Today I am thankful for popsicles. As the heat swirls about us like a swarm of hungry and dangerous bees, we are reminded of the fact that the inevitable is near: the arrival of summer. Though where I am it already feels as though summer is here, summer will not officially begin for another few …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #347 – Happy Memorial Day!
Today I am thankful for all of the men and women who died while serving in the armed forces. The sacrifices that they made cannot be adequately explained, but they can certainly be acknowledged and honored. And that is what I seek to do - acknowledge and honor the selfless sacrifices made by those serving …
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Today’s Gem of Gratitude #346
Today I am thankful for light Japanese cuisine. Years ago, when I lived in a different state, I was introduced to two Japanese restaurants that became fast favorites of mine. One restsurant served these tasty, yet simple, beef bowls, which consisted of lightly seasoned thinly-sliced steamed beef sautéed with thin strips of onions and served …
Today’s Gem of Gratitude #345
Today I am thankful for grape juice. By now it's no secret that I enjoy juice beverages, especially apple juice. And though many juice beverages can be high in sugar, especially grape juice, albeit natural sugar, in the grand scheme of things they are better for the body than beverages that are full of artificial …
