Maggie's Journal

Tags: Life In General
I must have picked up a flu in Portland. Am I ever sick. Don't expect much from me until it's over. Headache. Fatigue. Throwing up. Body aches. Yech.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 4:36 PM Location Home | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Food & Wine And Entertainment
Call or email Dawn if you want to get in on the MM dinner at the culinary school on Thursday.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:45 AM Location Culinary School Port Hastings | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Being Neighborly
If you want to reach me this morning, call the office, I'll be there until noon. Let me know if you need me to pick anything up in town for you.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:21 AM Location PH & MM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Xmas Party Duds
I have a lovely long-sleeved, low neck, ankle length, stretch black velvet dress for the holidays that needs a new owner.  It belonged to my daughter and she does not want it.  Size small, generously sized.  From the Gap store.  I'll be happy to re-home it to anyone who could use it.  It has sat in my closet for 5-6 years now, unworn. This is a perfect "little black dress" for festive holiday dress events.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 8:40 AM Location closet | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: Food & Fun
Today is U.S. Thanksgiving and everyone is home cooking up a feast for family and friends and what is known as "orphans" in the states. We have a tradition of taking in people who don't have family nearby to share a meal with on this day. No one should ever go without or be alone on this particular holiday, even if it is a very family-centric day. Everyone is family on Thanksgiving, like everyone is Irish on St.Patrick's Day.

This particular holiday is a much bigger deal in the states than it is in Canada. I suspect that's because of the weather and the time of year, it's colder and people are less likely to want to spend time outdoors. That brings everyone together for a feast indoors. Usually there is turkey with all the sides - potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberries - but you will also see family traditions that include roast beef, fish, macaroni and cheese, stewed greens with pork, sauerkraut, apple pie, pumpkin pie, layer cakes and whatever your family makes at festive meals. On this day many families like to make mention of what they have to be thankful for. What would you mention? I am thankful for all the people around me, near and far, who do so much to make my life good in so many ways. Big, thankful hugs to all of you!

If I could wish for one thing this year, it would be for this miserable cold to depart from my body once and for all. That would make me thankful. I am now into week 3 with this silly cold and cold medicine liquid has now become one of my major food groups. I may have to go to a detox clinic, like Amy Winehouse, to get off the stuff once the cold finally goes away.

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Posted by Maggie Davis At 4:08 PM Location Home | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Slow News In Marble Mountain
We are in a news lull here in MM. Tomorrow will be U.S. Thanksgiving so if you want any of the fixings of the holiday, stop by and visit one of the CFA's from the states. I will be in the Port Hawkesbury office all afternoon but Kit will be home playing chef on the morrow.

What with being out of town, we have, for the first time ever, resorted to a bought apple pie for the holiday. It is from Costco in Moncton so it should be good. Price Club also offered meat tortieres, nut tarts and caramel apple tarts, all appealing, but we can only eat so much.

How did the Orangedale Tea And Sale go? Did you buy anything good there? What did you think of the standing angels? I rather liked the one with rastafarian locks. Did you get any baked goods? What did you find to take away? I'm sorry to have missed it but those things happen sometimes.

Looking at the weather forecast, we are in a warm spell until Saturday, with highs of 11 and 14, then temps will drop 10 degrees to a high of only 1 for Sunday. We may see snow and ice. Do you have your snow shovel handy? Bags of ice melter? Sand for traction? Firestarters and candles?

