Spring is in the Air, It's Monday
By Cal Orey
Christopher Norman, gourmet chocolate
The temps are beginning to change in the Sierra pre-Easter days Snow has melted. We're talking high sixties this week. It's a cue that spring has sprung and off season has arrived. I saw two blue jays yesterday afternoon in my neighbor's yard. It's time to purchase bird seed to keep Zen, my indoor kitty amused as well as bird dog Simon.
CANINE COMPANIONS
Speaking of dogs... On Saturday Skyler, the Aussie of my life, got his dog shots--all of them. After a few words of caution from the staff, I waited for side effects: sleepiness, subdued... No such luck. Skye has boundless energy. He is the most fun-loving canine companion I have ever known. A smile on his face--always. And ready to go do it--always.
SWIMMING IS BLISS
Before 8 a.m., I kept my vow for spring and hit the pool. It was bliss, as usual. For the next two months, the pool and hot tub(s) will be all mine in the early morning. Then, it's to the outdoor water. Swimming is a way to soothe the spirit, and it does boost energy levels to keep up with an energetic pooch.
ANIMALS FLEEING YELLOWSTONE
As a news segment guest on Coast to Coast AM last Friday night, I was asked to give my take on the 4.8 earthquake at Yellowstone, not to ignore the question are the fleeing bison and AOL elk, as a sign of an upcoming supervolcano. So now, I'm writing a piece due in a few days on the topic. While my time was short I'm glad I didn't sound like the character in 2012 film when there was a mega meltdown. Actually, I'm on the fence.
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HEALING POWERS, BOOK SERIES
So, here I sit...fielding calls for the psychic networks. I wonder about my 2nd edition of The Healing Powers of Olive Oil (my 2nd child), and where it is in production.
Last I heard the cover copy was being edited. Marketing my books on vinegar, olive oil, honey, chocolate, even coffee isn't difficult. But I wonder why people love vinegar more than joe. That is an interesting article topic that is a must write. I suppose if I were stranded on an island and could have one or the other, vinegar would help wounds heal, but coffee (with water which I'd need to survive) would boost my mind, body, and spirit.
HERE COMES EASTER
Easter is on its way. I sit here viewing Food Network, brainstorming ways to make a healthful carrot cake. It seems like everyone loves cream cheese frosting but this treat can be good without icing (on another planet). Well, maybe muffins sweetened with nature's nectar--honey and frost half, leave half plain. Tomorrow I will decide. Yesterday, craving Easter candy I was surprised at all the junk put into grocery store packaged candy (not like gourmet chocolate I have had) so I grabbed different chocolates and will make marbled bark infused with walnuts and sprinkled ever so lightly with pastel colored ice cream sprinkles to celebrate the new season.
Christopher Norman, gourmet chocolateThe temps are beginning to change in the Sierra pre-Easter days Snow has melted. We're talking high sixties this week. It's a cue that spring has sprung and off season has arrived. I saw two blue jays yesterday afternoon in my neighbor's yard. It's time to purchase bird seed to keep Zen, my indoor kitty amused as well as bird dog Simon.
CANINE COMPANIONS
Speaking of dogs... On Saturday Skyler, the Aussie of my life, got his dog shots--all of them. After a few words of caution from the staff, I waited for side effects: sleepiness, subdued... No such luck. Skye has boundless energy. He is the most fun-loving canine companion I have ever known. A smile on his face--always. And ready to go do it--always.
SWIMMING IS BLISS
Before 8 a.m., I kept my vow for spring and hit the pool. It was bliss, as usual. For the next two months, the pool and hot tub(s) will be all mine in the early morning. Then, it's to the outdoor water. Swimming is a way to soothe the spirit, and it does boost energy levels to keep up with an energetic pooch.
ANIMALS FLEEING YELLOWSTONE
As a news segment guest on Coast to Coast AM last Friday night, I was asked to give my take on the 4.8 earthquake at Yellowstone, not to ignore the question are the fleeing bison and AOL elk, as a sign of an upcoming supervolcano. So now, I'm writing a piece due in a few days on the topic. While my time was short I'm glad I didn't sound like the character in 2012 film when there was a mega meltdown. Actually, I'm on the fence.
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HEALING POWERS, BOOK SERIES
So, here I sit...fielding calls for the psychic networks. I wonder about my 2nd edition of The Healing Powers of Olive Oil (my 2nd child), and where it is in production.
Last I heard the cover copy was being edited. Marketing my books on vinegar, olive oil, honey, chocolate, even coffee isn't difficult. But I wonder why people love vinegar more than joe. That is an interesting article topic that is a must write. I suppose if I were stranded on an island and could have one or the other, vinegar would help wounds heal, but coffee (with water which I'd need to survive) would boost my mind, body, and spirit. HERE COMES EASTER
Easter is on its way. I sit here viewing Food Network, brainstorming ways to make a healthful carrot cake. It seems like everyone loves cream cheese frosting but this treat can be good without icing (on another planet). Well, maybe muffins sweetened with nature's nectar--honey and frost half, leave half plain. Tomorrow I will decide. Yesterday, craving Easter candy I was surprised at all the junk put into grocery store packaged candy (not like gourmet chocolate I have had) so I grabbed different chocolates and will make marbled bark infused with walnuts and sprinkled ever so lightly with pastel colored ice cream sprinkles to celebrate the new season.
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