terrible case of cabin fever. But yesterday I went to the treadmill; today raked pine needles, and cleaned the deck from the last storm.
Worse, I was ordered by the powers above to lose my pricey and precious leather love seat and matching chair I placed on the deck to give it a Mediterranean appeal. It was reddish brown on a brown freshly painted deck. Golden throws for a cozy look (my senior Brittany's favorite). It doesn't get better. Both my Brittanys, Simon and Seth cuddled with me and each other on those pieces of furniture for 12 years. So sad, I came down with a case of love sickness. I feel aches, depressed, and a sore throat that comes and goes. When the men hauled away the furniture with a sentimental flair, it felt like they were taking away a big chunk of my life, part of my life with my fur kids. It's all gone. The deck is now sterile.Ironically, tacky beach umbrellas decorated with Christmas lights, big boats, flood lights, plastic patio furniture, RVs, and broken fences dot the Old Tahoe-style homes. Dazed and confused. Of course I'll get over the loss (again) and deal with the bare deck (a few wooden benches and black iron bistro chairs remain for now) but the principle of stripping the cozy vibe just seems unjust. But I will survive.
Pampering time is in order since I was rudely reminded of loss and change. That means movies, movies, and movies. Hot chicken vegetable noodle soup, more orange juice, water, tea, honey, and my healthy critters. (Are they next to go? I'm feeling vulnerable and fear the unknown.) For tonight, we're safe. Live in the moment. I am right where I am supposed to be. These are my favorite fall immune boosters for getting well faster.
By Cal Orey,The Writing Gourmet
Italian Wedding Soup recipe in Vinegar, 3 book of Healing Power Series
Revised and Updated:
'Tis the season for changing tree colors, changing temperatures, and ah-choo! colds and flus. It happened. I recall working like a worker bee on proofing my forthcoming book, The Healing Powers of Honey (Kensington, October 2011)...and new editions for olive oil and vinegar happened as did the coffee and tea books which followed.
I recall during my Woman's World magazine columnist days, that I penned an article about boosting the immune system in the fall and what foods can help you to do just that. Naturally, nutrient-rich edibles, right?
This time around, late October after a roller coaster week, instead of sitting in bed (with my two cuddly canines--Simon and Seth whom have passed; I am with Zen my kitty and Skye the Aussie). Drinking water--lots of bottled water...And did I mention all-natural orange juice? The resort pool is down for one month and I've got a terrible case of cabin fever. But yesterday I went to the treadmill; today raked pine needles, and cleaned the deck from the last storm.
Worse, I was ordered by the powers above to lose my pricey and precious leather love seat and matching chair I placed on the deck to give it a Mediterranean appeal. It was reddish brown on a brown freshly painted deck. Golden throws for a cozy look (my senior Brittany's favorite). It doesn't get better. Both my Brittanys, Simon and Seth cuddled with me and each other on those pieces of furniture for 12 years. So sad, I came down with a case of love sickness. I feel aches, depressed, and a sore throat that comes and goes. When the men hauled away the furniture with a sentimental flair, it felt like they were taking away a big chunk of my life, part of my life with my fur kids. It's all gone. The deck is now sterile.Ironically, tacky beach umbrellas decorated with Christmas lights, big boats, flood lights, plastic patio furniture, RVs, and broken fences dot the Old Tahoe-style homes. Dazed and confused. Of course I'll get over the loss (again) and deal with the bare deck (a few wooden benches and black iron bistro chairs remain for now) but the principle of stripping the cozy vibe just seems unjust. But I will survive.Pampering time is in order since I was rudely reminded of loss and change. That means movies, movies, and movies. Hot chicken vegetable noodle soup, more orange juice, water, tea, honey, and my healthy critters. (Are they next to go? I'm feeling vulnerable and fear the unknown.) For tonight, we're safe. Live in the moment. I am right where I am supposed to be. These are my favorite fall immune boosters for getting well faster.
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