In the mailbox, we found the new "Criomagan Beinn a Tuath" community newsletter. If you did not receive a copy and would like one, just ask for it. I don't know who you'd ask but you could always start at the Post Office, there is likely a copy hanging there. There isn't much new, it contains mention of games night and birding and an appeal for help on the board. Jeff's still continuing with plans for the new building. It contains a copy of an old-timey recipe for gingersnaps from Jim Campbell's mother, it calls for 1 cup of bacon fat. I am looking forward to trying it, if I ever get that much bacon fat collected. It reminds me of cooking when I was growing up, we always had a can of drippings handy for cooking. Thank you, Jim, Pauline or Linda, for sharing that family recipe. - Maggie

Posted by Maggie Davis At 10:34 PM Location MM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Life & Health
John is doing well - at least no worse. We do about an hour's worth of exercise every morning. He is supposed to start physical therapy next week but I have not had any luck setting up any appointments. I think everybody is going into holiday mode and doesn't want to work. He still has trouble getting around but we are managing.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 7:59 AM Location North Carolina | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Life In General
It doesn't pay to drink wine and forget to put water in the steamer on the wood stove. It ran out of water overnight and I woke up with a headache, again. Moral: always remember to put water in the kettle on the wood stove before going to bed at night.

Reminder: The Orangedale Tea and Sale is today. I hope you find something good to take home. If you miss the seasonal greens arrangements, don't worry, we'll be doing more of those in a week or two.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 7:38 AM Location Head | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Food & Fun Life on Marble Mountain
The Orangedale Church Annual Tea And Sale will be held tomorrow from 2 to 4. There is an admission fee that gets you tea, sandwiches and sweets as well as entry to one of the nicest events around the area. You'll get to see nearly everyone there. I think it's going to be held in the church but you'd be wise to follow the crowds, just in case I have it wrong.

As always, the bakery table is the favorite part of the shopping. The women who bake, mix, stir and bottle for this event are all tremendously good cooks and I believe they donate their finest offerings for the Tea and Sale. You can't go wrong with anything from that table.

The crafts selection always reliably includes knitted and sewn goods. There is always an element of surprise because, as we all know, each year is different and you never know what the crafters will be inspired to make. There are standing angels (I hope you find them entertaining) and wreaths of pine cones and the always-popular seasonal greens arrangements. Heaven only knows what you'll find there.

Let us know what you like, what you'd like to see there, what you'd like to change each year and what you'd like to see every year. We want you to be happy with the selection so you come, buy and go away happy each year. It's a win-win.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:37 AM Location Orangedale Church | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Canines Food & Health News
I got this message from a friend who lost her precious Golden Retriever at 3 years of age to cancer.

The FDA has issued a Health Alert for certain pet treats made by Pet Carousel.

Here is the website for information about the original FDA alert: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/170109.php

Petsmart’s website provides a more detailed list of exactly which Pet Carousel products are involved in the recall, start with this website for information: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=196265&p=factset11 and in the 2nd paragraph on that page, it directs you to click on the word “here” that will give you the complete list.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 6:37 AM Location Pet Stores | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Life & Health
From Anne:

Hi Maggie,

John was discharged today. We just got home a little while ago and he is dozing on the couch. It was an ordeal to get him in the house. I do hope I can get a ramp built soon!

He walked a lot today, spent a lot of time with the physical therapist. We have to set up a schedule of appointments with PT back in Chapel Hill starting asap. He's got one of those metal canes with 4 feet. They don't seem to think he needs a wheel chair. I just hope he improves during the next couple of weeks.

On Dec 8 we have to go back for another MRI and by that time the path reports will be in, so that will be a very scary day. We will have to hear the bad or good news and find out what is to be done.

I'm doing OK. I have been eating and sleeping except I am not normally an early riser but lately have been waking up around 5:30 and I just get up because I don't go back to sleep, just lie there and worry, so it's better to get up and do something. So the house is very clean.

We are grateful for your continued prayers.

Anne

We'll cross our fingers, send healing thoughts his way and pray. Maybe you Catholics will burn a $1.00 candle for John. - Maggie

Posted by Maggie Davis At 6:32 AM Location North Carolina | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 'Tis The Season Birds
From Alice: We will be getting together on Saturday December 12th at Lynn's house at 3:00 p.m. for the wreath-making and putting together the goody boxes. Please bring any supplies you have gathered (boughs, cones, rosehips, etc.) and goodies that you want to include in the boxes. We are making this a potluck party also, so bring a food dish you would like to share.

We also made plans for our participation in the Christmas Bird Count. We will be counting on Saturday, December 19th. If you know people who are interested in helping out, whether at their bird-feeders, in the field or both, please let them know about it.

Alice has more information about the Count, a bird list and a worksheet. If you have questions about participating, contact Alice.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 1:29 PM Location Marble Mountain and Environs | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: News From Away
Here's the most recent news on her husband's condition:

The MRI on Sunday showed the mass had increased a lot in size just since the previous one a few days before so they decided they couldn't just do a needle biopsy but needed to try to remove as much as they could of whatever it is. So they did that yesterday and he came through that OK, was in ICU until late morning today, when they moved him back to the Neuro floor. What they found was a large pocket of fluid like a cist surrounded by some necrotic tissue which they removed as much as they could for pathology. We won't get those reports for several days however. Initial pathology did not find any cancer cells but they are still not sure what they are dealing with.

He improved quite a bit during the day today. Don't know when they might let him come home. We have to go through some physical and occupational therapy yet. I've got to get a ramp built asap. The house is fairly high, quite a few steps up to all the doors.

Thanks for your concern. Tell everybody hello for me and we will be grateful for all prayers. Will keep you posted.

Anne

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:34 AM Location North Carolina | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Life on Marble Mountain
Just got back from a good walk with Dave, Jim and the 4 pooches - Flyn, Lily, Misha and Riley. Rachel would have come with us but she was in the middle of baking. We were out for over an hour, close to 1 1/2 hours, and the dogs had a good swim, they chased each other, swam, retrieved sticks and had a good outrun.

We got slightly rained on, with a little snow & sleet mixed in, the air was relatively still and the weather was pleasant overall. I wore my dayglo orange vest and red hat so we got neither shot at nor torn apart by coyotes. We live on to hike another day.

Next dog hike: Friday afternoon, after I return from crafts in Orangedale, probably at 3:00 or so. You are welcome to join us, just let Jim, Dave or I know. You could simply show up at the road behind the cove and join in, with or without a dog.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 12:37 PM Location Outdoors | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Home & Health News
That's not geese arriving or heavy traffic, that's me entering a second week with this annoying cold. Wheeze. Cough. Hack. Will it never go away? This has to be one of the most persistent colds I've ever seen. Some people have had it for weeks, even a month or more. If I get through this without bronchitis or pneumonia, it will be a miracle. Honey & lemon and elderberry. According to Joe, rosemary helps shorten the duration. I think I'll try oscillococcinum.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 8:26 AM Location My poor, miserable body | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Celebrating The Season Gardening
Has anyone heard from Marilyn? Has she opened her garden centre for seasonal arrangements? I know she was talking about it but I haven't heard of anyone actually going there.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 7:07 AM Location Whycocomagh | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Weather
When is the last time we woke up to temperatures this warm? According to Accuweather, this is a trend that will continue until the weekend, with a dip over the next two days. The forecast is for this to change as of Thanksgiving (US) week.

Nov 23-29: Below-normal precipitation from Quebec and eastern Ontario through the Northeast U.S. and into the Maritimes.

Dec 7-113: Temperatures close to normal over the Northeast U.S. and eastern Canada. Tough to interpret the precipitation anomalies, so we will go with close to normal, especially the farther east you go.

December will be coming along soon, rest assured we'll get cold and snow. Get out the shovels, snowblowers and skis. A caveat - keep in mind that this info is from the blogs on Accuweather, and Accuweather is often wrong, but I think the bloggers are more accurate.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:00 AM Location Outdoors | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Good Eats
Mix equal parts cornmeal and flour, season with s & p. Dip the oysters in the mix, then dip them in milk, then in the mix again. Fry them in a pan in a little oil. Serve with a dip of mayo, sun dried tomato and minced prosciutto.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 6:25 PM Location Kitchen | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Food
Here's a perfect way to have the taste of fried oysters without all the extra fat. Serves 8 as an appetizer or 4 as a main course.

2/3 cup nonfat mayonnaise

3 tablespoons finely chopped sweet pickles

2 teaspoons cider vinegar

1 garlic clove, pressed

24 fresh oysters, shucked, or about four 8-ounce jars medium oysters

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup low-fat buttermilk

Mix mayonnaise, sweet pickles, vinegar and garlic in small bowl. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Preheat oven to 450°F. Drain oysters on double layer of paper towels Brush large nonstick baking sheet with oil. Heat in oven until very hot, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix cornmeal, salt, cayenne and pepper in pie dish. Pour buttermilk into medium bowl. Lightly coat oysters with cornmeal; shake off excess. Dip into buttermilk, then coat again with cornmeal; place on platter.

Place oysters on hot baking sheet, spacing apart. Bake until oysters are golden brown on bottoms, abut 8 minutes. Turn oysters over and bake until brown on bottoms, abut 8 minutes longer. Serve with pickle mayonnaise for dipping.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 6:21 PM Location Kitchen | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Word Nerd
–adjective

1. overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited: The award winner was in an ebullient mood at the dinner in her honor.

2. bubbling up like a boiling liquid.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 6:05 PM Location Right Here! | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Life In General
From Anne:

Hi Maggie,

Very bad news here.  John was admitted to the hospital Monday and has two lesions in his brain which was causing his left side weakness.  We got home tonight after many scans, MRI's etc.  They will do a biopsy on Monday to determine what kind it is and that will determine treatment.  They are pretty sure that it is not a metastasis from elsewhere.  There's a small chance it could be an infection.  We would appreciate the prayers of our friends in Cape Breton.

  Anne  

Posted by Maggie Davis At 9:16 AM Location North Carolina | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Life on Marble Mountain
The dock is being hauled out, next the boat will be hauled out. This is the end of boating season for '09. Jeez, I feel like we hardly got any boating in at all this year. What happened to summer? Or spring & fall, for that matter?

Posted by Maggie Davis At 7:30 AM Location Black Cove | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Movement & Entertainment
I know you want to know this.

The Nia Technique is a movement practice that not only offers the cardiovascular benefits of traditional fitness classes, but also encourages emotional expression and engagement to nourish the mind, body and soul. Created by Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas, Nia is a barefoot technique and is a blending of modern and jazz dance, aerobics, martial arts, yoga and body integration therapy based on the Alexander technique and the teachings of Moshe Feldenkrais.

What does Nia mean?

Originally, Nia stood for Non-Impact Aerobics. The letters ‘NIA’ have come to stand for Neuromuscular Integrative Action, in other words, the interaction between our bodies and our minds.

How does Nia work?

Nia honors the organic movements of the body to strengthen, stretch, open, align, balance, invigorate and heal. Accessible and innovative choreography engages the mind, stimulating music evokes the emotions, and instructor-guided focuses and visualizations access the soul. Engaging both the outer and inner self invites freer and fuller movement and results in a well-rounded and satisfying movement experience.

Who can do Nia?

The foundation of Nia is the pleasure principle - all gain, no pain. Nia choreography is designed to be adaptable by students according to their own intuition and self-referral. From athletes to dancers to those who are just starting out, students of all levels and backgrounds will be challenged and energized.

Who teaches Nia?

Nia teachers undergo an intensive certification process led by professional Nia trainers. Training sessions include instruction in anatomy, music theory and a wide range of movement techniques. Nia instructors are required to renew their certification annually and must be CPR certified.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 2:33 PM Location West Bay Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Obituary
"Little" Lena, mother of Bruce Smith, passed away yesterday after a prolonged illness. I'll post more info when I get it.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:01 AM Location Orangedale | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Canines
The Border Collies and I just got back from a walk with Dave and Misha, the yellow Lab. Misha has proved herself to be a card-carrying blonde.

As we walked back down the hill at Calder's, she decided to investigate a culvert that runs under the road. She went into it head first, then discovered that she couldn't fit out the other end. Dave called her to come out but she couldn't operate in reverse.

We could hear her digging, probably trying to get out the other side, which had either gotten filled with dirt or had been crunched so the opening was smaller at the other end. After a few minutes of calling and scrambling had passed, she came out the way she had gone in - head first.

She must have had quite a time getting her big Lab self folded in half to manage the turnaround.

By then all three dogs were muddy so we took them to the shore for a swim. The temperature is currently 56F/13C and very sunny, with no wind - perfection!

Posted by Maggie Davis At 11:39 AM Location Calder's | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Entertainment Life on Marble Mountain
Take a look at the cove this morning, it's gorgeous.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 7:09 AM Location Black Cove | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Life In Cape Breton
No hunting is allowed on Sunday - supposedly - so today should be safe to take the dogs for a walk - supposedly. I know I don't look like a duck or a deer but hunters will shoot at what moves and my white jacket with the fake fur collar - 'nuff said. Has anyone seen hide nor hair of the coyotes lately? Has anyone heard their howls since last weekend?

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:05 AM Location Outdoors | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Life on Marble Mountain
Due to the weather, crafts at Betty's will be rescheduled for next Wednesday. I'll still do my part and crank out the fudge today.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 9:11 AM Location MM, Orangedale | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Food and Wine and Entertainment
The next gathering at the Culinary School for dinner will be on December 3. Please get in touch with Dawn to get your reservation.

Last night's meal was truly excellent. The French onion soup was maybe the best any of us have ever had. The butternut squash and apple bisque was also lovely. The food was expertly prepared and presented and the portions were generous. We consider ourselves quite fortunate to have such a professional and pleasant restaurant so close to home. You can't beat those prices, either.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 8:02 AM Location NSCC | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Being Neighborly
There is now a calendar of events in and around this area that's available to the public. You can make entries by going here. http://www.marblemountainvillage.com/calendar

Please don't ask me to make the entries for you, I am a realtor, not a secretary.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 6:39 AM Location In & Around North Mountain | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Birds
Cape Breton Chapter, Nova Scotia Bird Society event:

Please note that the annual Causeway Walk will take place on *Saturday, November 7*. We will meet at 9:00 am at the Tourist Information Building in Port Hastings.

At the Canso Causeway there are frequently concentrations of gulls, eagles and gannets that are feeding on migrating skipjacks (aka billfish) in November.

In addition, we will check out the waterfront for loons, grebes, alcids, and waterfowl; stop at feeders for lingering migrants; and scan a few fields and creek valleys for sparrows and warblers.

Lunch will follow at the home of David and Mary Johnston.

See you there!

David W. Johnston

Note: If you would like to get in touch with Dave, please let me know and I will forward his contact info. I thought it wise to keep it off the internet. - Maggie

Posted by Maggie Davis At 6:30 AM Location Canso Causeway | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Local News Local Talent
Sunday afternoon art sessions at the channel hall 2 to 4. Join us when you can.

Thank you, Berni, for including us.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 9:05 AM Location St. George's Channel Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Education
Gaelic lessons were fun last night. We played the kid's card game Go Fish! in Gaelic. That's a good way to learn numbers quickly, if you want to win. Jessica does it full immersion, mostly, but I find it easier to "get" if I can actually write down the words. I only wish I were learning how to spell in Gaelic, I'm doing it all phonetically to a large extent.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 4:59 AM Location Whycocomagh School | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Learning
Gaelic classes are ongoing in the school in Whycocomagh. The class begins at 6:45. There is a fee but I don't know what it is, I'll let you know when I find out. Learning a new language is considered to be the best way to maintain mental faculties as we age. If you'd like to participate, let me know and I'll be happy to bring you with me.

Posted by Maggie Davis At 9:38 AM Location Whycocomagh School | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Food & Wine And Entertainment
Please join us. Now that the culinary school has opened to the public again, we are going to keep our resolution to take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy fine cuisine together.

If you would like to join us, call Dawn Coady and sign up. So far there are only 3 of us signed up and there is plenty of room but you never know when it will fill so hurry.

Below, see this week's menu and wine list as well as Dawn's contact info.

Interested in making a reservation?

625-4296

Bon Appétit!!

Dawn Coady

Program Assistant - Culinary Arts

NSCC, Strait Campus

902-625-4296



SOUP

Classic French Onion Soup/ $4

Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque/ $3



APPETIZER

Eastern Shore Crab Cakes with a Creamy Caper Sauce / $7

Pork, Prune, and Green Peppercorn Pate/ $6



ENTRÉE

Grilled Striploin Steak with Gratin of Mushrooms/ $15

Prosciutto - Wrapped Chicken Breast with Eggplant Panzanella/ $15



VEGETARIAN

Fresh Linguini Pasta With Grilled Vegetables and Tomato Sauce/ $9



DESSERT

Blackberry Crème Brulee/ $5.

Asian Pear Eggroll, Grapefruit Compote, with Sake Granita and Pear Sorbet/ $5

Update from Dawn: This week and next  we will be rolling with the same tasty menu, with a couple of special additions. Along with our appetizer selections, we are adding a delicious Pear and Duck Confit Salad, and did you say DESSERT!? In case you didn’t have enough chocolate on Halloween Day you will have to try Molten Chocolate Cake. This dessert oozes chocolate after slicing into it, need I say more??  

Posted by Maggie Davis At 11:07 AM Location Culinary School Dining Room | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 'Tis The Season
Saturday November 14 2009 10 am to 5 pm

Sunday November 15, 2009 12 pm to 5 pm

Sponsored by St. Peter's Ladies Auxillary - St. Peter's Fire Dept

Donations of baked good appreciated

Tables are currently all booked

Posted by Maggie Davis At 6:31 AM Location St.Peter's Lions Hall | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Dangerous
I am planning to go out into the woods to gather birch bark for a craft project. Where are the coyotes? They were quite vociferous last Friday evening but they haven't made themselves heard since. So far as I know, they tend to wander and are seldom in the same location multiple consecutive nights and please correct me if I'm wrong. They are inclined to respect boundareis of other territotial critters so maybe my dogs keep them at bay here. That might be what Lily gets worked up about in the evenings.

Do they mostly come out at night? Dusk, dawn? We had believed that the coyotes were human-averse but that seems to be changing. What on earth is going on with those critters? I'm surprised they haven't consumed my hens yet, though we keep them locked in their raised house at night because so many wild things consider them tasty.

Here's an article that starts out about coyotes moving into the suburbs but get past that and there's some interesting info in here. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04/11/AR2006041101256_pf.html

Posted by Maggie Davis At 9:16 AM Location Woods | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Praana is the spirit living in all sentient beings. Praana lives in each of us as the movement of our breath and the movement of thoughts in our mind. Praana allows the senses to register miraculous perceptions of this beautiful world.

When this life force flows freely and vibrantly through us, our bodies thrive in health and we experience a feeling of enthusiastic wellness. When Praana is unobstructed, our minds are clear and our thinking is lucid.

Our work as yogis includes exercising to keep the Praana flowing, plus eating good, organic greens and grains that are naturally filled with life's vitality. Processed foods, or foods grown in pesticides, are depleted in their Praanic powers. Our work is also to become more and more aware of this living mystery in every person and creature. - Padma

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Tags: Life on Marble Mountain
Last night's moon over the lake was exquisitely beautiful. The sky was clear and the air was still. It would have been nice to take a boat out on the lake to take in the moon and stars. Just dress warmly and wrap up in a warm blanket. Perfection!

Posted by Maggie Davis At 5:04 AM Location Lake | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Being Neighborly Entertainment
Halloween night was so warm that it's a wonder the furag didn't melt. especially as it was by the fire. (Furag - whipped cream with oats mixed in, it's tastier than you think.)

I just remembered - my tea leaves fortune. She saw a kite, which means something good in my life is going to take off, and another dog. Hmmm, what will it be?

Posted by Maggie Davis At 6:28 AM Location Iris & Glen's | Permalink | Comments (0)